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‘NASA analysing images of Chandrayaan-2’s landing site’

1:37 pm September 19, 2019

Houston: NASA is analysing, validating and reviewing the images clicked by its lunar orbiter of the area on the Moon where India’s Chandrayaan-2 mission made an unsuccessful attempt to soft land its Vikram module, according to a media report that quoted a project scientist of the US space agency. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) spacecraft […]

Poor countries will need to increase carbon footprint to address hunger: Study

6:48 am September 17, 2019

Achieving a nutritious diet with adequate calories in developing countries will require a substantial increase in greenhouse gas emissions and water use, scientists reported Monday, calling on high-income countries to accelerate the adoption of plant-heavy diets. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University developed a model looking at how changes to dietary patterns across 140 countries would […]

Teachers in Chicago inch closer to possible strike

9:24 pm September 15, 2019

CHICAGO: Teachers in the nation’s third-largest school district are inching closer to a strike that could happen as early as next month. After rejecting the district’s latest offer, Chicago educators are back at the bargaining table negotiating issues including pay, staffing shortages and class size. The dispute follows teacher strikes this year over similar issues […]

Patriots release Antonio Brown after another accusation

NFL to meet with Antonio Brown accuser on Monday, claims Report

9:15 pm September 15, 2019

The NFL plans to meet Monday with a woman who says she was raped by New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown, claimed an Associated Press report, while citing a source. A person with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed the meeting to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of […]

No. 13 Penn State uses late stand to hold off Pitt 17-10

3:50 am September 15, 2019

University Park, Pennsylvania: The 126-year rivalry between No. 13 Penn State and Pittsburgh is going on indefinite hiatus for the second time in a generation. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi gave both sides something to chew on until they meet again, no matter how long the break lasts. Down a touchdown with the ball at the […]