Petaluma native Nicole Mann, first Native American woman in space, takes second spacewalk
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NASA confirms Florida house hit by a piece of ISS battery pack: Who needs aircon when you have NASA to punch holes through your home?
theregister.com/2024/04/16/nasa_debris_florida_house/
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
Mars helicopter sends final message, but will keep collecting data: One last software update installed safely, reconfigured it as 'stationary testbed'
theregister.com/2024/04/18/mars_helicopter_ingenuity_final_message/
LIVE: Total solar eclipse as seen through NASA telescope: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Space travel without fuel: NASA is testing solar sails for future missions: Sailing through space with sunlight? This is what NASA's revolutionary propulsion ...
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Disneyland performers file petition to form labor union: Workers who help bring Disneyland’s beloved characters to life have filed a petition to form a labor ...
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Quick Glance: Disneyland performers seek unionization
- Performers who assist in bringing Disney's popular characters to life in the Southern California theme parks filed a petition on Wednesday to form a labor union.
- The workers, including parade performers, character actors, and support staff at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, requested The Walt Disney Co. to recognize the union they are calling "Magic United."
- A significant portion of the over 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort, which includes the theme parks, are already unionized. Parade and character workers announced their plans to unionize in February under the Actors' Equity Association.
- Union membership in the U.S. has been declining for decades, but organizations have seen growing public support in recent years. The NLRB, which protects workers' rights, reported over 2,500 filings for union representation in the 2023 fiscal year, the highest number in eight years.
NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch: NASA is seeking a cheaper, simpler approach to one of its top science priorities in ...
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SALT Tax Write-Off: Trump Advisers Want to Cut Limit to Below $10,000: Economists advising Donald Trump are pushing to keep a cap on the state and local tax ...
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California’s fast food prices rose 7% before new $20 wage, No. 1 jump in US: California full-service restaurants raised prices by 3.3% in six months ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/18/californias-fast-food-prices-rose-7-before-new-20-wage-no-1-jump-in-us/
NASA will send astronauts to patch up leaky ISS telescope: Thermal shield damage is screwing with daytime observations of X-ray bursts
theregister.com/2024/04/18/nasa_nicer_repair_spacewalk/
NASA to launch drone-like Dragonfly rotorcraft to explore Saturn's moon Titan
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Google fires 28 anti-Israel employees who occupied offices in protest: The protesters were arrested and put on administrative after refusing to leave Google ...
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Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year: Archer Aviation , backed by Stellantis and Boeing , aims to begin trials of its ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/archer-aviation-aims-start-electric-air-taxi-trials-india-next-year-2024-04-19/
How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out: NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes ...
wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-nasa-soundscapes-citizen-science/
Quick Glance: The future total solar eclipses
- The next total solar eclipse in North America will occur on March 30, 2033, not in twenty years.
- The 2033 eclipse will offer a unique spectacle in Alaska after sunrise, coinciding with the aurora borealis season. Additionally, the path of totality extends to Siberia.
- The eclipse on August 23, 2044, will be visible in Montana and North Dakota, with Greenland and parts of Canada along the path.
- An equally remarkable eclipse to the 2024 event will take place on August 12, 2045, covering Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida in its path of totality.
Stranded sea otter pups paired with surrogate moms at California aquarium: Every year, around 10 to 15 sea otter pups are found stranded off the California coast ...
reuters.com/world/us/stranded-sea-otter-pups-paired-with-surrogate-moms-california-aquarium-2024-04-12/
Quick Glance: Rescuing Stranded Sea Otter Pups with Surrogate Moms in California Aquarium
- Annually, approximately 10 to 15 stranded sea otter pups are discovered along the California coastline, often a result of storms causing separation between mother and offspring.
- Through a collaboration between the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the pups are connected with surrogate sea otter mothers to impart crucial skills and facilitate their return to the wilderness.
- Program manager Megan Smylie details how the adult surrogate mother will impart behaviors to the pups that humans are incapable of teaching, such as foraging, prey manipulation, and shell opening.
- Having already saved eight stranded pups, the two aquariums aspire for additional organizations to join the initiative in boosting the wild population and safeguarding the ecosystem of the Californian coast.
Voyager 1 is over 15 billion miles away in interstellar space, but NASA hopes to get the probe back to science work after diagnosing a memory problem.
