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Time of India
09-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Animals that went into the space before humans did
Scientists were worried about the effects of prolonged weightlessness on the human body. Some experts questioned whether humans could survive extended periods without gravity. To address these concerns, American and Russian scientists turned to animal testing. The story of animals in space is a fascinating one, filled with bravery, sacrifice, and scientific discovery. According to NASA's history of animals in space, the first animals were launched into space in the 1940s and 1950s. Scientists also sent monkeys, chimps, and dogs into space to assess the feasibility of travel and ensure their safe return. These early missions provided critical data on biological responses to spaceflight, paving the way for human exploration. Over time, the variety of animals expanded to include mice, turtles, and even insects, each helping to answer new scientific questions. From dogs to worms: Animals that traveled to space 1. Dogs by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Laika: A small stray dog from Moscow became the first animal to orbit the Earth in 1957. Laika's mission marked a significant milestone in space exploration . Although Laika did not survive the flight, her sacrifice contributed significantly to our understanding of space travel. Source: Wikipedia Belka and Strelka: In 1960, Belka and Strelka, two Soviet space dogs, became the first animals to orbit the Earth and return safely. Their successful mission marked a significant breakthrough in space exploration. 2. Monkeys Albert II: In 1948, Albert II, a rhesus macaque, became the first primate in space. Launched by the United States, Albert II's flight reached an altitude of 83 miles. The V-2 rocket carrying Albert II was a significant milestone in the exploration of space and the study of the effects of space travel on living organisms. Unfortunately, Albert II did not survive the flight, dying on impact due to the failure of the parachute system. Ham the Chimp: In 1961, Ham, a chimpanzee, became the first of his kind in space. Launched on a Mercury-Redstone rocket, Ham's suborbital flight lasted 16.5 minutes, including 6.6 minutes of weightlessness. Despite technical issues, Ham performed well and came down safely. Source: Wikipedia Enos: Enos, a chimpanzee, became the first primate to orbit the Earth in 1962. Launched as part of the Mercury program, Enos's mission demonstrated the feasibility of orbital spaceflight. Gordo: In 1958, Gordo, a squirrel monkey, embarked on a groundbreaking journey aboard a Jupiter rocket. Reaching an altitude of 600 miles, Gordo's flight marked a significant milestone in space exploration. He tragically lost his life due to a malfunctioning flotation device, but his mission provided crucial insights. Navy doctors analysed signals from Gordo's respiration and heartbeat monitors, concluding that humans could potentially withstand similar space travel conditions. 3. Spiders Spiders: In 1973, the effects of zero gravity on web spinning behavior were studied by sending two European garden spiders into space. Studying the spider's ability to adapt to microgravity environments provided valuable insights into the consequences of space travel on living organisms. 4. Reptiles and amphibians Tortoises: In 1968, two Russian tortoises orbited the moon with wine flies and mealworms and were the first animals to orbit the moon. The tortoises survived the journey, and the study provided valuable insight into the consequences of space travel on living organisms. Source: Wikipedia Frogs: Frogs were sent to the moon in 1970 to study motion sickness and adaptability in microgravity environments 5. Worms Source: Wikipedia Nematode Worms: Nematode worms have been the subject of space research, on which many conclusions have been drawn regarding the effect of microgravity on the development and behavior of this species. These little creatures have made a significant contribution to the consequences of space travel on living organisms. 6. Mice In 1959, four black mice were launched on Discoverer 3, a US spy satellite mission. Unfortunately, the mice died when the Agena upper stage malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to crash into the Pacific Ocean. This mission was notable for being the only Discoverer flight with an animal payload. Also read | Scientists discover oldest rocks on Earth, over 4.16 billion years old
Los Angeles Times
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Protesters are chasing federal agents out of L.A. County hotels: ‘A small victory'
At Pasadena's AC Hotel earlier this month, dozens of protesters gathered in an effort to confront federal agents who had arrived in town amid demonstrations against the Trump administration's mass deportation effort. Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo was among those present on June 7 as demonstrators holding signs with 'ICE out of Pasadena' and other messages chased federal vehicles out of the luxury hotel's parking garage, cheering and recording it all on their cellphones. The mayor said the protest forced the agents to leave the place they were using for local accommodations during their L.A. operations, which involved protecting federal buildings downtown. 'Word got out that there were Homeland Security vehicles parked at the hotel,' Gordo told The Times. 