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Americans' views of space: US role, NASA priorities and impact of private companies

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

In a changing world of space exploration defined by intensifying private efforts and competition between a growing number of nations, 69% of Americans say it is essential that the U.S. continue to be a world leader in space, compared with 30% who say this is not an essential role for the country, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.   The new report, based on a survey of 10,329 U.S. adults conducted May 30 to June 4, 2023, on the Center’s American Trends Panel, finds that most Americans continue to believe that the U.S. space agency NASA has a critical role to play, even as private space companies, like SpaceX, Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, are increasingly involved in space. Overall, 65% say it is essential that NASA continue to be involved in space exploration. A smaller share (32%) believe that private companies will ensure enough progress is made in space exploration, even without NASA’s involvement.   As Americans look to the future of space, 69% think there will d...

Petaluma: Police arrest driver on suspicion of DUI after crash

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

By Bay City NewsPetaluma police officers arrested a woman Saturday evening for allegedly driving under the influence after a collision, announced the Petaluma Police Department on Sunday.At 7:47 p.m., police first responded to reports of a two-vehicle car crash at the intersection of E Washington Street and N McDowell Boulevard.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | One dead after motorcycle crash in eastern Alameda County Crime and Public Safety | Caltrain strikes and kills pedestrian in Santa Clara on Saturday morning Crime and Public Safety | Plane landed at California airport, took off and rolled over before fatal crash, NTSB says Crime and Public Safety | 10-year-old Michigan cheerleader collapses at practice, later dies Crime and Public Safety | Altamont Pass motorhome driver suspected of hitting more than two dozen cars in heavy traffic Upon further investigation, police determined that nobody ...

Beatriz Chaidez named interim chancellor of San Jose-Evergreen Community College District

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

Dr. Beatriz Chaidez began serving as interim chancellor of the San Jose-Evergreen Community College District on July 1. Chaidez moves into the role from her previous position as vice chancellor of human resources for the district.“During her tenure as vice chancellor of human resources, Dr. Chaidez has proven herself to be a steady leader, a creative problem solver and a passionate advocate for students,” district board president Bob Livengood said in a statement.Before joining the district in early 2019, Chaidez held various roles in K-12 administration, including assistant superintendent for human resources with Salinas City Elementary School District, where she also served as director of pupil personnel services and special education. She has also served as an executive board member for both the Association of California School Administrators and the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators. As an adjunct faculty member at San Jose State University, she...

WATCH: Sideshow activity blocks AC Transit bus in Oakland

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

(KRON) -- A bus was stuck in Oakland due to Illegal sideshow activity in the early hours of Sunday morning, the Oakland Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Anchor Brewing would consider sale to union employees, company says Just after 4 a.m., sideshow activity began near Edes Avenue and Hegenberger Road, and 50 vehicles were gathered nearby. An AC Transit bus was stuck at Coliseum Way and Hegenberger Road. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }Officers managed to disperse the crowd, and no injuries were reported. Video from the scene shows a vehicle traveling at a high speed in circles around a crowd in the area.

Yountville boil notice lifted after testing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

(BCN) -- Yountville residents and businesses no longer need to boil water as a precaution against E. coli bacteria, the town said Saturday night. VIDEO: Sideshow activity blocks AC Transit bus Yountville and the California Department of Veterans Affairs, which owns and operates the water treatment facility, "have met mandated testing requirements for negative results for E. coli contamination in the water," the town said in a statement. "The State Water Resource Control Board has approved the use of town water," according to the statement. The town said earlier Saturday that test results showed none of the bacteria in the municipal water supply that prompted a precautionary notice to boil water issued Thursday.

Australian Titmus takes it out fast and sets WR in 400m freestyle as Ledecky settles for silver

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

FUKUOKA, Japan (AP) — Australian Ariarne Titmus had only one tactic in mind to reclaim her women’s 400-meter freestyle world record on Sunday’s opening day of the World Aquatics Championships.Start fast and hang on.It worked. Titmus won in 3 minutes, 55.38 seconds with silver for American Katie Ledecky in 3:58.73 and bronze for Erika Fairweather of New Zealand in 3:59.59. Canadian 16-year-old Summer McIntosh, who held the record after taking it four months ago from Titmus, was fourth in 3:59.94. Her old mark was 3:56.08.“It wasn’t something (breaking the record) that I had my mind on for this meet,” Titmus said. “I just wanted to come here and try and swim the way I know I’m capable of. I knew the only way to win — I believed — was to try to take it out (fast) and whoever had as much fight left at the end was going to win it.”Despite it falling on the first day, the race was seen by many as the most compelling matchup of the eight-day championships in southwestern ...

