Upcoming Solar Eclipse Will Be the Last One Visible From the US for Decades
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Upcoming Solar Eclipse Will Be the Last One Visible From the US for Decades
Upcoming Solar Eclipse , Will Be the Last One , Visible From the US for Decades.
NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and
the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.
NBC reports that people in Mexico, Canada and
the United States will soon have their last chance to see a total solar eclipse before the next one occurs in 20 years.
On April 8, 2024,
a total solar eclipse will pass
over North America.
.
According to NASA, it's the last time
the contiguous U.S. will see a total
eclipse until August of 2044.
A total solar eclipse occurs when
the Moon passes between the Earth
and the Sun, which darkens the sky.
.
While these events are not uncommon,
they only occur over specific
parts of the Earth each time.
The last time the continent
experienced a total solar
eclipse was in 2017.
Vatican Says , Pope Francis Is 'Improving' , After Being Hospitalized.
On March 30, the Vatican said that
Pope Francis is "progressively improving"
after spending a night in a hospital in Rome. .
According to the Vatican,
the 86-year-old pontiff was
diagnosed with a respiratory infection.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said
that the pope had “rested well overnight”
before resuming his work.
The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment. This morning after having breakfast, he read some newspapers and resumed work, Matteo Bruni, Vatican spokesman, via NBC.
The clinical picture is progressively improving and he is continuing his planned treatment. This morning after having breakfast, he read some newspapers and resumed work, Matteo Bruni, Vatican spokesman, via NBC.
On March 29, Francis complained
of having difficulty breathing and
was taken to the Gemelli hospital.
On March 29, Francis complained
of having difficulty breathing and
was taken to the Gemelli hospital.
At the time, the Vatican said
the pope would likely spend
a few days in the hospital.
At the time, the Vatican said
the pope would likely spend
a few days in the hospital.
NBC reports that news of Francis'
hospitalization has given rise to
questions regarding his general health.
The cancellation of Francis' audiences through
March 31 has also raised questions about
the pope's participation in the upcoming Holy Week. .
On March 30, a tweet from the pope's
account said Francis was
"touched by the many messages received.".
NBC reports that Francis had part
of one lung removed when he was younger
due to a respiratory infection. .
NBC reports that Francis had part
of one lung removed when he was younger
due to a respiratory infection.
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Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.
Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.
NBC reports that divisions have
emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing
debate over banning TikTok.
NBC reports that divisions have
emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing
debate over banning TikTok.
The opposition has reportedly created new
challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular
Chinese-owned app in the United States.
The opposition has reportedly created new
challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular
Chinese-owned app in the United States.
On March 30, Republican Senator
Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill
to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.
On March 30, Republican Senator
Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill
to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.
However, fellow Republican Senator
Rand Paul (Kentucky) objected to the bill.
If Republicans want to continuously
lose elections for generations, they should
pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media
app used by 150 million people,
primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
If Republicans want to continuously
lose elections for generations, they should
pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media
app used by 150 million people,
primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
Have faith that our desire for freedom is
strong enough to survive a few dance videos, Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
NBC reports that Hawley expressed
disbelief at Paul's argument
to defend his objection.
I have never before heard
on this floor a defense
of the right to spy, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.
I didn’t realize that
the First Amendment
contained a right to espionage, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.
NBC reports that the intraparty clash
comes as several other bipartisan bills also
look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S.
NBC reports that the intraparty clash
comes as several other bipartisan bills also
look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S.
The White House has backed one of those bills, which would
give the commerce secretary the power to ban any
foreign apps that pose a threat to national security.
The White House has backed one of those bills, which would
give the commerce secretary the power to ban any
foreign apps that pose a threat to national security
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Russia Halts Sharing , Information Regarding Nuclear Forces , With the US.
NBC reports that a Russian diplomat has announced
that Moscow has stopped sharing information
regarding its nuclear forces with the United States.
According to Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's
deputy foreign minister, the suspension
of information includes any missile tests. .
All notifications, all kinds of notifications,
all activities under the treaty will be
suspended and will not be conducted
regardless of what position the U.S. may take, Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, via NBC.
