Electron launches seven smallsats in latest step towards reusability

 Posted on August 17, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  786 words  |  Valentine Belue

WASHINGTON — A Rocket Lab Electron rocket placed seven smallsats for three customers into orbit July 17 on a launch that also brought the company a step closer to reusing the rocket’s booster. The Electron lifted off from the company’s Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula at 9:27 p.m. Eastern. The launch was scheduled for July 14 but postponed as the company made final preparations to both launch the rocket and recover the booster. [Read More]

Rissa G. - Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height, In Relation, Nationality, Career

 Posted on August 17, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  776 words  |  Fernande Dalal

Rissa G. is an American Social media star. Rissa G. along with Shaquan Roberts became one-half of the couple’s YouTube channel “Riss & Quan”. Their original challenges, pranks, and routines have earned them millions of subscribers. Likewise, she is also active on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.Early Life and ChildhoodRissa G. was born in the United States of America on November 4, 1997. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio and her age is 24 years old. [Read More]

This salt alternative could help reduce blood pressure. So why are so few people usingit?

 Posted on August 17, 2024  |  17 minutes  |  3498 words  |  Tobi Tarwater

Active ingredients: Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol xinafoate Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) This leaflet provides important information about using SERETIDE. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information or if you have any concerns or questions about using SERETIDE. Where to find information in this leaflet: 1. Why am I using SERETIDE? 2. What should I know before I use SERETIDE? 3. What if I am taking other medicines? [Read More]

What is Travel Tuesday? You can save on flights, hotels and more

 Posted on August 17, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  642 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

The all-star lineup of holiday sales isn’t over just yet. It started with Black Friday, then Small Business Saturday, and most shoppers wrapped up their spending with Cyber Monday deals. But a new sale day is emerging: Travel Tuesday.  The lesser-known Travel Tuesday features special savings on flights, hotels, cruises and other travel accommodations. Some brands began offering holiday deals at the start of the weekend, but many will end on Travel Tuesday. [Read More]

8 Killed, Several Injured In Crashes After Sandstorm Hits I-15

 Posted on August 16, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  849 words  |  Tobi Tarwater

MILLARD COUNTY, Utah — A sandstorm led to multiple crashes involving 22 vehicles on Interstate 15 in central Utah on Sunday, according to authorities. The Utah Highway Patrol said eight people died, including some children, and at least 10 more were hospitalized following Sunday’s incident. “Everything happened really fast,” said Shannon Mortenson, who lost several loved ones in the crash. “A big sandstorm kind of just swept across I-15.” The victims were identified Monday afternoon as: [Read More]

BuzzFeed Readers Spend 40% More Time With AI Made Quiz (BZFD)

 Posted on August 16, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  67 words  |  Valentine Belue

BuzzFeed Inc., the online media company reinventing itself after shutting down its news operation last month, said its making progress in its use of artificial intelligence.

Readers spent 40% more time with its quizzes using AI than traditional ones, the company said in an online investor forum Thursday. Under the Influencer, a game built around a chatbot, garners four times as much use as static quizzes.

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Cassidy Wolf, Miss Teen USA Winner, Targeted in Nude Photo Extortion Plot

 Posted on August 16, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  251 words  |  Patria Henriques

Reigning Miss Teen USA winner Cassidy Wolf is reportedly  involved in a case being investigated by the FBI, following an anonymous threat she received. The 19-year-old blonde beauty was targeted by an anonymous person who claimed to be in possession of nude photos taken of her from her webcam. The Orange County, California-based pageant queen said the suspect tried to extort her, demanding money to keep the photos from going public. [Read More]

Kathy Garver Played Cissy on Family Affair. See Her Now at 76. Best Life

 Posted on August 16, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  750 words  |  Patria Henriques

The 1960s were a big time for family-themed sitcoms, but this one was unconventional. Family Affair followed a wealthy single man (Brian Keith), who took in his late brother's three children and raised them with the help of his English butler (Sebastian Cabot). The eldest child on Family Affair, teenager Cissy, was played by Kathy Garver, who remained on the series throughout its 1966 to 1971 run. Garver still celebrates Family Affair today, 50 years later, whether it's by attending fan events or writing books inspired by her time on the show. [Read More]

Was the 'Bell Beefer' Burger Among Taco Bell's First Offerings?

 Posted on August 16, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  468 words  |  Chauncey Koziol

The fast food chain's only burger appeared to be obsolete. Published Oct 12, 2023 The first Taco Bell, pictured here, opened in Downey, California in 1962. ");}else if(is_tablet()){slot_number++;document.write(" Advertisment: ");} Taco Bell has had its share of cult classics since its founding in 1962, with the slashing of the Mexican Pizza from the menu drawing especially loud outcry from fans (shoutout Doja Cat). However, there is one often-forgotten menu item whose return many are still demanding: the Bell Beefer. [Read More]

Republicans take aim at Biden student loan forgiveness

 Posted on August 15, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  649 words  |  Valentine Belue

Republicans are employing a new strategy to thwart President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, John Cornyn of Texas and Joni Ernst of Iowa said Friday they will introduce a resolution under the Congressional Review Act to overturn Biden’s proposal, which would eliminate up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower. Republicans say the plan, which the Congressional Budget Office estimates will cost $400 billion, is unconstitutional and outside the scope of the administration’s authority. [Read More]