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Italian researchers reach the edge of space, flying aboard Virgin Galactic's rocket-powered plane

A team of Italian researchers has reached the edge of space, flying aboard Virgin Galactic’s rocket-powered plane ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- A team of Italian research ers reached the edge of space Thursday morning, flying aboard a rocket -powered plane piloted by Virgin Galactic as the space tourism company prepares for monthly commercial flights. The flight launched from Spaceport America in the New Mexico desert, with two Italian Air Force officers and an engineer with the National Research Council of Italy focusing on a series of microgravity experiments during their few minutes of weightlessness. One wore a special suit that measured biometric data and physiological responses while another conducted tests using sensors to track heart rate, brain function and other metrics while in microgravity. The third studied how certain liquids and solids mix in that very weak gravity. Virgin Galactic livestreamed the flight on its website, showing the moment when the ship released from its car

World Industrial Design Day (June 29th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 29th Tagged as Items & Things What are the hashtags? #IndustrialDesignDay #WorldIndustrialDesignDay When was it founded? 29 June 1957 Who founded it? World Design Organization Have we missed something? Industrial designers envision products that fill homes, offices, hospitals, and schools. These visionaries serve diverse working environments and create innovations to help serve the leaders of the global economy. They work tirelessly and out of sight to give people the best tools of the trade. World Industrial Design Day is a day dedicated to the industrial designers that create the vision of the future. This holiday is for teaching people about the history of industrial design and potentially getting people interested in the profession. Learn about World Industrial Design Day World Industrial Design Day is a global day of observance whereby we celebrate industrial design, as well as the creation of the World Design Organi

Thai court acquits 5 who were accused of blocking the queen's motorcade during 2020 protests

A court in Thailand has acquitted a student activist and four other people of impeding the motorcade of the country’s queen during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2020, an offense that could have seen them sentenced to 16 years in prison or even the de... BANGKOK -- A court in Thailand on Wednesday acquitted a student activist and four other people of impeding the motorcade of the country’s queen during pro-democracy demonstrations in 2020, an offense that could have seen them sentenced to 16 years in prison or even the death penalty. The Bangkok Criminal Court verdict was rendered in a case brought under a little-used law that targets actions intended “to harm the liberty of the queen, the heir apparent and the regent.” Legal experts were unable to recall any previous prosecutions under the law. The verdict represented a rare legal victory for Thailand's pro-democracy movement, which has often faced an uphill battle in the conservative courts, which are widely seen as representing

Close-up image of a crocodile swallowing a large wіɩd boar makes the online community апɡгу (VIDEO)

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Forerunner of today’s most advanced and serviceable F-35 fighter

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Ford Explorer recall prompts Transportation Department investigation

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Ford Motor Co. recall of more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. The probe comes after the administration received complaints about repairs intended to prevent the vehi... SAN FRANCISCO -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Ford Motor Co. recall of more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. after receiving complaints about repairs intended to prevent the vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away even while placed in park. The problem, ascribed to fractures of a rear axle mounting bolt that could lead the drive shaft to disconnect, was addressed by a Ford software update designed to apply the electronic parking brake if the drive shaft failed, the agency said. But according to two complaints from vehicle owners, their SUVs behaved erratically following the repair. In one of those cases, the Explorer would reportedly slam to a complete stop at speeds of up to 3

What to know about India's ties with Russia

India considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War era with key cooperation in defense, oil, nuclear energy and space exploration NEW DELHI -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington in June was expected to reduce India's dependence on Moscow for arms, economic ties and Technology as New Delhi and Washington try to strengthen the Quad partnership, which also includes Japan and Australia, to contain growing aggression from China. India considers Russia a time-tested ally from the Cold War era with key cooperation in defense, oil, nuclear energy and space exploration. But the partnership has become complicated as Moscow builds closer ties with India’s main rival, China, in part because of the war against Ukraine. Here's where things stand with India-Russia ties. HOW DID INDIA DEVELOP TIES WITH RUSSIA? India started building a strong relationship with the then-Soviet Union in the mid-1950s during the Cold War, then strengthened those ties over co NFL icts

FanDuel New-User Promo Triggers $1,000 Bonus Offer for MLB Games Today

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Bagnaia: Ducati's satellite team strategy "key" to MotoGP success

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Last weekend’s German Grand Prix at the Sachsenring marked another milestone for Ducati, as it occupied the top five spots of a race for the first time. Pramac’s Jorge Martin also ended its grand prix victory drought in Germany dating back to 2008, with the Sachsenring for many years seen as arguably Ducati’s worst on the calendar. The top five in the grand prix consisted of two Pramac riders, Bagnaia on his factory team bike and the VR46 duo. Bagnaia leads the championship by 16 points from Martin, with Marco Bezzecchi third and Johann Zarco fourth. Having narrowly missed out on victory in Germany to Martin, Bagnaia joked that he’ll have to start thinking about team orders before noting that Ducati’s current support strategy for all of its teams is what is making it so dominant right now. “If he starts to be too close, I will ask for team orders,” Bagnaia joked about Martin. “We will have a step in front with the engine. No, but to fight against a factory team and fightin

Expert NBA Draft 2023 predictions and best bets | Pickswise

The 77th annual NBA draft takes place on June 22 in the Barclays Center on Thursday night. A once-in-a-generation talent, Victor Wembanyama, is locked in to go first. As someone who considers Sports betting a part-time profession, I despise the word “lock”, but Wembanyama at #1 is as close as that term gets. There is a steep drop in confidence outside of the top 3, with Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller jockeying for 2nd and 3rd spots. The rest of the draft has a lot of uncertainty. Teams will be forced to make decisions in the lottery based on upside potential, high floors and “specialists”. I’ve come up with my NBA Draft best bets for Thursday night. For me, I’ve outlined a few bets to make as of Monday, June 19, that I feel confident about given what I’ve read and certain amount of personal scouting. I try to avoid anything heavily juiced as drafts have a ripple effect that can skew all of the proceeding picks. Oh, and trades! Which we are expecting to see a lot of this year du

