Today in History
Today is Wednesday, July 3, the 185th day of 2024. There are 181 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On July 3, 1863, the pivotal three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended in a major victory for the North as Confederate troops failed to breach Union positions during an assault known as Pickett’s Charge.
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Today in History
Today is Tuesday, July 2, the 184th day of 2024. There are 182 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress prohibiting discrimination and segregation based on race, color, sex, religion or national origin.
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In 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be... Читать дальше...
Today in History
Today is Monday, July 1, the 183rd day of 2024. There are 183 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing dominion of Great Britain as the British North America Act took effect. Called Dominion Day until 1982, the national holiday is now known as Canada Day.
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In 1863, the pivotal, three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, resulting in a Union victory, began in Pennsylvania. Читать дальше...
Would you like the opportunity to design your own small satellite with the support of real space professionals? Can you imagine interacting with experts and receiving direct feedback to refine and perfect your mission design? Then apply to the new edition of the Fly Your Satellite! Design Booster programme. Deadline for applications is 6 October 2024.
‘Tamayo's personality was infectious and as much as people loved him, he loved everyone else more.’
Laura Anderson has called out Gary Lucy for allegedly not seeing their little girl in almost six months.
Today in History
Today is Sunday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2024. There are 184 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On June 30, 1934, Adolf Hitler launched his “blood purge” of political and military rivals in Germany in what came to be known as the “Night of the Long Knives.”
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In 1918, labor activist and socialist Eugene V. Debs was arrested in Cleveland, charged under the Espionage Act of 1917 for a speech he’d made two weeks... Читать дальше...
Chelsea have reportedly cooled their interest in two big name striker transfer targets, according to journalist Nizaar Kinsella. Posting on his official account on X, Kinsella suggested the Blues have moved onto other names now as they look for signings up front, with previous targets Jhon Duran and Serhou Guirassy no longer their priorities in […]
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The bond sale could climb to $1 billion depending on the response from investors, according to one of the people. The company is also exploring other avenues of fundraising, including equity sales and local currency loans from domestic banks, the people said.
Tamayo Perry had been seen surfing off the coast of Goat Island near Laie in Hawaii when his body was discovered at around 1pm with medics confirming the death shortly after
A Groww user alleged that the platform deducted money without making an investment, prompting Groww to issue a refund and clarification. The company acknowledged an error in the user's dashboard and confirmed no transaction took place. They credited the claimed amount back to the user as a goodwill gesture and requested his bank statement for verification. Groww assured users of its commitment to resolving such issues promptly and transparently, emphasizing no money was deducted. An expert advised... Читать дальше...
The wedding between singer Davido and Chioma is about to go down and Cubana Chiefpriest is grateful that Davido did not disappoint her. The video melted hearts.
Before I even begin, I ought to make something clear. There are many brilliant watches and admirable efforts out there, within, as well as below and above, the affordable luxury segment. With that out of the way, it is time to talk about a trend that has been causing some of my gears to grind: […]
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Keane was told by Sir Alex Ferguson and chief executive David Gill that they were terminating his contract just weeks after a seething MUTV interview in November 2005.
Knights v Eels: Out to break drought; Sivo nears return NRL.COM
Telstra’s new campaign features lovingly hand-crafted stop-motion animation … made in Eastern Europe.
Apple risks billions of euros in fines after the European Union on Monday found the iPhone maker's App Store to be violating the bloc's landmark digital competition rules. The European Commission informed Apple in a "preliminary view" that the "App Store rules... prevent app developers from freely steering consumers to alternative channels for offers and content".
Eva Longoria, it’s good to have you back. The Desperate Housewives actor makes a reinvigorating small-screen return in Apple TV+’s Land Of Women, which premieres June 26. She plays strong-headed Gala Scott, whose husband’s financial misdeeds threaten to ruin her comfortable life. At first glance, Gala appears eerily…
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The psychic internet theory was put forward by author Peter McCue in his book Paranormal Encounters on Britain’s Roads—and it is one of the most mind-blowing suggestions to explain paranormal activity on record. Ultimately, it builds on researcher George Tyrrell’s suggestion that many paranormal encounters could be explained as “hallucinations engendered by telepathy” and, in […]
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Jodie Foster got stuck in acting even though she preferred the technical side of filmmaking.
Sky Mavis announced that it's partnered with Ticker Logic Studio to migrate its MMORPG, Lumiterra: Embers of the Legacy, to Ronin.
Marvel star Pom Klementieff is in talks for a role at rival superhero firm DC.
About ten years ago, science writer Ferris Jabr started contemplating Earth as a living planet rather than a planet with life on it. It began when he learned that the Amazon rainforest doesn't simply receive the rain that defines it; rather, it helps generate that rain. The Amazon does that by launching bits of biological confetti into the atmosphere that, in turn, seed clouds. After learning this, he began looking for other ways life changes its environment. That led to his new book Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life. Читать дальше...
Wheelchair rugby player Kieran Flynn hopes the sacrifices he has made can pay dividends at the Paris Paralympics.
