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Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

29 May 16:44 12 articles

Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA — a historic first for a private company — but more stormy weather threatened more delays.

29 May 16:44 680News 8014034333589317144.html
Take 2 for SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch with more storms

SpaceX pressed ahead with its second attempt to launch astronauts for NASA—a historic first for a private company—but more stormy weather threatened more delays.

29 May 17:11 phys.org 3476726123584853834.html
SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch in space! Discovery to document the historic leap

The launch was called off on Wednesday with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown because of thunderclouds and the danger of lightning.

29 May 17:10 The Financial Express 1288289579487730602.html
NASA-SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch has just a 50 percent chance of liftoff for Saturday and could be moved to Sunday if weather does not improve

NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the second attempt at launching Falcon 9 Saturday There is only a 50 percent probability it will happen, but officials said it could be moved to Sunday.

29 May 16:32 Mail Online 124328111349954892.html
South African tobacco firms, associations seek court action over cigarette sales ban

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - A raft of South African tobacco companies, activists and associations are seeking legal action over the ban on cigarette sales during the country’s coronavirus lockdown.

29 May 17:05 Reuters 8334514180401843516.html
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt

Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.

29 May 17:03 Express & Star 7324224459484754012.html
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt

Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.

29 May 17:04 Jersey Evening Post 6141642774020157532.html
Storms threaten more delays as SpaceX prepares for new space attempt

Saturday’s rescheduled departure would be the first time astronauts have been launched from Cape Canaveral since 2011.

29 May 17:02 Shropshire Star 3480199991938576476.html
High number of patients with severe COVID-19 develop deep vein thrombosis

May 29 (UPI) -- A high number of patients with severe COVID-19 develop deep vein thrombosis, or dangerous blood clots that can migrate to the lungs, a study published Friday by JAMA Network Open has found.

29 May 16:56 UPI 8257973865841987309.html
DVT Clots Strike Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

The clots  can be life-threatening, and the frequency at which they are showing up in COVID-19 patients is cause for alarm, experts say.

29 May 16:00 WebMD 4010151888148849023.html
Even Non-Antibiotic Drugs Can Promote Antibiotic Resistance

Five of the most widely used non-antibiotic pharmaceuticals promote antibiotic resistance, at least in test tubes, scientists have found. With just six dru

29 May 17:12 IFLScience 242791749895029011.html
10 percent of coronavirus patients with diabetes die within a week of hospitalization, new study finds

Ten percent of COVID-19 patients with diabetes die within one week of being hospitalized, according to the first study of the virus to examine its impact on hospitalized patients.

29 May 17:49 Fox News 7362823820390406703.html
Minneapolis officer charged with murder

29 May 17:28 1 article

Minneapolis officer charged with murder

A former Minneapolis police officer involved in the death of George Floyd has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter, the Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman announced Friday

29 May 17:28 TheHill 355432918934349057.html
Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg launch COVID hero award

29 May 16:56 1 article

Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg launch COVID hero award

Caroline Kennedy and her son Jack Schlossberg have launched a 'Profiles in Courage Award' to honor the heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 16:56 IrishCentral 7319968743488710584.html
FDA approves Abbvie's drug to control menstrual bleeding due to fibroids

29 May 16:39 1 article

FDA approves Abbvie's drug to control menstrual bleeding due to fibroids

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Abbvie Inc’s oral treatment for managing heavy menstrual bleeding associated with fibroids in premenopausal women.

29 May 16:39 Reuters 8334514181170867331.html
How to cook a steak from frozen in 30 minutes

29 May 16:43 1 article

How to cook a steak from frozen in 30 minutes

I have long been a fan of pan-searing steaks and finishing their roast in the oven. Previously, I’d either thaw the steaks in the fridge overnight or I would sous vide them instead of using t…

29 May 16:43 Boing Boing 4601305169420429981.html