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Tethers Unlimited and Rocket Propulsion Systems win NASA grants for space tech

Two Seattle-area space ventures — Tethers Unlimited and Rocket Propulsion Systems — are among 124 businesses receiving $750,000 Phase II grants from NASA's Small Business Innovation Research program. The two-year grants, announced today, support the further development of technologies that can benefit future space missions as well as life on Earth. All of the recipients, hailing from 31 states in all, received $125,000 Phase I grants during earlier rounds of funding. "We are encouraged by the ingenuity and creativity we’ve seen from these companies in their Phase I work," Jenn Gustetic, NASA's SBIR program executive said in a news release.… Read More





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U.S. continues media battle with Beijing, limits Chinese journalists' visas

The back-and-forth continues.The Department of Homeland Security said Friday the United States will shorten the visa length for Chinese journalists working for non-American news outlets to 90 days. Previously, journalists with Chinese passports were granted open-ended visas. They can apply for extensions under the new rules, but renewed visas will also last just 90 days. The new limit won't apply to reporters from Hong Kong Macau, or to mainland Chinese citizens who hold green cards.It's the latest development in a media war between Washington and Beijing that has intensified during the coronavirus pandemic. American officials said the rules were meant to counterbalance the "suppression of independent journalism" in China, whose government expelled journalists from The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Washington Post in March. Before that, the U.S. reduced the number of Chinese citizens employed by multiple state-controlled Chinese news organizations to work in the country. The New York Times notes the move wasn't unexpected; U.S. intelligence officials have long believed some journalists at Beijing-run outlets are spies, and the Trump administration has designated some Chinese news agencies foreign government functionaries.The heightened tensions between the world's two biggest powers didn't just show up in the media world Friday. U.S. lawmakers wrote to nearly 60 countries asking them to support Taiwan's participation in the World Health Organization, a move that likely won't sit well with China. And Washington also blocked a United Nations security council resolution calling for a global ceasefire during the pandemic because it indirectly referenced the WHO, which the U.S. has blamed in conjunction with China for failing to suppress the outbreak.More stories from theweek.com Outed CIA agent Valerie Plame is running for Congress, and her launch video looks like a spy movie trailer 7 scathing cartoons about America's rush to reopen Trump says he couldn't have exposed WWII vets to COVID-19 because the wind was blowing the wrong way





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Temperature screening not always reliable to mitigate coronavirus risk, experts say

Canada's chief public health officer Theresa Tam was quick to shut down the approach during the daily ministerial update on Monday.




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Canada focuses on mitigating COVID-19, placing virus origin search on backburner

It will be important to one day learn the true origin story of the global pandemic to defend against similar outbreaks in the future, Health Minister Patty Hajdu acknowledged Monday.




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Microplastics prevent hermit crabs from choosing the best shells

Ocean pollution 'threatening biodiversity more than is currently recognised', warn researchers




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PM Studios "Stay Safe" Sale - Featuring Switch/PS4, and Limited Run Games.

PM Studios online store is back and they made a new sale featuring new reprints, overall deals and restock on rare out-of-print titles from Limited Run Games.

 

https://twitter.com/PMStudiosUSA/status/1253401043414781959

 

Also all orders over $49.99 will get Cytus Alpha Limited Edition Original Soundtrack CD for free with the Coupon "FREEGIFT".

 

Kinda sick move they did now.

 

https://www.pm-studios.com/store

 

Edit: Price list.

 

Reprints/Pre-Orders: 
 
Horizon Chase Turbo (Switch) - $29.99
Ministry of Broadcast (Steelbook Edition) (Switch) - $39.99 
 
Deals:
 
Deemo (Switch) $39.99 - $19.99
Opus Collection (Switch) $39.99 - 19.99
Horizon Chase Turbo (First Print - PS4) $29.99 - $14.99
Hover (Switch) - $29.99 - $24.99
WILL: A Wonderful World Limited Edition (Plush, 120 page Artbook, etc) : $79.99 $69.99
WILL: A Wonderful World - Artbook: $29.99 - $24.99

Limited Run Games products:
Mercenaries Series Double Pack (PAX Exclusive): $69.99
Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (PS4 - LRG) : $59.99
Mercenaries Wings Limited Edition (Switch - LRG): $59.99
Musynx First Print (Vita - LRG): $29.99
Deemo: The Last Recital (Vita - LRG): $29.99
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    Carrie Fisher’s Inimitable Voice

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    Her books display a rare gift for making life’s bleakest moments less humiliating without diminishing their gravity.

    The post Carrie Fisher’s Inimitable Voice appeared first on The Nation.




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    Our commitment for press freedom, and autonomy of public broadcast is absolute: Prakash Javadekar

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    Worried Amitabh Bachchan fans pray to Lord Shiva for his recovery

    Hundreds of worried fans of ailing Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today performed a yagna here to pray for his speedy recovery.




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    War Stories: How Prince of Persia slew the Apple II’s memory limitations

    We're resurfacing our interview from last month now that Mechner's book is out.




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    Billy Mitchell takes his Donkey Kong high-score cheating case to court

    Newly revealed Twin Galaxies defamation suit has been quietly proceeding for months.




