Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were stranded after problems emerged with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.NASA has said it will decide by the end of the month how it will bring home two astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) when their Starliner spacecraft malfunctioned. Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams took off for the ISS on June 5 as the crew on the Boeing-built Starliner’s first crewed flight. They were meant to be in space for eight days but found themselves stuck on the ISS after the Starliner’s thrusters malfunctioned. At a news conference on Wednesday, NASA…
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a controversial new bill into law Wednesday, one that bans face masks in public places except in cases of religious, health or cultural necessity. The ban, the first of its kind in the United States, takes effect immediately, with the goal of increasing public safety. The bill was approved earlier this month by the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on Long Island. Supporters say it will prevent violent protesters from hiding their identity. Legislator Howard Kopel said the measure was introduced in response to “antisemitic incidents, often perpetrated by those in masks” since the Oct.…
Harmonised rules and arrangements defined for mobilisation and management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations Harmonisation marks step towards European capital markets union New rules take effect with launch of Eurosystem Collateral Management System, scheduled for 18 November 2024 FRANKFURT, Germany – The European Central Bank (ECB) has published harmonised rules and arrangements for the mobilisation and management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations marking a step towards further financial integration in the euro area and the capital markets union. The new rules and arrangements can be found in the guideline on the management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations (ECB/2024/22), which…
Two Qatari Armed Forces aircraft arrived at Port Sudan Airport in the Republic of Sudan, carrying 27 tons of relief aid and shelter supplies provided by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Qatar Charity, and Qatar Red Crescent Society, in support of those affected by floods in Sudan. Since May 2023, the State of Qatar has been operating an air bridge to Sudan as part of its support for the fraternal Sudanese people and its full support for their steadfastness in the face of the difficult circumstances they are experiencing due to the ongoing fighting. Distributed by APO Group on…
Here are the most expensive player transfers of the summer 2024 window as the season looks to officially commence today.The 2024 summer transfer window ahead of a new season of club football has been what many will categorize as less exciting as opposed to the previous windows. It is safe to say we haven’t witnessed any major highlight in terms of a big-money move as we had seasons before this.With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the most expensive player signings of 2024 so far.Who are the most expensive player signings of 2024?Julian AlvarezHow much did Atletico…
The Rockies placed veteran catcher Elias Diaz on waivers Wednesday afternoon, reports Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The process will be resolved on Friday. Diaz is eligible to play while he’s on waivers, though that’s immaterial with Colorado having a day off Thursday.It’s possible (but not guaranteed) that this marks the end of his four-plus year stint in Denver. Waivers are irrevocable, so the Rockies cannot retract the placement if another team makes a claim. If he goes unclaimed, the Rox could simply retain him on the MLB roster for the last six weeks of the season. Colorado reportedly expressed…
US approves major weapons sale to Israel while also calling for end to its war in Gaza.Mediators are hoping to kick-start ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas on Thursday. The two sides have been mulling a US-backed proposal for more than two months. Indirect talks have not advanced substantively during that time and sticking points remain. Meanwhile, there’s no letup in Israeli attacks on Gaza and fears of an all-out regional war involving Iran and its proxies have surged. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his trip to Middle East, but approved a $20bn arms sale to Israel. What…
The immersive and live stream portal connecting two bustling cities, New York City and Dublin, is set to leave the Flatiron District for a new spot. This round-the-clock live-stream sculpture launched in May and quickly became a viral social media moment for Manhattanites and tourists. The installation was created by Portals founder and artist, Benediktas Gylys, originally from Lithuania. The idea to build a virtual link between countries started in 2016 when Gylys wanted to find a way to bridge international gaps, a passion further driven by the COVID pandemic. Gylys told NBC New York that the Portal will be relocated…
TRUJILLO, Peru – Global hunger is on the rise, yet the World Food Program reports that one-fifth of food produced worldwide is lost or wasted. This amounts to one billion meals a day. Reducing food loss and waste is crucial, not only to preserve the food itself but also to conserve the vast resources required for its production. The major challenge for our food systems is to revolutionize the way we produce, process, sell, consume, and ultimately dispose of food. Food loss and waste significantly threatens the sustainability of our agri-food systems. When food is wasted, so are the resources used in its…
HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a written message from HE President of the Republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit pertaining to the relations between the two countries and avenues to support and strengthen them. HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi received the message during his meeting on Wednesday with HE Minister of Presidential Affairs of the Republic of South Sudan Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar. Source link