Following a scrub on Monday, Boeing is getting ready to launch its first crew of astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, May 10, as part of a $4.3 billion contract with NASA. Perhaps surprisingly, this is only the sixth vehicle owned or funded by NASA to be used throughout the agency’s storied…Read more...

https://gizmodo.com/this-is-the-elite-group-of-spacecraft-that-have-carried-1851459088

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Here are four points that lay out my thinking. Feel free to email me your thoughts.

https://www.twincities.com/2024/05/07/trudy-rubin-2024-isnt-1968-university-protesters-need-more-clarity-about-their-goals/

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Impact wrenches are necessary if you're lightening or loosening lots of nuts and bolts. If an electric unit is more your speed, here's how the brands stack up.

https://www.slashgear.com/1573262/every-major-cordless-impact-wrench-brand-ranked-worst-best/

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Money or legacy? That’s one debate that has engulfed the golf world since the formation of LIV Golf. While the breakaway league offered a limited field, no-cut events, and enormous purses, the PGA Tour tracked back to its years of legacy and OWGR recognition-backed entry into the four majors. With structural changes coming into the PGA […]The post Jay Monahan Sold Out PGA Tour? Indirect Darts From European Pro Adds Value to Colleagues’ Concerns appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-jay-monahan-sold-out-pga-tour-indirect-darts-from-europeans-pro-adds-value-to-colleagues-concerns/

Free agent wide receiver Tyler Boyd agreed to a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans, he confirmed Tuesday on social media.

https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/NFL/2024/05/07/Titans-Tyler-Boyd-one-year-contract/1891715101958/

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People have been arguing over the merits of capitalism, socialism and European-style capitalism ever since Karl Marx sat in a London public library writing “Das Kapital.”

https://www.marinij.com/2024/05/07/dick-spotswood-rent-control-ordinances-roil-politics-in-ross-valley/

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Rain delays have been a thorn in the side of both drivers and fans in NASCAR. Whenever Mother Nature decides to pour heavily, races are postponed for fear of cars skidding off course. Daytona International Speedway is one venue where rain delays are a proper trend. But recently, inclement weather drenched another track: the Kansas Speedway. […]The post Despite Record-Breaking Kansas Thriller, NASCAR Loses by 800,000 to Formula 1’s Miami Craze appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-despite-record-breaking-kansas-thriller-nascar-loses-by-800000-to-formula-1s-miami-craze/

The "Chrissy's Court" star hasn't attended a Met Gala since walking the 2017 red carpet in a sheer, feathery gown with her husband, John Legend.

https://pagesix.com/2024/05/07/style/chrissy-teigen-explains-2024-met-gala-absence-after-neck-brace-sparks-concern/

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Brambles Childcare Centre, a not for profit children's nursery celebrates 20 years of caring for children aged 3 months to 8 years in Amble and the surrounding communities.

https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/business/brambles-childcare-in-amble-celebrates-20-years-working-with-children-and-families-4619149

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Apple's new iPad Pro is going all-in with powerful chipset, bright display and all-time thin design.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/new-ipad-pro-is-here-and-it-looks-absolutely-ridiculous/

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An Israel Defense Forces tank crushed a sign that read “I (Heart) Gaza” as the forces seized control of the vital Rafah border crossing Tuesday. The Israeli military moved into the southern Gaza city even as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas were supposedly ongoing, according to reports.

https://nypost.com/video/idf-plants-israeli-flags-roll-over-i-heart-gaza-sign-with-tanks-as-rafah-ground-assault-intensifies/

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New York Post Sports anchor Dexter Henry and SNY’s NBA insider Ian Begley break down the Knicks’ Game 1 win of the Eastern Conference semifinals over Indiana at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night.

https://nypost.com/video/knicks-need-more-from-thin-bench-unit-to-get-past-fast-paced-pacers/

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Cameras are used by Caltrans to monitor traffic conditions, such as delays and congestion, however, they don't record anything and only offer a live feed, Amy Bentley writes.

https://www.ocregister.com/2024/05/07/why-doesnt-california-install-cameras-along-freeways-to-record-traffic-violations/

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NEW YORK, N.Y., May 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TravelInsurance.com welcomes IMG (International Medical Group), an award-winning global insurance benefits and assistance services company, to its leading travel insurance comparison marketplace. TravelInsurance.com provides the simplest method to compare and purchase travel insurance from global travel insurers. The iTravelInsured Travel Lite, SE, and LX comprehensive travel protection plans from IMG are a highly regarded addition to TravelInsurance.com's roster.