'People wanted to express their 1st Amendment rights and they did so in a lawful, nonviolent and respectful manner.' After hours of noisy rallying, the hotel staff asked the feds to pack up their things and go, according to Gordo. By sunset, uniformed agents from the Federal Protective Service, part of the Department of Homeland Security, were seen walking out of the hotel with their bags stacked on a luggage cart in a video of the incident that went viral online. Their vehicles were escorted out of the garage by local police as protesters trailed behind. Hotels have emerged as hot spots for confrontations between community members and immigration agents. Federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, sometimes rent blocks of rooms in places where agents are dispatched for major operations. The showdown in Pasadena was one of several recent instances of protesters coming together at hotels across the Los Angeles region to put pressure on their proprietors to offer no quarter to federal personnel during the Trump administration's crackdown. The businesses, which rely on immigrant workers for cleaning and maintenance, have been cast into an awkward position — one that requires balancing politics with protecting their employees. From Whittier to Hawaiian Gardens to Brea, concerned citizens have repeatedly taken to social media and whisper networks to share locations where they have spotted who they believe are federal agents. And people have followed up on such information by staging protests outside hotels in communities including Long Beach, Downey and Glendale. Employees at the AC Hotel Pasadena referred inquiries to a spokeswoman, who did not immediately provide a comment. It was back to business as usual Tuesday afternoon at the Marriott property, which opened earlier this year. A man on a plush couch worked on his laptop, a woman sipped a beer at the bar and staff milled about. Gordo said he had confirmed that there are no longer any Homeland Security agents staying at the property. The Homeland Security press office did not immediately provide comment, and agencies under the department's umbrella, including ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, did not respond to inquires. Protesters have been arrested this month for allegedly interfering with federal officers, and federal agencies have expressed concerns about the repercussions of people 'doxxing' agents by sharing their locations and other personal information online. 'People are out there taking photos of the names, their faces and posting them online with death threats to their family and themselves,' Reuters reported acting ICE chief Todd Lyons said last week. The crowd-sourced effort to spread information about where federal agents are holed up plays out mostly online. In some instances, the unverified reports come from people who work at the hotels. Other times, hotel guests or area residents see suspected agents outside or in the lobby, or walk through parking lots in search of federal vehicles. During the first days after the L.A. enforcement effort began, it was fairly easy to tell where agents were staying by looking for vehicles with agency logos. But it appears that they have caught on to the surveillance tactics of those who would like to see them go home. On Monday, a Times reporter visited 13 hotels in three Southland counties — from Westchester to Garden Grove to Ontario — where federal immigration agents recently had been rumored to be staying, according to social media posts and alerts on apps and websites dedicated to tracking ICE activity. No vehicles in any of the hotels' parking lots bore clear visual indications that they were federal agents' cars, vans or trucks. At five hotels, employees approached by The Times declined to comment. At three, employees agreed to speak but declined to give their names, citing corporate policies. Two of them said in brief interviews that they were not sure whether agents were staying on the premises. A third, who works at a chain hotel in Anaheim, said he had seen who he believed were ICE agents at the property last week, but they were no longer staying there. 'They didn't bother anyone,' said the man, who declined to provide his name out of fear of reprisal from his employer or immigration authorities. 'There were maybe, like, a dozen of them. It was a little concerning.' Workers such as him have been subjected to political whiplash in recent days. Last week, President Trump wrote on Truth Social that 'Our great Farmers and people in the Hotel and Leisure business have been stating that our very aggressive policy on immigration is taking very good, long time workers away from them.' That same day, a senior ICE official sent guidance to regional ICE officials directing them to avoid raiding farms, hotels and restaurants and instead emphasize other targets. The development gave hotel employees hope that they were out of the crosshairs. But the Trump administration quickly reversed course, saying this week that there is now no reprieve for hotel workers and others who Trump had praised just days earlier. Andrew Mark, a pastor at Pasadena Covenant Church, also addressed the crowd at the June 7 rally outside the AC Hotel. He said in an interview that he was impressed — but not surprised — that the community came together and forced change. 'There's a deep pride in Pasadena. So I think that for agents to be staying in a hotel here, you feel … a sense that we don't want this to be a place where they can stage and go out and target people,' he said. 'The fact that they were based in a hotel in our community was unsettling.' On Tuesday, Manuel Vicente sat behind his makeshift desk in a soundproof room at the Pasadena Community Job Center, which helps connect day laborers with employment opportunities. As director of Radio Jornalera, he creates audio and video content to help migrant workers, including content that informs them of the rights they have during encounters with immigration enforcement agents. Vicente said he believes the successful protest at the AC Hotel Pasadena is an example of a saying he likes to quote, 'Pueblo salva el pueblo,' or 'Only the people save the people.' 'When they were kicked out of the hotel, everybody was excited,' he said. 'It was a small victory, but our efforts made a difference. We need to be together to protect our community, to protect our workers.'
