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Are DEI programs really the problem?
Recently, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees diverted $2.3 million spent on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs into public safety. Echoing sentiments from other campuses, Chair David Boliek said, “I think ...The Hill - Politics -
Investing in Space: The China factor in the U.S. space station race to replace the ISS
The U.S. is in the throes of sorting out what to do when the ISS comes back to Earth.CNBC - Business - China -
Corporations invested in carbon offsets that were ‘likely junk’, analysis says
Analysis of the carbon offset projects used by top corporations including Delta, Gucci and ExxonMobil raises concerns around their emission cuts claims. Some of the world’s most profitable – and most polluting corporations – have invested in ...The Guardian - World -
Boeing's Starliner set to launch Saturday to space station
All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center.CBS News - Top stories -
Mortgage ‘junk fees’ can add nearly $6,000 to the cost of buying a home. The Biden administration says it’s cracking down on the charges.
‘The CFPB is looking for ways to reduce anticompetitive fees that harm both homebuyers and lenders,’ agency director Rohit Chopra saysMarketWatch - Business - Joe Biden -
Elon Musk Dominates Space Launch. Rivals Are Calling Foul.
At a time when the U.S. government is concerned about its reliance on a mercurial billionaire for access to space, new competitors say Elon Musk’s SpaceX is using tactics intended to squash them.The New York Times - Science - Elon Musk -
James Webb space telescope photographs most distant known galaxy
Unexpected brightness of JADES-GS-z14-0 means telescope could capture images of galaxies even further away. The most distant known galaxy has been captured in a record-breaking image by the James Webb space telescope.. The galaxy, called ...The Guardian - World -
Boeing Starliner to try another launch of first crewed flight to space
Boeing is expected to try again on Saturday to launch a pair of NASA astronauts into space aboard its Starliner spacecraft. The original launch was scheduled for early May but was canceled because of a faulty valve. CBS News space consultant Bill ...CBS News - Top stories -
California lake so green with algae it’s visible from space, says Nasa
Bright hue of Clear Lake, state’s largest freshwater basin, may have been caused by cyanobacteria and other phytoplankton. California’s largest freshwater lake has turned bright green due to algae blooms so intense they are visible from space, ...The Guardian - World - California -
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FAA gives update on Boeing's plans to fix safety and quality problems
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker gave an update Wednesday on the agency's work with Boeing to hold them accountable for safety concerns with some of its fleet. Whitaker said Boeing provided a roadmap for its planned improvements and met with the ...CBS News - Top stories -
Ukraine doesn’t have a Nazi problem, but Russia sure does
Russian Nazis were among the first to take part in aggression against Ukraine in 2014, and they have been playing a significant part on the Russian side there ever since.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Tesla recalls more than 125,000 vehicles due to seat belt problem
Seat belt reminders on four Tesla models may not work properly, requiring the electric automaker to issue software update.CBS News - Top stories - Tesla -
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Space warfare: how the military could be forced to give up GPS and return to navigating by the stars
If satellites get taken out during war, defence forces will need personnel trained to switch from digital back to analog tools. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhat would happen if satellite communications ...The Guardian - World -
China says 'hard to meet' discussions on Russia-Ukraine war, citing problems with arrangements
China says it will be “‘hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war because of problems with arrangementsABC News - World - China -