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Space agency says ‘certain cosmic nicknames are insensitive’ and vows to drop any reference to themNasa has signaled it is joining the social justice movement by changing unofficial and potentially contentious names used by the scientific community for distant cosmic objects and systems such as planets, galaxies and nebulae.In a statement last week, the space agency said that as the “community works to identify and address systemic discrimination and inequality in all aspects of the field, it... Читать дальше...

WarnerMedia has gone through a management shakeup under new CEO Jason Kilar, and it’s part of his efforts to make HBO Max the company’s main priority. Kilar has announced the restructuring in an email to employees, telling them that it’s vital for Wa...

DEAR DEIDRE: MY girlfriend has told me she might be pregnant but she has also asked me for space. I’m so confused. We’ve been together for a year. I was working abroad for the last three months of last year. Things were rocky between us when I got back and we split up. My girlfriend is […]

Two famous northern Italian wine estates have recently taken on new faces that represent their well-respected wines and important legacy.

Remco Evenepoel launched a daring breakaway to claim a dominant victory on stage four of the Tour of Poland and take over the race leader's jersey.

Might as well also get a megaphone so you can shout about all your favorite purchases.

The New York Mets and Miami Marlins are two teams that know about chaos. The Mets will look to an under-the-radar starter on Saturday night, while Miami was still undecided who will be on the mound at Citi Field. David Peterson will be making his third career big-league start for the Mets after going at...

1. Nasa to change 'harmful' and insensitive' planet and galaxy nicknames  The Guardian
2. NASA removes offensive words to name stars to 'make science more inclusive'  indy100
3. NASA drops "insensitive" nicknames for cosmic objects  CBS News
4. NASA to remove offensive names from planets and other heavenly bodies  New York Post
5. NASA ditching insensitive nicknames for cosmic objects  CNET
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Former Italy and Juventus star Andrea Pirlo was Saturday named as the Italian champions' new coach, just hours after Maurizio Sarri's sacking. Sarri, 61, leaves Juventus after just one season, a day after the Turin giants crashed out of the Champions League in the last 16 to French club Lyon. The 41-year-old Pirlo, who has no previous top-level coaching experience, has signed a two-year contract until June 2022. Continue reading this article on Sports Desk, the new sports website by Times of Malta

The residents of five villages are calling for the district municipal manager to be arrested

If you happen to be a billionaire, I have two requests. One: Stop reading this column — it’s not for you. The other: Please remember me in your will. As I write this, I’m gazing out the window of my Sausalito casa and looking at a boat. Scratch that, I’m looking at a ship or […]

Avatar: The Last Airbender originally had a fourth season planned, but continuing with that story would've ruined the show's perfect ending.

There are even graver concerns beyond this season.

Honor roll: Sophia Garbarino and Mark McCloskey, both of Novato, were named to the honor roll at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, for the spring 2020 semester. Provost’s list: Julia Berk, of Greenbrae, was named to the provost’s list at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, for the spring 2020 semester. Dean’s list: […]

The last time we saw “Dirty Dancing” star Jennifer Grey kick up her heels, it was in 2010 as the winner of Season 11 of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside her pro partner Derek Hough. At 50 years old, she became the show’s oldest female champion. The actress, now 60, who co-starred as Frances “Baby” […]

The Legend of Zelda is trending on Twitter out of nowhere, mostly because people want news of a new port at some point in the near future.

Your best friend deserves the bed of his dreams.

The state of King Mswati’s health is just one of many contentious issues that cannot be reported on in eSwatini

Cool Racing took their first Michelin Le Mans Cup win in dominant fashion at a scorching hot Spa Francorchamps with a run that could not have been more of a contrast from the season opener at Paul Ricard.

 Starting from pole position Nicolas Maulini pulled out a significant lead in the #37 Ligier JS P320 […]

The two wandered around the parking lot tables until the busboy pointed them toward the front door. “Ah, the front door,” the man said through his raggedy red bandana. A trip to the front door led to a trip back to the parking lot, this time with the hostess and her click-clacking high heels leading […]

The New England Revolution are coming home. The Revolution announced their next six games Saturday in a press release, as... Read More »

Parents have lost their jobs or had salaries cut; without state help the schools just can’t survive

The Daily Mirror claim that Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton will announce an agreement on the transfers of Pierre-Emile and Hojbjerg […]