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Book Review: Climate fiction space whodunit ‘The Deep Sky’ soars in a fast-paced debut novel

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

“The Deep Sky” by Yume Kitasei (Flatiron Books)Asuka’s never been assured of her place in the mission to Planet X. She worked hard, trained and studied and pushed herself, but still just barely made it as the Alternate. So when an explosion busts a hole in the ship and kills the captain, it’s Asuka’s chance to prove her worth or sink into endless space.Yume Kitasei’s debut novel, “The Deep Sky,” begins in the pivotal moments just before what should have been a simple space walk gone horribly wrong rocks the world of the 80 young crew members painstakingly chosen and trained as a last hope for humanity. Their mission is to fly into deep space toward Planet X, birth and raise children, and start a new world. But with the ship knocked off course, the hierarchy in disarray, and a traitor in their midst, the already tenuous trip seems increasingly impossible.Not to mention the possibility of World War III breaking out on Earth severely cramping communications with Mission Control.Kitasei...

Time to empty the freezer? Turning a kitchen’s forgotten food into meals takes improvising

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

I usually cook a nice meal from scratch every night, even when it’s only my husband and me for dinner. Our weekly menu might include fish, chicken, pasta, and a couple of time-intensive dishes like eggplant moussaka, jap chae or chili.Leftovers, and there are a lot, go into the freezer — where they’re often forgotten, tucked behind ice-cube trays, half-eaten cartons of ice cream, and bags of soup dumplings and frozen peas.So when my husband went away for a week, I decided to clear out that freezer — along with the fridge and pantry — and save myself from real cooking for a few days. I wouldn’t even go grocery shopping; I’d save on the food bill and improvise on recipes.I liked the idea of decluttering without tossing mysterious containers of wasted food into the trash. I’d consume whatever I reasonably could. There were some odds and ends in the vegetable drawer — cherry tomatoes, carrots and celery on their last legs, some fruit and a cabbage (more on that later) — so I would...

You always hear about the ‘nuclear football.’ Here’s the behind-the-scenes story

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The most important — and mysterious — “football” in the world isn’t really a football at all. Officially called the “ Presidential Emergency Satchel, ” the “nuclear football” is a bulky briefcase that contains atomic war plans and enables the president to transmit nuclear orders to the Pentagon. The heavy case is carried by a military officer who is never far behind the president, whether the commander-in-chief is boarding a helicopter or exiting meetings with world leaders.Beyond those basic facts, however, not much is known about the satchel, which has come to symbolize the massive power of the presidency. Let’s change that. William Burr, a senior analyst at the nonprofit National Security Archive at George Washington University, published a report Tuesday detailing his recent research into the presidential pigskin. Among the tidbits Burr unearthed: The football once contained presidential decrees that some in the U.S. government came to believe were ...

Trump dice que es objetivo en la investigación del ataque al Capitolio e intentos de anular las elecciones de 2020

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

El expresidente Donald Trump dijo que el fiscal especial Jack Smith le ha dicho que es un objetivo en la investigación criminal del 6 de enero.Smith ya acusó penalmente a Trump de unas dos docenas de delitos relacionados con la retención de documentos clasificados cuando dejó la Casa Blanca.Trump, en una publicación en las redes sociales sobre la nueva carta objetivo enviada por Smith, sugirió que pronto podría enfrentar una acusación por la investigación del 6 de enero.Esa investigación se centra en los esfuerzos de Trump por anular su derrota en las elecciones de 2020 ante el presidente Joe Biden.El expresidente Donald Trump dijo este martes que el fiscal especial Jack Smith le ha dicho que es un objetivo en la investigación criminal del 6 de enero.Smith ya acusó penalmente a Trump de unas dos docenas de delitos relacionados con la retención de documentos clasificados cuando dejó la Casa Blanca.Trump también sugirió que pronto podría enfrentar una acusación por la investigación de...

Bayern Munich replaces fired Hasan Salihamidžić with Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich is hiring Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund to take over from the fired Hasan Salihamidžić.The Bavarian powerhouse said on Tuesday the 46-year-old Freund, who has been involved in a management role at Salzburg since 2006, will start as Bayern sporting director on Sept. 1.“We are convinced that he is the right person to strengthen the team in the future, together with Thomas Tuchel’s coaching team and technical director Marco Neppe,” Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said.Salihamidžić was fired after Bayern clinched an 11th consecutive Bundesliga title on the final day of the season. Bayern was second going into the final round, where it pipped Borussia Dortmund to the title thanks to a late goal from Jamal Musiala coupled with Dortmund’s draw with Mainz.Salihamidžić was Bayern’s sporting director since 2017. The club also fired former goalkeeper Oliver Kahn as CEO. Kahn was replaced by Dreesen.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https...

