Daily Authority: Virgin grounded 🚨
Branson's red lightVirgin Galactic’s core spaceship, SpaceShipTwo, is now grounded pending investigations (Reuters). In short, it’s reported that the flight didn’t go to plan, which isn’t wildly unexpected given the various firsts being achieved. That risked a hazardous descent and landing, with a red warning light: Virgin Galactic pilots Dave Mackay and Mike Masucci were aware of the problem. (A Virgin Galactic spokesperson disputed this contention.) spokesperson confirmed that Virgin Galactic “deviated from its Air Traffic Control clearance” and that an “investigation is ongoing.”The New Yorker report further questions the safety culture of the company, which Virgin Galatic denied in various statements.
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September 03, 2021 11:03 UTC
Richard E Grant's wife of 35 years Joan Washington dies
Richard E Grant said his heart was broken as he announced his devoted wife Joan has died aged 71 alongside a moving video of them dancing together. Joan - Love of my Life & Giver of Life to our daughter Olivia. Grant married voice coach Joan Washington in 1986 and has one daughter with her, Olivia, and a stepson, Tom. The couple went on to have one daughter, Olivia, 31, together, while Richard is a step-father to Tom, 44, from Joan's previous marriage. The actor has since described daughter Olivia as a 'miracle baby'.
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September 03, 2021 10:52 UTC
Coronavirus recoveries move up as 1,998 patients regain health
September 3, 2021 03:35 pmA total of 1,998 more COVID-19 patients were discharged from hospitals and treatment centres as they have recovered from the virus infection, the Ministry of Health said today. This brings the total number of recoveries reported in the country to 380,166. Sri Lanka has confirmed as many as 447,757 cases of COVID-19 to date. According to Epidemiology Unit’s data, 57,987 virus-infected patients are currently under medical care. Meanwhile, the death from novel coronavirus now stands at 9,604.
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September 03, 2021 10:07 UTC
CAUTION cannot be thrown to winds when renovating National Treasures
According to the MP, the project to construct a jogging track along the breakwater of the Parakrama Samudra has been suspended due to public outcry. “There were many opinions about the project, from an engineering perspective and a traditional perspective about constructing a jogging track near the Parakrama Samudhraya. So we took the most prudent decision, which was to suspend the project out of respect for public opinion. He further added that caution should be exercised in any reconstruction of a historical site and that personal opinion should not be taken into account in such matters. At such a time there is no such thing as a personal opinion.
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September 02, 2021 14:15 UTC
VIDEO: Motorist watches wrestling match on his mobile phone
By Darren Boyle for MailOnlinePublished: 08:47 EDT, 2 September 2021 | Updated: 09:50 EDT, 2 September 2021A motorist has been filmed allegedly watching a wrestling match on his phone while driving - as a police car passed him in the next lane. Mr Main noticed the screen on the Ford Fiesta's dashboard after the car had come off the slip road heading towards Govan, Glasgow. Mr Main, an IT & Communications technician, captured footage on his dash cam while his colleague in the van also filmed further footage on his phone. The video shows the white vehicle in front approaching a roundabout with the male driver in front apparently not paying attention to traffic around him. A screen, which appears to be a mobile phone, can be seen on the Fiesta driver's dashboard playing a wrestling match between two opponents.
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September 02, 2021 14:03 UTC
Samsung Sri Lanka Conducts Virtual Student Ambassador Induction Programme
Samsung Sri Lanka, the most-loved electronics brand, recently conducted the virtual induction programme of their initiative, ‘Samsung Student Ambassador Programme’. With spokespersons Mr. Kevin Sungsu You, Managing Director of Samsung Sri Lanka, Mr. Sabry Ansar, Head of Consumer Electronics Division, Samsung Sri Lanka and Mr. Thushara Rathnaweera, Chief Product Manager of IM Division (Smartphone, Tab and accessory), Samsung Sri Lanka, the group of Samsung Student Ambassadors had their first insight into a journey of new discoveries for them. “We, at Samsung, are proud to initiate the Student Ambassador Programme & it was exciting to see the energy of the young university students of Sri Lanka. They engaged excitedly in their exposure to new technologies and stated that they look forward to their journey forward with Samsung Sri Lanka. The Student Ambassadors also gave valuable feedback with regards to the induction programme and the activities which are planned ahead.
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September 02, 2021 14:03 UTC
Italy imposes testing quarantine rules for arrivals from Sri Lanka
Arrivals from Brazil, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and several other countries placed on Italy’s E-list will now be subject to stricter restrictions when entering the country, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation has revealed. According to the latest ordinance issued by the Ministry on August 30, in line with the new rules, arrivals from the countries mentioned above are only allowed entry to Italy provided that they are travelling for health, educational, or work-related purposes. Yesterday, SchengenVisaInfo.com reported that in line with the EU Council’s recommendation to remove the US from the epidemiologically safe-countries list, stricter rules would also apply to arrivals from the US. Italy now obliges all travellers from the US and those who have stayed in the country during the last 14 days to complete the PLF and provide a negative COVID-19 test result regardless of their vaccination status. In contrast, the country has abolished the self-isolation requirement for vaccinated travellers from the UK, meaning Britons travelling to Italy are no longer required to follow quarantine or testing rules.
