Category: News
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Kwanzaa (First Day)
Kwanzaa (First Day) Celebrating love, community, and family #Kwanzaa Kwanzaa (/ˈkwɑːn.zə/) is an annual celebration of African-American culture that is held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually held on the 6th day.[1] It was created by Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of Africa, including West and Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was…
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NASA’s Webb Telescope Launches to See First Galaxies, Distant Worlds
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launched at 7:20 a.m. EST Saturday on an Ariane 5 rocket from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, South America. A joint effort with ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency, the Webb observatory is NASA’s revolutionary flagship mission to seek the light from the first galaxies in…
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Merry Christmas from Stories This Moment
Christmas Day Wishing everyone, everywhere a Merry Christmas #ChristmasDay from all of us at TNC.Network/StorieThisMoment/ http://tnc.network/storiesthismoment/
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WATCH LIVE – Launch of the James Webb Space Telescope 12-25-2021
The Exoplanets Channel Watch the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope. This mission is scheduled to lift off at 7:20 a.m. EST (12:20 UTC), Dec. 25, 2021, aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from the Guiana Space Centre. James Webb will find breathable atmospheres: https://youtu.be/Ygpl0LUFUpU Exoplanets book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LWHDRBG Exoplanets merch: https://teespring.com/es/stores/the-e…
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NASA Selects Four University Teams for Aviation Projects
NASA’s research focus on sustainable aviation will get some big help from teams of university faculty and students recently selected to participate in the agency’s University Leadership Initiative (ULI). ULI gives the academic community an opportunity to support NASA’s aeronautical research goals and provide students with valuable experience in solving real-world technical…
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FDA Authorizes Marketing of Tobacco Products that Help Reduce Exposure to and Consumption of Nicotine for Smokers Who Use Them
Data Suggest These Products Are Less Appealing than Other Tobacco Products, Unlikely to Lead to Addiction and Initiation Among Non-Users, Including Youth Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of 22nd Century Group Inc.’s “VLN King” and “VLN Menthol King” combusted, filtered cigarettes as modified risk tobacco products (MRTPs), which help…
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FDA Authorizes Additional Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19 in Certain Adults
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for Merck’s molnupiravir for the treatment of mild-to-moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults with positive results of direct SARS-CoV-2 viral testing, and who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death, and for whom alternative COVID-19 treatment options authorized…
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New Travel Startup Upaway Launches First On-Demand Travel Support Concierge to Tackle Trip Chaos for Holiday Travelers
Founded by a Twitter Travel alumna, Upaway is the first consumer travel company aimed at giving peace of mind to travelers with stress-free travel — especially during this year’s unprecedented chaotic holiday travel-apocalypse SAN FRANCISCO, December 22, 2021 (Newswire.com) – New travel company Upaway is setting out to tackle Trip Chaos with the official launch of its on-demand…
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More Than 100 Health Companies to Take Center Stage at CES
In-person CES will showcase COVID-19 solutions, digital therapeutics, telehealth and more The health category has grown significantly at CES in recent years. CES® 2022 will convene leaders in health tech and showcase the latest products and solutions tackling the pandemic and improving people’s health. More than 100 health companies will exhibit at 2022 happening in person in Las Vegas, NV from January 5-8. The…
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Moderna says COVID-19 booster shot offers protection against Omicron (Yahoo Finance)
Yahoo Finance Yahoo Finance’s Anjalee Khemlani explains the latest coronavirus news as Moderna announces the results of its booster vaccine dose against the Omicron variant, COVID-19 cases rise, and Europe braces for lockdowns.