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TICTeC keynote speaker announcement: Nick Mabey OBE

25 April 2024 @ 10:11 am

Hot on the heels of our last big announcement, we’re very happy to confirm our second keynote for TICTeC, The Impacts of Civic Technology conference 2024: Nick Mabey OBE. If you’d like to hear from one of the big players, really making a difference to the UK’s climate change response, you’ll want to make sure…

We’re putting more ‘local’ into the Local Intelligence Hub

25 April 2024 @ 7:51 am

Tl;dr: We’ve added lots of local council data to the Local Intelligence Hub. In February, we launched the Local Intelligence Hub, and today we’ve released a huge new update.  We designed the Local Intelligence Hub — in collaboration with The Climate Coalition and supported by Green Alliance — to provide all the data you need,…

Improving TheyWorkForYou’s voting summaries

23 April 2024 @ 10:58 am

If you value the work mySociety and TheyWorkForYou do, please consider whether you can make a donation. We have a good track record of making Parliament more open, provide essential tools to civil society and small charities, and with our platform a little support can go a long way.  If you would like to make…

The Council Climate Scorecards project is having international impact

23 April 2024 @ 8:12 am

Canada differs from the UK in many ways: obviously it’s vastly bigger, extending across many more latitudes; its climate, nature and terrains vary hugely; its cities are more dispersed and diverse — and accordingly, the challenges the two countries face around tackling the climate emergency are different, too.  But there are some significant ways in…

What happened to all the APPGs?

9 April 2024 @ 11:20 am

Over Easter, some groups went missing in Parliament. No, not lost tourists: of the 722 All Party Parliamentary Groups registered in March, only 444 are left – a 39% decrease in the space of a month. What caused this, which groups have been removed, and what happens next? Tl;dr: we’ve published the changes as a…

Council Climate Action scorecards support climate officers

8 April 2024 @ 8:08 am

Lucie Bolton took the position of Climate Strategy Officer at Rother District Council in 2022. Since then, she’s found the Council Climate Action Scorecards project an invaluable support for her work.  Hearing this, we were of course keen to find out more — so we asked Lucie to share her journey, from brand new climate…

Access to Information network: data visualisation Show and Tell

3 April 2024 @ 10:24 am

Organisations all around the world run Freedom of Information sites based on our Alaveteli platform. There are also sites running on other codebases. Either way, we’re all working to the same goals, and we believe that each site can learn from the others: for that reason, we’ve set up the Access To Information (ATI) network,…

TICTeC keynote speaker announcement: María Baron

25 March 2024 @ 9:03 am

We’re excited to announce the first keynote speaker for our 2024 Impacts of Civic Technology Conference (TICTeC)! Join us on 12 and 13 June  — in London or online — and you’ll hear from María Baron, founder and now Global Executive Director of Directorio Legislativo. This year, one of the major themes at TICTeC will…

“Don’t be afraid to copy” and four more highlights from the Scorecards Successes Conference

22 March 2024 @ 2:48 pm

To reach the UK’s 2050 net zero target, all local authorities need to take serious action across all of their operations. But what exactly should they do, and in what order? To get the most out of the brilliant data uncovered by the Council Climate Action Scorecards, Climate Emergency UK commissioned Anthesis to research and…

Creating datasets from FOI data

21 March 2024 @ 4:24 pm

Responses obtained from a widespread FOI project can be difficult to analyse, until they are sorted into neat datasets. This allows you to make valid comparisons, pull out accurate statistics and ultimately ensure your findings are meaningful. In our third seminar within the Using Freedom of Information for Campaigning and Advocacy series, we heard from…

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Broadcasting Architecture Worldwide

