Boeing was supposed to be riding high on the success of its long-delayed Starliner spacecraft right now, but the launch was called off again last week. At the time, Boeing only said there was a problem with “unexpected valve position indications,” but the ext…
Boeing was supposed to be riding high on the success of its long-delayed Starliner spacecraft right now, but the launch was called off again last week. At the time, Boeing only said there was a problem with “unexpected valve position indications,” but the extent of the issue is more severe than initially reported. Even with…
The Taliban have captured the city of Faizabad in northern Afghanistan, a local MP told AFP on Wednesday, the ninth provincial capital to fall to the insurgents in less than a week. “Late last night, the security forces who had been fighting the Taliban for s…
A Taliban fighter (2L) is seen with locals at Pul-e-Khumri on August 11, 2021, after the Taliban captured Pul-e-Khumri, the capital of Baghlan province about 200 km north of Kabul.AFP The Taliban have captured the city of Faizabad in northern Afghanistan, a local MP told AFP on Wednesday, the ninth provincial capital to fall to the…
Research sheds light on how marine ecosystems changed after the dinosaur-killing extinction event
Sharks may have been spared a global extinction event millions of years ago that wiped out several species, including all large marine reptiles like mosasaurs and non-avian dinosaurs, according to a new study. Scientists, including those from Swedens Uppsala University, have shed light on how the dinosaur-killing extinction event transformed ecosystems and the kinds of…
The British and Irish Lions ended their tour of South Africa with a 2-1 series loss sealed by Saturday’s 19-16 defeat
4:00am, 10 August 2021The British and Irish Lions ended their tour of South Africa with a 2-1 series loss sealed by Saturdays 19-16 defeat at Cape Town Stadium. Here the PA news agency looks at some questions emerging from the aftermath of the event. Are South Africa worthy winners?Over the course of the three Tests,…
The Philippine boxing team’s result in the Tokyo Olympics was “absolutely fantastic.”
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine boxing team’s result in the Tokyo Olympics was “absolutely fantastic,” but the coaches are now ready to do what is necessary for the boxers to obtain a breakthrough gold medal. Two boxers — Nesthy Petecio and Carlo Paalam — wound up as silver medalists, while a third — Eumir Marcial…
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SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s daily increase in coronavirus infections has exceeded 2,000 for the first time since the start of the pandemic, continuing an alarming spread despite the enforcement of strict virus restrictions in large population centers.
SEOUL, South Korea South Koreas daily increase in coronavirus infections has exceeded 2,000 for the first time since the start of the pandemic, continuing an alarming spread despite the enforcement of strict virus restrictions in large population centers. Health Minister Kwon Deok-cheol on Wednesday pleaded for people to stay home during the holiday break around…
Finally, turn on the always-on display
Samsung has yet to unveil many details about its Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (nor the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic) but ahead of its next Unpacked event happening tomorrow August 11 they have potentially given some details away. If you havent seen the news, its because the tech giant just unveiled the new Exynos W920 chip…
The Prism+ P438 Ultrawide Monitor presents a tempting proposition for fans of multitasking and gaming on an extensive display.
When it comes to the joys of entertainment, visual immersion is key and nothing beats watching explosive gaming action or thrilling fight sequences unfold on a big screen, especially if the experience is further accompanied by crisp, rich audio. Its no surprise then, that ultrawide displays have been gaining prominence recently, as the promise of…
With less than 25% of pregnant women vaccinated against COVID-19, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is urging expecting moms to get a shot.
Although research shows contracting COVID-19 puts pregnant women at higher risk of severe complications from the virus, only 22% of expecting moms have received one or more vaccine doses, the Centers for Disease Control reported. That’s why the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is urging pregnant women to get a COVID-19 shot, noting…