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News18
2 hours ago
- Science
- News18
Our Blue And White Planet: How Earth Looks From Space To Axiom 4 Astronauts
Last Updated: According to Axiom Space, the Axiom crew continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew. How Shubhanshu Shukla Sees Earth From Space As He Adjusts To Zero GravityAccording to Axiom Space, the crew members continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew. Written by: Pallava Bagla World News Jun 28, 2025 11:14 am IST Published On Jun 28, 2025 11:14 am IST Last Updated On Jun 28, 2025 11:14 am IST Read Time: 3 mins Share TwitterWhatsAppFacebookRedditEmail How Shubhanshu Shukla Sees Earth From Space As He Adjusts To Zero Gravity The Axiom-4 astronauts also began preparing for their research studies. Show Quick ReadSummary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed New Delhi: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is getting the incredible views of Mother Earth as he orbits the planet - seeing 16 sunsets and 16 sunrises. Mr Shukla and his Axiom-4 space mission colleagues are learning more about the safety at the International Space Station and shifting cargo, and essentially setting up their new but temporary home in space. One of the astronauts, Peggy Whitson, posted a picture of Earth on X, saying she has "missed the view". Mr Shukla is feeling well and continues his activities at the space station. For Group Captain Shukla, day two at ISS will begin with setting up experiments. His first day was spent setting up his new home by shifting cargo from the Grace capsule to the space station. Mr Shukla is still learning and integrating with the Space-11 at the ISS. According to Axiom Space, the Axiom crew continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew. (X) Petty Whitson, one of the four astronauts who entered the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission, shared a beautiful picture of mother earth on her social media platform, with a caption, 'I've missed the view". I've missed this view! #Ax4 — Peggy Whitson (@AstroPeggy) June 27, 2025 Several hours after the Axiom-4 crew entered the ISS and settled in, the seven 'Expedition 73" crew members helped Peggy Whitson, Shubhanshu Shukla, Slawosz Uznanski and Tibor Kapu otp familiarise themselves with orbital lab systems and prepare for their microgravity research. According to Axiom Space, the Axiom crew continued adjusting to life in microgravity, and the crew focused on integration with the resident Expedition 73 crew. Together, they completed training on handover protocols and emergency procedures, ensuring seamless coordination. The crew transferred high-priority cargo and emergency equipment between Dragon and the space station. On Friday, Peggy and the team quickly got to work unloading sample-packed hardware and portable science freezers from inside Dragon for installation in station incubators and research refrigerators ahead of upcoming experiments. Station safety hardware was also temporarily transferred inside Dragon as is customary for visiting spacecraft. Post docking, the Axiom-4 crew spent the rest of Thursday setting up their sleeping quarters, with Peggy located in the 'Airlock', Shukla in 'Dragon', Uznanski in 'Columbus', and Tibor in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM). The Ax-4 astronauts also began preparing for their research studies. They initiated setup for several experiments and began transferring samples to designated modules. For Group Captain Shukla, day two at ISS will begin with setting up experiments. His first day was spent setting up his new home by shifting cargo from the Grace capsule to the space station. Axiom-4 Mission The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission is the fourth private astronaut expedition to the International Space Station. It launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, propelled by a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission is led by former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, now with Axiom Space, serving as commander. The international crew includes Slawosz Uznanski from Poland (European Space Agency) and Tibor Kapu from Hungary, both serving as mission specialists. Group Captain Shukla joins them as the mission's pilot — a role of high responsibility and precision.