https://www.send2press.com/wire/img-travel-protection-plans-are-now-available-through-travelinsurance-com/

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“This dedication is long overdue,” said Woody Fridae, president of the Historical Society of Winters. “No apologies will ever make up for the indignity of false accusations, loss of belongings, loss of freedom and the loss of community that the Japanese suffered, but let this event mark a new beginning.”

https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2024/05/07/japanese-community-honored-with-memorial-dedication-in-winters/

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Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial continues in New York. Follow here for the latest live news updates, analysis and more.

https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-hush-money-trial-05-07-24/index.html

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North Carolina will soon witness a field of 69 PGA Tour pros teeing off at the Wells Fargo Championship. The World No. 1—Scottie Scheffler will be absent from the Charlotte greens. A knee injury has also resulted in Ludvig Aberg’s withdrawal from the seventh signature event. However, the World No. 2 —Rory McIlroy will be […]The post 5 Interesting Facts About Wells Fargo Championship’s Venue Quail Hollow Club Explored appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-five-interesting-facts-about-wells-fargo-championships-venue-quail-hollow-club-explored-pga-tour/

It suffered a split to the base during winter storms, but residents say they didn’t know the tree had been scheduled to be removed. So when a tree crew contracted with Butte County began cutting away the morning of May 1, a community panic ensued.

https://www.chicoer.com/2024/05/07/helltown-residents-save-tree-from-execution-in-civil-protest/

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Only one of Bayern Munich's Thomas Tuchel and Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti -- polar opposites as managers -- can make the Champions League final.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/40094449/real-madrid-vs-bayern-munich-champions-league-battle-extreme-coaching-styles

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Anne Hathaway shines in the new Amazon Original Movie The Idea of You, one of the best rom-coms on Amazon Prime Video right now.

https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/best-rom-coms-on-amazon-prime/

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When it comes to dominating the game of life, Ciara and Russell Wilson are redefining what it means to be a power couple. From lighting up the stage with their talents to securing multi-million dollar deals, this dynamic duo is on an unstoppable roll. And amidst all the glitz and glamour, Ciara’s unwavering commitment to […]The post $31M Richer After Latest Deal, Russell Wilson’s Wife Ciara Wins Major Award for Her Commitment to Women Empowerment appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nfl-active-news-thirty-one-million-richer-after-latest-deal-russell-wilsons-wife-ciara-wins-major-award-for-her-commitment-to-women-empowerment/

Adversity seems to have become a way of life for Al Nassr. With just four games remaining, the Knights of the Najd are looking to get the best of their interest. However, in their final push to end the 2023-24 season on a high note, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates have encountered a significant setback, with their […]The post Banned: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Teammate Handed 3 Match Suspension- Reports appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/soccer-football-news-banned-cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-teammate-handed-three-match-suspension-reports/

Firefighters in Leeds have been battling a fire at former pub building.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/people/pictures-as-firefighters-tackle-derelict-pub-blaze-in-leeds-4618599

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Bündchen was at the center of several jokes made by the star-studded list of attendees, not to mention her romance with jiu jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.

https://nypost.com/2024/05/07/sports/gisele-bundchen-disappointed-with-marriage-jokes-in-tom-brady-roast/

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The Los Angeles Dodgers fans finally got what they’d been waiting for. The return of Walker Buehler to the mound. After nearly two years of grueling rehabilitation from a second Tommy John surgery, Buehler took the field on Monday night against the Miami Marlins. The outing itself was a victory, marking a significant milestone in […]The post “Gave Him Twice As Much Money”: Walker Buehler Hails Shohei Ohtani’s Greatness By Setting Aside His Own 4-Strikeout Performance appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-gave-him-twice-as-much-money-walker-buehler-hails-shohei-ohtanis-greatness-by-setting-aside-his-own-four-strikeout-performance/

Za španskog boskera Antonija Barula to je trebalo da bude samo jedan običan dan, gde će u bioskopu provesti vreme sa porodicom i uživati u projekciji dečijeg.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/fight-club/3885990-bokser-doveo-decu-u-bioskop-pa-drugog-coveka-ubio-od-batina-kada-sam-video-da-je-to-uradio

