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NASA awards contracts to Boeing and SpaceX to carry astronauts into space

NASA awards contracts to Boeing and SpaceX to carry astronauts into space

The US space agency NASA announced on Tuesday that it opened a contract with private companies Boeing and SpaceX (for amounts of US$4.2 billion and US$2.6 billion respectively) for the construction of new spacecraft that will transport astronauts to the International Space Station.The news was communicated by the administrator of NASA, Charles Bolden, who explained that they have set themselves the ambitious goal of 2017 to carry out the first launch from US territory since the shuttle program ended in 2011.For the past three years, American astronauts have had to rely on Russian Soyuz rockets, at a cost of more…
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Reveal details of the death of King Richard III

Reveal details of the death of King Richard III

New research reveals that King Richard III of England once suffered heavy blows before losing his throne and his life at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.Scientists carried out detailed scans of the king's bones, which were found under a car park in the city of Leicester in February last year.According to them, the findings support historical accounts that the king was killed after he got off his horse that got stuck in a swamp.The assailants attacked him from behind with daggers, swords and a halberd, the medieval weapon used to knock knights off their horses.His injuries, many of which…
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Keenan Cahill, YouTube creator who made lip-sync videos with celebrities, dies at 27

Keenan Cahill, YouTube creator who made lip-sync videos with celebrities, dies at 27

Keenan Cahill, a popular YouTube creator who has made lip-syncing videos with celebrities including 50 Cent, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and more, died Thursday after open-heart surgery on December 15. I was 27 years old."Keenan is an inspiration and let's celebrate by remembering all the content he created, the artists he collaborated with, the music he produced, and the love he had for everyone who supported him over the years," his official account posted on Friday. on Facebook, adding that his family has set up a GoFundMe account to help cover funeral costs.Keenan Cahill in Los Angeles on November 18,…
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Andrew Tate’s arrest inspires misinformation, memes and online advocates

Andrew Tate’s arrest inspires misinformation, memes and online advocates

Following the arrest of influencer Andrew Tate in Romania on suspicion of human trafficking and rape, social media was awash with memes and misinformation from people condemning and defending him.Tate, 36, has more than 10 million followers across all platforms and has become a controversial figure on Twitch and YouTube, thanks to his extreme misogynistic statements. Videos of him on TikTok have been viewed more than 12 billion times, as of August 2022.in a Press release Upon Tate's arrest, Romanian law enforcement said Tate and his brother, Tristan, along with two Romanian citizens, recruited women "misrepresenting their intention" to have…
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These are the space taxis of the future selected by NASA

These are the space taxis of the future selected by NASA

17 September 2014image source, AFPcaption, Round-trip travel to the International Space Station currently costs NASA $70 million per astronaut. By the end of 2017, it will be "taxis" from the private companies Boeing and SpaceX that will take NASA astronauts into space.The US space agency has just signed a contract with these private companies worth US$6.8 billion to help finish construction of the new spacecraft, which is to house a team of seven astronauts.Ever since NASA unveiled its spacecraft program in 2011, Americans have relied on Russia and its Soyuz vehicles for travel to the International Space Station (ISS).But disagreements…
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New year, new you?  Try an older version instead

New year, new you? Try an older version instead

My heart sank when I read a post on a Facebook group celebrating another writer's contract, a dream project very similar to the one I want to pursue and one of the biggest breakthroughs I've ever seen. I immediately criticized myself, embarrassed that my own proposal was in a half-completed Google document. I tried to silence intrusive thoughts about my worthlessness by scrolling down the page, but my feed was full of lists my peers had compiled to showcase their best and favorite work of 2022. My inner critic resurfaced, competing to compare and judge. . : My fees are…
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Sports teams that won championships in 2022

Sports teams that won championships in 2022

Some were dramatic endings, others were commanding performances. But all these teams were crowned champions in 2022. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMCollege Football: Georgia Bulldogs Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett takes a selfie as confetti flies at the finale of the College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on January 10, 2022. (Michael Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)It was a close game in the first half on January 10, but Stetson Bennett and the Georgia Bulldogs went to work against Nick Saban's group in the second half. They outscored Alabama 27-9 to win…
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What to watch in the economy in 2023

What to watch in the economy in 2023

WASHINGTON — After a brutal year of rising prices and economic uncertainty, the country is ending 2022 with some hopeful signs that inflation is cooling while the job market remains strong. But economists and CEOs warn that the economy will remain on shaky ground in 2023, which could spell another turbulent year for consumers. The year ended with a mixed outlook for the economy. The Federal Reserve's favorite inflation measure The indicated price increases slowed in November, although they were still higher than usual. consumers spent more this holiday season, but with the high prices, they got less for their…
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The horrendous wounds that killed Richard III

The horrendous wounds that killed Richard III

Science BBC World, @bbc_ciencia17 September 2014image source, University of Leicestercaption, A team of forensics will finish the remains of Ricardo III to determine the weapons and injuries that caused his death.This is the scene: King Richard III dismounts from his horse, trapped in a bog, and for some reason is not wearing his warrior's helmet. There, in the mud, several people attack him with swords, daggers and the sharp points of other medieval weapons, causing at least 11 wounds that are marked in his bones.More than 500 years later, the scientific analysis of his skeletal remains has shown to reconstruct…
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