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Two astronauts who were supposed to spend just 8 days in space have been stranded there for 49 days.   They have spent 41 days longer than their planned mission in space because their Boeing-build ride home is full of leaks.   They will have to spend at least a …

Opinion by Jesselina Rana (new york) Friday, July 12, 2024 Inter Press Service NEW YORK, Jul 12 (IPS) – Each year the international community comes together at the UN’s headquarters in New York to take stock of progress on sustainable development. This year’s High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) is being held between …

Living Large: Function Over Opulence While some rooms might seem like pure indulgence (think trophy rooms for car collections), there’s often a surprising amount of functionality built into these sprawling estates. Designer Gavin Ambrose, who specializes in high-end residential architecture, says, “Many people think of these homes as simply big, …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to send its first citizen into space.    The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Mathew Adepoju, disclosed this during a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, June 19.     Adepoju revealed that Nigeria has …

June 1st marks an important day in the NFL when it comes to player contracts. Back during the free agency flurry in March and April, teams were able to cut certain players by way of a “June 1st designation”, which would save them cap space down the road by thanks …

For another year in a row, Nigerian athletes did not make Forbes’ rich-list. This past week, Forbes unveiled their annual list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. The list which saw Cristiano Ronaldo retain his crown as the highest-paid ahead of Lionel Messi and LeBron James for another year in a …

Understanding these risks and the proper safety measures is crucial, especially since these chemicals are designed to be lethal. Therefore, it is important to take extreme caution and adhere to strict safety protocols before, during, and after the fumigation process. Re-entering a fumigated space too soon, or failing to ventilate …

Shaba said this at the NASRDA Day presentation at the ongoing 8th Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Expo, with theme STI: Solutions to National Economic Challenges in Abuja. The director-general focused his presentation on New Space: Aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to him, while launching of satellite is …

In 2023, the Chargers finished 5-12 and are hitting a rebuild this offseason. The team parted ways with their head coach and general manager. Now, Jim Harbaugh is their head coach, and Joe Hortiz is the GM. With the fifth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the team is set …

The Washington Commanders entered Friday having one of the lowest current payrolls in the NFL. But due to a couple of moves that will clear even more off of their bottom line, they now have the most money to spend as we near closer to the start of free agency …