The news comes after Russia ended its
participation in the last remaining nuclear
arms pact between the two superpowers.
Last month, President Vladimir Putin
ended Russia's involvement
with the START treaty.
At the time, Putin said that Russia could not accept
U.S. inspections of nuclear sites after NATO declared
that its goal was a Russian defeat in Ukraine.
NBC reports that Russia's foreign ministry
said that Moscow would continue to respect
the treaty's caps placed on nuclear weapons.
Russia's defense ministry said that military drills
currently underway will include Yars mobile missile
launchers moving across three regions of Siberia.
NBC reports that the Yars is a nuclear
capable intercontinental ballistic missile
with a range in excess of 6,800 miles.
According to the ministry, the drills
will include measures to keep the deployment
concealed from foreign intelligence.
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Sam Bankman-Fried , Hit With Additional , Federal Charge of Bribery.
On March 28, federal prosecutors unsealed another
charge against Sam Bankman-Fried, accusing him
of bribing a government official in China.
NBC reports that the new indictment accuses
Bankman-Fried of bribing at least one government
official in China with a $40 million payout in 2021.
NBC reports that the new indictment accuses
Bankman-Fried of bribing at least one government
official in China with a $40 million payout in 2021.
Currently, the former cryptocurrency mogul is
awaiting trial on a number of crimes related to
the collapse of FTX and his hedge fund Alameda.
Currently, the former cryptocurrency mogul is
awaiting trial on a number of crimes related to
the collapse of FTX and his hedge fund Alameda.
According to the indictment, Bankman-Fried directed an
employee to make bribery payments after several
Alameda accounts were frozen by Chinese authorities.
According to the indictment, Bankman-Fried directed an
employee to make bribery payments after several
Alameda accounts were frozen by Chinese authorities.
After confirmation that the Accounts
were unfrozen, BANKMAN-FRIED
authorized the transfer of additional
tens of millions of dollars in
cryptocurrency to complete the bribe, Unsealed indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried, via NBC.
NBC reports that the charge of bribery comes as
the latest in a growing list of criminal charges since
Bankman-Fried was first arrested in December.
NBC reports that the charge of bribery comes as
the latest in a growing list of criminal charges since
Bankman-Fried was first arrested in December.
So far, Bankman-Fried has pleaded
not guilty to securities fraud, conspiracy
and eight counts of wire fraud.
NBC reports that Bankman-Fried is currently out
on bail. The recently revised terms allow him to possess a basic phone and computer.
NBC reports that Bankman-Fried is currently out
on bail. The recently revised terms allow him to possess a basic phone and computer.
FTX, once one of the world's largest
crypto exchanges, is now under new
leadership after declaring bankruptcy.
FTX, once one of the world's largest
crypto exchanges, is now under new
leadership after declaring bankruptcy.
The company is currently in the process
of unwinding its business and attempting
to recover any remaining assets.
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White House Says Israel, Likely To Abandon Planned , Overhaul of Judicial System.
NBC reports that the Biden administration believes that
Israel's government will likely abandon its plan to overhaul
the judicial system amid widespread protests and strikes.
NBC reports that the Biden administration believes that
Israel's government will likely abandon its plan to overhaul
the judicial system amid widespread protests and strikes.
On March 27, Netanyahu
announced that a vote on the proposed
changes would be postponed. .
While the postponement
brought an end to strikes,
the protests have continued. .
Critics warn that the plan would not only
weaken the power of the judicial system, it would
remove a crucial check on executive power. .
The plan would have allowed a majority of the Knesset
to overturn Supreme Court rulings, which would have
effectively eliminated the power of the judicial branch.
John Kirby, a White House National Security Council
spokesman, said that Biden has urged Netanyahu to , “design a way forward that was based on compromise
and that could result in that sort of consensus support.”.
But he was very clear, and it really
does come from a position of respect
and friendship for Israel and
everything that Israel stands for, John Kirby, White House National Security
Council spokesman, via NBC.
NBC reports that the controversy
in Israel comes as democracies and
autocracies are clashing over primacy.