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    Bill & Ted Face the Music: Fans urged to submit videos of themselves for chance to appear in movie

    Bill & Ted fans now have a chance to appear in the franchise’s next instalment.A new contest unveiled on Tuesday urges people to film themselves playing music and/or dancing to a pre-recorded demo track.




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    Revenge - Limited Edition Blu-ray Trailer

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    Health authorities share call to limit visits to cottage country amid pandemic

    Health authorities at all levels of government have cautioned against visits to cottage country to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in more rural areas.




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    Anti-Semitism campaigners accuse Jeremy Corbyn allies of 'smearing' whistleblowers as internal probe finds 'no evidence'

    Jeremy Corbyn's allies have been accused of using a report to "smear whistleblowers" and "discredit allegations" of anti-Semitism in the Labour Party during his tenure.




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    Labour leader Keir Starmer launches probe into leak of anti-Semitism report

    The move comes after revelations that a party investigation claimed to have found "no evidence" of anti-Semitism complaints being handled differently to other forms of complaint.




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    Keir Starmer calls for probe into leaked anti-Semitism report to be concluded in 'matter of months'

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    Senior minister James Brokenshire admits 'there will have been mistakes' in handling of coronavirus crisis

    Admission that faster testing might have helped as UK hit by top death toll in Europe




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    Boris Johnson says any lockdown easing will be 'limited' as he vows 'maximum caution' over relaxing restrictions




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    What Would A Sharp Decline In Remittances Mean For Latin America

    Immigrants in the U.S. sent an estimated $150 billion to their home countries in 2019 — half to Latin America and the Caribbean. The World Bank is predicting a sharp decline in remittances this year.




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    Google and Apple place privacy limits on countries using their coronavirus tracing technology

    The tech giants shared details Monday about the tools they’ve been developing to help governments and public health authorities trace the spread of the coronavirus.





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    Coronavirus: Raptors to resume training at Toronto facility in limited capacity

    The team says that after working closely with the local government, infectious disease experts and public health authorities, players will be allowed to access the OVO Athletic Centre starting next week.




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    Coronavirus: Dr Oz admits he 'misspoke' when calling school reopenings an 'appetising opportunity'

    'I've realized my comments on risks around opening schools have confused and upset people'




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    Isolation Stories: Sheridan Smith to star in new ITV coronavirus drama filmed from lockdown

    The series will consist of four 15-minute episodes




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    Better Call Saul: Vince Gilligan admits he initially didn't want to bring Breaking Bad's Lalo back

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    Felicity Huffman's daughter admitted to university after college admissions scandal

    Huffman served 11 days in jail in 2019 for paying to have her daughter's SAT results doctored




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    Will Smith hosts Fresh Prince of Bel-Air cast reunion on Snapchat show

    DJ Jazzy Jeff has recovered from coronavirus-like symptoms




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    Will Smith and rest of Fresh Prince of Bel-Air cast pay moving tribute to late Uncle Phil actor James Avery

    Avery died in 2013 of complications following heart surgery




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    Isolation Stories review, episode one: Sheridan Smith shines in first TV drama made under lockdown

    The actors were directed over Zoom for the ambitious four-part ITV series – and judging by the inaugural episode, the results are laudable




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    Miriam Margolyes shocks fans after admitting she 'had difficulty not wanting Boris Johnson to die' during coronavirus battle

    Actor is famous for making her opinions known during interviews




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    Chrissy Teigen admits she feels 'crappy' after comments by food writer Alison Roman

    Food writer Alison Roman accused Teigen of having people 'run a content farm' for her




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    UPDATE: Arkansas venue plans concert despite state's virus limits...


    UPDATE: Arkansas venue plans concert despite state's virus limits...


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    Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case postponed over Covid-19 and national security concerns

    Victoria Cross recipient’s suit against Nine newspapers can’t be held until in-person hearings resume after coronavirus

    The highly anticipated defamation trial brought by Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith against the Age and the Sydney Morning Herald will not go ahead next month after the federal court ruled a remote hearing under Covid-19 rules may breach national security.

    The delay in the case came as justice Anthony Besanko said he had to consider whether to delay the trial despite a submission that Roberts-Smith and his family are suffering from the ongoing publication of articles by the Nine newspapers.

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    Love Island's Mike Boateng admits he lied to take day off from police force

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    Sam Smith responds to backlash over 'quarantine meltdown' photo

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    Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson welcome baby girl

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    Celebrity photographers raise £80,000 with limited edition prints to protect frontline healthcare workers




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    Sam Smith: I'm liking myself for the first time

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    Jada Pinkett Smith says lockdown made her realise she 'does not know Will at all'

    The actor made the confession on Red Table Talk




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    How to stay committed to your new exercise routine post-lockdown

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    Gwyneth Paltrow to replace her £1,000-a-ticket Goop Summit with free digital 'In Goop Health' sessions

    Paltrow's pricey wellness summit just got mighty accessible




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    Jane Fonda is making limited-edition personalised tracksuits for Covid-19

    They're a sure-fire way to up your WFH game




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    Google Meet video conferencing is now free with unlimited time for calls and AI noise minimisation

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    Meet Dr Julie Smith — the TikTok therapist reaching out through your screen

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    Intermittent fasting: everything you need to know

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    White House criticised for limiting coronavirus task force testimony