HQ & Conference Center / Archi+

3 May 2024 @ 8:00 pm

Located within the Noor Ouarzazate Solar Complex (Morocco), the "lighthouse building," intended to house a Reception and Conference Center and the Masen offices, is the starting point for the programming of circuits of diversified scientific and cultural visits. The architecture of the building went through several phases, but the philosophy and ambition developed upstream of the project were the continuous threads of reflection. The building should be representative of the complex's environmental commitment and technical excellence. The architectural concept meets the same requirements: innovation, strong identity, and integration in a particular environment. The architects propose a set of "exploded" buildings, inserted in the same concern for compactness in a perfect rectangle and arranged around a panoramic tower. Each entity displays the singularity of its volume in a unique, sculptural, and dynamic composition. The advanta

Boris House / Dodds Estudio

3 May 2024 @ 4:00 pm

PH Boris is the transformation of a classic residential typology in Buenos Aires. This architecture, prevalent in the city, was characterized by solving a set of housing units that share the same land and access. Each one gained natural ventilation and lighting through internal patios while fragmented spaces defined its rooms. The design proposal aims to rethink these characteristics as an opportunity to create a central space that would improve the versatility of the environment.

Arrive East Austin Hotel / Baldridge Architects

3 May 2024 @ 2:00 pm

The Arrive East Austin Hotel comprises eighty-three rooms and a multi-use podium housing two restaurants, three bars, a coffee shop, leasable street-side retail space, and parking. The owner/design team sought to question established anti-public hotel tropes -- the grand entry… the “hotel” restaurant… the empty lobby. Instead, the team chose to minimize the hotel identity and create something that is not so much a hotel with supporting amenities beneath than a collection of public-oriented food and beverage establishments that happen to have hotel rooms above.

Leica Gallery / Format Architecture Office

3 May 2024 @ 12:00 pm

The Meatpacking District in Manhattan has undergone a series of dramatic transformations in scale and use throughout its history. Small lots were consolidated over time into larger properties to support manufacturing and warehouse functions during the district’s industrial heyday. As the neighborhood transitioned into its current state of high-end retail and hospitality, this upscaling has continued.

Nuukullak 10 / BIOSIS

3 May 2024 @ 10:00 am

Nuukullak 10 lies gently perched on the mountain ridge of Entreprenørdalen, a district in Nuuk that is currently undergoing a transformation from a former industrial area into an attractive new urban district. A climate-driven design approach. BIOSIS works from a climate-driven design approach which for Nuukullak 10 meant finding solutions that could break down the forceful northern winds and optimize the few daylight hours in winter.

Sharing the Table: 9 Projects Showcasing Innovative Communal Table Designs

3 May 2024 @ 7:30 am

Humans are social beings.The interaction between individuals is an essential part of the human experience and helps improve society as a whole. While architecture plays an important role in promoting spaces for people to meet, exchange and socialize, furniture can be a strategic tool for achieving this goal.

Ágape Productive Housing / Rama Estudio

3 May 2024 @ 7:00 am

Ágape Colectivo is a therapeutic space for body and mind development. Ágape’s founder is a psychologist specializing in yoga and therapeutic theater who needed to expand her workplace. Ágape. Thus, a mixed-use building was designed to accommodate a larger area for multiple therapies and her residence on the upper floor. 

Architecture as a Tool to Evoke Emotions: Museum of Emotions Competition

3 May 2024 @ 6:45 am

Buildner has announced the results of its Museum of Emotions Competition, an annual international design competition that tasks participants with exploring the extent to which architecture can be used as a tool to evoke emotion.

Japanese Architecture Offices Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin

3 May 2024 @ 6:30 am

Continuing his work exploring the office spaces of architecture studios from around the world, Archmospheres photographer Marc Goodwin has reached Japan, where he captured the workspace of architecture studios such as Kengo Kuma & Associates, Tato Architects, Akihisa Hirata, and Nori Architects. Collaborating with Marc Goodwin, architect, and writer Samuel Michaëlsson traveled to Japan in the autumn of 2019 to interview the participants, resulting in a series of videos that furth

House 14A / pihlmann architects

3 May 2024 @ 6:00 am

Embodying a non-hierarchical collage of traces from changing times, House14a reflects the ongoing narrative of its evolution. Rather than presenting itself as a completed work, it embraces its role as a phase within an ongoing process. Each element, whether rough or refined, old or new, is equally valued, and gains relevance through processing, assembly, and the possibility of continuous adaptation.

