Author: Desk Reporter

We know the names of the first men in space, and on the Moon, but have you thought about the first woman? Soviet cosmonaut, Ms. Valentina Tereshkova is the first woman to travel in space. On 16 June 1963, Ms. Tereshkova was launched on a solo mission aboard the spacecraft Vostok 6. She spent more than 70 hours orbiting the Earth, two years after Mr. Yuri Gagarin’s first human-crewed flight in space. Ms. Tereshkova was born on 6 March 1937 in the village of Bolshoye Maslennikovo in central Russia. Her mother was a textile worker, and her father was a…

Exeter, UK: Best-selling British author of the award-winning Wolf Hall trilogy, Ms. Hilary Mantel, passed away peacefully at the age of 70. Wolf Hall published in 2009 and its sequel, Bring Up the Bodies, published three years later, together sold more than 5 million copies worldwide with both winning Booker Prize, an unheard, unprecedented success for two books in the same trilogy. The final in the series, The Mirror & The Light, was published in March 2020. “It is with great sadness that bestselling author Dame Hilary Mantel DBE died peacefully, surrounded by close family and friends. Hilary Mantel will…

Chicago, US: People with COVID-19 are more likely to develop brain injuries a year later compared to people who have never been infected with the coronavirus, US researchers reported. The yearlong study, published in Nature Medicine, assessed brain health across 44 different disorders using medical records without patient identifiers from millions of US veterans. Brain and other neurological disorders were 7 percentages more common in those infected with COVID than in a similar group of veterans who had never been infected. That translates to about 6.6 million Americans who had brain disorders related to their COVID infection, the team shared.…

Beijing, China: A recent analysis conduced on 1,000 eggshells found in central China have guided Chinese scientists into an extraordinary conclusion that dinosaurs were already on the decline before their extinction 66 million years ago. The eggshells found in the 150-meter-thick rock layers represented only three species of dinosaur eggs found in the ecosystem since the last 2 million years of the Cretaceous period, showing a clear decline in biodiversity compared to the older fossil record. It is assumed that global climate fluctuations and massive Deccan Traps volcanic eruptions in India reduced diversity and few dinosaur lineages at the end…

Austin, United States: Global electric vehicle giant Tesla is recalling close to 1.1 million vehicles in the US as the window automatic reversal system on its vehicles may not respond properly after detecting an obstacle, increasing the risk of injury. Vehicles being recalled include 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2021 Model Y, 2021-2022 Model S and Model X. The electric vehicle maker told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it will perform an over-the-air software update of the automatic window reversal system. NHTSA observed a closing window without a proper automatic reversing system could apply excessive force by pinching the…

Sydney, Australia; Number 2 tele communication company in Australia, Optus, owned by Singapore Telecommunications Ltd, has revealed that it could get in touch with 10 million customers whose personal information was taken in a “sophisticated” hack, but highlighted that no corporate clients had been compromised. According to Optus, the teleco immediately shut down the attack after it was discovered and that no payment details or account passwords were compromised. Optus CEO Ms. Kelly Bayer Rosmarin updated that the company alerted the Australian Federal Police after noticing unusual activity. Ms. Rosmarin observed that the company would contact high-risk customers “very soon”…

Milan, Italy; One of the most famous fashion shows in the world, the Milan Fashion Week kicked off its first full day of shows with strong performances from Fendi, Del Cor and Cavalli, fashion houses. In just a few short seasons, Mr. Kim Jones, English fashion designer, established a very clear, modern style and a highly assured sense of color coordination for Fendi. Mr. Jones respects the Fendi DNA very much, recognizing the past while driving the brand forward. This season, the designer successfully referenced the house’s own archives, playing in particular on dresses worn by Delfina Deletres Fendi. Meanwhile,…

United States: Contact lenses can be indispensable for those with poor vision, but if they aren’t properly cleaned and stored, there’s a risk of serious eye infections, experts say. Up to one out of every 500 contact lens wearers get such infections every year, which can sometimes lead to permanent blindness. Even minor infections caused by contamination are painful and disrupt daily life, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Regardless of whether contact lenses are worn to correct vision issues or just for special occasions, all contact lenses are considered medical devices by the US Food and Drug Administration…

East London, UK: Just months after his retirement, former West Ham player, captain, Mr. Mark Noble is all set to return to his former club as its sporting director. Mr. Mark will start in January in the newly created post at his boyhood club, where he played for 18 years. As coaching is not a priority at present, Mr. Noble will work with Mr. David Moyes, football manager, and the directors. The 35-year-old will provide input, advice and assistance across West Ham’s football operations, with responsibilities including a focus on player recruitment, development of the academy and player and staff…

Dubai, UAE: The success of DP World, the Emirati multinational logistic company’s transformation from a regional port operator to a global logistics solutions provider dates back four decades. It is a story of visionary leadership and talented young Emiratis who have worked hard to make DP World a multinational company while retaining the Emirati spirit. The company’s confidence and enthusiasm helped in achieve the strategic goals, making DP World the industry leader it is today. So far this year, DP World has hired 50 new Emirati employees across various business units. Following the path blazed by their predecessors, empowered by…