Chicago Tribune
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
Chicago Cubs' Kyle Tucker still a fan favorite in his first return to Houston since leaving the Astros
HOUSTON — Three years ago, a Houston Astros fan's sign caught Kyle Tucker's attention from right field at Daikin Park. Grace Gonzales, then 6, held up a poster next to her dad, Antonio, down the right field line during Houston's game Aug. 27, 2022, that conveyed to Tucker that he was her favorite player. Written in multi colors, 'Tucker you're my bestie!' popped off the white board. As he finished playing catch with the ball boy between innings that day, Tucker noticed the message and tossed the baseball to Grace. It cemented Tucker's status as her No. 1 player — even after the Astros traded him to the Chicago Cubs in December. 'When I picked her up from school, I told her, 'I forgot to tell you, Tucker got traded,' Antonio Gonzales of South Houston recalled to the Tribune. 'She said, 'Grandma already told me. I looked up the Cubs, and their mascot is a bear, and I like it. I said, 'What?' She goes, 'I think I'm going to be a Cubs fan.'' While Grace, wearing a gray T-shirt with 'King Tuck' written across the front, continues to support the Astros, the Cubs have become her second-favorite team thanks to Tucker. With the Cubs in town for a three-game series this weekend, Antonio, who is in his second year as an Astros season ticket holder, knew they needed to be at the games for Tucker's return and watched the series opener from the first row in right field where Tucker started Friday against Houston. Grace remade the sign Thursday night to bring to Friday's game, featuring a slight edit: 'Tucker you're my bestie!' During pregame batting practice Friday, Tucker spotted Grace, now 9, holding the sign next to her dad, 45, and grandma, Frances, 65, in the fan area near the batting cage. He made sure, as he stopped to sign for fans, to ink her poster with his signature, creating another indelible memory for the Gonzales family. After spending seven years with the Astros and winning a World Series title in 2022, the impact on fans isn't lost on Tucker. 'We wouldn't have a job or be able to come out here and play every single day if it weren't for the fans,' Tucker said before Friday's game. 'They come out and support us every single day, and Houston has a good fan base in that sense. I just try and come out and play in front of the fan base and do what I can out on the field and then also stuff outside the field just to show some support back from a personal level.' The Astros honored Tucker and veteran reliever Ryan Pressly in their first game back in Houston with a 4-minute pregame tribute video that recognized their accomplishments with the organization. After watching the montage from the visitors' dugout, Pressly and Tucker stepped on the field, tipped their caps to the fans giving them an ovation, and gave a wave of acknowledgement to the coaches, staff and players who watched in the Astros' dugout. The series matchup also featured two of the key players the Cubs sent to the Astros in the deal. Isaac Paredes started at third base and batted second while rookie Cam Smith, the Cubs' 2024 first-round draft pick, played right field and hit in the cleanup spot. Asked whether Friday would feel like more than a regular-season game, Tucker downplayed it. 'I'll be all right,' Tucker replied. 'I still got to go out there and compete and kind of try to push that to the side and go out there and compete. We've got a job to do. Our job's to win games.' A trip back to Houston for Pressly means getting a couple of nights to sleep in his own bed. The 36-year-old right-hander and his wife made Houston their year-round home, complicating the offseason decision to waive his no-trade clause to go to the Cubs. Pressly tallied 111 saves and had a 2.81 ERA in seven seasons with the Astros. 'It's kind of emotional being back here, but at the same time, you've still got to go out there and do a job and try to get them out,' Pressly told reporters before the game. 'But I'm happy to be back here for sure.' Tucker and Pressly fittingly share their first trips back to a city that has meant so much to them. The two were already forever connected in Astros history: Pressly was on the mound when the final out was recorded to capture the '22 title against the Philadelphia Phillies, the World Series ending when Tucker ranged into foul territory and caught the ball near the netting to set off the celebration. 'I've got it,' Tucker said of the baseball from the final out. 'It's a cool memento.'
Pink Villa
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Topher Grace Reacts to The Waterfront Villain Role Being 'Written' for Him, Says 'Wife Would Understand' How He's a Sociopath
Topher Grace is embracing his dark side in a big way. In a recent TODAY interview, the That '70s Show star shared how Kevin Williamson, the creator of Netflix's new crime drama The Waterfront, wrote the villain role just for him. Grace joked about the moment, saying, 'My wife got it,' when asked how it felt to be asked to play a 'charming sociopath.' In The Waterfront Netflix drama, Grace plays Grady: a wealthy, tech-bro turned poppy-farm drug lord. Kevin Williamson actually wrote the character with Grace in mind. Grace revealed on TODAY: 'The creator Kevin Williamson, who I'm a huge fan, he wrote 'Scream' when I was in High School and 'Dawson's Creek'. He's amazing, and he called me said the most deductive thing you can say to an actor, I wrote this with you in mind. Then you have to do it.' Williamson echoed that sentiment in interviews, praising Grace's 'unexpectedness' and saying: 'Give a funny man a gun and see what he does with it." In Entertainment Weekly, he noted the unpredictable nature of Grace's performance: 'You just never know if he's going to hug you or shoot you.' From Eric Forman to Netflix villain Best known as Eric Forman on That '70s Show, Grace has taken on varied roles since. After sitcoms and romantic comedies, he played Eddie Brock/Venom in Spider‑Man 3 (2007), the serial killer Edwin in Predators (2010), and David Duke in BlacKkKlansman (2018). In The Waterfront, he fully embraced his darker side. Topher Grace shared why he's drawn to villains: 'Bad guys are better. When you are playing a good guy, the audience is kind of your partner in it. You're an avatar for them in that situation. But when you are playing a bad guy, there is no rules.' Grace also talked about the atmosphere on set, sharing that some characters in the series are self-aware of the show they're in. He shared that he personally enjoyed adding humor by constantly complimenting everyone on how good-looking they were, pointing out that it felt unusual to him because he had never done a television drama before. He joked that it was funny how so many problems could exist in one town where everyone looked so attractive.
