WASHINGTON — A National Reconnaissance Office mission flew to geostationary Earth orbit Sept. 10 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket. The rocket lifted off at 8:47 a.m. Eastern from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The launch had been originally scheduled for August 29 but was delayed due to Hurricane Idalia. A second attempt on Sept. 9 was scrubbed due to a technical issue found during a pre-launch check. The NROL-107 mission, also known as SilentBarker, carried multiple sensor payloads for surveillance of objects in geostationary orbit. “It will not be looking at…
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iQoo Z7 Pro 5G was launched in India last month as an addition to the Z7 lineup, which includes the iQoo Z7 and the iQoo Z7s. The Pro variant is powered by an octa-core 4nm MediaTek Dimensity 7200 SoC, and is offered in two storage and two colour variants. In the same month, Vivo V29e was launched in India, joining the Vivo V29 series. The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC and carries a 5,000mAh battery. It is also available in two colour and storage models.With a 6.78-inch display screen, both smartphones have a few similarities and…
In this articleINTUFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTKimberly White | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesWASHINGTON — A Federal Trade Commission judge on Friday issued an initial ruling against Intuit, the maker of the popular tax filing software TurboTax, saying the company deceived consumers with ads for so-called “free” tax products.Intuit violated Section 5 of the FTC Act by promoting “free” tax products and services for which many were ineligible, according to Chief Administrative Law Judge D. Michael Chappell. The full commission will review the judgment before delivering a final decision.Intuit will appeal the ruling, said Rick Heineman, a spokesperson…
Play video content X / @ohhiikayla Joe Jonas squarely broke his silence over his impending divorce from Sophie Turner Saturday, saying it’s been rough. Joe and his bros performed in front of a packed audience at Dodger Stadium, where he took the mic and said this … “It’s been a tough week. I just wanna say, look, if you don’t hear it from these lips, don’t believe it. Okay? Thank you everyone for your love and support. Me and my family love you guys.” As we reported, Joe filed for divorce Tuesday, saying his marriage was irretrievably broken. TMZ broke…
In this articleLLYNOVO.B-DKFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTAn Ozempic (semaglutide) injection pen is seen on a kitchen table in Riga, Latvia on 06 August, 2023. Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesHeather Le Biller shed 9 pounds within the first week of taking Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic – and then even more as she continued treatment. Le Biller, a flight attendant who lives in France, noticed her appetite quiet down while taking the weekly injection. But so did her cravings for wine, a drink she called “almost customary to pair with every dinner” in France. ”When I was on Ozempic, it…
Backstage at Christian Siriano’s spring/summer 2024 show, the general atmosphere is electric. Nay, romantic. Held at the iconic Pierre Hotel in New York City, a relic of gilded glory, the floor-to-ceiling murals and elaborate moldings are far from the most opulent items in your line of sight. The venue is no accident: Siriano’s ballet-inspired collection demands a grandiose, celebratory mood. Not only is the designer celebrating 15 years in business (he won Project Runway in 2007 and subsequently launched his eponymous label in 2008), but he’s a Time100 Honoree and a trailblazer in an increasingly inclusive industry. The milestone season…
Look who returned for Victor’s funeral! Our TV Fanatics, Jack and Christine, are joined by Silvananoir from MyHourglass, a Days of Our Lives fan forum, to debate Salem’s goodbye to Victor, as well as Teresa, Chelsea, and Vivian’s returns. Also, did John’s paternity need yet another plot twist? Read on to see what our round table team has to say. How did you rate Victor’s funeral? Were you happy with the final goodbyes to this iconic character? Silvananoir: Honestly, they did a great job. Getting Chelsea in, bringing back Philip even though it wasn’t Jay Kenneth Johnson playing him. They…
In the realm of hair grooming, the BaByliss Snap FX Hair Clipper has carved out a niche for itself. This top-tier grooming device is renowned for its distinctive attributes, potent performance, and chic design.In this BaByliss Snap FX review, inspired by our own use, market research, and numerous customer reviews, we will dissect every facet of the BaByliss Snap FX Hair Clipper, from its distinct characteristics and efficiency to its aesthetic appeal and build quality. We will also share user feedback and some alternatives. Whether you’re a seasoned barber or seeking a dependable grooming tool for personal use, this BaByliss…
In this articleFSLRDOCUPLKRFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTTraders work as screens display the trading information for Kroger Co and Albertsons Cos Inc. on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, October 14, 2022.Brendan McDermid | ReutersCheck out the companies making headlines in midday trading.Hudson Pacific Properties — The California-based commercial real estate company slid 4.2% after suspending its common stock dividend. Chief Executive Victor Coleman attributed the move to tougher market conditions including the Hollywood strike.Avid Bioservices — Shares slid 4.7% after the company reported underwhelming quarterly results. Avid reported a loss of 3…
