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Space X completed its final parachute test as the aerospace company and Nasa prepare to launch two astronauts to the International Space Station on May 27. Space X, founded by Elon Musk, shared news of the successful test run Friday on Twitter as they gear up for the historic lift off of Demo-2, the first … Read more
The death of Charles Custer, a retired Chicago lawyer who passed away at the age of 91 in January might have gone unnoticed had he not left behind a stunning trove of photographs that captures the innocence of a bygone era. Originally reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, Custer was a prominent Hyde Park resident with … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Andrew Gwynne, Labour MP for Denton & Reddishwatching PMQs with one-year-old grandson Lyle It was an historic moment as British MPs sat in a ‘virtual Parliament’ for the first time ever as the coronavirus pandemic rages in Britain. But politicians taking part in Prime Minister’s Questions from the safety and comfort of their own homes … Read more
Traders fled from the expiring May US oil futures contract in a frenzy on Monday, sending the contract into negative territory for the first time in history, as barely any buyers are willing to take delivery of oil barrels because there is no place to put the crude. May US crude futures plunged to a … Read more
Parliament agrees ‘historic’ plan for virtual House of Commons to allow ministers to be grilled remotely via Zoom during coronavirus crisis – but 50 MPs will still be allowed to physically attend Decision-makers agree plan to allow 120 MPs to take part in virtual proceedings Number of MPs physically present in House of Commons will … Read more
Dramatic moment historic paper mill in Maine explodes – as investigators are left baffled as to what caused the blast and astonished no one was injured Androscoggin Mill in the town of Jay was destroyed by the blast on Wednesday afternoon Police say it is remarkable no one was injured, and investigators are now trying … Read more
Oil prices rise 4.2% but markets slip 2.3% after historic deal to cut 10 million barrels to end Moscow-Saudi Arabia price war amid coronavirus slump in demand Saudi Arabia, Russia and others agreed to cut oil production from next month The Brent crude benchmark was up by 4.2% but Tokyo’s Nikkei index was down Fuel … Read more
The owners of a music venue have been threatened with a £20,000 fine and even jail – after painting the exterior walls of their historically significant pub yellow. Matthanee Nilavongse and Richard Walker run the Golden Lion pub, a Grade II-listed building in Todmorden, West Yorkshire. They say they painted the previously white walls yellow … Read more
The situation in New York City grew increasingly dire early on Saturday, as coronavirus cases continued to explode in the epicenter of the U.S. outbreak and the healthcare system was threatened with imminent collapse. Across the city, sirens wailed late into the night Friday as ambulance crews raced through empty streets from one call to … Read more