🛰 NASA funds three companies to develop commercial space station
Three teams, each led by Blue Origin, Nanoracks and Northrop Grumman, will split about $415 million.
All three contracts are part of NASA's Commercial LEO (low Earth orbit) Development program and were given to companies that reportedly have many years of experience, either with human spacecraft or space experimentation.
The hope is to get at least one company concept into orbit before 2030, which is when the venerable International Space Station (ISS) is expected to be decommissioned, should all of the orbiting lab's partners agree to extensions.
Three teams, each led by Blue Origin, Nanoracks and Northrop Grumman, will split about $415 million.
All three contracts are part of NASA's Commercial LEO (low Earth orbit) Development program and were given to companies that reportedly have many years of experience, either with human spacecraft or space experimentation.
The hope is to get at least one company concept into orbit before 2030, which is when the venerable International Space Station (ISS) is expected to be decommissioned, should all of the orbiting lab's partners agree to extensions.
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▪️Andrew Cuomo’s top aide, Melissa DeRosa, allegedly recruited a top MTA official to secretly record one of her boss’ sexual harassment accusers, according to a report by the New York Post.
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▪️The parents of suspected Michigan shooter, James and Jennifer Crumbley, have been detained in a Detroit warehouse hours after the start of a manhunt.
▪️A massage table allegedly used in Epstein's mansion to “abuse victims” was displayed in a courtroom during Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial on Friday.
▪️Twitter has admitted to wrongfully suspending a handful of accounts under its new policy.
▪️Andrew Cuomo’s top aide, Melissa DeRosa, allegedly recruited a top MTA official to secretly record one of her boss’ sexual harassment accusers, according to a report by the New York Post.
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❗️ CENTCOM has confirmed it carried out a drone strike in Syria targeting an al-Qaeda leader – and admitted that there may be civilian casualties.
🗣 "U.S. forces conducted a kinetic strike near Idlib, Syria, December 3, targeting a senior al-Qaeda leader and planner", said agency spokesperson Captain Bill Urban, adding that an "initial review of this strike indicates the potential for possible civilian casualties".
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🗣 "U.S. forces conducted a kinetic strike near Idlib, Syria, December 3, targeting a senior al-Qaeda leader and planner", said agency spokesperson Captain Bill Urban, adding that an "initial review of this strike indicates the potential for possible civilian casualties".
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❗️ CENTCOM has confirmed it carried out a drone strike in Syria targeting an al-Qaeda leader – and admitted that there may be civilian casualties. 🗣 "U.S. forces conducted a kinetic strike near Idlib, Syria, December 3, targeting a senior al-Qaeda leader…
📸: Meanwhile, photos have emerged on social media showing a heavily damaged car and a motorbike wreck – purportedly a result of the strike.
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⚡️Parents of Michigan school shooter suspect plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges
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⚡️Parents of Michigan school shooter suspect plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges
❌ The parents of a 15-year-old Michigan school shooter suspect, James and Jennifer Crumbley, have pled not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter after their son allegedly killed four using a gun one of his parents had bought.
The couple was charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, each in connection with the school shooting for which their son stands accused.
They purchased the firearm used in the attack just days before the shooting and did not take seriously concerning reports from school staff about his behaviour, according to the prosecution.
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The couple was charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter, each in connection with the school shooting for which their son stands accused.
They purchased the firearm used in the attack just days before the shooting and did not take seriously concerning reports from school staff about his behaviour, according to the prosecution.
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❌ The parents of a 15-year-old Michigan school shooter suspect, James and Jennifer Crumbley, have pled not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter after their son allegedly killed four using a gun one of his parents had bought. The couple was charged…
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⚡️Putin and Biden will hold a video call on Tuesday evening, the Kremlin spokesman told Sputnik.
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📹: A reporter asked Jen Psaki about President Biden’s hoarse voice and cough: “Lots of people in the workforce are encouraged not to go to work if they're exhibiting those symptoms. [...] Are the rules different for the president?”
“I can assure you the president follows every protocol”, the press secretary replied.
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“I can assure you the president follows every protocol”, the press secretary replied.