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Citing safety, USC makes rare cancellation of speech by valedictorian who supported Palestinians
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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
California, New Jersey, Connecticut Labor Markets Loosen From Year Earlier: There’s now at least one unemployed job seeker for every vacancy in five US states ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/there-s-at-least-one-job-seeker-per-opening-in-five-us-states
Former Marine sentenced to prison in Planned Parenthood clinic firebombing: A former Marine who firebombed a Planned Parenthood clinic in Orange County, Calif. ...
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Quick Glance: Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
- A former marine was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Justice Department on Monday after using a Molotov cocktail to attack a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Chance Brannon, along with his co-defendant Tibet Ergul, plotted attacks on the clinic and a potential target on the power grid in 'furtherance of a race war.'
- Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to being involved in a conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by fire and explosives, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility in violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
- Planned Parenthood clinic attacks were abandoned due to law enforcement actions. Brannon was motivated by neo-Nazi ideology and planned further violent attacks. The National Abortion Federation reported a sharp increase in violence at abortion clinics in 2022.
- Brannon and Ergul also had plans to conduct an attack using a remote-detonated device during an LGBTQ+ pride event at Dodger Stadium, but were arrested two days prior. Before the arrest, Brannon even planned to rob Jewish individuals living in the Hollywood Hills.
San Francisco sues Oakland over new 'San Francisco Bay' airport name: San Francisco sued its neighboring city Oakland in California federal court on Thursday ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/san-francisco-sues-oakland-over-new-san-francisco-bay-airport-name-2024-04-18/
California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay: "Why wash dishes for $15 or $17 if I can go get $20 flipping burgers at McDonald's ...
businessinsider.com/california-fast-food-20-minimum-wage-restaurant-raise-pay-compete-2024-4
Quick Glance: California eateries adjust wages to meet competition with $20 fast-food pay
- A restaurant owner in California plans to raise wages to compete with the $20 per hour pay for fast-food workers.
- Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.
- The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.
- Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.
Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new experiences: The city is set to get more than $100 million in community benefits from Disney in ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/17/anaheim-council-approves-disneylandforward-paving-way-for-decades-of-new-experiences/
Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities
apnews.com/article/paris-hilton-youth-facilities-regulation-california-b3fa67c952c686f7dafe3dddf83c114f
Grimes apologizes to fans for technical issues after Coachella set: Videos on X showed Grimes visibly frustrated during her Coachella set and, at one point ...
businessinsider.com/grimes-apologizes-to-fans-for-technical-issues-after-coachella-set-2024-4
Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
GOP tensions erupt over "destructive" Mike Johnson ouster threat: "People are mostly frustrated and angry," said one House Republican.
axios.com/2024/04/16/house-republicans-motion-to-vacate-massie-johnson
Quick Glance: Biden's Backing of House Aid Package for Israel and Ukraine
- President Joe Biden endorses an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
- Crucial bipartisan support emerges for the approval of $95 billion in funding for U.S. allies.
- The package includes economic assistance for Kyiv in the form of forgivable loans and enhanced monitoring of military funds.
- Democrats and progressives oppose aspects of the package, while some Republicans reject House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Houston native Loral O'Hara discusses her 6 months in space: The NASA astronaut recently returned to Earth after spending more than six months on the ...
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage
nypost.com/2024/04/16/business/california-fast-food-restaurants-raised-prices-due-to-minimum-wage/
In exchange for a lunar rover, Japan will get seats on Moon-landing missions: Japan is making a significant commitment to the US-led Artemis program.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/japan-will-be-first-among-nasas-partners-to-have-an-astronaut-on-the-moon/
Fed should not act urgently to cut rates unless required, Daly says: There is "no urgency" to cut U.S. interest rates, Mary Daly, the president of the San ...
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If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
scientificamerican.com/article/if-alien-life-is-found-how-should-scientists-break-the-news/
SpaceX loses latest bid to keep lawsuit against NLRB in Texas: A divided federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected rocket maker SpaceX's latest bid to keep a ...
reuters.com/legal/legalindustry/nlrb-attorneys-cleared-wrongdoing-spacex-case-transfer-fight-2024-04-17/
Local leaders from the San Diego area called for more US border enforcement after a motorboat loaded with migrants navigated between surfers and beached itself ...
