CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Cape Canaveral’s early planned rocket launch Thursday morning did not happen for United Launch Alliance after a technical problem prompted the team to go down. What you need to know The new launch is scheduled for 2:04 p.m., Saturday, August 29th A SpaceX launch has been …
Read More »Florida to release genetically modified mosquitoes
FLORIDA – Following lengthy federal and state proceedings, the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District this week approved a plan to release more than 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes in the Keys region to combat an invasive, disease-carrying species of the insect. The genetically modified mosquitoes, named OX5034 by Oxitec, the …
Read More »Instant observations: Sixers blow out Rockets in last regular season game
The Sixers used a meaningless final to get some reps for their starting lineup in the playoffs, blowing the Rockets out, 134-96, with an extensive performance on Friday night. More importantly, they appeared unmanned. Here’s what I saw. The Good • Alec Burks is really stuck in a groove in …
Read More »The Sixers will have a first round this year thanks to … Mike Muscala and Markelle Fultz?
While you were having a hard fight with Flyers – or maybe over the bench stood Sixers coughing a late lead over the Toronto Raptors – another game in Orlando was about to decide part of the future of Philadelphia. Deep in the heart of the bubble, Mike Muscala ensured …
Read More »Instant observations: Sixers lose tight game to Raptors after Joel Embiid exists in the first half
Joel Embiid struggled to beat Toronto Raptors’ doubles team, left the game early with an injury, and they coughed up a late lead to go down 125-121. A familiar script in an unfamiliar setting, but more or less good for Philly in a game that means nothing to the class. …
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