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The first Arab space mission to Mars has blasted off aboard a rocket from Japan, with its unmanned probe – called Al-Amal, or Hope – successfully separating about an hour after liftoff. A live feed of the launch showed the rocket carrying the probe lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Centre in southern Japan at […]
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With September just around the corner, plans for UFC 253 are starting to come together. On Saturday, MMA Fighting reported that a middleweight title fight between Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa had been agreed upon for the Sept. 19 pay-per-view. Originally that date was tentatively reserved for a lightweight title unification bout between reigning champion […]
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Here are some reasons Bathing your little one regularly is not only necessary for maintaining hygiene but is also an important ritual which soothes them and puts them to sound sleep. But for every parent, giving a bath to their little one is a different experience. While some babies love water, there are others who […]
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Germany’s Social Democrat Finance Minister Olaf Scholz is facing calls from rival parties to account for the regulatory failures that led to the collapse of Wirecard after it emerged he knew of concerns about the company 18 months ago. The payment services company filed for insolvency last month after disclosing a 1.9 billion euro ($2.2 […]
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Portal 2 speedrunning isn’t just about who can get around fastest: another category exists that focuses entirely on getting around using as few portals as possible. As shared by prolific Portal 2 speedrunner PerOculos, the latest breakthrough is on the Chapter 4 level Column Blocker, which had previously been completed with a minimum of two […]
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New Zealand scientists say they have invented a warning system to predict volcanic eruptions that may prevent future tragedies such as the blast that killed 21 people on White Island/Whakaari in 2019. University of Auckland academics David Dempsey and Shane Cronin say their research “shows patterns of seismic activity before an eruption that make advance […]
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Jack Hermansson has a master plan. Step one was easy enough. After his four-fight winning streak was snapped by Jared Cannonier in September, “The Joker” returned to the win column on Saturday with a first-round heel hook submission of Kelvin Gastelum in the co-main event of UFC Fight Island 2 in Abu Dhabi. Immediately afterward, […]
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We all love to dote on our children. However, at times, it can be a bit too much. Helicopter parents know what we are talking about. A parent who pays diligent attention to a child’s well-being, problems and tends to “hover” around is called a helicopter parent. Studies also say that today’s parents spend a […]
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Nearly a third of more than 40 large companies seeking U.S. bankruptcy protection during the coronavirus pandemic awarded bonuses to executives within a month of filing their cases, according to a Reuters analysis of securities filings and court records. Under a 2005 bankruptcy law, companies are banned, with few exceptions, from paying executives retention bonuses […]
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Summer Games Done Quick organisers have unveiled the full speedrun schedule for this year’s online-only charity event, which gets underway in just over a month’s time. As announced back in June, Summer Games Done Quick 2020 will run from 16th-23rd August and is ditching its usual real-world component in favour of an exclusively online event, […]
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