Champion U.S. Freestyle Skier Kyle Smaine Dies in Avalanche
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Champion U.S. Freestyle Skier Kyle Smaine Dies in Avalanche
Champion U.S. Freestyle Skier , Kyle Smaine , Dies in Avalanche.
'The Independent' reports that United States
champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine
has died in an avalanche in Japan.
'The Independent' reports that United States
champion freestyle skier Kyle Smaine
has died in an avalanche in Japan.
Previously, Smaine had written on Instagram that
he had traveled to Japan to take advantage
of "unbelievable snow quality.".
This is what brings me
back to Japan each winter, Kyle Smaine, via Instagram.
Smaine had added that Japan had , “really fun terrain that seems to get
better [the] more exploring you do”.
In 2015, Smaine won gold in the halfpipe
at the FIS Freestyle Ski and
Snowboarding World Championships.
In 2015, Smaine won gold in the halfpipe
at the FIS Freestyle Ski and
Snowboarding World Championships.
On January 29, Smaine was in
Nagano Prefecture on Honshu Island
when the avalanche occurred.
According to Nagano police, as many as five people from the U.S. and Austria were caught in the avalanche, which occurred on the eastern side of Mount Hakuba Norikura.
Authorities said that of the five men skiing on the mountain,
three were able to climb down on their own, while
Smaine and another unnamed skier were not.
.
Authorities said that of the five men skiing on the mountain,
three were able to climb down on their own, while
Smaine and another unnamed skier were not.
.
Reuters reported that both men
were found without vital signs.
Weather officials had issued an avalanche
warning following days of heavy snowfall
and record-breaking low temperatures
Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm.
Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm.
'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced
a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab
Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. .
'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced
a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab
Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. .
The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security
adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join
technology holding company G42's board of directors.
The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security
adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join
technology holding company G42's board of directors.
The UAE's national security adviser,
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the
current chairman of G42's board of directors. .
In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft
said the deal “was developed in close consultation
with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”.
In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft
said the deal “was developed in close consultation
with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”.
G42, which runs data centers in the Middle East
and elsewhere, has built the world's leading
Arabic-language AI model, Jais. .
According to Microsoft, G42 will move its
AI applications and services over to the U.S.
tech giant's cloud computing platform. .
According to Microsoft, G42 will move its
AI applications and services over to the U.S.
tech giant's cloud computing platform. .
The deal will also look to bring digital infrastructure
to regions that G42 has already established
a presence, including the Middle East and Africa.
'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with
Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that
the company was closely tied to the Chinese government.
'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with
Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that
the company was closely tied to the Chinese government.
Prior to Microsoft's investment, the company
reportedly faced allegations of spying for its
connection to a mobile phone app identified as spyware.
The tech company also faced accusations
that it gathered genetic material from
U.S. users for the Chinese government. .
The tech company also faced accusations
that it gathered genetic material from
U.S. users for the Chinese government.
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EPA Takes Aim at, US Chemical Emissions, That Are Likely Carcinogens.
'The Independent' reports that over 200 chemical
plants in the United States will be required
to reduce toxic emissions under a new rule. .
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
released the new rule regarding toxic
emissions likely to cause cancer on April 9.
The rule is meant to deliver critical health protections
for communities faced with industrial pollution from
dangerous chemicals, such as chloroprene and ethyl oxide.
The rule will significantly reduce
emissions from the Denka Performance
Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana.
The facility is the largest producer of
chloroprene emissions in the U.S., according
to EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
Every community in this country
deserves to breathe clean air.
That’s why I took the Journey
to Justice tour to communities
like St. John the Baptist Parish,
where residents have borne
the brunt of toxic air for far too long, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via 'The Independent'.
We promised to listen to folks that
are suffering from pollution and act
to protect them. Today we deliver
on that promise with strong final
standards to slash pollution,
reduce cancer risk and ensure
cleaner air for nearby communities, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via 'The Independent'.
According to officials, the changes
are meant to reduce ethylene oxide and
chloroprene emissions in the U.S. by nearly 80%.
'The Independent' reports that the rule updates
several regulations on chemical plant emissions
that have not been altered in nearly 20 years.
The EPA said that the new rule will reduce a total of over
6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually in an effort
to address health risks in neighboring communities
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Scientists Capture , Radio Signals , From Long-Dormant Star.
'The Independent' reports that scientists have
been puzzled after receiving unprecedented
radio signals from a previously dormant star.
The star, named XTE J1810-197, is a magnetar. .
Magnetars are a type of neutron star and are
the most powerful magnets in the universe.
XTE J1810-197 is the nearest known magnetar
to Earth, about 8,000 light years away.
Now, scientists have received radio
pulses from the dormant star that
do not fit previous expectations.
Unlike the radio signals we’ve
seen from other magnetars,
this one is emitting enormous
amounts of rapidly changing
circular polarisation. We had never
seen anything like this before, Marcus Lower, Postdoctoral fellow
at Australia’s national science agency,
CSIRO, via 'The Independent'.
Scientists discovered that the new pulses are emitting
a type of spiraling light that is different from the
polarized light emitted by most other magnetars.
In 2003, XTE J1810-197 became
the first known magnetar to
produce a radio signal.
After being discovered, the magnetar
then went silent for over a decade. .
The team that discovered it said that
the findings could change our
understanding of intense magnetic fields.
The signals emitted from
this magnetar imply that
interactions at the surface
of the star are more complex than
previous theoretical explanations, Manisha Caleb, University of Sydney,
a co-author on the study, via 'The Independent'.
