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By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Sunday for SpaceX's second crew launch, coming up next weekend. For NASA, it marks the long-awaited start of regular crew rotations at the International Space Station, with private
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The mystery behind the Bloodwood tree in southern Africa that bleeds like humans - Face2Face Africa
The Bloodwood tree, scientifically known as Pterocarpus angolensis, is indigenous to Southern Africa. This tree drips deep red fluid (like humans bleed) when cut. Some refer to it as a magical tree, however, there is scientific backing to this phenomenon, especially since the red sap promotes
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SpaceX, NASA launch 4 astronauts from Kennedy Space Center – Daytona Times
BY CAROLINE GLENN AND TREVOR FRASER ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched right on time at 7:27 p.m. Sunday on a historic mission with American astronauts Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover and Shannon Walker and Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi strapped inside the Crew Dragon capsule
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Africa: Coronavirus May Trigger Debt Emergency Across Africa, New Study Finds
Although the continent's economy had been projected to grow by more than 130%, Africa is now falling further behind according to the study, with projected average economic growth at just 4.3% from 2020 to
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Lakers’ Jared Dudley won’t undergo MCL surgery, will stay with team for stretch run - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES — For almost any player on the Lakers’ roster, an injury as significant as a torn MCL is an enormous setback. Jared Dudley might be the lone exception. The 35-year-old has a way of making any discussion topic light, including his own right knee injury, which will keep him out of action
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‘Claire Huxtable Aging Like Fine Wine’: Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen Shows Fans What a Typical Weekend Is Like at Their House
Debbie Allen graced her fans with a video that shows what Allen describes as 'happiness,' starting out with her older sister, Phylicia Rashad, singing and […]
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Black Woman Astronaut Will Be the First to Visit International Space Station | The Florida Star | The Georgia Star
Jeanette Epps, a NASA astronaut, will soon make history as the first-ever Black woman to fly to the International Space Station on a mission into orbit. It will also be her first space flight in her career. Epps, who is from Syracuse, New York, earned a bachelor’s degree in Physics in 1992 from
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Watch: Astronauts on Crew Dragon board the Space Station [video]
The "Resilience" Crew Dragon capsule became the first NASA-certified spacecraft to transport astronauts to space since the Space Shuttle programme launched four decades ago.
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The fight for women’s rights is far from over in the Caribbean - Stabroek News
By Krysta Bisnauth Krysta Bisnauth is a Senior Advocacy Officer at Freedom United. The article The fight for women’s rights is far from over in the Caribbean appeared first on Stabroek News.
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Astronauts arrive at launch site for second SpaceX crew flight - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… and will be the first African American astronaut to move into the … and will be the first African American astronaut to move into the …
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Sudan Does an About-Turn in U.S. Relations
Sudan's transitional government and the United States (US) are poised to reach an agreement for Khartoum to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation to victims of a 1998 al-Qaeda
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Nicotine reduction: Biden administration is considering nullifying cigarettes
American President Joe Biden’s government is reportedly considering reducing the amount of nicotine found in cigarettes in the country.
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Stellenbosch farm murder: Victim's wife and co-accused apply for legal aid | News24
Zurenah Smit, accused of murdering her Stellenbosch farmer husband, and one of her co-accused have applied for legal aid in the Stellenbosch Magistrate's Court.
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GAL APPROVED! Sip Ole' Orleans Wines. Taste Ayo Foods. Celebrate Dreams Catering's Philanthropy - Support These Black-Owned Businesses! - DivaGalsDaily
SIP. Kim Lewis, a self-made, independent entrepreneur from New Orleans, has launched her very own wine company called Ole' Orleans Wines. She now belongs to the 1 percent of Black women wine owners in the industry. As an avid
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Starlink: SpaceX to launch 12th batch of satellites on Falcon 9 [live stream]
SpaceX is planning to launch its 12th batch of Starlink satellites atop a Falcon 9 on Thursday 17 September. Here's what you need to know.
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The USA should never speak to anyone about democracy ever again, after Trump-encouraged mobs stormed the US Capitol building - Voice Online
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump encouraged rioters to storm the US Capitol building, and then told... The post The USA should never speak to anyone about democracy ever again, after Trump-encouraged mobs stormed the US Capitol building appeared first on Voice Online.
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The Saucy Details: Why HP Sauce is off South African shelves
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Mystery buyer of Beeple's $69m digital artwork known only as 'Metakovan'
The sale of 'Everydays: the First 5,000 Days', a virtual mosaic created by Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, caused upheaval on the art market, where digital art was still a niche just six months ago.
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Congo-Kinshasa: The DRC Is Riveted By a Political Thriller
The corruption case against Vital Kamerhe, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi's chief of staff, has been unfolding with all the ingredients of
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NFTs are quickly becoming artists, musicians, influencers, and sports franchise's way to monetize digital properties that are cheap or free.
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Feast, Fete & Flowers: How Do You Make Charcuterie Boards, Well Blacker? • EBONY
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International Women's Day 2021: 'Investing in girls education is a game changer' says Helen Grant, special envoy for girls' education - Voice Online
WHEN I was a girl, there was one day at school that changed my life... The post International Women's Day 2021: 'Investing in girls education is a game changer' says Helen Grant, special envoy for girls' education appeared first on Voice Online.
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For just one example: Dive into the story behind aircraft designer and pilot Neal V. Loving, who also launched the first all-black Civil Air Patrol squadron, before building his first airplane, a tiny race plane called the WR-1. This special airplane would
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OWN announces new scripted series 'Kings of Napa' from 'Claws' showrunner Janine Sherman Barrois - TheGrio
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Uganda Introduces Digital Tax Stamps Use On Sugar, Cement
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Sport's rulers under fire as MPs 'raise their alarm' about the under-representation of non-white individuals in English cricket - Voice Online
A GROUP of MPs, including Claudia Webbe, Bell Ribeiro-Addy and former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn,... The post Sport's rulers under fire as MPs 'raise their alarm' about the under-representation of non-white individuals in English cricket appeared first on Voice Online.
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Lusignan Prison search uncovers weapons and phones - Stabroek News
The Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Prison Service yesterday conducted a search at the Lusignan Prison where a number of prohibited items were seized. The article Lusignan Prison search uncovers weapons and phones appeared first on Stabroek News.
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