NASA is exploring innovative solutions to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon, including a magnetic levitation (maglev) railway system for cargo transport. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program recently selected six projects for further development, including the Flexible Levitation on a Track (FLOAT) system. FLOAT employs unpowered magnetic robots that levitate over […]
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Michael Cohen, former attorney and “fixer” for Donald Trump, confessed to “stealing” tens of thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization. This was part of a reimbursement plan with Trump to recover $130,000 spent on hushing Stormy Daniels in 2016. Cohen, under cross-examination on Monday, revealed he pocketed $60,000 from Trump by inflating the amount […]
JERUSALEM (AP) – Iran’s president’s death is unlikely to cause immediate changes in the ruling system or policies, which are determined by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash Sunday, was a potential candidate to succeed the 85-year-old supreme leader. His death increases the likelihood of Khamenei’s son becoming […]
JOHANNESBURG, May 20 – South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma cannot participate in this month’s parliamentary election, the country’s highest court decided on Monday. This ruling could impact the election’s outcome and lead to unrest among Zuma’s supporters. The constitutional court determined that Zuma’s 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021 disqualifies him […]
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An attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Sunday was thwarted, resulting in the death of the coup leader and the arrest of approximately 50 individuals, including three American citizens, according to an army spokesperson. Gunfire was heard around 4 a.m. in the capital, Kinshasa. Armed men attacked the presidential residence in […]
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Have you experienced recurring back pain despite trying every conventional treatment? Are you losing faith because nothing seems effective? If we overlook properly diagnosing and targeting the root cause, persistent lower back issues will continue causing chronic misery. Ignoring this can lead to long-term disc degeneration, serious damage, and irreparable changes that may require surgery […]
Oleksandr Usyk has become the new undisputed heavyweight champion, but he will soon lose one of his belts. Usyk, aged 37, defeated Tyson Fury in a thrilling match in Saudi Arabia, with a split decision of 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. However, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) will strip Usyk of his title. Filip Hrgovic, the IBF’s […]
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BALTIMORE (AP) — The container ship that caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in six fatalities, was successfully refloated at high tide on Monday. The vessel, named Dali, is now gradually making its way back to port, assisted by several tugboats. The Dali had been stranded at the collapse site for […]
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) is pushing for arrest warrants against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the October 7 attacks on Israel and the ensuing Gaza conflict. ICC’s chief prosecutor Karim Khan revealed this in an exclusive interview with […]
The UK government anticipates spending at least £4.7bn on post-Brexit border controls, according to a report by the National Audit Office (NAO). These controls, which have faced repeated delays, have been criticized by the public spending watchdog. The introduction of border checks on goods from the EU in April was marked by “significant issues,” including […]
Bad weather is suspected to have caused a helicopter crash in northwest Iran, killing Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, foreign minister, and all other passengers. Rescue teams discovered the burned wreckage on Monday, over 12 hours after the incident. An Iranian official confirmed, “President Raisi, the foreign minister, and all passengers in the helicopter were killed […]
Oleksandr Usyk turned the tide on Tyson Fury in the eighth round [Action Images via Reuters/Andrew]
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Oleksandr Usyk became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing after a split-decision points defeat over Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia. Fury started strong but faced a standing 10 count in the ninth round. The scorecards favored Usyk, with one judge scoring for Fury. This marked Fury’s first loss in his 16-year professional career. […]
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has cautioned that the Australian economy could suffer a significant blow if Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to reduce migration by 25% is implemented. During his budget reply speech on Thursday, Dutton proposed a migration crackdown and a limit on foreign property investment as a solution to the housing supply crisis. The […]
Photo: RNZ/Jonty Dine
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Metservice reports a slow-moving front in the southern parts of the Westland District, causing heavy rain in the Westland ranges. A MetService spokesperson states, “A subtropical low will develop northeast of the country on Monday, bringing heavy rain to the northern and eastern North Island.” The heaviest rain is anticipated in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay […]
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Imagine a world where you can step into a virtual reality indistinguishable from real life, where your avatar interacts with friends and strangers alike in a boundless realm free from physical constraints. Welcome to the Metaverse, where reality and fantasy blur like never before. This emerging landscape revolutionizes social interactions, commerce, and entertainment on an […]