It's not just vertical launches, Newquay, in Cornwall, is thought to be favourite still to win the 'space tourism' race, eventually offering the first suborbital flights to those wanting to boldly go on holiday to somewhere out of this world. … [Read more...] about UK’s first commercial rocket ‘will lift off from Shetland spaceport in 2021’ amid rumours Lockheed Martin is planning to base its UK space launch operations on the tiny island of Unst
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‘Black & brown’ students prioritised and sent back to schools first ‘because they’re oppressed’, Illinois district says
The White House has pushed for schools to reopen by the fall for in-person teaching with President Donald Trump even threatening to withhold funding from districts that opt for remote learning. … [Read more...] about ‘Black & brown’ students prioritised and sent back to schools first ‘because they’re oppressed’, Illinois district says
Drinkers ignore social distancing as they pack into pubs and bars despite threat to shut them down after warning that crowded bars are a more dangerous coronavirus risk than planes
It says the sanctions available under the Licensing Act – such as requiring a business to apply new conditions to operate safely, or in the worst cases revoking a licence – would be better suited to preventing the risk of infection spreading than the tools available under health and safety laws. … [Read more...] about Drinkers ignore social distancing as they pack into pubs and bars despite threat to shut them down after warning that crowded bars are a more dangerous coronavirus risk than planes
Are you CABIN a laugh? North London landlord rents out garden SHED for £1,500-a-month… but it does come with underfloor heating and a shower
This log cabin near Highgate Station has an outdoor terrace with a table and two chairs that is perfect for sunny breakfasts and summer BBQs. The three-bedroom property can sleep four, according to the landlord, who recently advertised the property … [Read more...] about Are you CABIN a laugh? North London landlord rents out garden SHED for £1,500-a-month… but it does come with underfloor heating and a shower
Number of coronavirus cases in the world reaches 20 million as deaths hit 733,103
It comes as California's top public health officer has resigned following data-collection failures that led to an undercount of coronavirus cases as the state was reporting a downward trend in Covid-19 infections, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Monday. … [Read more...] about Number of coronavirus cases in the world reaches 20 million as deaths hit 733,103
