September 2019

Japanese rocket blasts off with batteries for space station

Technology /

A Japanese rocket has blasted off with powerful new batteries for the International Space Station. Tuesday’s launch in southern Japan came two weeks after a launch pad fire halted the first countdown. Japanese officials blamed the fire on static electricity and oxygen propellant. The 4-ton shipment should arrive at the space station Saturday. Spacewalking astronauts […]

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Trump Celebrates Nationalism in U.N. Speech and Plays Down Iran Crisis

Politics /

“Many of the countries here today are coping with the challenges of uncontrolled migration,” he said. “Each of you has the absolute right to protect your borders. And so, of course, does our country.” Mr. Trump also took explicit aim at the U.N.’s power, noting with pride that he has refused to ratify an international

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Investigator says FAA training inspectors weren’t qualified

Finance /

Investigators say many Federal Aviation Administration inspectors who worked on pilot-training standards for the grounded Boeing 737 Max and other planes were themselves unqualified and insufficiently trained. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel also says the FAA gave a Senate committee misleading answers when the panel asked about the issue. “The FAA’s failure to ensure

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Why Will Smith And Jada Pinkett Smith Held An Intervention For Jaden Smith

Entertainment /

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith revealed on the Season 2 premiere of “Red Table Talk” Monday that they staged an intervention for their son, Jaden Smith, over his eating habits​ and lifestyle when they started to take a toll​ on him.  Pinkett Smith, who admitted that she and her son would rather not eat than

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Thomas Cook worker: ‘I’ve been thrown under a bus’

Business /

Image copyright BBC News Image caption Married couple Hayley and Dan fear financial problems after both losing their Thomas Cook jobs Thomas Cook staff say they have been stranded overseas and fear they will not receive thousands of pounds in wages, following the collapse of the world’s oldest tour operator. Thomas Cook went into administration

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