The Herald Scotland
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Lewis Capaldi says ‘I'm back baby' as he makes emotional return to Glastonbury
Lewis Capaldi delighted fans with a short set at Glastonbury (Yui Mok/PA) The musician, who announced a break from touring shortly after his performance at the festival in 2023, has just released a new song called Survive. He told fans: 'It's so good to be back. I'm not going to say much up here today, because if I do, I think I will probably start crying. 'But it's just amazing to be here with you all, and I can't thank you all enough for coming out and coming and seeing me. 'Second time's a charm on this one, everybody. 'It's just a short set today, but I just wanted to come and kind of finish what I couldn't finish the first time round.' A fan holds a 'Welcome back Lewis Capaldi' sign (Yui Mok/PA) He performed a 35-minute set on the Pyramid Stage with songs including Hold Me While You Wait and Grace. Introducing his new song, he became visibly emotional as he said: 'The last two years haven't been the best for me, it's been difficult at times. 'This has been my f****** goal, to get back here', he added. He ended his performance with Somebody You Loved, the track that Glastonbury crowds helped him to sing when he struggled with his Tourette symptoms in 2023. The condition causes you to make sudden, repetitive sounds or movements and while there is no cure treatment can help manage the tics, according to the NHS website. The star ended his set saying 'I'm Lewis Capaldi and I'm f****** back baby' (Yui Mok/PA) He said: 'I really missed doing this for the last two years, it's been difficult at times to like think that maybe this wouldn't ever happen again… 'I couldn't sing this song two years ago for a different reason. I think I might struggle this time for another reason, but this time it's a good reason.' He added: 'My name's Lewis Capaldi and I'm f***** back baby.' Earlier on Friday, alternative pop star Lorde surprised fans with a secret set at Worthy Farm, performing her latest album Virgin, which was released on Friday, in full. Lola Young performing at Glastonbury (Ben Birchall/PA) Also performing was rising pop singer Lola Young who treated fans to her UK number one single Messy during her afternoon Woodsies set. The 24-year-old singer, who was wearing a checked dress and black bralet, brought out a blow-up doll with her face on it as she sang her latest single Not Like That Anymore. Addressing the crowd, Young, whose arrival on stage was delayed by 10 minutes, said: 'Thank you to everybody who made this happen, and thank you for being here.' Scottish indie rockers Franz Ferdinand brought out former Doctor Who actor Peter Capaldi during their Other Stage set while they were playing Take Me Out, one of their best known songs. Capaldi sang along with the band after being introduced by lead singer Alex Kapranos as 'the original Capaldi'. The celebration of performing arts and music also includes a number of panels with actor Paapa Essiedu and comedian Munya Chawawa discussing black identity in 'Black At Glasto: 'We Shouldn't Be Here''. Essiedu, who is to play Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter series, said he took inspiration from Jay-Z when he performed at the festival in 2008 amid criticism about a rap artist playing at what some people saw as a rock festival. Elsewhere at the festival, British pop rock band The 1975 will be the first headliners to grace the Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage this year when they perform on Friday. Lorde held a secret gig at Woodsies tent (Yui Mok/PA) Made up of four school friends, the group, known for songs including Chocolate, Someone Else and About You, comprises singer Matt Healy, bassist Ross MacDonald, guitarist Adam Hann and drummer George Daniel. The five-day celebration of music and performing arts, which opened its gates on Wednesday, will also host headline performances from veteran rocker Neil Young and his band the Chrome Hearts, and US pop star Olivia Rodrigo. The BBC confirmed on Thursday that Young's Saturday Pyramid Stage set will not be broadcast live 'at the artist's request'. Supergrass performed on the main stage, 30 years after their classic debut album was released (Ben Birchall/PA) Festivalgoers had a clear morning after significant rainfall overnight, with temperatures reaching the mid-20s, according to the Met Office. The Met Office's Grahame Madge said: 'Heat and humidity will be building over the weekend. We anticipate highs of 26C on Saturday, with high levels of humidity. By Monday temperatures can be anticipated to be over 30C. 'There is always the chance of a light shower, but there is nothing in the forecast that suggests anything heavier for Saturday for Somerset.' Avon and Somerset Police said there had been 38 crimes reported at the festival, and 14 arrests made. Fans have gathered at Worthy Farm for a typically spectacular line-up (Ben Birchall/PA) On Saturday Irish rap trio Kneecap, who have had one of their members charged with a terror offence, will perform on the West Holts Stage at 4pm. Before the festival, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said it would not be 'appropriate' for them to perform. