SpaceX to launch private astronauts on first crewed polar orbit
SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight directly over Earth’s polar regions on Monday — a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts. Named “Fram2” after the famed Norwegian ship built in the 19th century for Arctic and Antarctic expeditions, the mission will feature a range of experiments including taking the first…NGO organises sensitisation workshop for citizens on cyber rights
A non-governmental organisation, Accountabilitylab Nigeria, organised a one-day sensitization workshop for Civil Society Organisations in Benue on Wednesday in Makurdi. The workshop aimed at creating awareness among the populace on their rights in cyberspace and educating them on the steps to take when such rights are infringed upon…
Letter: ‘Fossil fuel investments contribute to climate change, harming human health, compromising agriculture’
Audrey Michelle Atchley urges WSU Foundation to divest from fossil fuels. The post Letter: ‘Fossil fuel investments contribute to climate change, harming human health, compromising agriculture’ first appeared on ClarkCountyToday.com…
Utah becomes first state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags in government buildings and schools
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah became the first state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings after the Republican governor announced he was allowing a ban on unsanctioned flag displays to become law without his signature.
Station Hill residents unite to clean up the streets
Saturdays in Station Hill will never be the same if its livewires have their way. Reigniting community pride, the hands-on strategy by a group of parents to improve the neighbourhood and engage young people got off to an impressive start last Friday, March 21. That was South Africa’s annual Human Rights Day and…
Humanitarian Assistance To Myanmar 30 March | Mirage News
Australia will provide an initial $2 million to Myanmar through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for immediate humanitarian relief following Friday’s magnitude 7.7 earthquake. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this devastating event, which only adds to an already-dire humanitarian situation in Myanmar. It has caused extensive damage to infrastructure and
‘Sir Gary Lineker? I don’t know how you comment on that – I’ve never even considered it. I just try to stand up for the things I believe in’ England legend tells FFT why he won’t stop raising humanitarian issues, even if it affects potential h
In an exclusive interview, the goalscorer, TV presenter and podcaster explains why it’s important to speak up for things he believes in…
Women are the vanguard of justice and emancipation
Generations of women, from the United States’ Harriet Tubman to South Africa’s Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Uganda’s Winnie Byanyima have fought for human rights…
Court refuses Hudson’s Bay restructuring plan to empower lender in creditor protection case
Court-appointed monitor is sufficient to balance the lenders’ rights with those of other stakeholders, judge rules…