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. Announces June 2025 Dividend Rate Per Common Share
VERO BEACH, Florida, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE: ARR and ARR-PRC) ('ARMOUR' or the 'Company') today announced the June 2025 cash dividend for the Company's Common Stock. June 2025 Common Stock Dividend Information Month Dividend Holder of Record Date Payment Date June 2025 $0.24 June 16, 2025 June 27, 2025 Certain Tax Matters ARMOUR has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust ('REIT') for U.S. Federal income tax purposes. In order to maintain this tax status, ARMOUR is required to timely distribute substantially all of its ordinary REIT taxable income. Dividends paid in excess of current tax earnings and profits for the year will generally not be taxable to common stockholders. Actual dividends are determined at the discretion of the Company's board of directors, which may consider additional factors including the Company's results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and capital requirements as well as current market conditions, expected opportunities and other relevant factors. About ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc. ARMOUR invests primarily in fixed rate residential, adjustable rate and hybrid adjustable rate residential mortgage-backed securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-sponsored enterprises or guaranteed by the Government National Mortgage Association. ARMOUR is externally managed and advised by ARMOUR Capital Management LP, an investment advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission ('SEC'). Safe Harbor This press release includes 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ from expectations, estimates and projections and, consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as 'expect,' 'estimate,' 'project,' 'budget,' 'forecast,' 'anticipate,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'may,' 'will,' 'could,' 'should,' 'believes,' 'predicts,' 'potential,' 'continue,' and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. The Company disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. Additional Information and Where to Find It Investors, security holders and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the SEC's internet site at or the Company website at or by directing requests to: ARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc., 3001 Ocean Drive, Suite 201, Vero Beach, Florida 32963, Attention: Investor Relations. Investor Contact: Gordon M. HarperChief Financial OfficerARMOUR Residential REIT, Inc.(772) 617-4340Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Khaleej Times
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Top things to do from May 30 to June 1 in the country
The weekend is here, so is our guide to the best activities and offers around the UAE. Here's the list: Let's go skydiving! This summer, Skydive Dubai—renowned as the world's top skydiving destination—is offering a special seasonal rate of Dh2,499 for tandem jumps at its iconic Palm Dropzone from June to September. Each experience includes a professionally edited video and photo gallery, with optional add-ons like social media-ready clips and selfie-view footage. With early morning check-ins to catch the golden hour, thrill-seekers can enjoy breathtaking views of the Dubai coastline, Palm Jumeirah, and endless skies while freefalling at 200km/h. Whether marking a milestone or chasing a bucket list moment, it's the ultimate way to start the day from 13,000 feet. Groove to Gordo On May 31, BCH:CLB—Dubai's premier beachfront destination—welcomes the return of global electronic music icon Gordo for a high-energy night of immersive beats and euphoric vibes under the stars. Known for his chart-topping hits and collaborations with artists like Drake and Keinemusik, Gordo (aka Diamante Anthony Blackmon) brings his signature blend of tech house and Latin rhythms back to the open-air venue on Palm Jumeirah. The electrifying event promises cutting-edge soundscapes, breathtaking views, and a night to remember in one of Dubai's most exclusive party scenes. Limited-edition smoothie free with every order at new Abu Dhabi spot Krave, the UAE's popular health-focused dining brand, is making its Abu Dhabi debut on May 31 with its largest outlet yet in Al Qana, the capital's scenic waterfront destination. Known for its fresh, made-to-order meals and vibrant, natural