Steinbeck’s famous Western Flyer sails back to Monterey after years of restoration
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Supenaam to Parika speedboat fare to remain at $1300: -Edghill tells operators While boat operators and owners plying the Supenaam to Parika route weren’t too ...
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Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation: Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.
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NASA hears from Voyager 1, after months of quiet: NASA has finally heard back from Voyager 1 in a way that makes sense. The most distant spacecraft from Earth ...
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Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
British Parliament approves deportations to Rwanda: "Stop the boats" is Prime Minister Sunak's promise: Anyone who comes to Great Britain without papers should ...
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Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
- The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
- However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.
- Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.
- The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
Child among five dead on Channel migrant boat: French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.
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One more arrest over Channel small boat deaths: The UK's National Crime Agency says it has arrested an 18-year-old Sudanese citizen on Wednesday.
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NASA officially greenlights $3.35 billion mission to Saturn’s moon Titan: Dragonfly will push the boundaries of engineering and science as it explores Titan.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-officially-greenlights-3-35-billion-mission-to-saturns-moon-titan/
Child among five dead on Channel migrant boat: French authorities say the victims had boarded an overloaded boat which was attempting to reach the UK.
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Biden to tout $6 billion deal with semiconductor manufacturer Micron during Syracuse trip
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Dozens of Ethiopians die after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast: Officials say those aboard were returning home to Ethiopia from Yemen and some are still missing ...
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Successful operation on the west coast: Australian animal rights activists celebrate the rescue of 130 whales
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UAE floods: Sewage-contaminated waters add to the stress of some Sharjah residents - News | Khaleej Times
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Watch: BBC crew captures moment migrants board small crowded boat to UK from France
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New Science: Training to Failure vs. Near Failure: by Chris Shugart
What Builds More Muscle?
What works best, training to absolute failure or leaving a couple of ...
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Brazilian authorities bury deceased migrants who drifted in African boat to the Amazon
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An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness: Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett ...
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Migrants cram onto small boat in Calais during BBC broadcast: The crowded vessel left for the UK from Calais in France hours after the Rwanda bill passed.
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An Epitaph for Daniel Dennett, Philosopher of Consciousness: Is consciousness nothing more than an illusion? That idea defined the work of Daniel Dennett ...
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Explosion in Crimean port: Russia's oldest naval vessel is on fire: The submarine salvage ship "Kommuna" has been in service with the Russian Navy since 1915 ...
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From colour to climate change – a scientist's journey: From the University of Auckland: In performing the role of global teachers, scientists can be ...
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Birthday party crash: Young brother and sister dead, several hurt as vehicle crashes into US birthday party
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
- A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.
- An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.
- Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.
- The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-reducing-prejudice-in-kids/
Researchers reconstruct landscapes that greeted the first humans in Australia around 65,000 years ago
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UK announces largest ever military aid package for Ukraine: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine during a ...
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Quick Glance: UK Boosts Defense Spending, Provides $620 Million Military Aid to Ukraine
- British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an increase in defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by the end of the decade, along with a pledge to provide Ukraine with new military aid totaling $620 million, including weapons, armored vehicles, and ammunition.
- Sunak described the heightened spending as the most significant strengthening of national defense in a generation, emphasizing the need to remain vigilant in the face of current geopolitical threats.
- The UK commits to an additional £75 billion in defense spending over the next six years, aiming to raise defense expenditure to 2.5% of GDP, reaffirming a target set by Boris Johnson in 2022.
- The announcement followed similar moves by the US, approving $61 billion in aid for Ukraine, signaling an escalated international response to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society
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Sydney Sweeney 'apologizes' for 'having great t**s': An unphased Sydney Sweeney subtly hit back at haters with a humourous jumper that apologised for "having ...
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20 decomposed bodies found in boat off coast of Brazil: At least twenty severely decomposed bodies have been found in a boat off the coast of northeastern Brazil ...
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Quick Glance: Boat with Nine Dead Migrants from Mauritania and Mali Drifts to Brazil
- The Brazilian Federal Police were able to determine the victims’ origin thanks to their documentation and belongings and are now trying to identify the bodies.
- Nine decomposed bodies were found on a boat that drifted to the coast of Brazil on Saturday.
- The circumstances of the boat’s discovery in Brazil suggest that it became adrift for an unknown reason and dragged the migrants away from their intended destination.
- Brazilian authorities have not ruled out that people of other nationalities may be among the victims and have not indicated the gender or age of the deceased.
More than 50 people die after boat capsizes in Central African Republic, says official
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Submariners gear up to command Singapore’s new submarines: Sailors are undergoing rigorous training to prepare them for all scenarios that may happen during ...
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BSC said all was well. She exposed the truth with a spreadsheet.: 14 years ago computer science professor Marietta Cameron used public documents to prove ...
