Retired Colonel Jack Jacobs told CNBC that President Joe Biden will be unable to fulfill his promise of ending the war in Afghanistan and rescuing all Americans and U.S. allies from the country. “The war is not over, we’re not going to be able to rescue everybody, and I’m afraid that if we’re not careful,
Netflix has painted quite a picture of the late Bob Ross and his still-standing empire, and let’s just say that it’s missing more than a couple happy trees. The documentary, which dives into the inner-workings of Bob Ross’s personal life, has highlighted some of the more complex parts of the landscape artist’s legacy—particularly when it
Amanda Carrington’s arrival was more low-key than anticipated. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 16 finally introduced the other secret child, and if you thought there would have been fireworks, well, we’re sorry to tell you that it was a bit of a dud. Maybe we’re supposed to believe Amanda is more low-key than siblings Adam and
If you enjoy reading Electric Literature, join our mailing list! We’ll send you the best of EL each week, and you’ll be the first to know about upcoming submissions periods and virtual events. In our series “Can Writing Be Taught?” we partner with Catapult to ask their course instructors all our burning questions about the
HELSINKI — The National Natural Science Foundation of China has outlined a five-year project for researchers to study the assembly of ultra-large spacecraft. Scientists are being directed to meet the “urgent need” for the construction of ultra-large spacecraft. Preliminary research is to include studying the challenges of developing lightweight structures and subsequent on-orbit assembly and
In this article ASTR [The livestream is slated to begin at 4 p.m. EDT. Please refresh the page if you do not see the video player above.] Rocket builder Astra Space is going for its first launch since the company went public, with the company also aiming to reach orbit for the first time. Astra is launching
Smartphones brought tiny computers inside our pockets, and smartwatches have helped bring a similar experience right on our wrists. What started as a way to receive notifications on your wrist, has now extended into a full-blown product that’s packed with essential features. Gone are the days when you asked yourself, ‘do I need a smartwatch?’,
[The stream is slated to start at 10 a.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivers his much-anticipated speech Friday morning as part of the central bank’s virtual Jackson Hole symposium. Markets do not expect Powell to break any major
Together, the lockdown drama from Bleeker Street, opens on 250 screens this weekend in a specialty market treading water and with little visibility on box office amid daily Covid headlines. The trend continues of specialty films going wider faster and narrowing the window from theatrical to VOD in a nod to the chunk of its
Afghan people who want to leave the country continue to wait around Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 26, 2021. Haroon Sabawoon | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The U.S. and its allies have warned that more terrorist attacks in Kabul are likely, as the deadline for military withdrawal from Afghanistan draws
Former Patriots QB Scott Zolak says his former team should turn off the rap music at practice … explaining he believes the tunes are hurting Cam Newton‘s game. Seriously. Zolak — who played for New England from 1992 through 1998 — was reporting from Pats practice Thursday … when he made the wild claim, saying
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated Friday that the central bank is likely to begin withdrawing some of its easy-money policies before the end of the year, though he still sees interest rate hikes off in the distance. In a much-anticipated speech as part of the Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell said the economy
The French have the perfect term for the shift that the end of summer heralds: la rentrée. Rather than lament that vacations are coming to a close, we’re focusing on all the style opportunities reentry offers– wherever the season finds you. BEST IN CLASS Wales Bonner Fall 2021 Courtesy of Wales Bonner Courtesy OUTFIT 1
Ted and Rebecca shippers, did Ted Lasso Season 2 Episode 6 dash your hopes? The shot of Ted on his phone after Rebecca messaged her mystery, Bantr man on Ted Lasso Season 2 Episode 5 was a misdirect after all. The real mystery man is Sam. Were you surprised, or did you see it coming?
If you enjoy reading Electric Literature, join our mailing list! We’ll send you the best of EL each week, and you’ll be the first to know about upcoming submissions periods and virtual events. I can say with certainty that my first love was romantic comedy fiction. While the past few years have born some wonderful
COLORADO SPRINGS — Currently more known for the high-resolution cameras it builds than for spacecraft, Dragonfly Aerospace’s plan to move into microsatellite manufacturing got a major boost in April when it was sold to serial entrepreneur Max Polyakov. The deal helps fund the development of satellite buses and upgrade Dragonfly Aerospace facility in South Africa,
Expecting to fly: Koji Murata showing a metal-framed wood panel that will be sent to the Kibō platform in late 2021. (Courtesy: Kyoto University) Wood is an amazing material. It can be strong, flexible or lightweight – and sometimes all of the above depending upon the tree. Wood can be used on its own, or
A woman reacts as she gets inoculated with a dose of the Covishield vaccine against Covid-19 at a vaccination center in Mumbai on August 12, 2021. PUNIT PARANJPE | AFP | Getty Images The world economy is set to lose trillions in GDP because of delayed vaccination timelines, with developing economies bearing most of the