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The 8 Slowest Animals in the World - Treehugger

1 May 2024 @ 8:45 pm

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List of accolades received by The Last of Us (TV series)

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From the urban tapestry of Los Angeles to a sustainable city

23 November 2023 @ 12:27 pm

Los Angeles, often hailed as the entertainment capital of the world, is not only a hub for the film and music industries but also a fascinating canvas of urban design. The city's architectural landscape reflects a rich tapestry woven with threads of history, culture, and innovation. As one navigates the vast expanse of Los Angeles, it becomes apparent that the city's design is a dynamic fusion of tradition and modernity.[...]

A Connecticut home with a green roof and minimal site impact

15 August 2023 @ 6:30 pm

Meeting the challenge to gently place a home into a valley below the access road and adjacent to a scenic river, Weston Residence is both a primary residence and an award-winning example of minimal site impact architectural design. [...]

Rivian R1T is the best glamping truck on the market

15 August 2023 @ 5:30 pm

The new Rivian R1T pickup is the fabulous EV glamping truck you didn’t know you needed. This unique EV truck has all kinds of features you need, plus a few you never even thought of. Come along on our test drive of the Rivian R1T and decide for yourself if this is your next daily driver. [...]

Here are the latest sustainable construction materials

14 August 2023 @ 5:30 pm

According to the U.N. Environmental Program, the construction industry is not making enough efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. While all sectors are making efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the construction sector is still to get an organized strategy. Today, up to 50% of the world's climate change is caused by the construction sector. The same industry is responsible for up to 40% of the pollution in water bodies. These figures just go to show, how significant the construction industry is in regards to environmental impact.[...]

Best cut flower varieties for a sustainable home garden

14 August 2023 @ 4:30 pm

Cut flowers sounded easy when I started gardening. Just plant some flowers and then cut them, right? Well, there is a lot more to it than that. Cut flowers are often grown from specific varieties that tend to have long, sturdy stems and big, beautiful blooms, and each variety has its own tips to keep them healthy. It also can be hard to find the right varieties in sustainable versions. [...]

University Mass Timber Pavilion was designed by students

11 August 2023 @ 5:30 pm

Nestled on the Rice University campus, amid multiple microhabitats and surrounded by green, you will see a small pavilion that looks a bit like an ancient Greek temple. But this pavilion was carefully crafted to have a modern design. It's sustainable, beautiful and an example that might just inspire campuses around the world.[...]

Travel to the ancient beauty of Machu Picchu, Peru

11 August 2023 @ 3:30 pm

Our group sat in a circle at a 15th century Inca site. We each held three coca leaves glued together with llama fat and concentrated on protection, prosperity and a balanced life. A young shaman named Lucas alternately prayed in Quechua and explained things to us in Spanish, both translated by our guide Wilfredo Huillca. The shaman added quinoa, corn, confetti and other symbolic items to Pachamama, the Andean earth mother. Fortunately, modern rituals substitute animal cookies for alpaca sacrifices.[...]

Biophilic building enhances biodiversity in the neighborhood

10 August 2023 @ 6:30 pm

Kaiserstraße is a new residential building currently under construction in Blumenau, Brazil. The project is designed by Alencar Arquitetura and aims to harness connections between residents and the natural world.[...]

The first agricultural community of its kind in Ontario

10 August 2023 @ 4:30 pm

Humans living in harmony with nature and with each other is really the goal of sustainable, environmentally-friendly design. And it is hardly a hip and modern idea, not unless you think the Stone Age is trendy. Long ago, people banded together in groups to live and work together as one community, rather than as individuals. Now, Castlepoint Numa is bringing this ancient idea into the modern era with an innovative design.[...]