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UAE to see pink supermoon tonight; when, where to catch it - News | Khaleej Times
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Cicadas Are Emerging Now. How Do They Know When to Come Out?: Scientists are making computer models to better understand how the mysterious insects emerge ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/science/why-do-cicadas-emerge.html
Why is methane seeping on Mars? NASA scientists have new ideas: The most surprising revelation from NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover—that methane is seeping from the ...
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Kashmir: At least two children die after boat capsizes on Jhelum river: Children using the boat to get to school are among those who died when the boat capsized.
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In Australia, ‘Cats Are Just Catastrophic’: Feral cats take a heavy toll on the world’s wildlife, especially Down Under. The solution? Smarter traps ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/16/science/australia-wildlife-cats.html
‘Gifted’ China cat killer rejected by top university despite getting top marks in nuclear science entrance exam
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Four Wild Ways to Save the Koala (That Just Might Work): To protect Australia’s iconic animals, scientists are experimenting with vaccine implants, probiotics ...
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Want to catch a rare glimpse of an Everest-sized comet?: Here is what you need to know about the so-called ‘Devil Comet’.
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Quick Glance: Return of the 'Devil Comet' after 71 Years
- The green, horned 'Devil comet' is now visible in Australian skies, offering a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a unique celestial body.
- The comet, whose nucleus has a 34km diameter, has been likened to Halley's comet due to its molecular structure and was nicknamed 'Devil comet' due to eruptions from its nucleus.
- The 'Devil comet,' also known as 12P/Pons-Brooks, becomes more visible as it gets closer to the sun due to its hot icy core and gas trail. It will be at its brightest on 22 April, but finding it might be challenging as it competes with the full moon.
- Experts suggest initially spotting the comet with binoculars or a telescope, although it will also be visible to the naked eye. It is considered a piece of history and special due to its brightness.
A view from Dover: ITV News witnesses migrants brought ashore as Rwanda Bill passes
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An 11-Year-Old Girl’s Fossil Find Is the Largest Known Ocean Reptile: When Ruby Reynolds and her father found a fossil on an English beach, they didn’t know it ...
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Quick Glance: Girl Discovers Largest Ocean Reptile Fossil
- Ruby Reynolds and her father discovered a fossil of an 82-foot ichthyosaur on an English beach.
- As an 11-year-old, Ruby Reynolds found a fossil of an ichthyosaur, representing the largest marine reptile known to science.
- The Reynolds family has been fossil hunting near their home in Braunton, England for many years.
- Researchers found about half of a jawbone fragment of the massive ichthyosaur Ichthyotitan severnensis in Blue Anchor.
Fishermen spot boat filled with 20 corpses floating off the coast of northeastern Brazil, reports say
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O.J. Simpson will be cremated; estate executor says 'hard no' to controversial ex-athlete’s brain being studied for CTE
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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.
Female crew with Yorkshire skipper complete round-the-world race: An all-female crew skippered by a Yorkshire sailor has completed a race around the world after ...
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The Evolving Danger of the New Bird Flu: An unusual outbreak of the disease has spread to dairy herds in multiple U.S. states.
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/podcasts/the-daily/bird-flu.html
Paris Olympics opening ceremony on river Seine will last nearly 4 hours: With sunset and moonlight gleaming on the river, the grandiose opening ceremony for the ...
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Amarah's alleged killer goes to court, covered in faeces: THE man who allegedly beheaded four-year-old Amarah Lallitte at her Arouca home last Monday has been ...
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Researchers shine light on rapid changes in Arctic and boreal ecosystems: Arctic and boreal latitudes are warming faster than any other region on Earth ...
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Major operation in Bremervörde: Hundreds of emergency services search for missing boy in Lower Saxony
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9 corpses found adrift in boat off Brazil were likely migrants from Mauritania and Mali, police say
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15 missing as boat capsizes in Indian-administrated Kashmir: Rescuers race against time to locate around 15 individuals, including schoolchildren.
trtworld.com/asia/15-missing-as-boat-capsizes-in-indian-administrated-kashmir-17796139
Cloud seeding didn't cause Dubai flood: US, UAE have done it for years: Dubai's torrential floods are linked to humans changing the weather, just not on purpose ...
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Quick Glance: Cause of Dubai Flooding: Cloud Seeding or Natural Phenomenon?
- Dubai grapples with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. Speculations on the role of cloud seeding are being discussed.
- Clouds consist of tiny water droplets that coalesce around particles to form rain. Cloud seeding manipulates this process.
- The effectiveness of cloud seeding is scientifically debated, with limited evidence of its efficacy.
- Experts refute the claim that cloud seeding was the primary cause of the flooding in Dubai.
Japan's moon lander wasn't built to survive a weekslong lunar night. It's still going after 3
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'Four Lads in Jeans' meme given a 2024 update: The internet famous ‘Four Lads in Jeans’ meme has received a 2024 with the original guys reuniting to recreate it ...
