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India conducts space flight test ahead of planned mission to take astronauts into space in 2025

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

NEW DELHI (AP) — India successfully carried out Saturday the first of a series of key test flights after overcoming a technical glitch ahead of its planned mission to take astronauts into space by 2025, the space agency said.The test involved launching a module to outer space and bringing it back to earth to test the spacecraft’s crew escape system, said the Indian Space Research Organization chief S. Somanath, and was being recovered after its touchdown in the Bay of Bengal. The launch was delayed by 45 minutes in the morning because of weather conditions. The attempt was again deferred by more than an hour because of an issue with the engine, and the ground computer put the module’s lift-off on hold, said Somanath.The glitch caused by a monitoring anomaly in the system was rectified and the test was carried out successfully 75 minutes later from the Sriharikota satellite launching station in southern India, Somanath told reporters.It would pave the way for other unmanned mis...

Appeasement policy costs lives

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

The recent outbreak of war in the Middle East, resulting in over 3,000 deaths, was triggered by the 7 October attack, and its consequences. The conflict has led to more than 1,000 deaths in Israel and over 2,000 deaths in Palestine, with no clear end in sight. In addition, the recent terrorist attack in Brussels rings the bell of the new situation that need our maximum attention to overcome the current conditions. It is essential to examine how we arrived at this point and consider ways to preserve peace and security in the region and stop terrorism in Europe. The "appeasement policy" of Western nations, particularly toward Iran, has played a significant role in these unfortunate events, writes Ali Bagheri Ph.D, Researcher in Thomas More University of Applied Science, Activist for human rights and democracy in Iran.The global landscapeAmid the ongoing international conflicts, the failure of Russia in its war against Ukraine , the sunset of the Iran Nuclear Deal, peace negotiations b...

2 people found dead in North Hollywood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a possible murder-suicide in North Hollywood Friday evening.Police responded to the 6500 block of Riverton Avenue around 7:45 p.m. for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon and shots fired.Upon arrival, officers discovered a 48-year-old female victim dead from multiple gunshot wounds. A 46-year-old male was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound nearby, police said.No further information was immediately available. This deadly shooting comes just days after three people were shot and killed in front of taco restaurant in North Hollywood.The suspects in that deadly shooting have not yet been apprehended, police said.

Garden Grove man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting underage girl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

A Garden Grove man was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting an underage girl after contacting her through social media. According to a Garden Grove Police department news release, the suspect, identified as 32-year-old Eric Andrew Carino, requested to meet the underage victim in person to engage in sexual relations, and she initially agreed. Upon meeting, the young girl changed her mind and requested Carino take her home. Carino ignored the victim’s request and instead took her to his home and sexually assaulted her.  After assaulting her, Carino drove her back home and immediately blocked her on social media. During an investigation, the young girl was able to identify Carino as the man who sexually assaulted her. Police also linked Carino to an additional 2021 sexual assault case from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. He was arrested on sexual assault charges.

The top 10 most expensive home sales in Palo Alto, reported the week of Oct. 9

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

A house that sold for $7.2 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Palo Alto in the past week.In total, 11 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $3.5 million. The average price per square foot was $1,819.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 9 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $2.3 million, single-family home in the 2300 block of Princeton StreetA sale has been finalized for the single-family home in the 2300 block of Princeton Street in Palo Alto. The price was $2,300,000 and the new owners took over the house in September. The house was built in 1938 and the living area totals 882 square feet. The price per square foot ended up at $2,608. The house features two bedrooms and one bathrooms.Princeton Street9. $2.5 million, single-family house in the 3400 block of Park Blvd.The 1,992 square-foot si...

Unbeaten New Zealand and India meet at scenic Dharamsala in Cricket World Cup on Sunday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

Over the past week, the Indian city of Dharamsala received the season’s first snowfall. As television cameras pan out behind the stadium, the Himalayan mountaintops are noticeable in their pristine white glory.Temperatures are set to rise on Sunday, though, when the only two unbeaten teams at the Cricket World Cup meet. New Zealand and hosts India are 4-0 in the tournament, although the 2019 runners-up New Zealander lead on net run rate.New Zealand began its tournament by beating defending champions England by nine wickets, and then made easy work of the Netherlands (by 99 runs), Bangladesh (by eight wickets) and Afghanistan (by 149 runs).Those last three wins have come at a canter for the Black Caps, and were never in doubt. The tougher part of their league campaign begins on Sunday, against two-time champions India, followed by Australia, South Africa, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.“We don’t want to read too much into it (the tougher schedule ahead). Every team in this tournament can win...