This ongoing battle means that the Biden administration
cannot afford to allow a U.S. ally to abandon the checks
and balances that serve as a foundation for democracy.
This ongoing battle means that the Biden administration
cannot afford to allow a U.S. ally to abandon the checks
and balances that serve as a foundation for democracy.
NBC reports that some officials in both the U.S. and Israel
have accused Biden of failing to issue a straight forward
condemnation of the planned judicial overhaul.
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Taiwan’s President Arrives in US , Despite China’s Warnings.
NPR reports that President Tsai Ing-wen is
in America and has a multi-day itinerary.
She issued a statement to reporters
before leaving Taipei.
External pressure will not hinder our determination to go to the world. We are calm and confident, will neither yield nor provoke, Tsai Ing-wen, president of Taiwan, via NPR.
Tsai will make stops in Central and
North America amid a time of tension
for the Asian democratic island.
NPR reports that Honduras formally switched its allegiance to China last week after previously recognizing Taiwan's authority.
Belize and Guatemala, both of which
still side with Taiwan, are expected to welcome the president this week.
Next week, Tsai will meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles.
Next week, Tsai will meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in Los Angeles.
Beijing, which maintains that Taiwan is included
in its territory, is not happy about Tsai's trip.
According to Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson
for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, .
Tsai's meeting with McCarthy is considered to be "another provocation that seriously violates the one-China principle, harms China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.".
Zhu added that China "firmly opposes this and will definitely take measures to resolutely fight back."
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Drake , Announces Tour With 21 Savage.
Drake , Announces Tour With 21 Savage.
'Pitchfork' reports that Drake has announced his
first tour since the beginning of the pandemic.
'Pitchfork' reports that Drake has announced his
first tour since the beginning of the pandemic.
The 36-year-old rapper will embark on a 28-date North American Tour with 21 Savage.
The 36-year-old rapper will embark on a 28-date North American Tour with 21 Savage.
The "It's All a Blur" tour will
start June 16 in New Orleans, LA.
The "It's All a Blur" tour will
start June 16 in New Orleans, LA.
It will wrap on September 5 in Glendale, AZ.
It will wrap on September 5 in Glendale, AZ.
Cities that will have back-to-back dates include Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, New York City, Inglewood and Los Angeles.
Cities that will have back-to-back dates include Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, New York City, Inglewood and Los Angeles.
Presale beings March 15 via Cash App.
Drake is also set to co-headline the
2023 Dreamville Festival with J. Cole.
Drake is also set to co-headline the
2023 Dreamville Festival with J. Cole.
Drake's recent musical releases include
2021's 'Certified Lover Boy' and last year's
'Honestly, Nevermind' and 'Her Loss.'.
Drake's recent musical releases include
2021's 'Certified Lover Boy' and last year's
'Honestly, Nevermind' and 'Her Loss.'.
'Her Loss' was a collaborative
work with 21 Savage
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The Cure Announce , 2023 North American Tour Dates.
Although the band made North American festival appearances in 2019, this will be the first time they've toured the region since 2016.
Although the band made North American festival appearances in 2019, this will be the first time they've toured the region since 2016.
The 30-date tour kicks off in
New Orleans, LA, on May 10.
The 30-date tour kicks off in
New Orleans, LA, on May 10.
The band will make stops throughout the
U.S. and Canada, with three dates at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and three dates at Madison Square Garden in NY.
The band will make stops throughout the
U.S. and Canada, with three dates at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and three dates at Madison Square Garden in NY.
The band will make stops throughout the
U.S. and Canada, with three dates at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and three dates at Madison Square Garden in NY.
The tour will wrap on July 1 in Miami, FL.
The tour will wrap on July 1 in Miami, FL.
'Pitchfork' reports that The Cure was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 by Trent Reznor.
'Pitchfork' reports that The Cure was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 by Trent Reznor.
At the time, lead singer Robert Smith
teased a new Cure album.
If I’m optimistic it will be finished before the start of this summer, Robert Smith, statement at 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
However, 'Pitchfork' reports that
the album has yet to be released.
The Cure's last studio album
was '4:13 Dream' released in 2008.
