SEATTLE — NASA has selected Axiom Space to carry out the fourth in a series of private astronaut missions to the International Space Station in 2024. NASA announced Aug. 3 it selected the Houston-based company for the mission, currently scheduled for no earlier than August 2024. The four-person mission, flying on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, will spend up to two weeks docked to the station. NASA had previously selected Axiom for three private astronaut missions to the station. The Ax-1 mission went to the station in April 2022, followed by Ax-2 in May 2023. NASA selected Axiom for the…
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In a sea of budget smartwatches, Fire-Boltt’s Phoenix Ultra stands out. This is mainly because of two factors — its price and design. The smartwatch is currently available in India at Rs. 2,199 makes it one of the most affordable smartwatches to sport a classic watch design and metal body, which feels familiar and appears more like a traditional timepiece than a smartwatch. I was a bit excited to see how it was possible to deliver such a device at this price point, but after a couple of weeks of use, I think know how it pulled it off.Fire-Boltt Phoenix Ultra…
Former president Donald Trump arrives at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Va. on Thursday, August 3, 2023 after appearing at E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House. Tom Brenner | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesLess than one day after being arraigned on charges of trying to subvert the 2020 presidential race, former President Donald Trump on Friday called for the U.S. Supreme Court to step into the 2024 contest.Trump, the top contender in the Republican presidential primary, claimed that dealing with numerous ongoing legal battles amounts to “election interference” — the very thing he is accused of conspiring…
NewsBill Callahan Shares New “Last One at the Party” Video: WatchA gentleman named Coyote parties solo in this YTI⅃AƎЯ visualBy Evan MinskerAugust 4, 2023FacebookTwitterBill Callahan in 2018 (Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)FacebookTwitterBill Callahan has shared a new video for “Last One at the Party,” from his album YTILAER (styled YTI⅃AƎЯ). Directed by Mikey Kampmann and Anthony Gasparro, it’s a relaxed visual starring someone credited under the name Coyote (not to be confused with the coyotes from Callahan’s other YTI⅃AƎЯ song “Coyotes”). This person uses celery sticks and lime wedges as drum sticks and wears a shirt that reads, “tout le monde est…
In this articleAAPLFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTApple CEO Tim Cook speaks with media members at a viewing area for new products during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, on June 5, 2023.Josh Edelson | AFP | Getty ImagesShares of Apple were down 3% Friday morning after the company reported lower year-over-year revenue for its flagship products in its third quarter earnings report.Apple said revenue for its iPhone, Mac and iPad lines was down from the year before. Overall sales fell 1% year over year, the company reported.related investing newsAnalysts see more gains…
It’s Barbie’s world, and we’re just living in it. Like themes of existentialism housed in a candy-colored trojan horse, there’s still a lot to unpack when it comes to Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie, but there’s nothing ambiguous about the bespoke looks served by its stars. From the nostalgic recreations donned by Margot Robbie on the very pink press tour to the custom-designed Chanel ensembles Easter-egged throughout the film, Barbie has satiated fashion enthusiasm and sparked endless brand collaborations riding on the coattails of this brilliant, box office hit. And on that note, it’s only fair to assume that the impending…
Death, taxes, and more Power may be the only absolutes in life. The Power Universe continues to be one of the most successful television franchises currently on the air, with a trio of hit series that fans can’t get enough of. After the highly successful Power Book II: Ghost Season 3, the uber-popular Tommy Egan spinoff Power Book IV: Force is next up. And we’re glad to report you don’t have to wait much longer to see what Tommy is getting up to in the wild streets of Chicago. While the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have halted production on…
It’s the height of summer, the sun is scorching and the air is thick with anticipation. Need some fun plans? We’re taking you on an adventure across the world! Whether you’re lounging by the pool or sunbathing on the beach, you get to choose your own reading journey. Check out our personalized map—there’s a book for every occasion. Click to enlarge Would you rather… Pick up a beach read laced with existential dread: The Guest by Emma Cline Lounge poolside and imagine you’re a member of the 1%: Pineapple Street by Jenny Jackson After lounging in the pool, do you… Have…
In this articleDKNGAMZNCOINBKNGDBXAAPLFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTSheldon Cooper | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesCheck out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading.Amazon – The e-commerce giant popped more than 7% in extended trading after posting strong second-quarter results and issuing upbeat revenue guidance for the current period. Amazon reported earnings of 65 cents a share, ahead of the 35 cents expected by analysts, per Refinitiv. Revenue rose 11% during the period, and came in at $134.4 billion, ahead of the expected $131.5 billion.related investing newsUber shares dip after mixed second-quarter results. Here’s what the pros are sayingChristina Falso2 days agoApple…
