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ISS Daily Summary Report – 5/21/2021

Payloads: CBEF-L (Cell Biology Experiment Facility-L): The crew replaced the CBEF 1G Vent Fan Cable with new one. CBEF-L is a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) new subrack facility, which is an upgraded facility of the original Cell Biology Experimen

Russian general shot in suspected assassination attempt – officials

Vladimir Alekseev, a senior GRU officer, has been shot outside his residence in Moscow, officials have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Two dead in US strike on suspected narco boat in Pacific – military

A strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific has killed two people, the US Southern Command has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine military aid left Slovakia ‘completely naked’ – PM

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has accused the previous government of undermining national defense with Ukraine aid Read Full Article at RT.com

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Study Adaptation to Altered Gravity

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission is preparing to launch for a long-duration science mission aboard the International Space Station. During the mission, select crew members will participate in human health studies focused on understanding how astronauts’ bodi

Career Spotlight: Welder (Ages 14-18)

What does a welder do? A welder uses tools that join two or more parts through forces such as heat or pressure. Metals are the materials most commonly used in welding, but it’s also possible to weld thermoplastics or wood. Welders use their hands, skill

NASA Selects Two Earth System Explorers Missions

Two next-generation satellite missions announced Thursday will help NASA better understand Earth and improve capabilities to foresee environmental events and mitigate disasters. “NASA uses the unique vantage point of space to study our home planet to delive

A Winter Blanket Covers North Carolina

In late January 2026, a strong, moisture-laden storm dropped snow across nearly the entire state, spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlantic Coast.

F1 2026 energy management “annoying” and “sad” as drivers lift early

Haas driver Oliver Bearman described the energy management needed by 2026 Formula 1 cars as “annoying” and “sad”, with Esteban Ocon explaining the new machinery requires lifting early on straights.F1 is introducing new power units featuring a near-50:

RBI announces regulatory policy measures relating to financial markets

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has come up with a statement on developmental and regulatory policies. Following regulatory policy measures relating to financial markets were announced.

Jubilant Pharmova shares fall over 4% after Q3 net profit declines 17% YoY

The scrip fell as much as 4.4 per cent to ₹931 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

InCred rejigs India strategy for Feb 26; what's new in high-conviction list

Reviewing the performance of its high-conviction ideas, InCred said Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, GE Vernova T&D and Thyrocare Technologies have been «big outperformers to Nifty»

Market trade sideways; FMCG shares advance

At 14:28 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, rose 78.21 points or 0.09% to 83,392.14. The Nifty 50 index fell 32.35 points or 0.12% to 25,610.40.

MRF zooms after Q3 PAT more than doubles to Rs 692 cr; declares dividend of Rs 3/ share

MRF rallied 6.28% to Rs 143,413.65 after the company's consolidated net profit surged 119.31% to Rs 691.83 crore on 14.99% jump in revenue from operations to Rs 8050.43 crore in Q3 December 2025 over Q3 December 2024.

Full Moon over Artemis II

A full moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of February 1, 2026.

NASA Heat Shield Tech Contributes to America’s Space Industry

The Varda Space Industries W-5 capsule returned to Earth in Koonibba in South Australia on Jan. 29, 2026, with the protection of a heat shield made of C-PICA, a cutting-edge material licensed from NASA and manufactured by Varda. The capsule’s successful ret

Hubble Spots Lens-Shaped Galaxy

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 7722, a lenticular galaxy located about 187 million light-years away, features concentric rings of dust and gas that appear to swirl around its bright nucleus.

