An elated NASA late Friday was celebrating its successful voyage around the Moon, after four astronauts safely returned to Earth having completed the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.The NASA spacecraft carrying four astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — splashed down without a hitch off the California coast, capping the US …
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal Party is poised to secure a majority in parliament in by-elections Monday, but a year into his tenure, hints of vulnerability may be emerging.A string of recent polls put the Liberals more than 10 points ahead of the opposition Conservatives.But on a bright chilly morning in a Toronto area …
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NASA’s Artemis II mission sent four astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — on the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.The journey of Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen and Reid Weisman around the Moon was rich in firsts, records and extraordinary moments.Here’s a rundown of the trip’s top takeaways:- Unprecedented diversity …
The Artemis II astronauts were preparing Friday for a high-stakes re-entry and splashdown, the final and perhaps most risky step of their historic 10-day journey around the Moon.Earlier this week, Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch along with Canadian Jeremy Hansen voyaged further from Earth than any human before in a mission considered …
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The Artemis II astronauts conducted a historic lunar flyby, gathered invaluable data and took in unprecedented Moon views, but one of the most crucial moments of their 10-day mission is still to come: Friday’s splashdown.Earlier this week, Americans Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch along with Canadian Jeremy Hansen voyaged further from Earth than …
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The mustachioed brothers of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and Ryan Gosling’s unassuming teacher-turned-astronaut in “Project Hail Mary” are civilization-saving heroes in their own worlds. But cinema owners here on Earth also feel pretty grateful to them.The two films have drawn stellar audience figures in the last few weeks, pushing the US box office to …
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A week after astronaut Jeremy Hansen blasted off on the historic Artemis II mission to the Moon, his wife Catherine recalled the anxiety and thrill of witnessing the journey from afar.The Canadian obstetrician-gynecologist told AFP that she has closely followed the mission carrying her husband among a crew of four, hanging onto every update during …
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Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen told Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that “teamwork is willingness” during an Earth-to-space call celebrating the achievements of the historic lunar journey.”Willingness is a huge ingredient in a successful team,” said the Artemis II crewmember, who added he can’t wait to share more images and experiences with the people of …
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US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc.Trump’s outrage at NATO allies over their failure to join in his war against Iran had prompted fears he would …
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A British-American dealer dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” who sold the drugs that killed “Friends” star Matthew Perry, and boasted she supplied an elite circle of Hollywood VIPs, was jailed for 15 years on Wednesday.Jasveen Sangha, 42, was one of five people charged over the death of the beloved Canadian-American actor, who was found unresponsive in …
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