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Sober Travelers Find Something to Savor in Wine Country: Mocktail trails, olive oil tours and elevated dining experiences are among the many ways the renowned ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/travel/sober-travel-mendoza-tuscany-sonoma.html
Quick Glance: Sober Travelers Discover Delights in Wine Lands
- Mocktail trails, olive oil tours, and elevated dining experiences are some of the ways renowned wine regions like Sonoma, Mendoza, and Tuscany cater to sober or sober-curious travelers.
- Amy Snook's journey to Mendoza seven years ago led to a newfound appreciation for sustainable agriculture in wine regions, marking the beginning of her sober travel experiences.
- The 2024 State of the U.S. Wine Industry report reveals that 52% of consumers aged 21 to 34 believe that alcohol consumption, even in moderation, is detrimental to health.
- World-class wine destinations such as Sonoma County, Mendoza, and Tuscany are expanding their offerings to attract both drinkers and nondrinkers, providing a more inclusive experience for the sober-curious.
NASA Chief warns of China's secretive space militarisation; Urges accelerated moon mission
wionews.com/world/nasa-chief-warns-of-chinas-secretive-space-militarisation-urges-accelerated-moon-mission-712528
California’s Huge Raises for Fast-Food Workers Will Ripple Across Industries: Michaela Mendelsohn, who owns six El Pollo Loco locations serving grilled chicken ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/how-california-s-huge-raises-for-fast-food-workers-will-ripple-across-industries
If O.J. Simpson's assets go to court, Goldman, Brown families could be first in line
apnews.com/article/oj-simpson-liable-estate-goldman-brown-6a6bfb5fec449adfe469d918b41ceda7
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Britain’s renegade royal, Prince Harry, now calls himself a U.S. resident: In documents filed for Prince Harry’s eco-tourism organization, Travalyst ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/18/prince-harry-america-residence/
Quick Glance: Prince Harry Officially Residing in U.S.
- Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have considered California home, and now his official residency in the U.S. has been documented in a corporate filing.
- The document was filed at Britain’s corporate registrar, Companies House, to update the official residency of the British royal for business records of Travalyst Limited.
- There had been little official confirmation of Harry’s residency status until this week, with an entry indicating a change of residency to June 29, 2023, the day the couple left Frogmore Cottage, their British home.
- It is unclear what type of U.S. visa or residency permit Harry holds, despite efforts by conservative activists in the U.S. to ascertain them, including an ongoing lawsuit.
New PFAS lawsuit cites EPA's 'forever chemicals' drinking water rules: A new lawsuit filed by public drinking water systems in California against manufacturers ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/new-pfas-lawsuit-cites-epas-forever-chemicals-drinking-water-rules-2024-04-15/
Opinion | Biden Has to Win Back His 2020 Voters: He has lost support in key voting blocs that helped him secure the White House last time.
wsj.com/articles/biden-has-to-win-back-his-2020-voters-trump-2024-popular-vote-economy-e54f2fb9
Major Burger King California franchisee adding order kiosks over $20 wage: The franchisee, who owns about 180 fast-food restaurants in California ...
businessinsider.com/california-fast-food-minimum-wage-order-kiosks-burger-king-popeyes-2024-4
Quick Glance: Major Burger King California Franchisee Introduces Order Kiosks Due to $20 Wage Impact
- Harsh Ghai stated in an early April interview that 25% of his restaurants already have kiosks, with the remaining 75% set to be equipped within the next 30 to 60 days.
- The new minimum wage for limited-service restaurant chains with at least 60 nationwide locations took effect on April 1, standing 25% higher than California's general minimum wage of $16 per hour.
- Ghai plans to offset the higher labor costs by implementing measures such as reducing work hours, introducing kiosks, and halting the development of new restaurants.
- Fast-food chains are accelerating the deployment of order kiosks in US locations to cut labor costs, with the introduction becoming more pressing due to California's new $20 minimum wage.
One of these concept lunar vehicles could join NASA’s Artemis V astronauts on the moon
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Civil War Is the Cinematic Equivalent of the No-Labels Movement: Alex Garland’s studious “objectivity” isn’t enough.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/civil-war-movie-2024-kirsten-dunst-a24-ending.html
Quick Glance: A24's 'Civil War' movie portrays a divided America
- Alex Garland’s 'Civil War' takes place in a dystopian near-future version of a divided U.S.
