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Airline captain Fatima Shafi examines scenes depicting airplanes from movies and television. Why do the pilot and copilot repeat what each other are saying in 'Sully'? Does weight really affect an empty aircraft like in the Tom Cruise film 'American Made'? Do pilots lie to passengers when they say they'll only have to wait, "another 30 minutes"? Fatima Shafi is a captain for a major US commercial airline and is also a former avionics engineering officer for the Pakistan Air Force.

It sounds far-fetched. It sounds counterintuitive. Nevertheless, analysts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) say that the work-from-home trend that the coronavirus pandemic has encouraged may not be as good for the environment as one might think. In a study based on energy consumption modeling, the IEA team found that while working from home led to lower emissions from the commute, it could actually lead to more emissions than working from an office because of the increase in residential... Читать дальше...

In a historic neighborhood of Lisbon, Artur Lamas is a 65 square meters apartment in Belém rehabilitation project. The project was designed with the aim of making the existing gloomy and tight space into a pleasurable apartment, that would allow its profitability through short-term lease. The architectural solutions developed in this project are the result of the study of the building and its features, as well as the possibility to take advantage of the east patio. Another major factor was the... Читать дальше...

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The young “Golden Boy” was too big and too fresh for the aging Mexican legend in their first meeting.

Beat to death while performing his job.

1. Chinese involvement in UK nuclear power may be reviewed, Alok Sharma hints  The Times
2. China 'trying to influence elite figures in British politics', dossier claims  Sky News
3. Former MI6 spy's dossier sparks Huawei storm over 'useful idiots' claims  Daily Mail
4. Ditch Huawei and trade will suffer, warns China  The Times
5. Philip Hammond warns against rise of 'anti-Chinese sentiment' within Conservative Party  The Independent
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According to data from Parrot Analytics obtained by The Root, viewership for Netflix’s series When They See Us and Dear White People jumped 329 percent during the recent uptick in Black Lives Matter protests. Justin Simien, the creator of Dear White People, says that although he’s thrilled to see interest in his work,…

Los Angeles - Ventures backed by big-name entertainers Kanye West and Francis Ford Coppola were among those approved for loans under a United States government programme to help businesses survive the...

UFC president Dana White is going to do some good in the world after taking the suggestion of Last Week Tonight host John Oliver.

It doesn’t require too dark an imagination to realize the gravity of the concerns over the digital yuan. China is a true pioneer when it comes to surveillance, censorship, and political oppression, and the digital age has given the state an incredibly efficient and effective arsenal. Adding money to that toolkit was a move that was planned for many years and it is abundantly clear how useful a tool it can be for any totalitarian regime. The ability to track citizens’ transactions, access their financial data... Читать дальше...

The weird, rambunctious, and fragile human species was designed to operate safely within a very specific and narrow range of temperatures, and yet we’re constantly battling a massive fireball that just casually hangs out in the middle of our sky. And I’m no scientist, but apparently, it’s also supposed to help us…

This Fourth of July weekend was special for theater enthusiasts across the country. After years of waiting, Hamilton, the hip-hop musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton, was finally made available for all of us who couldn’t afford to see it—thanks to our benevolent Disney+ overlords. The show, a runaway hit on…

1. Rishi Sunak poses for pre-budget photo with £180 'smart mug'  The Guardian
2. Sunak to unveil £2bn home insulation scheme  BBC News
3. Coronavirus: Will Wednesday's mini-budget save YOUR job?  Sky News
4. The Green New Deal is the 'shovel-ready' plan Rishi Sunak needs  iNews
5. Stamp duty holiday: When will stamp duty holiday start?  Express
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The federal government awarded $2 billion to two drugmakers to support development and manufacturing of an experimental drug and a potential vaccine against Covid-19.

Hackers used malicious Office 365 apps to gain access to customer accounts, which they later used to orchestrate BEC attacks.

The phishing scheme targeted 62 countries and sent out millions of lure emails to businesses, the company says.

Mumbai COVID-19 tally: With 806 new infections and 64 deaths, the tally of COVID-19 cases increased to 86,132, while the toll rose to 4,999, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

The heroic act took place in the Canadian capital Ottawa in June. It is unclear how the poor critter got into the water, but it was lucky that the woman who spotted it had a big heart.

Demand for ammonium paratungstate (APT) in Europe and the United States is still struggling to recover from the effects of Covid-19 but prices might be approaching a floor, market sources told Fastmarkets.

Under the ECLGS, the loan amounts sanctioned by PSBs increased to Rs 65,863.63 crore, of which Rs 35,575.48 crore has been disbursed as of July 4

Mother and son are writing to nursing home residents

They’re paying the rent as son starts college at 20

The ‘Harry Potter’ author has come under fire in recent weeks for posting comments to Twitter that have been deemed transphobic.

Joe West isn’t about to let a global pandemic prevent him from calling balls and strikes. The 67-year-old, heavyset umpire... Read More »