Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit suffers launch failure
Nine small satellites were lost in the mishap in what was the rocket’s first launch with customer payloads on board.
Day: January 10, 2023
Magnificent buildings in Brazil are pockmarked by rioting – amid fears the unrest may not be over
The magnificent stark white modernist buildings of Brazil’s capital were unveiled in the 1960s as a modern utopia and a symbol of optimism and trust in the future.
Marjorie Taylor Greene channeling Dr. Dre for social media clout? Not on his watch
Grammy-winning rapper sent the congresswoman a scathing cease-and-desist letter, saying Greene exploited his music with her “divisive and hateful political agenda.”
US justice department investigating papers stored at Biden’s former institute
Classified documents found by president’s personal lawyers while closing out office at UPenn’s Biden Center for DiplomacyThe US justice department is investigating a number of documents bearing highly sensitive classified markings stored at Joe Biden’s…
Virgin Orbit reports ‘anomaly’ in satellite launch from UK
A mission to launch the first satellites into orbit from Western Europe suffered an “anomaly” Tuesday, Virgin Orbit said. The U.S.-based company attempted its first international launch on Monday, using a modified jumbo jet to carry one of its rockets …
Top-seeded Chiefs await opponent as AFC playoffs begin
The Kansas City Chiefs worked hard to get the AFC’s top seed, but might not get the coveted home-field advantage in the conference championship that comes with being No. 1.
Biden ‘surprised’ about classified files discovery at former office
The papers, discovered at a think tank office he used, reportedly contain briefings on foreign countries.
Canada to provide another $25M to Pakistan for flood recovery, climate resilience
Funding from the Canadian government will support projects that align with the Government of Pakistan’s Resilient Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Framework.
13 killed in Peru clashes amid new anti-government protests
At least 13 people died Monday in southeast Peru as protests seeking immediate elections resume in neglected rural areas of the country still loyal to ousted President Pedro Castillo