The team's findings were published
in the journal 'Nature Astronomy.'
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5 Tips , For Making Healthy and Delicious , Pasta Dishes.
'The Independent' recently offered readers
some simple suggestions for making
a delicious pasta dish better for your health. .
'The Independent' recently offered readers
some simple suggestions for making
a delicious pasta dish better for your health. .
Here are 5 things they recommend: .
1. Don't Forget the Veggies, Lightly sauté or steam some vegetables that are
high in nutrients, including potassium and vitamin A. .
'The Independent' recommends trying:, spinach, onions, peppers, eggplant or squash. .
2. Throw In Some Protein, While chicken is high in protein, and delicious
with pasta, alternatives like walnuts, tofu
and beans are all high-protein alternatives. .
According to 'Eating Well,' just adding
walnuts to a pesto sauce can easily
add five grams of protein to your meal. .
3. Try Whole Grain Pasta, Whole grains are good for supporting
a healthy heart and, when covered in sauce
and cheese, its hard to tell the difference. .
3. Try Whole Grain Pasta, Whole grains are good for supporting
a healthy heart and, when covered in sauce
and cheese, its hard to tell the difference. .
4. Use Fresh Herbs, Whether its parsley, rosemary or thyme,
fresh herbs not only add a lot of flavor, they
also can add a lot of minerals to your pasta dishes. .
5. Nothing Beats Homemade Sauce, 'The Independent' points out that making your own sauce is much simpler than many people may think. .
A delicious, and healthy, sauce can be
whipped together in just a few minutes. .
Using fresh tomatoes, garlic and herbs can
also give your pasta dish a boost of Vitamin K.
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US Highway Agency Says 2023, Saw Second Consecutive Year of, Declining Traffic Deaths.
'The Independent' reports that traffic deaths
in the United States fell 3.6% in 2023, recording
approximately 41,000 deaths on the nation's roads.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, 2023 was the second year in
a row that saw the number of fatalities decrease.
On April 1, the agency also released
final numbers for 2022, registering
42,514 fatalities related to crashes.
According to NHTSA Deputy Administrator
Sophie Shulman, Q4 of 2023 marked the
seventh consecutive quarter of declining traffic deaths.
'The Independent' reports that the news
comes despite people driving more.
Estimates by the Federal Highway Administration show
that people in the U.S. drove 67.5 billion more miles
in 2023 than they did the year before, a 2.1% increase.
According to Shulman,
the numbers remain too high with many of
those deaths the result of distracted driving. .
An estimated 3,308 people were killed in
distracted driving crashes, while another
289,310 people were injured in 2022.
Distracted driving is
extremely dangerous, Sophie Shulman, NHTSA Deputy Administrator, via 'The Independent'.
The agency is set to launch its 'Put the Phone Away or Pay'
advertising campaign, which will include a law enforcement
crackdown on the behavior from April 4 to 8. .
The agency is set to launch its 'Put the Phone Away or Pay'
advertising campaign, which will include a law enforcement
crackdown on the behavior from April 4 to 8.
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Megan Fox had folks confused this week -- but in a good way, 'cause they could hardly recognize her without makeup on ... seeing a completely different beauty... TMZ.com
Sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon , Release New Song ‘Primrose Hill’.
James McCartney and
Sean Ono Lennon co-wrote the
song "Primrose Hill" which
was released on April 12. .
‘Primrose Hill’ is here! Today I am
so very excited to share my latest
song co-written by my good
friend @sean_ono_lennon. , James McCartney, via Instagram.
‘Primrose Hill’ is here! Today I am
so very excited to share my latest
song co-written by my good
friend @sean_ono_lennon. , James McCartney, via Instagram.
With the release of this song it
feels like we’re really getting the
ball rolling and I am so excited to
continue to share music with you, James McCartney, via Instagram.
McCartney took to X on April 2
to tease the song's release.
I had a vision as a child in Scotland,
on what was a lovely summer’s day.
Letting go, I saw my true love and
saviour in my mind’s eye. , James McCartney, via X.
‘Primrose Hill’ is about getting the ball
rolling with me & finding this person, James McCartney, via Instagram.
James' father, Paul McCartney,
also promoted the song.
My son James has a new song out
called ‘Primrose Hill’ — check it
out! And lots of love to Sean Ono
Lennon who co-wrote the song, Paul McCartney, via Facebook.
James is holding a contest for couples to be featured in the video for "Primrose Hill.".
Couples who wish to enter must submit videos of themselves capturing their love in the favorite place.
Submissions, due April 19, must play "Primrose Hill" in the background
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Chrissy Teigen's standing up for Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez -- this after a notorious restaurateur unleashed a barrage of venom toward ... for no real.. TMZ.com
Rico Wade -- a top Atlanta-based producer and former collaborator with OutKast and TLC -- has died ... according to rap legend Killer Mike. Killer Mike shared a.. TMZ.com
Roberto Cavalli -- the famous Italian fashion designer -- has died ... according to a social media post by the company he founded. Cavalli's self-titled company.. TMZ.com
Seismic activity continues in the Pacific as Japan is struck by a magnitude 6 earthquake off Honshu's east coast. Despite no tsunami warning, the event follows Taiwan's recent quake, emphasising the heightened activity along the Pacific Ring of Fire. This marks Japan's second major quake in four months.
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Former world champion halfpipe skier Kyle Smaine, who won the world championship in 2015, died Sunday after getting buried in an avalanche in Japan. He was 31 years old.
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