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What were the odds? NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Joanne Higginbotham flew side by side in December 2006 to operate the International Space Station’s robotic arm. Both had master’s degrees from Florida Institute of Technology.Now, Ms. Higginbotham is cheering on her friends and alumni, and Ms. Williams is preparing to make history by returning to the orbiting outpost aboard the maiden flight of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.”It’s really amazing that Suni can fly in a new vehicle. Not many people get to do that. Not only will she be able to fly in a shuttle, she’ll be riding in this brand…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Heat, scatter, and isolated rain and thunderstorms are the forecast for this weekend. Temperatures officially hit 90 degrees on Thursday, the first time Montgomery has reached that number in more than 200 days…and the trend of warmer-than-average days continues.In fact, trends indicate that temperatures will be above normal into the next week, in the mid/upper 80s to low 90s, with nighttime lows in the mild 60s.Temperatures will reach the upper 80s to near 90 today. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with southerly winds around 8 mph. There is a chance of rain and thunder…

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Local entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to receive up-close-and-personal coaching on how to get their businesses off the ground and even meet with investors.The program, called Launch Savannah, is being implemented by the City of Savannah in partnership with Creative Coast, a nonprofit organization that aims to connect entrepreneurs with other industry professionals.Applications are currently being accepted for this potentially once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.“They can apply now to take their business from idea to startup to reality with this 12-week program,” said Nick Palumbo, Executive Director of Creative Coast.Launch Savannah has 15 spots available. Over the course of…

A new study conducted by imaging and electronics company Ricoh finds that even though most employees were sent home at the beginning of the pandemic, many companies are still failing to provide their employees with sufficient digital equipment. It was revealed.The figures show that less than one in three (28%) of UK and Irish employees feel they have the right technology they need to collaborate seamlessly with colleagues in hybrid working arrangements. .This study included the thoughts of 2,000 workers and 300 decision makers, and like many other studies, it revealed a disconnect between expectations and reality.Hybrid workers are not…

A panel of USA Today readers voted for Pennsylvania’s Hersheypark, Kennywood and Knobel’s Amusement Resort in its latest ranking of America’s best amusement and theme parks.Each week, USA Today invites a panel of industry experts to nominate their favorite sights and attractions across a wide range of categories. Her 10Best editor at USA Today will then publish the results on the “10Best” website.Wildcats Revenge, other Pennsylvania roller coasters ranked top by USA Today panelThe “Wildcat’s Revenge” roller coaster was built in 1932 and was Hersheypark’s first roller coaster.“Our wood and steel Wildcats Revenge coaster provides riders with unparalleled thrills found…

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, May 3, witnessed a war of words between India and Pakistan. India responded with applause to Pakistan’s statement about “targeted assassination in Pakistan by New Delhi”. Pakistan’s UN Special Envoy Munir Akram, addressing the UN General Assembly, said that this foreign terrorism (originating in India) is not limited to Pakistan.”This targets the killing of political opponents in Canada, and there have been attempts in the United States and possibly other countries,” Munir said. He cited a report in the Washington Post that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at a recent political…

The third phase of voting for the 18th Lok Sabha elections will be held on May 7 in 94 constituencies, including 10 states and two Union Territories (UTs). In his first two phases of the poll, the turnout was 66.14 percent in the first phase (April 19) and 66.71 percent in the second phase (April 26).The states that will go to polls in the third phase are Assam (4 seats), Bihar (5 seats), Chhattisgarh (7 seats), Goa (2 seats), Gujarat (26 seats) and Karnataka. (14 seats) and Madhya Pradesh (8 seats). , Maharashtra (11), Uttar Pradesh (10), West Bengal (4),…

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – China is preparing to launch a moon probe on Friday. The lunar probe will land on the far side of the moon and bring back samples that could provide insight into geological and other differences between the less-explored and better-known regions. Closer side. This unprecedented mission will be the latest advancement in an increasingly sophisticated and ambitious space exploration program that competes with the United States, which remains the space leader.China is already landed the probe The first country to do it on the far side of the moon in 2019. With no exposure to Earth…

Key eventsPochettino on Gallagher’s future: “I don’t know nothing”Chelsea: Mauricio Pochettino was unable to provide any guarantees over the future of Conor Gallagher after Thursday’s 2-0 win over Tottenham. The midfielder wore the captain’s armband and starred with his free-kick able to set up Trevor Chalobah’s 24th-minute opener. Before kick-off at Stamford Bridge, home fans unveiled a banner in support of academy graduate Gallagher, which carried the words ‘Chelsea since birth’ alongside an image of the midfielder.Even though Gallagher has established himself as a key figure under Pochettino with six goals alongside nine assists in 46 appearances this season, speculation…

This is part of a series in which we regularly look back at key points in local sports history.Best AHL action in downtown BinghamtonIn a packed Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena with 4,685 seats, the Binghamton Senators took a 3-2 lead over Bridgeport for a 3-0 victory in the AHL’s Eastern Conference semifinals.Josh Langfeld, Chris Barra and Chris Kelly each scored, the latter two scoring 2:27 apart in the third period, and Ray Emery made 26 saves. Langfeld’s goal ended a power play drought in which he went hitless in 23 games.The B-Sens defeated Bridgeport in Game 6 with a…