WASHINGTON — NASA officials say they’re confident that the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission will launch this summer amid the special measures the agency had to take to keep the mission on track during the coronavirus pandemic. The mission is currently scheduled for launch July 20 on a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 from Cape
Month: June 2020
Investor Chamath Palihapitiya made part of his fortune at Facebook, where he was a vice president for more than four years, leaving one year before its 2012 IPO. Though he has voiced concerns numerous times since about his former employer, he also believes it has played an active role in enabling users to report and
National Security Adviser John Bolton listens as U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, April 9, 2018. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump asked China’s leader, Xi Jinping, to help him win the 2020 U.S. presidential election, suggesting that China’s boosted purchases of U.S. agricultural products could
The organizers of Woodstock 50 have filed suit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York against Dentsu, a Japanese firm that had agreed to finance the doomed festival scheduled for August 2019 but officially canceled in July, Variety reports. The festival alleges that Dentsu Group, Dentsu Aegis Network, and MKTG conspired with
Crosschq CEO Mike Fitzsimmons Crosschq At a virtual board meeting in early March, Crosschq CEO Mike Fitzsimmons told directors of his online recruiting company that he was about to make an unexpected call to Slack. With fears of the coronavirus roiling capital markets and the economy on the verge of shutting down, Fitzsimmons wanted to
Five years ago today, Maggie Nichols’ gymnastic coach submitted the first report of doctor Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse of gymnasts to officials at USA Gymnastics. More than 300 women would eventually come forward to accuse Nassar of sexually abusing them under the guise of providing medical treatment during athletic training. The trailer for Athlete A,
A new trailer for Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons has arrived online. This latest DC animated feature is interesting as it started life as a short-form series on CW Seed. But more than 50 minutes of footage has been added, given fans an entire movie to enjoy. The trailer showcases the R-rated adventure to come, with
Once again, the agents faced the dilemma of whether or not to change the past, and this time, it was all about saving Daniel Sousa’s life. After not knowing what Sousa’s fate exactly was since Marvel’s Agent Carter was canceled only two seasons in, we learned on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 7 Episode 4 that
It didn’t start with George Floyd, but his death was the shock that brought thousands of heroic Black people from out of pandemic lockdown to fight back against systemic forces of death. The moment felt supernatural, like a scene from an Ursula K. Le Guin fantasy novel. Le Guin, who passed in 2018, was a
An Institutional Investor Hall of Famer sees more trouble lurking in the market. Richard Bernstein warns unprecedented Federal Reserve policies may eventually cause serious harm. He cites near record deficits and aggressive efforts to increase the money supply among the biggest problems. “I’m surprised that people aren’t more concerned about what huge monetary growth means
Taken from the June 2020 issue of Physics World, where it appeared under the headline “Shock and awe?”.. Members of the Institute of Physics can enjoy the full issue via the Physics World app. How do you react when something unexpected happens in physics? Robert P Crease runs through the gamut of emotions
While Cinemark CEO Mark Zoradi has already informed investors about the circuit’s multi-phase re-opening which begins this Friday with five of its theaters in the Dallas Fort Worth, TX area, the exhibitor today unveiled today more details about its enhanced COVID-19 safety protocols. Cinemark’s reopening will now take place over four phases with more locations
“The use of space by the United States and our allies and partners is underpinned by sustained, comprehensive U.S. military strength.” WASHINGTON — The Defense Department has released an updated space strategy that replaces the 2011 document issued by the Obama administration. The Defense Space Strategy unveiled June 17 provides broad guidance to DoD for
Alfred Chuang Contributor As I was wrapping up a Zoom meeting with my business partners, I could hear my son joking with his classmates in his online chemistry class. I have to say this is a very strange time for me: As much as I love my family, in normal times, we never spend this
Attorney General William Barr speaks in Washington, December 10, 2019. Al Drago | Reuters The Department of Justice is taking aim at tech’s liability shield with a new set of legislative proposals released on Wednesday. The proposed reforms are the latest action aiming to weaken legal protection established through Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act,
Kids — do NOT try this at home!!! Lil Jon just took CRUNK to a whole ‘nother level … with the rap legend joining a pro Trophy Truck driver for the most INSANE joyride you’ll ever see!!! But, don’t worry, everyone was wearing a helmet. The “Turn Down For What” hype man joined 2020 Baja
Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, October 23, 2019. Erin Scott | Reuters Facebook on Wednesday announced that it will now allow the public to track exactly how much U.S. senatorial and congressional candidates are spending on political ads on the company’s social networks. The company
Pokemon lovers who also happened to enjoy the Nintendo 64 are likely going to be very happy as Pokemon Snap is making a comeback. Titled New Pokemon Snap, the game is set to arrive on the Nintendo Switch and looks to bring the classic game to the current generation. To go along with the announcement,
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