Nina Heinig is a materials researcher who manages the Waterloo Advanced Technology Laboratory (WATLab), which is a multidisciplinary materials characterization and fabrication research centre in Waterloo, Canada. She tells Hamish Johnston about WATLab’s instruments and services and how they are used by researchers in a wide range of fields Multidisciplinary characterization Nina Heinig at WATLab at the University of Waterloo. (Courtesy: University of Waterloo) Can you give a brief description of WATLab, its main instruments and what your provide to users main instruments and what you provide to users WATLab is a multiuser metrology facility in the Department of Chemistry…
Heightism is real. From theme parks to dating apps, there are many people and establishments that try and kill the vibe of those lacking in the height department.Thankfully, sweatpants are far more welcoming. And while tracking down the perfect pair doesn’t come without its challenges, the best joggers for short men are a lot easier to find than you may think. I’ve pulled together a selection of the finest designs that will suit all men of a smaller stature—whether you’re built like Tom Holland, Jack Black, or Mark Wahlberg. So keep reading for my round-up of the top recommendations for…
In this articleMARLUVJBLUULCCFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTWomen pose for a photo while holding an ice cream at Trevi fountain during hot weather as a heat wave hits Europe in Rome, Italy, July 19, 2022. Guglielmo Mangiapane | ReutersThe competition for travel dollars is heating up, and the U.S. is losing out.Airlines and hotel chains in recent weeks have reported a surge in bookings for international trips — along with rising prices.That’s a boon to companies with global offerings, but a new challenge for airlines, theme parks and hotels that are more focused within the U.S. as travelers increasingly opt for…
Pedro Almodóvar’s short film, Strange Way of Life, which had its world premiere at Cannes back in the spring, is hitting theaters in NYC and LA on Oct. 4 thanks to Sony Pictures Classics. There will be an expansion nationwide on Oct. 6. Pic stars Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal and will play in theaters alongside Almodóvar’s 2020 short film, The Human Voice, starring Tilda Swinton, which was also distributed by Sony Pictures Classics. Together, the two shorts represent Almodóvar’s only English-language projects to date. Strange Way of Life follows two gunmen who reunite after many years. In the film,…
TAMPA, Fla. — SES needs to conduct extra tests before launching its next pair of O3b mPower satellites, the operator said Aug. 3, to investigate a glitch that is sporadically tripping off power modules on its first four in medium Earth orbit. Newly appointed CEO Ruy Pinto said the issue is limited to some of the power modules onboard the four next-generation MEO satellites SpaceX launched two at a time in December and April. Pinto said all trip-offs were quickly resolved in a process he likened to flipping a circuit breaker, without impacting payload performance. “We’re not overly concerned,” he…
Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale is now live for all customers and will go on till August 8. The sale brings offers on a wide range of products including smartphones, home appliances, Amazon devices, laptops, cameras and more. Additionally, SBI credit card holders can get an additional 10 percent instant discount of up to Rs. 2,500 on top of the deals and offers on select products during the sale.We’ve already curated a list of best deals on smartphones under Rs. 30,000. Here’s our picks for the best deals on budget smartphones under Rs. 15,000.Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale: Best deals…
Florida governor and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis speaks at the Republican Party of Iowa’s 2023 Lincoln Dinner at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa, July 28, 2023.Sergio Flores | AFP | Getty ImagesRepublican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed Wednesday to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, live on Fox News.”Absolutely. I’m game,” DeSantis said when asked by Fox’s Sean Hannity. “Let’s get it done. Just tell me when and where. We’ll do it.”Hannity previously asked Newsom about the debate in a June interview. Newsom said he was “all in. Count on it.” Asked…
Play video content TMZ.com Tyga looked perfectly in control of his crowd during a recent show out in Mykonos … despite a ton of rappers catching heat for lackluster performances this year. TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of T-Raww calling for all the Greek girls, while blazing through his hits such as “Swish” and “Ayo” at SantAnna Mykonos on July 28. We’re told Tyga got lit on stage for nearly an hour and stayed and partied with Alexander “A.E.” Edwards and the rest of the homies throughout the night. Tyga will be back in the building on August 9 and…
In this articleAMZNFollow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNTAndy Jassy on stage at the 2022 New York Times DealBook in New York City, November 30, 2022.Thos Robinson | Getty ImagesAmazon founder Jeff Bezos famously shunned Wall Street’s earnings obsession, claiming the customer was always more important.While his successor, Andy Jassy, also talks plenty about serving customers, he’s been forced by investors to get serious about profitability. And his efforts are paying off. related investing newsAmazon’s knock-out quarter delivers on what Wall Street wanted, and we changed our price targetJeff Marksan hour agoWall Street looks past AMD’s light guide, leading us to…