Pentagon spokesperson says foreign media about the unusual situation. The US Department of Defense says it is convinced it is a Chinese balloon used for espionage purposes. Biden wanted to intervene militarily US President Joe Biden was briefed and reportedly called for military intervention. Fighter jets have reportedly been prepared to possibly fire the balloon into the air, but that …
Read More »Formula 1 in Baku | This is how Max Verstappen kicks into action on ‘sprint day’ | sport
After barely four weeks without Formula 1, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix is on the program for Max Verstappen and Nyck de Vries next weekend. For motorsport’s premier class, this will be the first time it has been driven under the new sprint format. Our apologies Unfortunately, we are unable to display this social post, live blog or otherwise because it …
Read More »Superflare of a nearby star seen in detail
Impression of an eruption at V1355 Orionis. His partner in the background. 1 credit A team of Japanese astronomers has successfully observed a superflare of a star near the sun through observations made with a combination of telescopes both on Earth and in space. The sun can have outbursts in the form of solar flares, prominences, or coronal mass ejaculations …
Read More »Scientists Remove DNA Pioneer Rosalind Franklin From Victim Role
It is often pointed out how Franklin was deprived of credit for his contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA. But inadvertently, it undermines her, researchers now claim. It was on April 25, 1953 that the two eminent scientists James Watson and Francis Crick published a revolutionary article in the journal Nature. In their study, they describe the …
Read More »Danish military proves Russian ship sailed near Nord Stream just before explosion | Economy
Door onze economieredactie 28 apr 2023 om 09:57Update: 3 uur geleden Four days before the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, a Russian vessel was photographed near the pipelines. The Russian ship carries a mini-submarine and is specially designed for underwater operations. A Danish patrol boat took 26 photos of the Russian ship, SS-750, east of the island of Bornholm on September …
Read More »US economic growth is lagging
Economy•27 April ’23 15:30Author: PA The US economy grew far less than economists had expected in the first quarter. Businesses, among others, have been more cautious and invested less. At the same time, consumer spending rose sharply, in part because more cars were purchased. During the quarter, US households spent less money. Growth in the US economy was 1.1%, compared …
Read More »Netflix unveils the trailer for its new documentary “Victim/Suspect”
by Ulrike Vandammepublished on Friday, April 28, 2023 For 13:16• 2 read less Netflix will release a new documentary next month. This is the Victim/Suspect movie that will follow the story that journalist Rae de Leon unearthed. She discovered a remarkable and scandalous model in the United States. Young women …
Read More »CNV wants inflation relief for all employees
Prices are soaring right now; calculated on the whole of 2022 by almost 10%. Purchasing power will therefore fall by nearly 7% on average. The CNV wants to deal with this loss. It is unacceptable that people who have a job, benefits or a pension are simply losers. We call on employers and government to take responsibility and restore purchasing …
Read More »VeeKay on the IndyCar grid for the 50th time
His debut doesn’t even seem that far off, but Rinus ‘VeeKay’ van Kalmthout can start for the 50th time this Sunday in a race for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES Championship.Text: message deliveredPhotos: PR It was on Saturday June 6, 2020 that the stands around the Texas Motor Speedway remained closed due to sanitary measures and that a young man then …
Read More »Alyssa (30) suddenly learns that she is going to die, but she will still go to Metallica on Thursday: “So grateful!” | interior
Alyssa fought hard and now aims to stay as long as possible. For her family, her friends and for her boyfriend, who continues to support her through thick and thin. At the same time, she also had to be honest: some things don’t work anymore. Go to a concert, for example. And that’s a bitter pill for a “musical animal.” …
Read More »Hungary and the EU close to an agreement on the freezing of subsidies
International•April 27, 23 6:10 PMAuthor: PA Hungary and the European Commission are set to agree to release billions of euros in frozen EU subsidies for the country. With new agreements that allow judges to do their job independently, doubts in Brussels have been dispelled, said responsible EU commissioner Johannes Hahn. The EU is blocking the payment of around 21.5 billion …
Read More »Kirsten Neuschafer triumphs in the 2022 Golden Globe Race and makes history
Kirsten Neuschafer wins the Golden Globe! Like a fish out of water, that’s what Kirsten Neuschafer felt during her participation in the Golden Globe Race 2022. And it didn’t hurt her! After 235 days of hard work at sea, this South African skipper made history by becoming the first woman to win a solo round-the-world sailing trip. Yes, you read …
Read More »Disney faces legal battle with Florida governor
Photo: ANP Entertainment group Disney is taking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to court. According to Disney, DeSantis and other politicians from the state have taken all kinds of actions against the company in retaliation. It started when Disney spoke out against a law that prohibited teachers from talking about sexual orientation. The company says the retaliation also violates Disney’s right …
Read More »Netflix password sharing is now a criminal offense in the US and UK
Due to inflation, more and more Netflix users are sharing their passwords with each other. This is why sharing the Netflix password is now a criminal offence. Netflix password sharing less and less generous Netflix has become much less generous in allowing multiple users on their accounts. Not so long ago, you could enjoy Netflix subscription with the whole family …
Read More »Unexplained warming of the oceans, coupled with El Niño, worries scientists
Global sea surface temperatures hit a record high this month. A month earlier, sea surface temperatures off the east coast of North America were 13.8 degrees Celsius above the 1981-2011 average. Never before have the oceans warmed up so quickly and so much. How this happens is not entirely clear. But scientists fear the consequences. More extreme weather conditions “Why …
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