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NASA Calibrates Second Shock-Sensing Probe for X-59 Testing
NASA Calibrates Second Shock-Sensing Probe for X-59 Testing NASA has calibrated its second shock-sensing probe for testing the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, which will help researchers understand how shock waves behave near the aircraft. The new probe is mounted on an F-15D research aircraft and will capture data on shock waves generated by the X-59 […]
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A Fond Farewell: NASA’s C-130 Begins New Mission in California
A Fond Farewell: NASA’s C-130 Begins New Mission in California NASA’s C-130 Hercules aircraft has departed from its decade-long home at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, marking the end of an era for the aircraft. The aircraft, now under the ownership of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), will begin […]
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Covid․gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website
Covid․gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website Covid.gov, the official government website for COVID-19 information, has been redirected to a webpage promoting the lab leak conspiracy theory. The new webpage, which was not present on covid.gov until recently, claims that the virus originated from a Chinese lab due to “inadequate biosafety levels” and […]
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Covid.gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website
Covid.gov now points to a ‘lab leak’ conspiracy website Covid.gov, a government website providing COVID-19 information, has been redirected to a webpage promoting the lab leak conspiracy theory. The new webpage, which also redirects from Covidtests.gov, claims that the virus originated from a Chinese lab due to “inadequate biosafety levels” and pushes other conspiracy theories. […]
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Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future
Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have shown promise but face an uncertain future, with some cases being allowed to continue while others have been dismissed or ruled on by the U.S. Supreme Court. The fossil fuel industry has known about the dangers […]
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly the ‘frontrunner’ for Trump’s missile shield contract
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is reportedly the ‘frontrunner’ for Trump’s missile shield contract SpaceX is reportedly the frontrunner to build President Trump’s “Golden Dome” missile defense system, a project aimed at creating an Iron Dome-like system for the US. The proposed system would involve launching 400-1,000 satellites to sense and track missiles, with a separate fleet […]
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As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools
As views on spanking shift worldwide, most US adults support it, and 19 states allow physical punishment in schools Most US adults support spanking, with 56% strongly agreeing that it’s sometimes necessary to discipline a child with a good, hard spanking. 19 states in the US allow physical punishment in schools, and over 100,000 students […]
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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin space tourism trip, which aimed to promote “performative femiladyism,” has flopped and received a significant amount of backlash. The trip, which included pop star Katy Perry and other women, was criticized for its lack of substance and perceived insincerity, with many […]
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The Trump tariff auto sales rush is on
The Trump tariff auto sales rush is on The US auto industry is experiencing a “tariff auto sales rush” as car buyers rush to lock in deals before potential price hikes due to the ongoing trade tensions. The Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on vehicles assembled outside the US has created uncertainty and disrupted global […]
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Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin flop is bigger than Katy Perry Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin space tourism trip, which aimed to promote “performative femiladyism,” has faced significant backlash after flopping. The trip, which included pop star Katy Perry and other women, featured “space suits” that required Spanx underneath due to their tight cut. Many have mocked […]
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Number of Americans who never want kids doubled in 20 years
Number of Americans who never want kids doubled in 20 years A new study by Michigan State University found that the percentage of non-parents in the US who never want children has doubled over the past 20 years, from 14% in 2002 to 29% in 2023. The study also found that the percentage of non-parents […]
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Netflix revenue rises to $10.5 billion following price hike
Netflix revenue rises to $10.5 billion following price hike Netflix’s revenue has increased by 13% to $10.5 billion in the first quarter following a price hike, surpassing the same period last year. The company’s net income also grew to $2.9 billion, with expectations of further growth in membership and advertising revenue in the coming months. […]
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NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Colorado Students
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Colorado Students NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers will answer questions from Colorado students on April 21 via a space-to-Earth call, hosted by Woodland Park High School. The event is open to students from both high school and middle school levels, aiming to inspire young minds and show that big dreams […]
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NASA Announces First Mentor-ProtxE9gxE9 Agreement Under Enhanced Program
NASA Announces First Mentor-ProtxE9gxE9 Agreement Under Enhanced Program NASA has announced its first Mentor-Protégé Agreement under its enhanced program, partnering with L3Harris Technologies and Parametric Machining, Inc. to foster innovation and strengthen its supply chain. The agreement aims to advance NASA’s mission by providing technical and business development assistance to small businesses, enhancing their capabilities […]
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Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law
Judge blocks Ohio’s online parental consent law US District Court Judge Algenon Marbley has struck down Ohio’s Social Media Parental Notification Act, ruling that it violates the First Amendment. The law, which required children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media platforms, was set to take effect on January 15th, 2024. A […]
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International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home?
