oldephartte(in training): 22 September - iG Tab - 7

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

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NASA's NIAC Program Gives a Sneak Peek at the Future of Space Travel
As the agency develops plans for exploring the moon and Mars, it's seeking cutting-edge research that could turn science fiction into reality.
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16 Deals to Help Deck Out Your Home Office
Is your work space lacking in form and function? Some of our favorite desks, webcams, and keyboards are discounted right now.
4 hours ago
What Social Media Needs to Learn From Traditional Media
Government regulation will never fix everything wrong with online discourse. The industry needs to develop professional norms—just as journalism once did.
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Biden and Macron Try to Mend Relations After Diplomatic Feud
The two spoke for the first time after President Emmanuel Macron of France recalled his country’s ambassador to the U.S. Here’s the latest in politics.
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Mike Schroepfer, Facebook's C.T.O., to Step Down in 2022
Mike Schroepfer, who leads the company’s artificial intelligence and other technical efforts, said he planned to transition into a role as a senior fellow.
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R. Kelly Trial Nears End, as Prosecutors Paint Portrait of a Predator
During the first day of closing arguments in Brooklyn, a prosecutor sought to knit together the government’s sprawling racketeering case.
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PM Modi arrives in US to attend Quad leaders' summit, address UNGA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Wednesday on an official visit to the US during which he will hold the first face-to-face meeting with President Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris, attend the maiden in-person Quad summit and...
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Narendra Giri died of asphyxia, says autopsy
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Government fixes Rs 50,000 ex- gratia for kin of Covid victims
Months after states took the lead in announcing financial assistance for the kin of Covid victims, and after being prodded by the Supreme Court, the Centre on Wednesday informed the SC that the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)...
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Energy firms' collapse hits 1.5 million customers
Several energy suppliers, such as Avro Energy and Green, have gone bust in recent weeks.
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GP appointments in Wales: People facing crisis, says watchdog
Patients are sometimes left waiting to speak to a phone operator for up to an hour.
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Time for humanity to grow up on climate, says PM
The world is approaching a critical turning point, Boris Johnson will warn the UN's General Assembly.
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