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Atlanta, Georgia’s attempt to erect a law enforcement officer training center in Atlanta was met by months of concerted protests. As the months stretched into years (the center was announced in 2021 but did not complete construction until 2025), opposition efforts ranged from peaceful protests to heated exchanges during publicContinue Reading

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The ICC says its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity will continue despite the withdrawal., Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia announced on Friday that the country had formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC). TheContinue Reading

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NASA/Bill Ingalls NASA astronaut Chris Williams is all smiles in this July 26, 2026, photo taken shortly after he landed with Expedition 74 Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, and Sergei Mikaev in Kazakhstan. This was Williams’ first mission. Williams spent eight months aboard the International Space Station, where he supported aContinue Reading

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OIIR OIIR Home OIIR Organization OIIR Export Control ECP Related External Links NOTE: Most of the links on this page reside outside of the NASA.GOV domain. Government Agencies and Departments Involved in Exports/Imports and Foreign Visitors/Foreign National Employees  White House National Space Policy of the United States of America NationalContinue Reading

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NASA astronaut Jessica Meir works inside the International Space Station’s Quest airlock in March, her reflection visible in a spacesuit helmet visor as she installs leg and arm components and swaps parts between suits. Credit: NASA/Jack Hathaway NASA will provide coverage as astronauts venture outside the International Space Station duringContinue Reading

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In recent years, travellers have noticed a subtle yet significant shift in the configuration of aircraft cabins. Once a hallmark of luxury and exclusivity,first class sections are quietly disappearing from the fleets of many major airlines. These changes have sparked curiosity among both frequent flyers and industry observers. Why wouldContinue Reading