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September 02, 2021 14:03 UTC
Confirmed COVID cases surge as 2,773 more test positive
As many as 2,773 persons have tested positive for the novel coronavirus so far today (September 02), the Ministry of Health confirmed. The new development brings the total number of COVID-19 cases confirmed in the country thus far to 446,903. At present, more than 59,000 virus-infected patients are receiving medical care at hospitals, treatment centres and homes. The tally of total recoveries reached 378,168 today as 1,952 more patients were discharged after returning to health. Meanwhile, the death toll from novel coronavirus stands at 9,400.
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September 02, 2021 12:56 UTC
Instagram crashes for frustrated users around the world
By Jonathan Chadwick For MailonlinePublished: 07:21 EDT, 2 September 2021 | Updated: 07:57 EDT, 2 September 2021Instagram appears to be down for many frustrated users around the world. According to DownDetector, more than 6,000 Instagram users have reported problems with the app as of midday on Thursday. Instagram users flocked to Twitter to share their frustration – and to check if other users were experiencing the same problems. Downdetector collates reports of outages from multiple sources, including Twitter and reports submitted on its websites and mobile apps. Its website shows that Instagram outage reports started to rise substantially just after 8am BST, reaching a peak after noon.
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September 02, 2021 12:00 UTC
Qualcomm’s next smartwatch chipset could be slower than first rumored
Eric Zeman / Android AuthorityTL;DR More details of Qualcomm’s rumored Snapdragon Wear 5100 smartwatch chipset have leaked. Those initial reports pointed to the chipset’s rumored Snapdragon Wear 5100 moniker and offered some general design details. According to WinFuture, the Snapdragon Wear 5100 uses a quad-core design but sticks with the Arm Cortex-A53 CPUs used by the Snapdragon Wear 4100 series. Even though the Snapdragon 4100 series supports 16MP shooters, they’ve yet to make an impression on flagship wearables. As it is, only a handful of devices use Snapdragon Wear 4100 series silicon well after its June 2020 launch.
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September 02, 2021 08:02 UTC
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Chinese For Us Review: It Deserves The Cost! [2021]
ChineseFor.Us is a more recent website that provides online Chinese lessons through videos. Chinese For UsChineseFor.Us features astonishingly well-designed Chinese online learning courses. Learn Chinese Tones- Tone DrillsMost people struggle to learn tones, yet it isn’t hard for us to show you. Alternative to ChineseForUs, you can try Yoyo Chinese which is the best app to learn chinese with a variety of rich features. However, you do not need to purchase any textbooks in order to learn Chinese.
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September 02, 2021 07:30 UTC
Realme GT review: Leading design, specs to match
About this Realme GT review: I tested the Realme GT (12GB RAM/256GB storage) over a period of six days. The Realme GT 5G review unit was provided by Realme India. It’s the top-end device in the GT series that includes the Realme GT Master Edition as well as a GT Explorer Master Edition. 5G support: The Realme GT 5G includes extensive 5G band support, but that does not include mmWave 5G. Realme GT review: The verdictDhruv Bhutani / Android AuthorityThe Realme GT doesn’t redefine the value flagship, but it doesn’t pull any punches either.
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September 02, 2021 07:06 UTC
Your ultimate back to school guide
'Make sure to double check the school website for term dates, start times, latest updates and any new COVID-19 protocols. GET THEIR SLEEPING PATTERN SORTED'A good night's sleep in the days leading up to school is really important. 'Physical movement can also help keep the bowels moving, so keep up the walks and the family's activity levels when getting back into the school routine.' 'Staying hydrated and good nutrition will stand children in good stead for maintaining physical and mental health during the school day. 'To encourage good nutrition, involve your child in planning and preparing meals and encourage experimentation with ingredients and sourcing recipes.
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September 02, 2021 07:06 UTC
Psaki refuses to discuss leaked call with ex-Afghan president
'I'm disgusted that President Biden lied to the world to try to make everyone think the Taliban wasn't taking over, when he knew they were rapidly gaining power. 'In July, Biden pressured the Afghan President (Ghani) to suggest the fight against the Taliban was going well 'whether it is true or not.'' Here are excerpts from that call, based on a transcript and recording reviewed by Reuters: BIDEN: Mr. President. 'It’s damning President Biden knew the situation in Afghanistan was rapidly deteriorating in July': Republicans react with fury to leaked Biden phone call with Ghani 'That is how Joe Biden treats the American people, too. But others said that the phone call proved Biden knew things were headed south but did not speed up evacuations.
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September 01, 2021 20:03 UTC
ITV faces backlash after Ofcom clears Piers Morgan
Mr Morgan later commented on this tweet with a 'puzzled face' emoji. Piers Morgan commented on Mr Ship's tweet with a 'puzzled face' emoji this afternoonMr Morgan's former co-host Susanna Reid retweeted Ofcom's verdict today without commentMr Wootton said today: 'Piers Morgan rightly cleared by Ofcom. Former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie said: 'Great news for Piers Morgan as Ofcom clear him over his Meghan Truths on GMB. The damning verdict by Ofcom on ITV's silencing of Piers Morgan after he said he didn't believe a word from Meghan Markle on royal racism. Presenter India Willoughby added: 'At the end of the day, Piers Morgan was right.
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September 01, 2021 20:03 UTC