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NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for future moon landing
NASA has revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the US space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement comes two months after Artemis II’s record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13. Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot the next…
Quebec would withdraw from high-speed rail project if PQ forms next government, party leader says
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The leader of the Parti Québécois says, if elected, his government would prevent the province from being involved in the high-speed…
Melbourne councils say state government task force to crack down on illegal dumping is ineffective
Councils across Melbourne are struggling to combat the rise of illegal dumping, despite more than $21 million of funding from the Victorian state government allocated to eradicating the practice. The state government announced last October it was setting up an illegal dumping task force to investigate and prosecute illegal dumpers and would provide $8.5 million…
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show models say every body is a target online
Since 2021, Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Runway Show has aimed to include “women of all sizes, ages and races” in its showcase of summer styles. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But for some models, this year’s event — streaming Tuesday on Hulu and Disney+ — highlighted…
Canadians can switch phone and internet plans for free from this week
The data also showed Canadians pay some of the highest mobile wireless rates in the G7, ranking first for Level 2 service (unlimited nationwide talk and text, 5+ GB of data) at $63.80 per month, second for Level 3 (with 20+ GB of data) at $65.40 per month, and third for Level 4 (50+ GB)…
Chinese-launched rocket lights up Australian skies as it’s bound for orbit
A Chinese rocket has lit up the skies across Queensland and northern New South Wales overnight, as it passed over north-eastern Australia. University of Southern Queensland astrophysicist Professor Jonti Horner said the Zhuque 2E Block 2 rocket was launched about 6.20pm from a Chinese satellite launch centre and was visible over Queensland about 20 minutes…
Would-be drivers in B.C. can now take learner’s licence knowledge test online and at home
Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Would-be drivers in British Columbia are now allowed to take the knowledge test for their learner’s licence online and at home. B.C. Attorney General…
New 50 cent airport bus could cost disheartened Townsville business
Will Strijdom has been driving busy airport shuttles through Townsville’s city heart for a decade. His days consist of spruiking north Queensland’s key attractions to the region’s newest arrivals. “Magnetic Island is our number one holiday destination, with koalas, and we’re expecting the whales any day now,” he tells passengers on Monday morning. Will Strijdom…
Why Graham Platner’s margin matters in the Maine: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It’s yet another primary day, with voters in four…