¡Al infinito y más allá! Buscan subastar “nave espacial” de reparto de Domino’s

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

LAS VEGAS — Una supuesta “nave espacial” del restaurante Domino’s Pizza está a punto de ser subastada y podría ser tuya.La nave Tritan A2, creada en 1985, fue inicialmente fabricada por el fundador de la cadena de restaurantes, Tom Monaghan, con el propósito de inventar un auto de entrega eficiente.Según Mecum Auctions, la casa oficial de subastas, en total solo se crearon alrededor de 10 y este ejemplar será subastado en Las Vegas en noviembre 10. El Titan A2 contiene un motor rotativo 440cc al igual que una carrocería de fibra de vidrio color rojo y blanco. Cuando fue construido, el vehículo también contaba con un horno en la parte trasera que era usado para recalentar las pizzas en su momento de entrega. Pero actualmente ese espacio ahora contiene un asiento adicional.En una entrevista con CNN, el dueño actual recalcó que el auto tiene muy baja visibilidad, por la que suele ser incómodo manejarlo en calles en mal estado.El futuro dueño tambiénobtendrá un t...

Charged-up Netherlands decides to bat against struggling Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bat against last-place Sri Lanka at the Cricket World Cup at Lucknow, India on Saturday.It was the first of two matches Saturday. Defending champion England played South Africa in a later game at Mumbai.The Dutch have momentum on their side after they stunned high-flying South Afric a by 38 runs at Dharamsala for their first points in the tournament four days ago. The men in orange rode on a brilliant half century from Edwards to rack up 245-8 against the Proteas in a rain-curtailed game.The Netherlands then bowled out South Africa for 207 to record one of the biggest upsets in the history of World Cup as the seamers and spinners were well supported by some brilliant fielding.Edwards hoped his unchanged side from the last game will put up another challenging total and put pressure on Sri Lanka, which made two changes from its last game.Allrounder Dushan Hemantha replaced young left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage while fast ...

Reign advance to NWSL semifinal with 1-0 win over Angel City

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

SEATTLE (AP) — Veronica Latsko scored in the 87th minute to give OL Reign a 1-0 victory over Angel City on Friday night in the opening round of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. Phoebe McClernon whipped a cross into the box and Latsko beat her defender to score from close range at Seattle’s Lumen Field, giving the Reign its first playoff victory since 2015.The Reign will head to San Diego to take on the Wave in a semifinal match on Nov. 5.The first half was a defensive battle, as the two teams combined for just five shots — the fewest in any half of a postseason match in NWSL history. The Reign took control in the second half. Latsko had a shot ping off the post, and Megan Rapinoe — playing in her final home game after 11 seasons with the Reign — had a hard shot saved in the 53rd minute.Angel City was held to just one shot in the second half.“It was difficult. I mean, obviously two really well organized teams, two teams in form, couldn’t really break eac...

Phillies’ bullpen fails late again in 6-5 loss to Diamondbacks, tying the NLCS at 2-all

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:55:44 GMT

PHOENIX (AP) — Philadelphia spent most of the night taking advantage of Arizona’s moves in a bullpen game, building a three-run lead by the seventh inning.A bullpen meltdown of their own cost the Phillies a chance to take a commanding lead in the NL Championship Series.Craig Kimbrel gave up three runs in the eighth, including two on pinch-hitter Alek Thomas’ tying homer into the Chase Field pool, and the Phillies lost 6-5 to the Diamondbacks on Friday to tie the NLCS at 2-all. “A lot of pitchers look sped up to me,” Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto said. “That’s what happens when you fall behind counts and let baserunners on. The place gets loud, they start feeling the crowd, the atmosphere.”A night after striking out 13 times in a 2-1 defeat, the reigning NL champions appeared to have the Diamondbacks right where they wanted.Kyle Schwarber hit a solo homer and Brandon Marsh added a run-scoring double to tie the game at 2. The Phillies scored two runs on an infield single and er...