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Ryan Garcia, the fortune teller he is, wasn’t shocked by the events that transpired in Jesus’ Dwelling Place Church. On Sunday, a church service in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, came to a sudden halt when a man stormed in and pointed a gun at the pastor in the middle of his sermon. The entire ordeal was […]The post Ryan Garcia Not Surprised by Mentally Ill Gunman’s Failed Attempt to Kill a Pastor appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-ryan-garcia-not-surprised-by-mentally-ill-gunman-s-failed-attempt-to-kill-a-pastor/

It felt like déjà vu for Joe Gibbs Racing’s star driver. Denny Hamlin watched the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history unfold right in front of him after losing the lead on the final restart. It would have reminded him of last year at Kansas Speedway, where he was all set to win until a late […]The post Denny Hamlin Whines About Richard Childress and Co’s Lack of Common Sense Costing Him Another Win appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-denny-hamlin-whines-about-richard-childress-and-cos-lack-of-common-sense-costing-him-another-win/

Following the Darvin Ham dismissal, criticisms plague the LA Lakers fold. And LeBron James found himself at the receiving end of the potshots. Recently, Stephen A. Smith joined the bandwagon with his explosive monologue, thrashing the superstar along with Jeanie Buss. The NBA world saw Ham’s dismissal coming for a long time. Unfortunately, the team […]The post “Run The Asylum”: No One Is Safe Around Jeanie Buss Except LeBron James Claims NBA Millionaire appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-run-the-asylum-no-one-is-safe-around-jeanie-buss-except-lebron-james-claims-nba-millionaire/

Francuski košarkaš Viktor Vembanjama proglašen je za najboljeg NBA "rukija" i na kraju je osvojio čak 99 odsto glasova za prvo mesto.

https://www.telegraf.rs/sport/kosarka/3885847-vembanjama-dominantno-osvojio-trofej-vilt-cemberlen

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Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo missed the team's morning skate in Sunrise, Florida, on Monday because he was with his wife, Mayson, who had delivered the couple's second child, Crew.

https://www.yardbarker.com/nhl/articles/watch_new_dad_brandon_carlo_scores_for_bruins/s1_13132_40333253

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Kim Kardashian revealed her curves in a sparkling dress while Emily Ratajkowski and Rita Ora showed some serious skin at the 2024 Met Gala in New York City.

https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/met-gala-2024-kim-kardashian-rita-ora-emily-ratajkowski-brave-red-carpet-daring-sheer-dresses

Renowned former tennis player Maria Sharapova has been inspiring her fans with her incredible fashion sense. From her conversation-starter on-court looks to her bold red-carpet presence, Sharapova surely knows how to attract all the spotlight. However, at this year’s Met Gala, Sharapova took her fashion game a bit further to channel her inner princess while […]The post Met Gala 2024: Maria Sharapova Feels Like She’s in a ‘Fairytale’ as She Breaks Personal Style to Try On Something New appeared first on EssentiallySports.

https://www.essentiallysports.com/wta-tennis-news-met-gala-twenty-twenty-four-maria-sharapova-feels-like-shes-in-a-fairytale-as-she-breaks-personal-style-to-try-on-something-new/

One person is dead and two are fighting for their lives after head-on crash in Melbourne.

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/one-dead-two-fighting-for-their-lives-after-head-on-crash-20240507-p5fpkf.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

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Demi Moore made a stunning return to the Met Gala on Monday, turning heads as she ascended the famed Metropolitan Museum of Art steps in a breathtaking creation. See photos.

https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/celebrity-style/552148/demi-moore-steps-out-in-incredible-met-gala-gown-that-took-11000-hours-to-embroider/

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While the official dress-code for the night was "The Garden of Time," she was instead inspired by "the sands of time" for the distinctive design.

https://pagesix.com/2024/05/06/style/tyla-rocks-dress-made-of-sand-at-met-gala-2024/

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The 55-year-old San Gabriel Valley man hired a hitman and paid someone to burn an apartment complex in North Hollywood, authorities said.

https://www.sgvtribune.com/2024/05/06/la-landlord-sentenced-to-20-years-for-2-murder-for-hire-plots-and-arson/

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If you're living in south-eastern Australia, the weather has probably been feeling a bit like Groundhog Day. What's been causing this extended rain streak? And why does it matter for Australia's weather? 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-07/australia-weather-rain-continues-in-nsw/103810112

Moscow responded aggressively to claims that Kiev may use British weapons to strike within Russia, claiming such an attack would force the country to target UK military installations in Ukraine and beyond.

https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/climbing-the-escalation-ladder-french-british-threats-provoke-russian-warning-1118299465.html

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