In a call with the qualifiers for the CrossFit Games 2020 on Thursday afternoon, Dave Castro announced that the possible start date for the Games would be delayed again. Athletes were informed that the earliest possible start date would be September 14 and that the Games would end on 20. …
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Ancient sled dogs helped ice age humans conquer the cold
Ancient dogs adapted for the freezing cold helped primitive humans survive in the Arctic more than 10,000 years ago, according to research published Thursday in the journal Science. The study compares the genetics of modern breeds of “sled dogs,” including Alaskan and Siberian husky dogs used for dog sledding, as …
Read More »Joe Biden ‘greeted’ by Trump supporters outside Pennsylvania campaign
It was difficult to know whether Joe Biden or President Trump would appear Thursday in south central Pennsylvania from the gazes of crowds gathered near the Democratic candidate’s alleged campaign stop. Trump supporters were in force in Lancaster, holding Trump posters and singing “Four More Years!” and use!” as they …
Read More »Crowdsources new ideas for astronaut space baths, offers $ 20G
NASA launched a crowdsourcing campaign on Thursday offering $ 20,000 to the person presenting the best design for space baths ahead of the agency’s 2024 flight to the Moon. The agency issued its call to HeroX, a platform where organizations can use crowdsourcing to find “innovative solutions” to complex problems. …
Read More »Senate Endorses Bill To Punish China For Hong Kong
This image taken on December 19, 2017 shows the Chinese and Hong Kong flags (above) hoisted in Hong Kong. Anthony Wallace | AFP | fake pictures The United States Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on individuals or companies that support China’s efforts to restrict Hong …
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