World Sickle Cell Day (June 19th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 19th Tagged as Items & Things Science & Technology What are the hashtags? #SickleCellDay #WorldSickleCellDay Have we missed something? Sickle Cell Disease is the world’s most common genetic blood disorder and while it is treatable, it affects hundreds of thousands of babies each year, many of whom will not live to their fifth birthday. World Sickle Cell Day aims to share information about the disease, improve research, and provide hope and help for families who need it.  History of World Sickle Cell Day Since 2008, World Sickle Cell Day has been held annually, in order to help increase public knowledge and raise awareness of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the struggles sufferers and their families go through. The date was chosen to commemorate the day on which a resolution was officially adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, recognizing Sickle Cell Disease as a public health concern. Previously refer

Clean Your Aquarium Day (June 18th)

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Quick facts When is it? Every June 18th Tagged as Animals Fish Hobbies & Activities What's the hashtag? #CleanYourAquariumDay Have we missed something? They’re a source of simple, peaceful joy. The bubble of the aerator, the hiss of the pump for the filter, the gentle dance of the fish around the habitat you’ve created for them, and the slow zen-like movement of your algae snail across the stones at the bottom of your tank. Within this one small container is a microcosm of the ocean at large, whether you’ve adorned it with sunken castles with hidden gold (fish) within, cracked skulls, or a lush sub-aquatic garden, Clean Your Aquarium Day reminds you that occasionally your tank is going to need a scrub. History of Clean Your Aquarium Day People get aquariums every year to enjoy the simple pleasures that being a fish owner brings. After all, they’re the perfect low maintenance Pet , you feed them, check their filter, and once a year you clean the aquariu

MLB Friday parlay at mega (+927 odds) today 6/16: Don't doubt Zac Gallen

With a full slate of Major League Baseball Game s taking place on Friday, there’s plenty of value to be found across the board. I have looked through today’s MLB Game s and found 3 picks that combine for a +927 payout at FanDuel Sports book. Be sure to check out our MLB predictions for all of today’s Game s, but for n ow, let’s get into my MLB mega parlay for Friday. Diamondbacks -1.5 (+152) Rays first 5 innings run line -0.5 (+118) Cardinals vs Mets Over 8.5 (-115) MLB parlay odds: +927 Bet like a Caesar with this awesome new customer offer from  Caesars , where you can get up to $1,250 back on your first bet!  Click here  to join Caesars, where you can bet on our MLB picks.   Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (+152) over Cleveland Guardians To start off our mega parlay, we’re going with the Diamondbacks on the run line. We should have a significant advantage on the mound in this one, as Zac Gallen will get the ball for the NL West-leading Diamondbacks. The Arizona ace should ha

How to spot a ‘rare’ $20 note worth nearly $5000

An i NFL uencer has shared instructions on how to spot a “rare” $20 note that could be worth nearly $4750. Joel Kandiah, a Perth-based TikToker and numismatist, says Australians could unknowingly be sitting on a small fortune. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: How to spot a ‘rare’ $20 note. Looking for a new job or job candidate? Post jobs and search for local talent on 7NEWS Jobs >> Kandiah points out two defining features of the “rare notes” in his instructional video. “Here’s a $20 note that can fetch you between $1750 and $4750,” he said. “Look for a Fraser/Evans signature combination and a serial number starting with PE 94.” Kandiah said there were “still a lot” of these notes currently in circulation. Joel Kandiah says Australians could unknowingly be sitting on a small fortune.  Credit: TikTok “Happy hunting!” he said. Kandiah’s video has since received more than 1.3 million views on his account The History of Money, and hundreds of comments from shocked Australians. “Me instan

Mayor of Mexican border city of Tijuana living at army base after receiving threats

The mayor of the Mexican border city of Tijuana says she has decided to live at an army base for her own safety, after she received threats MEXICO CITY -- The mayor of the Mexican border city of Tijuana said she has decided to live at an army base for her own safety, after she received threats . Mayor Montserrat Caballero announced the decision after confirming that police had found seven dead bodies stuffed in a pickup truck on Monday. “I have received threats , so I am going to live at the base,” Caballero said. Local media reported the army base is on the southern edge of Tijuana, about 5 miles (8 kilometers) from the city hall. Caballero did not say who the threats had come from. But it is well known that several drug cartels are waging turf battles in Tijuana, across the border from San Diego, California. President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said the threats had been made by “organized crime groups,” a term used in Mexico to refer to drug cartels. López Obrador said the same t

Boat capsizes during underground cave tour in upstate New York

A tour boat capsized Monday morning at the Lockport Cave, a historical, underground boat ride along the Erie Canal in upstate New York, authorities said. A tour boat capsized Monday morning at the Lockport Cave, a historical, underground boat ride along the Erie Canal in upstate New York, local authorities said. The number of people on board was not immediately clear. Lockport is about 30 miles northeast of Buffalo. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Source: https://thefoxposts.com/boat-capsizes-during-underground-cave-tour-in-upstate-new-york-TheFOXposts-26103.html?utm_source=blogger_source&utm_medium=blogger_medium&utm_campaign=blogger_cam Category: US News Post by: TheFOXposts.Com