F1 champ Verstappen wins Hungarian GP to extend overall lead, give Red Bull record 12th straight win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

BUDAPEST (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen needed only a few seconds to stamp his authority on the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and win his seventh straight race of a crushingly dominant season.Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton started from pole position ahead of Verstappen, who muscled him out at the first corner and never looked back.Red Bull’s 12th straight win, including the final race of 2022, broke McLaren’s record for consecutive team wins set in 1988.“That was so enjoyable to drive, 12 in a row that is unbelievable,” Verstappen said. “Hopefully we can keep this momentum going for a long time.”Verstappen is cruising toward a third straight F1 title. His ninth victory overall — complete with another bonus point for the fastest lap — means the 25-year-old Dutchman already leads his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez by 110 points. McLaren driver Lando Norris finished second for the second-straight race and Perez was third for a much-needed second podium in six ...

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix Results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

SundayAt HungaroringBudapest, Hungary.Lap length: 4.00 kilometers(Start position in parentheses)1. (2) Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Red Bull Racing, 70 laps, 1:38:08.634, 26 points.2. (3) Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren, 70, +33.731 seconds, 18.3. (9) Sergio Perez, Mexico, Red Bull Racing, 70, +37.603, 15.4. (1) Lewis Hamilton, Great Britain, Mercedes, 70, +39.134, 12.5. (4) Oscar Piastri, Australia, McLaren, 70, +1:02.572, 10.6. (18) George Russell, Great Britain, Mercedes, 70, +1:05.825, 8.7. (6) Charles Leclerc, Monaco, Ferrari, 70, +1:10.317, 6.8. (11) Carlos Sainz Jr, Spain, Ferrari, 70, +1:11.073, 4.9. (8) Fernando Alonso, Spain, Aston Martin, 70, +1:15.709, 2.10. (14) Lance Stroll, Canada, Aston Martin, 69, +1 lap, 1.11. (16) Alexander Albon, Thailand, Williams, 69, +1 lap.12. (7) Valtteri Bottas, Finland, Alfa Romeo Racing, 69, +1 lap.13. (13) Daniel Ricciardo, Australia, Alphatauri, 69, +1 lap.14. (10) Nico Hulkenberg, Germany, Haas, 69, +1 lap.15. (17) Yuki Tsunoda, J...

Argentina en el Mundial de Fútbol Femenino 2023: calendario, jugadoras, formación y más

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

(CNN Español) — “El fútbol no tiene lógica” es un proverbio que se utiliza mucho en el más popular de los deportes. Eso quedó en evidencia con el impacto que significó la victoria de Nueva Zelandia ante Noruega por 1-0 en la apertura del Mundial Femenino 2023.Con esa premisa la Selección Femenina de Argentina se plantó en el último Mundial de Francia 2019, donde empató sin goles ante Japón —la selección que fue campeona en 2011—, perdió en un apretado 0-1 ante la poderosa Selección de Inglaterra e igualó a 3 ante Escocia, memorable partido en el que estuvo abajo 0-3.La producción argentina gozó en tierra gala de muy buena salud, evidenció un crecimiento en su juego, logró reconocimiento a nivel mundial y también puertas adentro.Cuando se crece en el nivel competitivo, las hazañas deportivas en el fútbol potencian sus posibilidades. Eso es lo que ha pasado en estos cuatro años: sumó más recursos en la preparación, tuvo un fuerte apoyo dirigencial y su rendimiento ha...

Live updates | Harman keeps 5-shot lead by the turn in final round of British Open

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:10:59 GMT

HOYLAKE, England (AP) — Brian Harman kept his five-shot lead after the first nine holes in the final round of the British Open.The gap was down to three shots after he made bogeys on the second and fifth holes, but Harman recovered with consecutive birdies on the sixth and seventh. The American lefty drained putts of 14 feet and 24 feet to regain control at the top.He made the turn at even par for the day and 12 under for the tournament.Harman’s closest challenger was Sepp Straka, who was at 2 under for the day and 7 under for the tournament.Seven players were tied at 6 under after Harman made the turn, including Jon Rahm, Jason Day, Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy.___WHAT TO KNOW— Harman builds a 5-shot lead at British Open— Jon Rahm sets Hoylake record with 63 to give himself a chance — Younger brother of U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in the top 10 — Rory McIlroy lets chances slip away with poor putting___MCILROY MAKES EARLY MOVERory McIlroy made up four shots by the ...