These are 5 industries being propelled by 3D printing

9 August 2023 @ 8:26 pm

When 3D printing first took off, it was difficult to imagine how diverse the field would grow. Nowadays, the realm of additive manufacturing is growing daily. In particular, five sectors are advancing rapidly as a result of developments in additive manufacturing. These are healthcare, food, fashion, motorsports and aerospace. Based on estimates, it is believed that soon these industries will incorporate 3D printing as a key component of their operations.[...]

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Oracle APEX 23.2 - Determine Switch Value

3 May 2024 @ 4:26 pm

I am trying to understand how APEX handles Switch page items in the DOM and how to get the current value/state of a switch page item. I have the switch set up to use values of 'Y' or 'N'. The switch will be generated using the APEX_ITEM api in a Content Row Themed Classic Report. I would want the user to be able to use the switches and save the value for each row in the Content Row. When looking at the DOM for the sample app I created, whenever I toggle the switch to the "off" or "no" position the value (or HTML DOM) does not seem to update the value. I set up a DA (on the native switch page item) that runs some JS to alert the current value when the switch changes and it is always the value set on page load, not the current state. The underlying HTML source seems to treat a switch as a restyled checkbox. So I tested a native check box and when clicking the checkbox the DOM updates the value of an associated hidden input for the checkbox and that is

unable to exclude directories while performing zip

3 May 2024 @ 4:26 pm

FOLDER STRUCTURE: D:/X/Y/Z/abc.csv I want to zip abc.csv file as abc.csv.zip in same path under Z zip D:/X/Y/Z/abc.zip D:/X/Y/Z/abc.csv; but zip file has been created as X/Y/Z/abc.csv.zip i don't want any directories just csv file with zip. zip D:/X/Y/Z/abc.zip D:/X/Y/Z/abc.csv;

What are the inputs of the first decoder in the transformer architecture

3 May 2024 @ 4:24 pm

In the transformer architecture from the original paper, I referred many texts but I couldn't solve this insight. Lets start with input sentence, "The cat jumped." My understanding is, each word is parallely processed by each encoder. That is, taking the word cat for example, its embedding is produced, then its positionally encoded to produce another vector. Then, based on the attention computations, a final vector is produced. This is then passed to the feedforward part of the encoder. This process is done in parallel for the all other words of the input sentence. This is repeated until the 6th encoder. Hence, at the last encoder, we have three outputs for each of the words of the sentence. If this is the case, what does the first decoder receive as input? All the three outputs? I don't think this is the case.

Fixing alpine (node) base image vulnerability

3 May 2024 @ 4:24 pm

I am using a docker image created from base node:22-alpine3.19. It shows vulnerability for the following packages : 3.19:ssl_client 1.36.1-r15 , fixed in 1.36.1-r25 [CVE-2023-42366] 3.19:busybox 1.36.1-r15 , fixed in 1.36.1-r25 [CVE-2023-42366] 3.19:busybox-binsh 1.36.1-r15 , fixed in1.36.1-r25 [CVE-2023-42366] Seems these are fixed in 3.19.1 . I tried to update & upgrade the alpine packages in my Dockerfile. The created docker image still shows these vulnerability. How can I patch these. Dockerfile : FROM node:${RUNTIME_VERSION}-alpine${DISTRO_VERSION} AS builder ARG FUNCTION_DIR WORKDIR ${FUNCTION_DIR} RUN apk add --no-cache \ libstdc++ \ : libcurl \ python3 RUN apk update #Tried update/upgrade in build stage RUN apk upgrade --no-cache <Install my dependencies> # Production Stage FROM node:${RUNTIME_VERSION}-alpine${DISTRO_VERSION} RUN apk update #Tried update/upgrade in pro