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The unsung hero who rescued 16 children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy: "I knew I had to act fast to save lives,” said Mr Lemkut.
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NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, arrive in Florida for Boeing's first human spaceflight
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See Sea King helicopter in Laboe: New attraction on the beach?: Will a Sea King helicopter soon be seen in Laboe? The German Naval Association wants to exhibit ...
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How close is Iran to a nuclear bomb?: Experts are talking about a few months: The Mullah regime is probably on the verge of developing a nuclear bomb ...
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Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
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Don’t rescue people who scupper their Channel boats, says Reform UK deputy: Ben Habib says navy or Border Force should not save people who throw themselves into ...
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NASA rethinks plan to return rare Mars samples to Earth: Due to budget constraints, NASA is rethinking the architecture of the Mars Sample Return program ...
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Two children killed and 15 injured after driver crashes into birthday party: The accident happened at the Swan Creek Boat Club in Berlin Township ...
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Women of color still lag behind in STEM jobs, despite efforts to change: STEM careers are still lagging when it comes to hiring women of color.
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Six passengers die: Boat with schoolchildren wrecked by current in India: After days of heavy rain, a river in India swells into a raging torrent ...
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COMIC: Our sun was born with thousands of other stars. Where did they all go?: Our sun was born in a cosmic cradle with thousands of other stars ...
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Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
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Quick Glance: Global Coral Bleaching Event After Extreme Heat
- US climate agency NOAA declares a concerning global coral bleaching event for the fourth time in history after a year of extreme ocean heat.
- Impacts of coral bleaching span oceans worldwide, with sea surface temperatures at record levels.
- Corals under extreme heat stress can recover, but otherwise, the reef requires several years to regenerate.
- Despite losses, some reefs show signs of color, offering hope for potential recovery, while scientists caution about the escalating impacts.
Consequences of aging, why we die explained by Nobel biologist: Ramakrishnan explains why we may not want to lengthen our lives much longer.
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Charles the workaholic King gives the Royal Family a welcome lift: The King is keen to steady the rocking boat at the earliest opportunity
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Quick Glance: King Charles III to Resume Public Duties Next Week
- King Charles III will return to his public duties next week following recovery from cancer treatment.
- Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he will visit a cancer treatment center to meet specialists and patients.
- The King will fulfill upcoming engagements and host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako for a state visit in June.
- No further specifics on his health condition were disclosed, but he is grateful for the opportunity to resume public duties.
On a remote island, a test of wills between the Philippines and China: About 250 Filipinos live on Thitu Island, the largest and most inhabited island of the ...
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From ‘sorcerer’ and illegal immigrant to Cannes and the Oscars: this filmmaker’s remarkable path to success
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It's a wild ride to get to the bottom of what everyone's hiding in 'A Better World'
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How Joe Rogan's Conspiracy Syfy Series Backfired Hilariously: Producers of the show were forced to pander to conspiracy theorists without alienating them as the ...
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Highly Skilled Professionals Want Your Work But Not Your Job: Companies today are facing a big talent-management challenge. They simply do not have the ...
hbr.org/2024/05/highly-skilled-professionals-want-your-work-but-not-your-job
AI Report Shows ‘Startlingly Rapid’ Progress—And Ballooning Costs: A new report finds that AI matches or outperforms people at tasks such as competitive math and ...
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The Theoretical Physicist Who Worked with J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Dawn of the Nuclear Age
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OpenAI Startup Fund quietly raises $15M: The OpenAI Startup Fund, a venture fund related to — but technically separate from — OpenAI that invests in early-stage ...
techcrunch.com/2024/04/26/openai-startup-fund-quietly-raises-15m/
Utah’s best high schools for 2024: Did your school make the list?: Five traditional high schools made the Top 10 list in Utah this year, along with five charter ...
sltrib.com/news/education/2024/04/23/utahs-best-high-schools-2024-did/
Quick Glance: Arrest and Three Injured in Wales School Attack
- Police urge removal of social media footage to prevent contempt of court and distressing those affected.
- A parent expresses concern over the injured and highlights the rarity of such incidents in Ammanford.
- Three injured and one arrested after an incident at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, South-west Wales.
- Recap of the ongoing investigation at the school as parents anxiously wait for updates on their children's safety.
Mass extinction in the sea: the cold death that comes from the deep sea: The oceans are heating up, and mass extinctions are occurring again and again due to ...
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WhatsApp adds new useful feature | NEWS.am TECH - Innovations and science: WABetaInfo writes that the new feature is a development of the recent WhatsApp concept ...
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No more refunds after 100 hours: Steam closes Early Access playtime loophole: It's largely a win against scammers, but a simple policy doesn't fit all ...
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