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SpaceX fires back at FAA report suggesting its Starlink internet constellation could be deadly
October 11, 2023
SpaceX fires back at FAA report suggesting its Starlink internet constellation could be deadly
CNN — SpaceX is asking federal regulators to correct a report that suggests the company’s Starlink satellite constellation could pose…
Older adults still make up most Covid-19 hospitalizations, CDC report says, but concern grows over lack of vaccination
October 10, 2023
Older adults still make up most Covid-19 hospitalizations, CDC report says, but concern grows over lack of vaccination
CNN — Older adults have accounted for nearly two-thirds of Covid-19 hospitalizations in the United States this year, posing “a…
Liberians head to the polls in high stakes elections amid flaring tensions
October 10, 2023
Liberians head to the polls in high stakes elections amid flaring tensions
CNN — Liberians are voting Tuesday in high-stakes presidential and parliamentary elections – the first since the 2018 exit of…
Russian space agency says a backup circuit is leaking on the ISS
October 10, 2023
Russian space agency says a backup circuit is leaking on the ISS
CNN — The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, is searching for answers after one of its modules on the International Space…
Russia says it deserves a seat on the UN Human Rights Council. It may have a shot
October 10, 2023
Russia says it deserves a seat on the UN Human Rights Council. It may have a shot
CNN — Russia is campaigning for a return to the United Nations’ Human Rights Council – after being suspended just…
Death toll from flash floods in Indian Himalayas climbs to 74 with at least 100 still missing
October 9, 2023
Death toll from flash floods in Indian Himalayas climbs to 74 with at least 100 still missing
Reuters — The death toll from flash floods unleashed by a glacial lake bursting its banks in India’s Himalayas climbed…
France, UK and Germany step up security measures amid fears of attacks against Jewish community
October 9, 2023
France, UK and Germany step up security measures amid fears of attacks against Jewish community
CNN — The UK, France, and Germany have all pledged to step up security measures amid fears of attacks against…
UN-mandated investigation into atrocities in Ethiopia to end
October 8, 2023
UN-mandated investigation into atrocities in Ethiopia to end
CNN — A UN-mandated investigation into human rights abuses in Ethiopia will come to an end next week despite ongoing…
Germany’s shifting political landscape put to the test in key state votes
October 8, 2023
Germany’s shifting political landscape put to the test in key state votes
CNN — The German states of Bavaria and Hesse vote in regional elections on Sunday, in what is widely being…
Homes of journalists at India news site critical of government raided, fueling press freedom fears
October 8, 2023
Homes of journalists at India news site critical of government raided, fueling press freedom fears
CNN — Police in New Delhi have raided the homes of prominent journalists linked to a left-leaning news organization known…