EXCLUSIVE: A24’s Sofia Coppola directed movie, Priscilla, will now go wide on Nov. 3 instead of Oct. 27. The news comes on the heels of a glowing world premiere out of the Venice Film Festival where the movie based on the Priscilla Presley’s memoir Elvis and Me grabbed a 94% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. With Dune: Part Two moving off of Nov. 3, it creates more breathing room for others movies and availability of theaters. And, true, it’s also the last weekend ‘official’ weekend of the Taylor Swift: Eras Concert movie. Talent and creators of the film including Coppola, Cailee…
SAN FRANCISCO — Rubicon Space Systems won a series of contracts with a combined value of about $6 million to deliver ASCENT thrusters to NASA and the Air Force Research Laboratory in 2024. “Collectively, these three awards represent NASA and AFRL’s immense interest and trust in Rubicon as a champion of ASCENT-based propulsion,” Daniel Cavender, Director of Rubicon, a division of Plasma Processes, told SpaceNews. “This also represents both organizations’ keen interest in advancing ASCENT.” ASCENT is a non-toxic propellant developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory. The “Holy Grail” Under a $5.1 million AFRL award, Alabama-based Rubicon will manufacture…
Nintendo reportedly showcased the Switch 2 behind closed doors at Gamescom last month. As per Eurogamer, select game developers got an early peek at the Switch successor, alongside tech demos highlighting its improved performance. One such demo is described to have shown an improved version of 2017’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, targeting a higher framerate and resolution when compared to the original’s 30fps. That said, it’s unclear whether the game will be re-released for the new console, which is eyeing a launch in the second half of 2024. Back in August, Nintendo also sent development kits…
Students give final touches to paintings of U.S. President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at an art school in Mumbai ahead of the two-day G20 summit in New Delhi, Sept. 5, 2023.Punit Paranjpe | AFP | Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden kicked off his visit to India with a private meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the leaders discussed democracy and joint technology and infrastructure projects.In a joint statement after the meeting at Modi’s home, the leaders agreed to continue action on many fronts, including semiconductors, higher education, reducing carbon emissions, 5G and…
NewsGrimes and Elon Musk Reveal Third Child, Techno Mechanicus, in New BiographyThe couple chose to keep the existence of their child, nicknamed Tau, private until nowBy Nina CorcoranSeptember 9, 2023FacebookXGrimes and Elon Musk, photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty ImagesFacebookXIn his new biography written by Walter Isaacson, Elon Musk revealed that he and Grimes have had a third child. Named Techno Mechanicus, or Tau for short, their new child’s existence was kept private until now. Musk and Grimes similarly waited months to announce their second child, Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, in 2022. Their first child, X Æ A-12, or X, was born…
Odilon Dimier | PhotoAlto | Getty ImagesEven though more students feel priced out of college entirely, there are efforts to improve access to higher education that seem to be working.In 2011, San Francisco made headlines when it became the first city in the nation to kick off a college savings account with $50 for every child entering kindergarten in the public school system.Now those students are about to enter college.More from Personal Finance: Strategy could shave thousands off college costsPublic colleges aren’t as cheap as you’d thinkHere’s how families are paying for collegeYadira Saavedra, 17, is one of the more than…
Netflix’s Virgin River based on the novels by Robyn Carr has been fulfilling fans’ need for small town drama for five seasons, and the latest one had so much of that drama, it had to be split in two. In part one, the season finale ended with a time jump and some cliffhanger info. With the upcoming release of part two, here’s everything you need to get reacquainted with the residents of Virgin River and their never ending parade of twists and turns.Who stars in Virgin River Season Five Part Two?At the end of part one, all the familiar characters…
Fall is the perfect time to merge some of our favorite things — Hallmark Channel movies, football, and college sweethearts. In Fourth Down and Love, Pascale Hutton and Ryan Paevey portrayed former college sweethearts Erin and Mike, who saw each other for the first time in years. Mike was a pro football player at home nursing an injury, and Erin was a single mom who was rooting for her flag football-playing daughter. Sparks flew on and off the field as soon as they reunited. We all have had big dreams. Mike Hanson wanted to win the championship ring for the…
In Mobility, Bunny, as aptly named as Jay Gatsby and Elle Woods, is the daughter of a public affairs officer in foreign service. “Silly but not stupid,” she splits her adolescence between boarding school and posts in Greece and Azerbaijan. Mostly, Bunny thinks of material possessions, teen soaps like Dawson’s Creek, thinness, and older white boys in boat shoes and Nantucket reds who, if not individually attractive, are “gorgeous in the aggregate.” Unambitious yet connected, she lands a position as an administrative assistant for an engineering company. Through her early twenties, she is surrounded by the “inelegant comfort of Costco…