interiors, Krave brings its wellness-driven philosophy to a new audience while celebrating the launch with a limited-time 'Blue Sky' smoothie, free with every purchase for a month. The new location seats up to 100 guests and will offer signature menu favorites like the Chicken Burrito Bowl and Acai Bowl, all served with full macronutrient transparency and no added sugars. Chinese food, anyone? For a refined weekend dining experience, book a table at Mott 32—one of the most awarded Chinese restaurant brands in the world. With locations in Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Singapore, and Dubai, Mott 32 brings modern Hong Kong cuisine to life through traditional recipes, premium global ingredients, and a commitment to sustainability. The Dubai outpost has earned accolades including a Gault & Millau 2025 toque, Michelin Guide Dubai 2024 recognition, and the 2023 Restaurant & Bar Design Award. Expect a sophisticated atmosphere, bold flavours, and dishes that balance authenticity with contemporary flair. Sip & snap with Barakat Looking for a fun, flavour-packed outing this weekend? Head to Kite Beach, Dubai on May 31 or Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi on June 1 as Barakat transforms these hotspots into vibrant mocktail playgrounds. Expect free mocktail tastings, eye-catching billboard pop-ups, Instagrammable photo ops, and non-stop giveaways. With refreshing, all-natural flavours like Bellini and Blue Lagoon on offer, it's the perfect way to beat the heat and score some exclusive Barakat merch while you're at it. Get stylish this summer Elevate your wardrobe with Lewis James' Summer 2025 capsule—where effortless elegance meets conscious craftsmanship. The collection features standout pieces like the Iris Shirt, made from sustainable TENCEL™ with fluid florals; the Oversized Bowling Shirt, cut from organic cotton for modern ease; and the Verona Jacquard Shirt, offering silky-soft texture and understated glamour. Thoughtfully produced and beautifully detailed, each piece blends style with sustainability. Saturday live music nights Add a touch of glam to your weekend at La Camera! By TOTÓ, where Italian elegance meets live entertainment every Saturday night. The chic Downtown Dubai venue hosts the 'Battle of the Bands' series—featuring a new live band weekly. On May 31, catch 'Billu and the Brownies' as they bring their soulful sound to the stage. Expect a stylish evening of cinematic-inspired interiors, Italian-Mediterranean cuisine, curated beverages by mixologist Nikola Lemic, and smooth tunes ranging from funk to swing. Music kicks off at 9pm—perfect for a romantic night out or a spirited evening with friends.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn baseball pledge Mason McCraine leads Glenwood to state championship
Auburn baseball pledge Mason McCraine leads Glenwood to state championship The Auburn pledge struck out 10 batters in Glenwood's deciding win over Gordo last week. The future of Auburn baseball is bright as one of its 2025 commits recently led his high school team to a state championship. Mason McCraine, a 6-7 utility player from Glenwood School in Smith's Station, Alabama, and the brother of current Auburn player Brandon McCraine, recently played a large role in Glenwood's state championship run. The Gators took down Gordo High School in two games during last week's action to win the AHSAA Class 3A state championship at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville. The win was Glenwood's first state championship as a member of the AHSAA. McCraine was a vital piece to his team's championship run. He logged two hits and two runs in Glenwood's 7-4 game one win over Gordo, and followed suit in game two by striking out 10 batters and allowing two runs on the mound. He added another hit at the plate in the Gators' 12-3 state championship win. McCraine is one of 10 players committed to play for Auburn as part of its 2025 signing class, and one of six commitments that hail from Alabama. According to Perfect Game, Auburn holds the No. 27 signing class from the 2025 cycle, and ranks No. 13 in the SEC in a conference that occupies the first seven spots in the rankings. The Tigers boasted the No. 5 signing class in the 2024 cycle with signees such as Christian Chatterton, Chris Rembert, Chase Fralick, and Jackson Sanders contributing to Auburn's success early in their careers. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