The Cure's last studio album
was '4:13 Dream' released in 2008.
The band reissued 1992's 'Wish' last year
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US Focuses Efforts , on Restoring Bison Herds , on Tribal Lands.
The United States Interior Department has announced that it will work to restore
large bison herds on Native American lands. .
'The Independent' reports that the news comes
as part of an effort to tap into Indigenous
knowledge regarding conservation.
U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is
expected to announce a new secretarial
order to help tribes establish bison herds.
$25 million in federal funds
will be allocated to aid those efforts.
'The Independent' reports that the funds will go toward
building new herds, transferring bison from federal to
tribal lands and forging new agreements with tribes.
Despite returning from the brink of extinction, the bison remain
absent from the grasslands they once called home while many
tribes struggle to restore their deep connection to the animal. .
At one time, North America was home to as many
as 60 million bison which were central to
the culture of Native Americans.
According to Haaland, the bison's recovery is
considered a conservation success, while more
work remains to return the animal to tribal lands.
'The Independent' reports that 82 tribes
across the U.S. now have over
20,000 bison living in 65 herds.
The U.S. Interior Department currently manages 11,000 bison in herds spanning 12 states.
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A huge ‘hole’ about 20 times the size of Earth has torn through the Sun, the second in less than a month. This gaping ‘coronal crater’ is hurling 1.8-million-mile-per-hour solar gusts towards Earth, which will hit us this Friday or Saturday. Coronal holes are a frequent characteristic of the Sun, though they show up in various locations – especially near the poles – and with greater regularity at different periods of the Sun’s solar cycle.
#Coronalhole#Solarcycle#NASA
Remembering
Aretha Franklin.
Aretha Louise Franklin was born on
March 25, 1942, and died on August 16, 2018.
Here are five facts
to celebrate the
“Queen of Soul.”.
1. She was the first woman inducted
into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
2. Franklin taught
herself how to play
the piano by ear.
3. She performed for
Presidents Jimmy Carter,
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama.
4. Franklin's single, "Respect,"
was a civil rights anthem.
5. NASA named an
asteroid after her.
Happy Birthday,
Aretha Franklin!
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NASA TO LAUNCH 'NANCY GRACE ROMAN' SPACE TELESCOPE IN 2027 IT WILL BE THE MOST POWERFUL SPACE TELESCOPE TO BE EVER BUIL TIT WILL REVOLUTIONISE OUR OBSERVATIONS IN ASTRONOMY THE TELESCOPE WILL HAVE MUCH WIDER FILED OF VIEW THAN CURRENT ONES
#Nancygracetelescope#NASA#Spacetelesope
2022 Sets Record , for Most Attempts , to Ban Books.
Associated Press reports that
the number of attempted bans and
restrictions on books continues to surge. .
According to a new report from the American
Library Association released on March 23,
the number of attempts in 2022 set a new record.
Last year, the association compiled over
1,200 attempts to either ban books or restrict
access to them in schools and libraries.
The number nearly doubled
from 2021, which set
the record that 2022 broke.
I’ve never seen anything like this.
The last two years have been exhausting,
frightening, outrage inducing, Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the ALA’s Office
for Intellectual Freedom, via Associated Press.
In 2022, over 2,500 books were objected to. .
In 2021, the number of objections was
1,858, and just one year earlier it was only 566. .
States including Arizona, Iowa, Texas,
Missouri and Oklahoma have all passed
or proposed bills restricting books. .
States including Arizona, Iowa, Texas,
Missouri and Oklahoma have all passed
or proposed bills restricting books. .
AP reports that some books have been
targeted for racist language, others for
having gender or racial themes.
In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has approved a
bill to review classroom reading material and limit
discussion of gender identity and race in schools.
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Over 150,000 Without Power in Texas , After Intense Storm Hits.
CBS News reports that as a storm in
California moved east on March 2, tornadoes, rain and hail hit Texas and Louisiana. .
CBS News reports that as a storm in
California moved east on March 2, tornadoes, rain and hail hit Texas and Louisiana. .
CBS News reports that as a storm in
California moved east on March 2, tornadoes, rain and hail hit Texas and Louisiana. .