Can I augment the GraphDB Entity Linking with my own graph db content

3 May 2024 @ 4:24 pm

I have got this working. However, is there any way I can augment the reference data (wikidata, dbpedia) with my own local graphdb content. if I wanted to recognise my own entities, can I add my db to the kwowledge base? Source: https://graphdb.ontotext.com/documentation/10.5/text-mining-plugin.html#what-s-in-this-document Create a TAG client PREFIX txtm: <http://www.ontotext.com/textmining#> PREFIX txtm-inst: <http://www.ontotext.com/textmining/instance#> INSERT DATA { txtm-inst:tagService txtm:connect txtm:Ces; txtm:service "https://tag.ontotext.com/extractor-en/extract" . } Find Tag entities through GraphDB PREFIX txtm: <http://www.ontotext.com/textmining#> PREFIX txtm-inst: <http://www.ontotext.com/textmining/instance#> PREFIX pubo: <http://ontology.ontotext.com/publishing#> SELECT ?annotationText ?annotationType ?annotationStart ?annotationEnd ?feature ?value

Why is my WebRTC connection stuck in connecting state?

3 May 2024 @ 4:24 pm

I'm working on an Angular app that uses webRTC. The purpose of this app is to display a video stream coming from a software running on a Google Cloud Platform VM, and being transmitted through WebRTC. I'm using WebSocket for the signaling phase because the software provides a WebRTC feature, and this feature contains a WebSocket server for the signaling phase. When I run it locally (i.e. running the web app on the GCP VM), it works perfectly (the webRTC connection is established and I receive the video). The problem comes when I run the web app on another network. I know that WebRTC relies on STUN and TURN servers. In my specific case, a STUN server should not work since the GCP VM doesn't have an external (public) IP address. In this case I need a TURN server, right ? For testing purposes, I am using a public TURN server : iceServers = [ { urls : turn:freeturn.net:3478, username : "free", credential : "free" } ]

Why does this parameter pack expand to pointers?

3 May 2024 @ 4:24 pm

At CPPReference it says that the parameter pack is expanded to pointers, why? template<class... Us> void f(Us... pargs) {} template<class... Ts> void g(Ts... args) { f(&args...); // “&args...” is a pack expansion // “&args” is its pattern } g(1, 0.2, "a"); // Ts... args expand to int E1, double E2, const char* E3 // &args... expands to &E1, &E2, &E3 // Us... pargs expand to int* E1, double* E2, const char** E3 Why does Us... expand to pointers?

Jekyll - generate collection pages in multiple paths

3 May 2024 @ 4:22 pm

Is there some trick to reuse the same collection to generate pages in multiple directories? collections: documentation-app1: output: true permalink: /android/app1/documentation/:name/ documentation-app2: output: true permalink: /android/app2/documentation/:name/ # same collection - desired behaviour: generate the pages in multiple destination folders documentation-common: output: true permalink: /android/app1/documentation/:name/ # pay attention to "app1" documentation-common: output: true permalink: /android/app2/documentation/:name/ # pay attention to "app2" Defining the same collection twice does not work, is there a better solution? I can create the common pages in each collection and reuse the content via an include, but if I use this solution I have to create the documentation files multiple times. Can I somehow get the above working?

Unable to add ng-bootstrap 16 to Angular 17 version

3 May 2024 @ 4:21 pm

It shows the below error : npm ERR! Found: @angular/[email protected] npm ERR! node_modules/@angular/core npm ERR! peer @angular/core@"17.3.6" from @angular/[email protected] npm ERR! node_modules/@angular/animations npm ERR! peerOptional @angular/animations@"17.3.6" from @angular/[email protected] npm ERR! node_modules/@angular/platform-browser npm ERR! peer @angular/platform-browser@"17.3.6" from @angular/[email protected] npm ERR! node_modules/@angular/forms npm ERR! @angular/forms@"^17.3.0" from the root project npm ERR! 3 more (@angular/platform-browser-dynamic, @angular/router, the root project) npm ERR! @angular/animations@"^17.3.0" from the root project npm ERR! peer @angular/core@"17.3.6" from @angular/[email protected] npm ERR! node_modules/@angular/common npm ERR! peer @angular/common@"17.3.6" from @angular/[email protected] npm ERR! node_modules/@an