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📹: A reporter asked Jen Psaki about President Biden’s hoarse voice and cough: “Lots of people in the workforce are encouraged not to go to work if they're exhibiting those symptoms. [...] Are the rules different for the president?” “I can assure you the president…
Jen Psaki: “The president follows every protocol”.
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👀 A school board in Virginia has returned to the library two controversial books that some parents say are “obscene and pedophilic”.
📗 The first book in question is Lawn Boy, a novel by Jonathan Evison, which includes long denoscriptions of sex acts performed by a 10-year-old.
📘 The second book, Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer: A Memoir, features photos of sexual acts between a man and a boy.
The books were banned months ago following public outcry. However, the board review found them appropriate for high school students.
Some parents are now demanding the board members to resign.
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📗 The first book in question is Lawn Boy, a novel by Jonathan Evison, which includes long denoscriptions of sex acts performed by a 10-year-old.
📘 The second book, Maia Kobabe’s Gender Queer: A Memoir, features photos of sexual acts between a man and a boy.
The books were banned months ago following public outcry. However, the board review found them appropriate for high school students.
Some parents are now demanding the board members to resign.
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🇨🇳🇹🇼 US warns of ‘terrible consequences’ if China invades Taiwan
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope that “China's leaders think very carefully about this and about not precipitating a crisis that would have, I think, terrible consequences for lots of people, and one that's in no one's interest, starting with China”.
👀 When asked whether the US would send its forces in the event of an invasion of Taiwan by Beijing, Blinken said that Washington has been “[…] consistently clear, over many years that we are committed to making sure that Taiwan has the means to defend itself and […] we will continue to make good on that commitment”.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced hope that “China's leaders think very carefully about this and about not precipitating a crisis that would have, I think, terrible consequences for lots of people, and one that's in no one's interest, starting with China”.
👀 When asked whether the US would send its forces in the event of an invasion of Taiwan by Beijing, Blinken said that Washington has been “[…] consistently clear, over many years that we are committed to making sure that Taiwan has the means to defend itself and […] we will continue to make good on that commitment”.
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Earlier Saturday, authorities revealed that the Michigan couple was found in an art studio building in Detroit, Michigan, after local police received a tip.
The Crumbleys were initially scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on Friday, and now additional charges may be leveled against the couple due to their flight and the subsequent manhunt.
Earlier Saturday, authorities revealed that the Michigan couple was found in an art studio building in Detroit, Michigan, after local police received a tip.
The Crumbleys were initially scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on Friday, and now additional charges may be leveled against the couple due to their flight and the subsequent manhunt.
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What has the Biden administration been doing regarding the recent mass thefts in the country? 🚔
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gave an update on Friday to the question: “A record number of police officers have been shot and killed this year. What is President Biden going to do about all this lawlessness?”
🗣Psaki responded: “The president proposed additional funding in his budget over the funding that had been proposed by the prior president to increase and support local police departments, to make sure we keep cops on the beat, and we ensure that local communities are working in partnership to crack down on crime and any dangers they see in their community. I think a root cause in a lot of communities is the pandemic.”
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🗣Psaki responded: “The president proposed additional funding in his budget over the funding that had been proposed by the prior president to increase and support local police departments, to make sure we keep cops on the beat, and we ensure that local communities are working in partnership to crack down on crime and any dangers they see in their community. I think a root cause in a lot of communities is the pandemic.”
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Video shows the man desperately driving away from the police even though the cops had blocked his car and pointed weapons at him.
The cops did what they could, though, just calmly jogging after the car.
Video shows the man desperately driving away from the police even though the cops had blocked his car and pointed weapons at him.
The cops did what they could, though, just calmly jogging after the car.
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America fell 340,000 jobs short of the very modest expectations set by economists. That’s because Joe Biden is a one trick pony, “Get the vaccine.” But no one trusts this administration. I developed the vaccine when everyone said it wasn’t possible, now without “Trump,” that’s their only solution. This administration is destroying America before our very eyes because there is no leadership. Besides my vaccine, this is the administration of no jobs and massive layoffs, high gas and energy prices, high crime, empty shelves, open borders, and a horrendous surrender and evacuation from Afghanistan. A lot of effort and money went into RIGGING the 2020 Presidential Election, only to destroy the Country. Was it worth it?