Early on March 3, PowerOutage.us reported that over 150,000 Texans had no power.
That number was down from
338,000 without power earlier. .
About 400 flights to and from
the area were canceled.
The Federal Aviation Administration's
ground stop was later lifted.
Normal operations are resuming after heavy winds and rains
moved through our area. , Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, to CBS News.
Several school districts canceled events
due to the impending storm. .
This is the same system that struck California and it's now in New Mexico and will be crossing
Texas and then Arkansas, Rich Thompson, lead forecaster for the
Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma, via CBS News.
Some areas of California and Oregon accumulated up to 7 feet of snow. .
However, experts say that the "once-in-a-generation" snow helped to reduce, or even eliminate,
drought conditions in some areas of California
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US Hit With , Series of Tornadoes , Amid Strong Winter Storms.
Al Jazeera reports that a string of tornadoes
have left a trail of wreckage and injuries
across the central United States. .
The news comes as strong
winter storms cause extreme
weather across the U.S.
According to the National Weather Service,
nine tornadoes were reported in Kansas, Oklahoma
and northwest Texas on the evening of February 26.
Fierce winds flipped cars and brought down
trees and power lines that knocked out power to
about 12,000 homes and businesses.
In the city of Norman, Oklahoma, authorities
reported at least 12 weather-related injuries. .
Across the U.S., extreme weather
has caused dangerous travel conditions,
delays and damage to infrastructure.
Over the past five days, ice storms have cut
electricity to over 130,000 homes and businesses
in Michigan, according to Poweroutage.us.
Over the past five days, ice storms have cut
electricity to over 130,000 homes and businesses
in Michigan, according to Poweroutage.us.
Al Jazeera reports that more extreme weather is still on the way,
with northeastern states like Connecticut, New York and
Massachusetts forecast to receive heavy snow in the coming days.
Al Jazeera reports that more extreme weather is still on the way,
with northeastern states like Connecticut, New York and
Massachusetts forecast to receive heavy snow in the coming days.
Meanwhile, heavy rains on the west coast have flooded
roads in California, parts of which experienced rare
snowfall, including the coastal city of Santa Barbara.
Tom DiLiberto, a climate scientist with the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration, says that the impact of climate
change on winter storms presents a complex problem.
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US Braces , For Extreme Weather , and Numerous Winter Alerts.
NBC reports that 34 million Americans are
currently facing winter alerts and extreme
weather from California to Maine. .
The news comes as Minneapolis braces for its
biggest snowstorm in over a decade and the
potential for life-threatening travel conditions.
Due to obstructions, it is hard to get
blizzard conditions in major metropolitan
areas such as the Twin Cities, but with the
actively falling snow and strong winds,
this would be an event that could do so, National Weather Service in Twin Cities, via NBC.
Meanwhile, blizzard warnings have
been issued for parts of the Rockies,
the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest. .
On February 21, the first round of snow
is expected to start, with five to seven inches
or more predicted to fall over night.
Winds have been forecast
to be in the ten to fifteen
miles per hour range.
A second round of snow has been forecast to start around
midday on February 23, with the potential to add 10 to 15
inches of snowfall and bring 45 to 50 mph wind gusts.
NBC reports that cities most likely to face
treacherous travel conditions or power outages
include Chicago, Detroit and Albany, New York.
Meanwhile, severe storms are predicted from Missouri
to the Oklahoma-Texas border, with the potential
for everything from hail and high winds to tornadoes.
Meanwhile, severe storms are predicted from Missouri
to the Oklahoma-Texas border, with the potential
for everything from hail and high winds to tornadoes.
According to NBC, the cities
most at risk for damaging winds
include Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
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Severe Weather Threatens , Millions of Americans , as Winter Storm Approaches.
ABC News reports that 100 million Americans across
30 states are facing a major winter storm which is expected
to bring heavy snow, high winds and potential tornadoes.
Winter storm warnings are
in effect from New Mexico through
Illinois with heavy snow forecast.
Meanwhile, high wind warnings
remain in effect across the
Southwest and the Great Lakes.
