Month: February 2023

Rocket Launch to the International Space Station Is Called Off Due to Technical Problem

SpaceX and NASA were forced to call off a launch to the International Space Station (ISS) due to a last-minute technical problem. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying astronauts was set to be launched to the ISS on Feb. 27 when a problem with the rocket’s ground launch system was detected with less than three minutes…


Searching for the Coast Wolves

This is a story of one woman’s passion for wolves. Gudrun Pflueger is an ex-world champion cross-country skier and long distance runner. For the last six years, she has been studying wolves in the wild of Canada collecting field data, hair, droppings, and other evidence for use in scientific projects on wolves. In this film,…


Christmas Winter Wonderland: How Animals Survive the Winter

Winter casts a very special, magical spell. It’s a time for traditions and customs: snowmen come to life, and Santas wander through brightly lit Christmas markets, much to the delight of the children. But indigenous animal life pays no heed to this human idyll. For them, winter is a time of austerity. Squirrels, boars, and…


Horses Steer Youths Away From Life of Crime

To reduce youth crime in Australia’s Gold Coast, police have been employing the novel approach of using horses to break through to young people and start them on a journey of improving their life trajectory. Senior constable of the child protection and investigation unit (CPIU) Craig Andrew said while this program doesn’t teach participants to…


The Most Difficult Thing About Being a Veteran

Commentary There were lots of things that were difficult about my 38 years in the military. For me personally, most of those centered around not being able to play politics, people who didn’t want to do their jobs, inane regulations, and toxic leadership. I should correct one thing, I refused to play politics. Every time…


Prayer App Beats Facebook and TikTok in Apple’s App Store Rankings

Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app, recently beat Big Tech companies like Google, Instagram, and Spotify to rank as a top Apple app at the beginning of the Lenten season. On Ash Wednesday, celebrated this year on Feb. 22, Hallow ranked No. 3 on the Apple app store’s list of top free apps. “God…


Pupils Studying International Baccalaureate Will Be Allowed to Use ChatGPT in Essays

Pupils will be allowed to quote work generated by the ChatGPT artificial intelligence system in their essays, the International Baccalaureate (IB) has said. ChatGPT is an AI chatbot capable of producing content mimicking human speech. Accessible for free, the service can be used to generate essays, technical documents, and poetry. The chatbot has been banned…


‘Unbelievable’: Youngkin Takes Aim at Biden’s Choice Not to Visit Ohio Derailment Site

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin expressed disbelief Sunday at President Joe Biden’s decision not to visit East Palestine, Ohio, where a Norfolk Southern train derailed on Feb. 3, leaking toxic chemicals into the ground, water, and air. In a Feb. 26 appearance on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Youngkin noted that, while the president visited Ukraine…


Almost 80 Percent of Americans Aged 17–24 Unfit for Military Service

It’s no secret that America’s military is struggling to find people who are fit for service these days. Maintaining health and wellness among its existing members has also become a challenge. A Department of Defense report cited during a Feb. 16 Congressional hearing offered a hard pill to swallow: 77 percent of Americans between 17–24…


Food Assistance Contributing to Obesity, With Almost 80 Percent of Americans Aged 17–24 Unfit For Military Service

It’s no secret that America’s military is struggling to find people who are fit for service these days. Maintaining health and wellness among its existing members has also become a challenge. A Department of Defense report cited during a Feb. 16 Congressional hearing offered a hard pill to swallow: 77 percent of Americans between 17–24…