Month: August 2021
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Acura Debuts Limited Production 600hp NSX Type S at Monterey Car Week
August 12, 2021 — MONTEREY, CALIF. Delivering quicker acceleration, sharper cornering and a more emotional driving experience than any road-going NSX ever, the new 600 horsepower 2022 NSX Type S raises the already impressive performance of the cutting-edge electrified supercar. Making its global debut today during the world-famous Monterey Car Week, NSX Type S is the…
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Helping farmers to reduce GHGs and improve resiliency to climate change
SHERBROOKE, QC – Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, launched a call for proposals for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund, a new fund under Agricultural Climate Solutions. Starting this year and until 2024, the $200-million Fund will provide direct support to farmers to adopt beneficial management practices that store carbon and reduce greenhouse gas…
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NASA Spacewalk Briefing to Highlight New Solar Array Installation
Two astronauts will venture outside the International Space Station Tuesday, Aug. 24, for a spacewalk to install a support bracket in preparation for future installation of the orbiting laboratory’s third new solar array. NASA will discuss the upcoming spacewalk during a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 23. Live coverage of…
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NASA Seeks Student Tech Ideas for Suborbital Launch
Lee esta historia en español aquí. NASA is calling on all sixth through 12th-grade educators and students to submit experiments for possible suborbital flights as a way of gaining firsthand experience with the design and testing process used by NASA researchers. Calling on all Sixth through 12th-grade Educator and Student The NASA TechRise Student…
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Singer and Hamilton Actress Meecah Announces Debut Short Film Retribution
LOS ANGELES — Singer and Hamilton Actress, Meecah will premiere her debut short film “Retribution” in her hometown of West Palm Beach, Florida on September 15, 2021. When theater shut down during the pandemic, Meecah decided that instead of feeling powerless, it was a chance to take back that power and create new work for the world to see…
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Las Vegas Celebrates Mexican Independence Day With Chart-topping Latin Entertainers
The Entertainment Capital of the World Hosts Latin Superstars Alejandro Fernández, Marco Antonio Solis, Maluma and More in September LAS VEGAS — The Entertainment Capital of the World invites visitors to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a September lineup of exciting events and entertainment. Revelers can enjoy performances throughout Las Vegas by unforgettable headliners and hilarious comedians…
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Four Hyundai Models Named Best Cars & SUVs for Teens by U.S. News & World Report
Hyundai has more 2021 Best New Cars & SUVs for Teens winners than any other brand, sweeping 4 of 8 categories U.S. News & World Report The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Kona, Ioniq Hybrid and Elantra Hybrid have earned spots on U.S. News & World Report 2021 “Best New Cars for Teens” list. In the crowded sedan & SUV marketplace, Hyundai…
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FDA Grants First of its Kind Indication for Chronic Sleep Disorder Treatment
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for Xywav for idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) in adults. IH is an uncommon chronic sleep disorder that causes people to be excessively sleepy during the day even after a good night’s sleep. Xywav (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium oxybates) oral solution is already approved…
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YMCA of Greater Toronto announces new mentorship program for Black youth
The charity is launching new YMCA Black Achievers mentorship program dedicated to the advancement of Black youth in the GTA TORONTO – The YMCA of Greater Toronto is excited to announce the launch of a new mentorship program, with the support of The Peter Gilgan Foundation, CIBC and Rogers Communications, dedicated to the advancement of Black youth in…
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Arkansas, Florida Students to Hear from Space Station Astronauts
Students in Arkansas and Florida will have opportunities this week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station. The Earth-to-space calls will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency’s website. On Wednesday, Aug. 18, NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough will answer prerecorded video questions from students at the Arkansas School for Mathematics,…