France and Italy send firefighting planes to Greece as several wildfires burn around the capital

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

Italy and France are each sending two firefighting planes to Greece to help it cope with wildfires burning on multiple fronts around Athens, with more extreme heat on the way.The planes and their teams of firefighters are part of an EU civil protection mechanism, and they will join some 30 Romanian firefighters already stationed in Greece as part of a seasonal EU fire program, European officials said Tuesday.Wildfires Tuesday continued to burn out of control to the north and west of Athens, including a blaze near the resort town of Loutraki, where more homes were damaged and evacuations were expanded.Several smaller fires also broke out nearer the capital, where winds remained moderate but scrub and forest land has been dried out by extreme temperatures last week.Police spokeswoman Constantina Dimoglidou said several roads near the fires were closed to allow faster access by emergency services.Greece also activated an rapid mapping evaluation system, which uses EU satellite data to ...

Mayor Mike Johnston to declare emergency over homelessness

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Newly sworn-in Mayor Mike Johnston is already planning to roll up his sleeves and get to work.Johnston wasted no time by starting to chip away at what he said were priorities in the city, including homelessness and public safety. He and other city officials took the oath of office on Monday, and less than 24 hours in, he’s making an announcement on what he called the "homeless crisis." Who sponsored Mayor Mike Johnston’s inauguration party? Johnston is set to share some plans for his first 100 days in office at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Follow along for live updates.Denver mayor announces homelessness emergency

Broward County Public Schools to host Back-to-School Career Fair

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

Broward County Public Schools is gearing up for the upcoming school year by hosting a Back-to-School Career Fair. The job fair is scheduled for Saturday at Western High School in Davie at 1200 S.W. 136th Ave.The event aims to fill a significant number of job openings across the district, with approximately 1,300 positions available in various roles such as teachers, school counselors, speech-language pathologists, classroom/teacher assistants, bus drivers, security staff, custodians, food service workers, and other essential positions.Qualified candidates attending the fair may be able to secure immediate job offers, as positions will be offered on the spot.Attendees should come prepared with multiple copies of their resumes and a list of questions to ask principals, supervisors, and human resources staff during interviews. It is recommended that candidates also be ready to discuss their career path interests.The Back-to-School Career Fair will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and rep...

Florida man stabs mother of his children in front of them, leading to fatal confrontation with police

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

A horrifying incident unfolded in Tampa when a 33-year-old man repeatedly stabbed the mother of his children in front of their three young kids. The victim, an adult female, was left in critical condition and rushed to a local hospital for treatment.According to authorities, on July 17, the suspect, whose identity is yet to be disclosed pending next of kin notification, fled the scene, located in the 2800 block of N. 35th Street, with the children following the vicious attack. Prior to encountering Tampa Police Department (TPD) officers, he left the children with his brother and allegedly stole his brother’s AK-47.Around 5:40 p.m., officers spotted the suspect’s vehicle heading southbound near N. Dale Mabry Highway and W. Spruce Street. They decided to tail the suspect while awaiting air support. The situation took an even more dangerous turn at 5:48 p.m. when the suspect pointed the stolen rifle out of the vehicle’s window towards the pursuing officers in marked T...

A 3-year-old driving a golf cart hit and killed a 7-year-old in Florida, police say

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:11:05 GMT

(CNN) — A 3-year-old driving a golf cart struck and killed a 7-year-old on Monday afternoon in Fort Myers, Florida, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.The 3-year-old was approaching a right curve near a home on private property when the front of the cart hit the 7-year-old who was standing in the front yard, the release said.The older child was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, the release said. The 3-year-old wasn’t hurt.Concerns about minors driving golf carts in Florida recently prompted the passage of a new state law, CNN affiliate WJFX reported. Anyone under the age of 18 will soon need to have a permit or driver’s license to drive a golf cart, the station reported last month.The bill was signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis and goes into effect October 1.It doesn’t state an age when minors become eligible to start driving golf carts but does state all minors must have a permit or driver’s license to legally drive a golf cart in Fl...