Day: February 17, 2023
Another coolant leak on a Russian space vehicle docked to the ISS could delay plans
A second coolant leak on a second Russian space vehicle docked to the International Space Station is causing issues. A planned launch to replace a damaged Soyuz crew capsule could now be delayed.
What is frontotemporal dementia? Bruce Willis’s condition explained
The PA news agency takes a closer look at the disease, also known as FTD.
Ohio State plans software innovation center with $110M gift
Ohio State University says it plans to use a $110 million donation from IT innovator and executive Ratmir Timashev’s family foundation to establish a software innovation center with the goal of becoming a hub for new ideas, entrepreneurship and product…
Uyghur groups call for U.N. action against China over rights abuses
submitted by /u/grimezly [link] [comments]
Two more years of work: Why French protesters feel ignored on pensions
The French are taking to the streets to protest a planned increase in retirement age. While all agree reform is needed, many French are asking: Are we getting what we were promised?
Same ol’ same ol’: No progress for Black head coaches in NFL
After completing the latest round of coaching hires, the NFL won’t look any different on the sidelines in 2023.
Amid U.S. TikTok bans, a few balk at writing its name in law
Banning TikTok from government devices enjoys bipartsan support across the U.S. But a few Democratic legislators in Kansas object to expanding a ban imposed by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly because they don’t want a state law to target a company by name.
Football-violence link: Value health, safety
Re: “How do bettors love football? Let us count the ways” [Feb. 12, Opinion]: How quickly opinion articles turned from concerns about the dangers of this national pastime to celebrating making money off this “entertainment.” Does adoration of a violent…
The FCC is investigating whether ISPs exaggerated their coverage to authorities preparing to distribute billions in subsidies for broadband in underserved areas (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg:
The FCC is investigating whether ISPs exaggerated their coverage to authorities preparing to distribute billions in subsidies for broadband in underserved areas — US regulators are investigating whether broadband-service …