US blockade threatens ‘humanitarian collapse’ in Cuba – UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the US blockade of Cuba, calling the situation on the island “extremely concerning” Read Full Article at RT.com

Ex-Norwegian PM investigated over alleged Epstein corruption

Norway is investigating former Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland’s history with the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein Read Full Article at RT.com

France is plotting revenge on its former colonies

African sovereignty still seems to be perceived as a threat by Paris Read Full Article at RT.com

New world order tilting towards India – Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says leading global economies are eager to partner with India Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian general shot in suspected assassination plot – officials

Vladimir Alekseev, a senior GRU officer, has been shot outside his residence in Moscow, officials have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Martian meteorite that fell to Earth is full of ancient water, new scans reveal

A new study has revealed that the iconic Black Beauty meteorite contains much more hidden water than previously suspected. The rock, which fell to Earth from Mars, could reveal clues about the Red Planet's watery past.

Star-killing black hole is one of the most energetic objects in the universe — and it's getting brighter

Scientists say a jet from a previously studied supermassive black hole has grown brighter, becoming one of the most energetic events in the universe.

Kanzi the bonobo could play pretend — a trait thought unique to humans

Past anecdotal observations have hinted that great apes play pretend. But now, experimental research shows that our closest living relatives can keep track of imaginary objects.

Spotted lanternflies are invading the US. They may have gotten their evolutionary superpowers in China's cities.

The alarming spread of spotted lanternflies across the U.S. has been made possible by cities acting as evolutionary incubators, fine-tuning the insects and enabling them to thrive.

The 'mono' virus raises the risk of MS and cancer in some. 22 genes hint at why.

An infection with Epstein-Barr virus is a nonevent for most people. But for a subset, the virus can contribute to chronic conditions and cancer, and genes may play a role in that risk.

Trump moving to curb US reliance on Chinese minerals – Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump is reportedly set to launch a rare-earth minerals stockpile to curb reliance on China amid global supply strain Read Full Article at RT.com

Musk announces record merger

Elon Musk is combining SpaceX and xAI in a merger that reportedly values the enlarged company at $1.25 trillion Read Full Article at RT.com

Musk reaches unprecedented wealth milestone

Elon Musk’s net worth has hit $852 billion following the SpaceX-xAI merger, putting him on course to become the world’s first trillionaire Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian businessman’s remains found on British base in Cyprus

Former Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner was found dead at a British military base in Cyprus after going missing in early January Read Full Article at RT.com

Bitcoin Trump-era gains wiped out

Bitcoin has plummeted to below $63,000 on Thursday, losing all of its gains since US President Donald Trump assumed office Read Full Article at RT.com

Tennessee Democrat trolls MAGA's knockoff Super Bowl halftime show

Democratic Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones spoke on the Statehouse floor Thursday, delivering what he called a "public service announcement for the Republican side of the aisle.”  Jones suggested that conservatives who are concerned about the much-a

Rubio says farewell to one of his many no-show jobs

Marco Rubio is out of a job. Well, one of them at least. You may have forgotten that, along with being secretary of State, Rubio was also serving as the acting U.S. archivist, which is easy to overlook given that he has, at various times, held eleventy diffe

Cartoon: Like every Trump business before it

A cartoon by Pedro Molina. Related | Kennedy Center crumbles under Trump

The Recap: What it takes for the GOP to stand up to ICE, and Trump plays dumb

A daily roundup of the best stories and cartoons by Daily Kos staff and contributors to keep you in the know. 23 years ago: Colin Powell lied to launch a bogus war To think it used to be truly inappropriate to base political actions on lies. Bezos guts th

Trump is popular only in Elon Musk's racist online cesspool

A new survey released on Thursday proves what many had long suspected: X, the social media network owned by far-right billionaire Elon Musk, is trapped in an ideological bubble far removed from the rest of the world. The poll from The Argument, which was fie

In defense of the “dumb redneck” defense

Jelly Roll's refusal to take a stand on ICE at the Grammys has sparked a backlash

“We’re at risk of an arms race”: US-Russian nuclear arms treaty expires

Lawmakers fear a global arms race as the last treaty comes to an end

The “Ted Lasso” way is comforting – and a counter to the hollow nationalism Americans have embraced

We yearned for comfort in 2020. This series offers something more in asking us to believe in being our best
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