The output for my proper divisors is incorrect it should be The proper divisors of 25 are: {1, 5, }. The proper divisors of 28 are: {1, 2, 4, 7, 14}

3 May 2024 @ 4:15 pm

import java.util.Scanner; public class GreatestCF { public static void main(String []args) { Scanner sc = new Scanner(System.in); checkAmicableNumbers(sc); } // 9 public static void checkAmicableNumbers(Scanner sc) { System.out.println("Enter the first number:"); int num1 = sc.nextInt(); System.out.println("Enter the second number:"); int num2 = sc.nextInt(); factorPairs2(num1); factorPairs2(num2); if (areAmicable(num1, num2)) { System.out.println("The numbers "+num1+ "and "+num2+" are amicable numbers!"); } else { System.out.println("The numbers "+num1+ " and "+num2+" are not amicable numbers!"); } } public static boolean areAmicable(int num1, int num2) { return (sumOfProperDivisors(num1) == num2 && sumOfProperDivisors(num2) == num1); }

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Nintendo blitzes GitHub with over 8,000 emulator-related DMCA takedowns

3 May 2024 @ 8:00 pm

Nintendo sent a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notice for over 8,000 GitHub repositories hosting code from the Yuzu Switch emulator, which the Zelda maker previously described as enabling “piracy at a colossal scale.” The sweeping takedown comes two months after

Helldivers 2 PC players suddenly have to link to a PSN account and they're not being chill about it

3 May 2024 @ 6:58 pm

Linking to a random third-party account when you just want to play a video game you paid for is truly annoying and, honestly, keeps me from even launching certain games by certain publishers who shall remain nameless. Helldivers 2 players are experiencing this frustration right now, as the PC version of the massively popular third-person shooter will soon require a link to a PlayStation account. New players will be required to link both accounts on May 6, but pre-existing players have until June 4 before the requirement kicks in. Sony says that forcing people to link to a PSN account helps “protect players from griefing and abuse by enabling the banning of players that engage in that type of behavior.” Ah, the popular “few bad apples” excuse. This was always the plan, according to publ

Redfall’s two DLC heroes are still MIA a year later

3 May 2024 @ 6:08 pm

As Microsoft tries to beef up its in-house Xbox studios, it may want to be more careful about leaving a trail of broken promises when things don’t go as planned. A year after the hyped vampire shooter Redfall landed with a thud, a Kotaku report highlights how players are still waiting for the advertised post-launch DLC they already paid for.

Instagram's 'Add Yours' sticker now lets you share songs

3 May 2024 @ 6:07 pm

Instagram just announced some new features coming to Stories, including a suite of interactive stickers. The music one is perhaps the most interesting, as it's an extension of the pre-existing Add Yours feature. The Add Yours Music sticker lets users share their favorite songs, along with a prompt for followers to get in on the fun by sharing their own related tracks. Of course, the song has to already be in Instagram’s music library to work. To that end, Instagram has partnered with Dua Lipa to promote her new album, Radical Optimism. Many of the songs from the album are available for use in this way, and the artist herself has been posting Stories with Add Your Music stickers.