Potentially damaging winds
and tornadoes could strike from
Texas to Alabama and up to Ohio.
ABC News reports that whiteout conditions have
been forecast across Texas, Oklahoma,
Kansas and southern Nebraska.
Evening tornadoes have the potential
to strike from Arkansas to Tennessee
and into northern Mississippi on Feb. 15. .
Later on February 16, severe storms
and possible tornadoes are forecast for
parts of Mississippi and Alabama. .
Prior to the storms hitting,
the Midwest and the East Coast are
experiencing record warm temperatures.
A number of record warm temperatures are expected
to be set on February 15 and 16 before more average
seasonable weather returns at the end of the week.
ABC News reports that about 200 records
are poised to be tied or broken
through February 17
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Scientists Call for New Lunar Time Zone, Amid Growing Number , of Missions to the Moon .
Fox News reports that
the European Space Agency (ESA) plans
to give the moon its own time zone. .
According to Pietro Giordano, a navigation system engineer
for the ESA, scientists want to find a "common lunar
reference time" to keep track of time when on the moon.
A joint international effort is now
being launched towards achieving this, Pietro Giordano, navigation system engineer
for the ESA, via Fox News.
The news comes as private companies and
nations have plans to travel to the moon. .
Fox News reports the idea of creating a new
lunar time zone was first introduced during
a meeting in the Netherlands in 2022.
Currently, astronauts use the time
of the nation operating the mission
while in space or around the moon.
As the number of lunar missions grows, scientists
are searching for a more efficient way of
accurately recording and communicating time.
Fox News reports that NASA faced a similar
decision when construction of the International
Space Station began over twenty years ago.
Rather than determining a unique time
zone for the ISS, scientists use Coordinated
Universal Time (UTC) based on atomic clocks.
Fox News reports that UTC takes into account the difference between NASA, the Canadian Space Agency
and other space programs in Japan, Europe and Russia.
Fox News reports that UTC takes into account the difference between NASA, the Canadian Space Agency
and other space programs in Japan, Europe and Russia
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In a rare discovery, scientists have found that the Moon is slowly drifting away from the Earth. Though the movement is really slow, the moon is definitely drifting further and further away with each passing year.
#Moon #Earth #Space
Residents Near Ohio , Chemical Spill Report, Health Symptoms & Dead Animals.
BuzzFeed News reports that residents in eastern Ohio
have taken to social media to report health symptoms
and dead animals following a train derailment.
BuzzFeed News reports that residents in eastern Ohio
have taken to social media to report health symptoms
and dead animals following a train derailment.
On February 3, a train derailed in East Palestine
and spilled hazardous chemicals from its cars. .
On February 3, a train derailed in East Palestine
and spilled hazardous chemicals from its cars. .
After the train derailment, officials conducted
a "controlled burn" of the chemicals,
which included vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen. .
After the train derailment, officials conducted
a "controlled burn" of the chemicals,
which included vinyl chloride, a known carcinogen. .
BuzzFeed reports that the EPA has now
confirmed that vinyl chloride has entered
the Ohio River basin, home to 25 million people.
BuzzFeed reports that the EPA has now
confirmed that vinyl chloride has entered
the Ohio River basin, home to 25 million people.
According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, about
3,500 small fish representing 12 species have been reported
dead since the chemicals spilled into nearby streams. .
A number of hazardous chemicals, including butyl
acrylate and ethylene glycol monobutyl ether,
have been detected in at least six creeks and rivers.
Taylor Holzer, who lives in East Palestine just about
a mile from the wreck, has around 100 rescue
animals, including foxes, coyotes and a wolf dog.
Taylor Holzer, who lives in East Palestine just about
a mile from the wreck, has around 100 rescue
animals, including foxes, coyotes and a wolf dog.
According to Holzer, his animals have swollen
faces, weeping eyes and stomach issues,
while one of his foxes has died.
According to Holzer, his animals have swollen
faces, weeping eyes and stomach issues,
while one of his foxes has died.
I want my animals and my family to be safe.
What else could happen down the line for
both me and the animals? I am worried
about cancers and organ issues, Taylor Holzer, East Palestine, Ohio, resident, via BuzzFeed News.
Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor, interim executive director of the National
Capitol Poison Center, warns that if smaller animal species are
showing signs of toxic effects, harm could come to humans as well.
Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor, interim executive director of the National
Capitol Poison Center, warns that if smaller animal species are
showing signs of toxic effects, harm could come to humans as well
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Senate Votes to Repeal , Authorizations for Military , Operations in Iraq.
On March 29, the United States Senate voted to
terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant
authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq.
On March 29, the United States Senate voted to
terminate two decades-old resolutions that grant
authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) in Iraq.
Fox News reports that critics have long claimed that
the resolutions have been used inappropriately
to justify military campaigns in the region.
The Senate repealed 1991 and 2002 authorizations
for military force used in the Gulf War
and following the 9/11 attacks. .
We’re going through the responsible,
much-needed and much-neglected work
of finally, legally bringing a war to a close. , Todd Young, Republican Indiana Senator, via Fox News .
Earlier this month, Sen. Todd Young's office , said ending the AUMFs would... .
...reassert Congress’ constitutional role in deciding whether and when to send our service members into harm’s way and enhance the relationship the United States now has with a sovereign, democratic Iraq, Sen. Todd Young's office, via statement.
Opponents of repealing the authorizations,
including GOP Leader Mitch McConnell, claim
they are critical for U.S. deterrence against Iran.
I am opposed to Congress sunsetting
any military force authorizations in
the Middle East. Our terrorist enemies
aren’t sunsetting their war against us. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .
I am opposed to Congress sunsetting
any military force authorizations in
the Middle East. Our terrorist enemies
aren’t sunsetting their war against us. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .
And when we deploy our service members in
harm’s way, we need to supply them with all
the support and legal authorities that we can. , Mitch McConnell, Senate GOP Leader, via Fox News .
Fox News reports that the legislation does not
affect the authorization of military force against
people and groups responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
Senator Rand Paul's proposed
amendment to include that measure in
the bill was voted down 86 to 9.
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Biden Administration , Facing Dilemma Over, Large Alaska Oil Project .
Biden Administration , Facing Dilemma Over, Large Alaska Oil Project .
'The Independent' reports that
the Biden administration is considering
approval of a major oil project in Alaska. .
According to supporters of the oil project on Alaska's
petroleum-rich North Slope, approval would provide
an economic lifeline for Indigenous communities. .
Meanwhile, opposition to the project, including
environmentalists, claim that the project would
undermine President Joe Biden's avowed climate goals.
Meanwhile, opposition to the project, including
environmentalists, claim that the project would
undermine President Joe Biden's avowed climate goals.
A decision on ConocoPhillips
Alaska's Willow project is reportedly
expected as early as March.
A decision on ConocoPhillips
Alaska's Willow project is reportedly
expected as early as March.
According to the company, the project could
produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day from
the federal oil reserve roughly the size of Indiana.
Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan said
the development of the Willow project could be , “one of the biggest, most important resource
development projects in our state’s history.”.
Currently, an average of about
499,700 barrels of oil flow through
the trans-Alaska pipeline every day. .
At its peak in the late-1980s,
the pipeline carried approximately
2.1 million barrels a day.
'The Independent' reports that the number of new
drilling permits issued to companies with federal
leases spiked during Biden's first year in office.
At the time, officials said they were working through
a backlog of applications from the Trump administration,
however, environmentalists claim Biden has done too little. .
At the time, officials said they were working through
a backlog of applications from the Trump administration,
however, environmentalists claim Biden has done too little.
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Two US Army Black Hawk helicopters have crashed during a training mission over the US state of Kentucky… and casualties are feared. The accident happened in the Trigg County area, close to the large Fort Campbell military base. Local military has confirmed that their helicopters were involved in the crash. The status of the crew members is not known as of now. At this point of time, it is still unclear how many people were aboard the aircraft.
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Upcoming Solar Eclipse , Will Be the Last Visible , US Event Until 2044.
CBS reports that the next solar eclipse will be
the last chance for residents of the United States
to witness the event for..
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