- A group of journalists travels through empty cities and deserted roads to Washington to overthrow a dictatorial president.
- Critics expressed concerns over Garland's vague approach to the film's politics, amidst online debates surrounding it.
- A24 heavily focuses on a marketing campaign that encourages viewers to 'pledge' allegiance and describe their type of American to promote the film.
Monarch delivers first 70 hp electric tractor to City of Berkeley: The City of Berkeley, California becomes the first to take delivery of a a 70 hp Monarch MK-V ...
electrek.co/2024/04/13/monarch-delivers-first-70-hp-electric-tractor-to-city-of-berkeley/
Half a million California workers will get $20 minimum wage, starting today: It's a big win for cooks, cashiers and other fast-food employees ...
npr.org/2024/04/01/1241743207/california-fast-food-workers-20-minimum-wage-april
Quick Glance: California: New Minimum Wage Impact on Fast Food Industry
- Most fast food workers in California will earn at least $20 per hour starting Monday, providing more financial stability to the profession and potentially raising prices in the high-cost state.
- The law was supported by the fast food franchise owners' trade association. However, many owners have expressed concerns about the law's impact on their businesses amid California's economic slowdown.
- California has doubled its minimum wage to $16 per hour over the last decade, with data showing increased wages and sustained employment levels.
- The law represents a negotiated compromise between the fast food industry and labor unions, applying to restaurants with limited table service and part of a national chain with at least 60 establishments.
Biden set to deny approval for mining company’s road through Alaskan wilderness: The Biden administration will deny federal approval to a metallurgical mining ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4598352-biden-set-to-deny-approval-for-mining-companys-road-through-alaskan-wilderness/
A mysterious silver object has been orbiting the Moon for 15 years. What is it? : The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Friday (Apr 5) ...
wionews.com/science/nasa-spots-mysterious-silver-object-orbiting-the-moon-see-pics-709522
Asteroid collision of NASA's Dart probe: debris could hit Mars: When NASA sent a probe hurtling into the asteroid Dimorphos, it was assured that there was no ...
heise.de/news/Asteroidenkollision-der-NASA-Sonde-Dart-Truemmer-koennten-den-Mars-treffen-9685015.html
International Space Station Trash May Have Hit This Florida House: The object tore through the roof and both floors of a two-story home. NASA will investigate ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/trash-from-the-international-space-station-may-have-hit-a-house-in-florida/
Quick Glance: Space Debris from ISS Possibly Hits House in Florida
- A cylindrical object, a few inches in size, fell through the roof of Alejandro Otero's home in Florida last month.
- NASA investigates a nearly two-pound object believed to have originated from the International Space Station.
- The space debris, likely consisting of depleted batteries, missed a controlled reentry and caused damage in Florida.
- The homeowner awaits communication from responsible agencies to resolve damage costs.
In a partner look: Bill Gates and Paula Hurd celebrate couple premiere: Everyone can and should now see their love. Bill Gates and his new girlfriend Paula Hurd ...
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A White House dinner, a slot at Coachella — Yoasobi is having a great week: J-pop's Ikura and Ayase say they had to cut their hair and learn English for a string ...
japantimes.co.jp/culture/2024/04/17/music/yoasobi-coachella-white-house/
The EV market is in trouble: The latest sign is Tesla's layoffs: The drive to electrify personal cars in California has, at best, hit a rough patch ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-16/the-ev-market-is-in-trouble-the-latest-sign-is-teslas-layoffs
I Want My Taxes to Be Used for Our True National Security: Helping People in Need
commondreams.org/opinion/taxes-true-national-security
Tesla cuts Full Self-Driving subscription prices in US, Canada: Elon Musk's Tesla said on Friday it has cut prices of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) subscriptions ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-cuts-full-self-driving-subscription-prices-us-canada-2024-04-12/
DC Metro's Design Changes Aim to Aid Wayfinding and Boost Ridership: New signage for Washington’s Metrorail aims to boost ridership by helping people get ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/dc-metro-s-design-changes-aim-to-aid-wayfinding-and-boost-ridership
Kanye West Paid $57 Million For A Malibu Mansion, Then Gutted And Abandoned It. Now, Nobody Wants It.
forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/04/19/kanye-west-paid-57-million-for-a-malibu-mansion-then-gutted-and-abandoned-it-now-nobody-wants-it/
Gaza protests block Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland highway: Protesters against the American response to the Israel-Hamas war shut down a pair of freeways in the Bay ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4594941-gaza-protests-golden-gate-bridge-oakland-israel-hamas/
Upset over California's $20 wage? What fast-food CEOs make: California's fast-food workers now have a $20 minimum wage. If you think that's too much ...
latimes.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/story/2024-04-04/upset-over-californias-20-wage-what-fast-food-ceos-make
Quick Glance: Comparison: CEO Salaries vs. Minimum Wage in California
- Given the new $20 minimum wage for California's fast-food workers, it's important to examine the salaries of their CEOs.
