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European and United States’ officials are currently discussing arming Ukraine to such an extent that it can deliver a decisive ”punishing blow” to Russia, in case the latter country would violate a potential future negotiated cease-fire. The discussions between Western powers about potentially arming Ukraine to deliver a “punishing blow”Continue Reading

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Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent., Legislators greenlight reforms giving more authority to Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo, accused of stifling dissent. Legislators in Nicaragua have approved a constitutional amendment that will strengthen the power of longtime President Daniel Ortega,Continue Reading

Spending Time in Space Slows Down Astronauts’ Thinking

Floating in space can slow you down — not just physically, but mentally as well. Scientists studied how 25 astronauts who lived an average of six month on the International Space Station (ISS) performed on a number of cognitive tests. The astronauts completed the activities slower, but no less accurately than they would have onContinue Reading