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Two years of Project Cheetah: India awaits Kenya's approval for new batch

Business Standard 

The MoU process to bring a new batch of cheetahs from Kenya is in progress, with India having finalised its part and awaiting approval from the African country, a senior official has said. Cheetahs for the breeding centre being built in Gujarat's Bunni grasslands will also be brought from Kenya, SP Yadav, the director general of the International Big Cat Alliance, told PTI editors during a recent interaction here. As part of the first-ever intercontinental translocation of the big cats, 20 cheetahs... Читать дальше...

How Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will participate in US Election 2024 from orbit

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US Election 2024: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, currently stationed aboard the International Space Station (ISS), will cast their votes in the upcoming U.S. election from space due to a delay in their return to Earth. Initially planned as an eight-day mission, their stay has been extended until February 2025 due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule. The two astronauts remain dedicated to their mission, continuing maintenance and research work aboard the ISS while awaiting their return via a SpaceX capsule.

'Groundbreaking' realism key to ‘Shogun’ success

Voice of America 

Tokyo — The samurai in Shogun don't swing their arms as they walk -- just one of many authentic historical details that have helped make the hit television drama this year's top Emmys contender. The period drama, praised for its meticulous approach to accuracy, made TV history with 25 Emmy nominations, and has already swept up 14 prizes in minor categories ahead of Sunday's gala. Set in early 17th century feudal Japan, Shogun makes a break from decades of cliched and often bungled depictions... Читать дальше...

Portsmouth v West Brom - Match preview

Express & Star 

Carlos Corberan insists there are still areas Albion can improve ahead of their trip to Portsmouth tomorrow despite their unbeaten start to the Championship campaign.