International students infuse tens of millions of dollars into local economies across the US. What happens if they stay home? International students bring significant economic benefits to local communities across the US, with a total impact estimated at $44 billion annually. The average international student brings in around $29,000 per year, which translates into American […]
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Higher Ed Institutions Rely Less on OPMs While Increasingly Hiring Fee-For-Service Models
Higher Ed Institutions Rely Less on OPMs While Increasingly Hiring Fee-For-Service Models Higher education institutions have reduced their reliance on external online program management (OPM) companies, with only 81 new partnerships launched in 2024, a 42% drop from previous years. The shift away from OPMs is driven by institutions increasingly adopting fee-for-service models, which offer […]
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Ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments
Ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments Research conducted by a team with over 60 years of combined leadership experience found that ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments, even when employees are not face-to-face with their managers. The studies showed that salespeople who perceive their leaders […]
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CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices
CFPB workers are receiving mass layoff notices The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is sending out mass layoff notices to around 1,500 employees, despite a court order blocking further layoffs. The layoffs appear to be in defiance of the court order, which was partially stayed by an appeals court last month but still prohibits mass […]
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Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life?
Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life? Dalton Conley’s new book “The Social Genome” explores how genes shape society in profound ways. The author debunks the nature vs. nurture debate, revealing a deeply intertwined relationship between genetics and environment. Genetic science can forecast aspects of our lives, including income, education level, and […]
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Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change
Appliance efficiency standards save consumers billions, reduce pollution and fight climate change Appliance efficiency standards have been in place since 1974, starting with California’s regulations for refrigerators, and have saved consumers billions of dollars by making home appliances and business equipment more efficient. The federal government has created standards for over 70 products that consume […]
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Zuckerberg tells court he made WhatsApp and Instagram better
Zuckerberg tells court he made WhatsApp and Instagram better Zuckerberg testified for 13 hours over three days in a Federal Trade Commission antitrust lawsuit to defend Meta’s acquisition of WhatsApp and Instagram. The FTC argues that Zuckerberg bought these apps to eliminate competition, not to improve them, citing concerns about private messaging apps becoming social […]
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Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means
Federal judge finds ‘probable cause’ to hold Trump administration in contempt – a legal scholar explains what this means A federal judge has found “probable cause” to hold the Trump administration in contempt for disobeying a court order to halt flights taking immigrants to El Salvador, marking a significant escalation in the battle between the […]
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This ICE-snitching app is actually promoting a meme coin
This ICE-snitching app is actually promoting a meme coin Right-wing influencers are promoting an app called ICERAID that claims to reward users for reporting undocumented immigrants. The app, which uses a “GovFi” protocol on the Solana blockchain, promises to pay users in cryptocurrency for uploading images of suspected illegal activity. ICERAID’s website describes itself as […]
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How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better
How single-stream recycling works − your choices can make it better Single-stream recycling makes it easy for consumers to recycle, but behind the scenes, complex sorting systems and contamination lead to a significant percentage of materials ending up in landfills. The biggest challenge in plastic recycling is contamination, which can be caused by food residue, […]
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Google, Apple, and Snap aren’t happy about Meta’s poorly-redacted slides
Google, Apple, and Snap aren’t happy about Meta’s poorly-redacted slides Google, Apple, and Snap are unhappy with Meta’s poorly-redacted slides presented during their antitrust trial, calling them “egregious” and questioning Meta’s ability to handle internal information. The redactions were found by The Verge, which reported that the unredacted documents contained confidential information from other companies, […]
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NASA Invites Virtual Guests to Launch of SpaceX 32nd Resupply Mission
NASA Invites Virtual Guests to Launch of SpaceX 32nd Resupply Mission NASA invites the public to participate in virtual activities ahead of the launch of SpaceX’s 32nd commercial resupply services mission for the agency, targeting April 21 from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will deliver several new experiments, […]
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Lyft gets a toehold in Europe with FreeNow acquisition
Lyft gets a toehold in Europe with FreeNow acquisition Lyft has acquired mobility platform FreeNow, giving it its first major presence in Europe after years of operating exclusively in the US and Canada. The acquisition nearly doubles Lyft’s potential market and will aid the company as it competes with dominant player Uber in the European […]
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FTC v. Meta live: Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand
FTC v. Meta live: Mark Zuckerberg takes the stand Meta’s antitrust trial against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) began on April 14th, with DC District Court Chief Judge James Boasberg hearing arguments about whether Meta illegally monopolized the market for “personal social networking services” through its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC is pushing […]
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NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Design Development
NASA Sees Progress on Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef Design Development Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef, a NASA-supported commercial space station, has completed a human-in-the-loop testing milestone as part of a Space Act Agreement with NASA. The test involved individual participants or small groups simulating microgravity operations in life-sized mockups of major station components to provide feedback […]
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