Apex Legends is getting a solo mode for the first time in five years

3 May 2024 @ 5:00 pm

Apex Legends will soon offer a Solos mode for the first time since 2019, even though developer Respawn Entertainment said earlier this year it had no plans to let players run amok in the battle by themselves again. When the next season starts, Solos will replace the Duos mode for six weeks. The game is designed and tuned for squads of three, but Respawn recently told reporters that it "wanted to acknowledge the growing interest in Solos from our players," many of whom were looking for new ways to play the game. Running the mode for half of season 21 will give the developers a chance to gain plenty of feedback from players

A four-pack of Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 trackers is back on sale for $70

3 May 2024 @ 4:52 pm

We recommend Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 2 in our Bluetooth tracker buying guide to G

Research indicates that carbon dioxide removal plans will not be enough to meet Paris treaty goals

3 May 2024 @ 4:11 pm

New research conducted by the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that current carbon removal plans will not be enough to comply with Paris treaty goals to limit global warming to 1.5C, as reported in a study published by Nature. S

Rabbit R1 review: A $199 AI toy that fails at almost everything

3 May 2024 @ 4:10 pm

I hate the Rabbit R1. It's yet another sign that standalone AI gadgets, like the Humane AI Pin, are fundamentally useless devices meant to attract hype and VC funding without benefitting users at all. It's like trying to build a skyscraper on quicksand: Today's AI models are great for parlor tricks, but they're ultimately untrustworthy. How do you create a device around that? The Rabbit R1's big selling point has been its "large action model," or LAM, which can supposedly understand what you say and get things done. But really, that's just marketing speak. At the moment, the R1 can barely do anything as an AI assistant. And the few tasks

The Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for $299, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

3 May 2024 @ 4:05 pm

As we reach the end of another week, we're looking back to see what tech deals popped up that are worth checking out. This coming Tuesday, Apple will almost certainly announce new iPads, which is probably why a slew of discounts have materialized for the company's slabs. We didn't highlight those here — even if you want an older model, it's probably wise to wait a few days to see how the announcements affect pricing. Deals that are worth checking include sales on three flagship smartwatches: Samsung's

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft may finally take its first crewed flight next week

3 May 2024 @ 2:00 pm

Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule, which has been plagued by years of setbacks and cost overruns amounting to roughly $1.5 billion, is about to take its first flight with humans on board. Boeing was chosen 10 years ago alongside SpaceX to develop a spacecraft that could ferry astronauts from US soil to the International Space Station (ISS), thus allowing NASA to end its reliance on Russia for crewed flights. The companies were each awarded a fixed-price contract under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: $4.2 billion to Boeing for its CST-100 (Starliner) and $2.6 billion for SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Their initial deadline of 2017 proved to

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Lopetegui on a manager's life, recruitment, Premier League links - ESPN

3 May 2024 @ 10:00 am

Lopetegui on a manager's life, recruitment, Premier League links  ESPN

USA veteran Kelly O'Hara retiring at end of 2024 - ESPN

2 May 2024 @ 6:52 pm

USA veteran Kelly O'Hara retiring at end of 2024  ESPN

The race for five places in next season's Champions League - ESPN

2 May 2024 @ 9:16 am

The race for five places in next season's Champions League  ESPN

Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain (May 1, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN

1 May 2024 @ 11:15 pm

Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Paris Saint-Germain (May 1, 2024) Game Analysis  ESPN

How Liverpool's data decided Arne Slot should replace Klopp - ESPN

1 May 2024 @ 1:13 pm

How Liverpool's data decided Arne Slot should replace Klopp  ESPN

Tuchel criticises Kim defending in draw to Madrid - ESPN

1 May 2024 @ 10:07 am

Tuchel criticises Kim defending in draw to Madrid  ESPN

Man United interim CEO, CFO to leave club - ESPN

30 April 2024 @ 9:50 pm

Man United interim CEO, CFO to leave club  ESPN

Ranking all the Dutch managers in Premier League history - ESPN

30 April 2024 @ 9:32 am

Ranking all the Dutch managers in Premier League history  ESPN

Real Madrid boss Ancelotti forgets German on Bayern Munich return - ESPN

30 April 2024 @ 6:49 am

Real Madrid boss Ancelotti forgets German on Bayern Munich return  ESPN

Brazil legend Ronaldo selling stakes in Cruzeiro, Valladolid - ESPN

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Brazil legend Ronaldo selling stakes in Cruzeiro, Valladolid  ESPN