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, 27, was charged with allegedly displaying a flag in support of proscribed terrorist organisation Hezbollah at a gig in London in November last year. Last week the rapper, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was cheered by hundreds of supporters as he arrived with bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh at Westminster Magistrates' Court in Free Mo Chara T-shirts. He was released on unconditional bail until the next hearing at the same court on August 20. With a sunny few days predicted here at Worthy Farm, please take a moment to read this advice on staying safe in the heat. #Glastonbury2025 — Glastonbury Festival (@glastonbury) June 27, 2025 Performing in the coveted Sunday legends slot this year is Sir Rod Stewart, who previously said he will be joined by his former Faces band member Ronnie Wood, as well as other guests. Sir Rod's performance will come after he postponed a string of concerts in the US, due to take place this month, while he recovered from flu. The BBC is providing livestreams of the five main stages: Pyramid, Other, West Holts, Woodsies and The Park.
Scotsman
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Lewis Capaldi: Scottish singer yells 'I'm f***** back baby' during triumphant 35-minute Glastonbury set
Singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi made a triumphant return to Glastonbury. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... By the time he stepped onto stage to the rapturous applause of thousands, there was little that was 'secret' about Lewis Capaldi's return set at Glastonbury festival. But that lack of mystique did nothing to diminish the emotion of the moment. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Singer songwriter Lewis Capaldi walks onto the Pyramid Stage during day three of the Glastonbury festival. Picture:| Getty Images Capaldi strolled on to Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage on Friday evening, took in the view and then raised two fingers to the sky. The crowd went into raptures. Onlookers started chanting 'oh Lewis Capaldi' before he began playing the hit song Before You Go to kick-off his set, which had been listed as 'TBA' on the Glastonbury website. He told fans: 'It's so good to be back. I'm not going to say much up here today, because if I do, I think I will probably start crying. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'But it's just amazing to be here with you all, and I can't thank you all enough for coming out and coming and seeing me. Second time's a charm on this one, everybody. 'It's just a short set today, but I just wanted to come and kind of finish what I couldn't finish the first time round.' The singer-songwriter from Bathgate engaged in an early back and forth with the crowd during his 35-minute set, duetting on the opening number's chorus. Capaldi finished his first song with a small smile, and then launched into singing Grace. Lewis Capaldi performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury. | William Dax/SWNS Capaldi's Glastonbury breakdown Just two years earlier, the 28-year-old had suffered a breakdown on the same stage as he struggled to manage his Tourette symptoms. That day, the crowd stepped in to sing-alone as Capaldi's voice faltered. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The musician, who announced a break from touring shortly after his performance at the festival in 2023, would later open up on battling with anxiety, depression and panic attacks. But cutting a far healthier figure on Friday night, Capaldi put voice to the emotion of the moment. His new song Introducing his new song Survive, he became visibly emotional as he said: 'The last two years haven't been the best for me, it's been difficult at times. This has been my f****** goal, to get back here.' Ending his set with hit single Someone You Loved, Capaldi said: 'I really missed doing this for the last two years, it's been difficult at times to like think that maybe this wouldn't ever happen again. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'I couldn't sing this song two years ago for a different reason. I think I might struggle this time for another reason, but this time it's a good reason.' He added: 'My name's Lewis Capaldi and I'm f***** back baby.' New song Survive marked the singer's first new music for 16 months. The track reunites Capaldi with close collaborator Romans, who co-wrote the global megahit Someone You Loved, that became 10x Platinum earlier this year. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The new track was released following three Scottish shows in May in which the singer returned to the stage as a guest of mental health charity CALM, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week. Other Glastonbury acts Earlier in the day, alternative pop star Lorde surprised fans with a secret set at Worthy Farm, performing her latest album Virgin, which was released on Friday, in full.
