Day: September 16, 2023
Firefly Aerospace Sets Launch Speed Record For US Space Force
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: Firefly Aerospace just set a new responsive-launch record. The company’s Alpha rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Thursday (Sept. 14) at 10:28 p.m. EDT (7:28 p.m. local California t…
Storm Lee bears down on New England and Canada with winds and rain
The storm moved towards New England and eastern Canada with heavy winds, high seas and rain.
Visas-for-bribes scandal rocks Poland’s anti-immigrant government before election
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Poland to ban entry of Russia-registered passenger cars from Sunday
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Ukranian soldier shares video diary of life on the front lines
A sniper in Ukraine has documented his experience on the war’s front lines through a video diary. He said that he has faced hunger and loss, but still remains hopeful. Debra Patta has more.
London police arrest 25-year-old who allegedly climbed over and entered stables at Buckingham Palace
London police arrested a 25-year-old man early Saturday morning after he allegedly climbed over a wall and entered the royal stables at Buckingham Palace.
North Korean arms for Russia probably wouldn’t make a big difference in the Ukraine war, Milley says
The top American military officer says North Korea may be able to boost Russia’s supply of artillery munitions for the war in Ukraine.
In Ukraine’s Odesa, a Soviet-era writer remains a powerful figure
A century ago, author Isaac Babel immortalized the Jewish community in one of Ukraine’s principal cities. He’s still remembered fondly today.