- The CEOs of Chipotle and McDonald's Corp. earn substantial amounts while their employees struggle. It is suggested that they reduce their bonuses to pay their workers a living wage instead of passing costs to customers or threatening staff cuts.
- Supermarkets are increasing prices, making it challenging for even high earners to afford healthy food. The notion that supermarkets are the primary source for affordable, healthy food is diminishing.
- The new $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers is deemed reasonable as their earnings circulate back into the economy to provide food, shelter, and healthcare for many in need.
Federal women's prison in California plagued by rampant sexual abuse to close: FCI Dublin's closure follows a string of criminal indictments of prison employees ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/california-federal-correctional-institution-dublin/73347882007/
Exclusive: White House directs NASA to create time standard for the moon: The White House on Tuesday directed NASA to establish a unified standard of time for ...
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Quick Glance: NASA awards contracts for autonomous moon rovers
- NASA awarded contracts to three commercial space companies to develop autonomous rovers for moving cargo and people on the moon as it establishes a lasting presence there.
- The companies will partner with NASA to pursue commercial opportunities, with contracts totaling up to $4.6 billion over 15 years for lunar terrain vehicles.
- These rovers will enable astronauts to explore more of the lunar surface, especially at the South Pole, and conduct autonomous scientific operations.
- NASA continues to invest in technologies like moon habitats, energy generation, and mining to enhance lunar exploration and achieve the goal of returning astronauts to a moon base.
NASA's Webb Telescope found margarita, vinegar-like chemicals on protostar : NASA's Webb Telescope discovered margarita and vinegar-like chemicals on a ...
wionews.com/science/nasas-webb-telescope-found-margarita-vinegar-like-chemicals-on-protostar-711242
Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco' to its airport name: Oakland Airport's proposed name change to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport already ...
businessinsider.com/oakland-votes-to-add-san-francisco-to-its-airport-name-2024-4
Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
- Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.
- The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.
- Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.
- The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
Is the solar eclipse dangerous? : When you stare into the eclipse, the eclipse stares back into you, potentially causing solar retinopathy — permanent damage to ...
businessinsider.com/is-the-solar-eclipse-dangerous-2024-4
Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/lapd-officer-no-charges-valentina-orellana-peralta-killing
Unhoused residents build home on side of Southern California freeway: Those living near the riverfront domicile have differing opinions on the encampment.
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How pro-Palestinian protestors brought traffic to a screeching halt across the US
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Quick Glance: Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Block Major Bridges and Roads in US Cities
- Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Interstate 880 in Oakland.
- Roads were also blocked in Chicago and Eugene to protest against the war between Israel and Hamas.
- The blockades resulted in arrests and traffic disruptions, but airport operations remained largely normal.
- Protests also took place in New York and Seattle, leading to temporary road closures and arrests.
Los Angeles Prices Jump 4% as Inflation Reignites in Some Cities: Los Angeles is seeing the biggest price gains in more than a year as inflation reawakens across ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/los-angeles-prices-jump-4-as-inflation-reignites-in-some-cities
Paid articlePaid Never seen an exploding star? This year, you'll have your chance: A nova of the T Coronae Borealis star system is expected to happen at some point through ...
npr.org/2024/04/15/1244799763/nova-exploding-star-t-coronae-borealis
Hatchings of California condor chicks mark milestone for endangered species: Watch video
usatoday.com/story/life/animalkind/2024/04/16/california-condor-chicks-endangered-hatch-video/73339873007/
NASA looking for a quicker, cheaper way to bring Mars samples to Earth:
9news.com.au/world/nasa-space-photos-stars-planets/2e460bc9-fea4-4243-93cc-95d7a1e52745
Quick Glance: James Webb Telescope live updates: NASA releases photos that reveal cosmic secrets
- NASA has released the first photographs from the new James Webb Space Telescope, including some dating back 13 billion years.
- The final image, the Carina Nebula's cosmic cliffs, reveals for the first time hundreds of stars that were previously hidden from view.
- The Carina Nebula image provides a unique look of stars in their early, fast stages of creation.
- The Carina Nebula is a star-forming region within our own Milky Way galaxy that is rather close (in space terms).
April 8 solar eclipse: What UAE residents need to know: Dubai Astronomy Group official answers questions on visibility, path and other aspects
gulfnews.com/uae/people/april-8-solar-eclipse-what-uae-residents-need-to-know-1.102049725
At UC Berkeley, a Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts Dinner at a Dean’s Home: Pro-Palestinian supporters disrupted a dinner for law students. There was a tussle ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/12/us/uc-berkeley-palestinian-protest-free-speech.html
Global heat record broken for 10th consecutive month in March: With an average surface temperature of 57.45 degrees, last month was warmer than any previous ...
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-10/march-breaks-global-heat-record-for-10th-consecutive-month
Quick Glance: Global Record: Warmest March Ever
- Last month marked the warmest March globally on record and the tenth consecutive month with new temperature records for respective months.
- According to a report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the EU's climate monitoring service, global temperatures in March surpassed the pre-industrial average for that month from 1850 to 1900 by 1.68°C and were 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for March. The previous month also exceeded the previous March record by 0.10°C set in 2016.
- The global average temperature from April 2023 to March 2024 is now the highest on record, standing at 1.58°C above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average.
- In Europe, temperatures in March 2024 were 2.12°C above the 1991-2020 average for the month, with significantly above-average temperatures observed in central and eastern Europe.
State faces mounting pressure to shore up unstable jobless aid fund: California’s massive budget deficit, coupled with the state’s relatively high level of ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-18/california-borrowed-billions-to-pay-jobless-benefits-but-now-its-come-home-to-roost
NASAs Juno captures erupting volcanoes on Jupiters moon Io. Watch!: NASAs Juno captures erupting volcanoes on Jupiters moon Io. Watch!
wionews.com/science/nasas-juno-captures-erupting-volcanoes-on-jupiters-moon-io-watch-712172
Google workers arrested after nine-hour protest in cloud chief's office: Nine Google workers were arrested Tuesday after sit-in protests, including a nine-hour ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/17/google-workers-arrested-after-nine-hour-protest-in-google-cloud-ceos-office.html
Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Sen. Cotton suggests people ‘Take matters in their own hands’ when facing pro-Hamas protesters
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797486
Bianca Censori wears completely sheer tube dress and knee-high stockings for Kanye West outing
pagesix.com/2024/04/08/style/bianca-censori-wears-completely-sheer-tube-dress-and-knee-high-stockings-for-kanye-west-outing/
Quick Glance: Bianca Censori Wears Completely Sheer Tube Dress and Knee-High Stockings for Kanye West Outing
- Bianca Censori left nothing to the imagination with her latest ensemble, completely sheer.
- She wore a nude, strapless dress made of an entirely see-through fabric, paired with knee-high stockings.
- Despite the tube dress being totally sheer, Censori wasn’t wearing any undergarments.
- Censori and West made a statement with their bold outfits during a dinner outing.
47 pounds of meth found in ice chest full of dead fish as car tries to cross US border
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/19/meth-ice-chest-dead-fish-border/73380621007/
Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over Israel attacks: Demonstrators block highways and shut down travel in Illinois, California ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/16/pro-palestinian-protesters-paralyse-roads-in-us-cities-over-israel-attacks
Biden Administration Said to Expand Two California National Monuments: The San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/climate/biden-california-national-monuments.html
Quick Glance: Biden Plans Expansion of Two National Monuments in California
- President Biden plans to expand the boundaries of two national monuments in California in the coming weeks to bolster his conservation record and increase access to nature for disadvantaged communities.
- Biden is expected to sign proclamations expanding the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, both originally designated by President Barack Obama.
- Conservation groups, Native American tribes, and California lawmakers have all called on Biden to expand these monuments.
- Biden has set an ambitious goal of conserving 30 percent of America’s lands and waters by 2030, and has already designated five new national monuments, many of which are on lands that area tribes consider sacred.
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