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Has SpaceX Done Anything NASA Hasn’t? Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains His “Feud” with Elon Musk

Has SpaceX Done Anything NASA Hasn’t? Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains His “Feud” with Elon Musk

One would count nei­ther Elon Musk nor Neil deGrasse Tyson among the most reserved pub­lic fig­ures of the twen­ty-first cen­tu­ry. Giv­en the efforts Musk has been mak­ing to push into the busi­ness of out­er space, which has long been Tyson’s intel­lec­tu­al domain, it’s only nat­ur­al that the two would come into con­flict. Not long ago, the media eager­ly latched on to signs of a “feud” that seemed to erupt between them over Tyson’s remark that Musk — or rather, his com­pa­ny SpaceX — “has­n’t done any­thing that NASA has­n’t already done. The actu­al space fron­tier is still held by NASA.” What this means is that SpaceX has yet to take human­i­ty any­where in out­er space we haven’t been before. That’s not a con­dem­na­tion, but in fact a descrip­tion of busi­ness as usu­al. “The his­to­ry of real­ly expen­sive things ever hap­pen­ing in civ­i­liza­tion has, in essen­tial­ly every case, been led, geopo­lit­i­cal­ly, by nations,” Tyson says in the StarTalk video above. “Nations lead expen­sive projects, and when the costs of these projects are under­stood, the risks are …

Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud crashes Grammy Awards

Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud crashes Grammy Awards

Kendrick Lamar, performing at the Governors Ball Music Festival 2023, at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in New York, June 11, 2023. YUKI IWAMURA/AFP On Sunday, February 2, the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony will not only be taking place in a unique context in the wake of the Los Angeles fires, but it is also likely to be the stage for an unprecedented moment in its history. Rapper Kendrick Lamar is nominated in four categories, including Song of the Year for his diss track “Not Like Us” and twice in Best Rap Song for the same song and for “Like That,” his first jab, the one that sparked the feud between him and Drake, the other heavyweight of North American rap music. Diss tracks, songs in which one artist verbally assaults another, are a musical exercise that has existed since the early days of hip-hop culture, from KRS-One’s “South Bronx” (1987) to “Hit Em Up” (1996) by 2Pac. For 2Pac, born Tupac Shakur, this track was partly responsible for his assassination in 1996 and that of …

Social media feud with food influencer costs chef his job

Social media feud with food influencer costs chef his job

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more San Francisco Michelin-starred chef Geoffrey Lee stepped down from his leadership roles at three prominent restaurants —Ju-Ni, Handroll Project, and the newly opened Hamburger Project — on Friday, January 3, following a publicized social media clash with food influencer Kathleen Ensign. According to The San Francisco Standard, the social media showdown began in December after Ensign posted a lukewarm review of Hamburger Project, calling the smashburger “good but not great” and rating it a 7.2 out of 10. Ensign’s critique, shared on Instagram and TikTok, triggered a series of escalating responses from Lee, including personal attacks on her social media posts unrelated to the restaurant. According to Ensign, Lee’s messages included comments about her weight, appearance, and even a voice memo from his child …

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Face Off on Family Feud

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Face Off on Family Feud

Donald Trump may have refused to do a second debate with Kamala Harris, but Saturday Night Live had another idea for them to face off one more time before the election. Maya Rudolph’s Harris and James Austin Johnson’s Trump met once again on NBC’s sketch comedy show, only this time it was on the Family Feud stage with Kenan Thompson’s Steve Harvey. “I am Steve Harvey and I have spent the past 20 years hosting every show on TV as my alibi for them Diddy parties,” Harvey says. “Now tonight, we got two political rivals.” He then proceeded to introduce the Democrats’ side, which included Harris (Rudolph), Tim Walz (Jim Gaffigan), Joe Biden (Dana Carvey) and Douglas Emhoff (Andy Samberg). On the Republicans’ side, it was Trump (Johnson), J.D. Vance (Bowen Yang), Donald Trump Jr. (Mikey Day) and a missing Melania Trump. “It’s wonderful to be here, Steve. I love to see a man getting paid millions of dollars at his black job,” Harris says after being introduced by the host, who also pointed out …

Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl halftime show after number one singles and Drake feud | Ents & Arts News

Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl halftime show after number one singles and Drake feud | Ents & Arts News

Fresh off a number-one single and a feud with Drake, Kendrick Lamar has announced he will perform at next year’s Super Bowl. The Humble hitmaker will take to the stage during the halftime show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on 9 February. In a video announcing the news on YouTube, Lamar is seen standing in front of an American flag as he shoots footballs out of an automatic passing machine. “You know it’s only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos,” he says. “I won’t want you to miss it. “Meet me in New Orleans. February 9, 2025. Wear your best dress, too, even if you watch it from home.” In a statement, the 17-time Grammy award-winning rapper added: “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.” Rapper Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation works with the NFL to choose the halftime show performer, called Lamar a “once-in-a-generation artist”. He added: “His deep love for …

U.K. to Expel Russian Defense Attaché as Diplomatic Feud With Moscow Escalates

U.K. to Expel Russian Defense Attaché as Diplomatic Feud With Moscow Escalates

Britain’s diplomatic feud with Russia escalated on Wednesday after the British government announced it would expel a senior Russian diplomat who officials claim is an “undeclared” military intelligence officer, and also shut down several Russian diplomatic facilities in the country. The government accused Russia’s foreign intelligence service, the Federal Security Service, or F.S.B., of a pattern of “malign activity” in Britain and Europe, including hacking and leaking trade documents relating to the United States, and targeting of British lawmakers through malicious email campaigns. James Cleverly, the British home secretary, told Parliament that the government was announcing the retaliatory measures “to make clear to Russia that we will not tolerate such apparent escalations.” Britain’s action came two days after the Russian Foreign Ministry said it had summoned the British ambassador to Moscow to lodge a “strong protest” over remarks the British foreign secretary, David Cameron, had made about Ukraine’s using weapons supplied by Britain to strike Russian territory. The British Foreign Office disputed that the envoy, Nigel Casey, had been summoned, characterizing it instead as a …

Inside L.A.’s greatest family feud: Warring brothers. Billions at stake

Inside L.A.’s greatest family feud: Warring brothers. Billions at stake

Four brothers gathered in silence in the Los Angeles courtroom to hear the jury’s verdict. The decision came after 20 years of legal maneuvering by the brothers — bitter decades filled with accusations of fraud, intimidation and betrayal. At issue was whether two of the brothers had struck an oral agreement nearly 30 years ago. Such a contract would determine ownership of vast real estate holdings worth billions, one of the highest stakes ever seen in a Los Angeles civil courtroom. One brother swore the contract existed; another denied it ever happened. What might have been an uplifting story of an immigrant who soared to the pinnacle of American wealth had devolved into a saga embroiling not just the siblings but their mother as well. And now, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, jurors filed into the courtroom where they had heard the story of a young man who had left his family in India and improbably had made, and possibly lost, a fortune. It had all started with an opalescent rock. Shashikant Jogani had …

King Charles’s three priorities and why Prince Harry’s feud may be his unintended legacy | Royal | News

King Charles’s three priorities and why Prince Harry’s feud may be his unintended legacy | Royal | News

King Charles is marking a year since his Coronation (Image: Getty) No one in history waited longer to ascend the throne than King Charles, and it can’t have been easy to follow someone who was so loved and respected across the globe. And then just as he was finding his feet and showcasing his priorities as King, Charles was given the news no one ever wants to hear: you have cancer. His shock diagnosis at the start of the year attempted to derail his reign and the causes he had sought to champion: the environment, food wastage and the importance of communities. But the hardworking royal, known for his workaholic nature and love of meeting the public, has been determined to get back to business and fight what he once called this “beastly disease”. This has become every more important to him following his beloved daughter in law’s diagnosis shortly after his own. Read more: Zara Tindall wraps her arms around Charles as pair share heartwarming embrace Now, Charles has pivoted to raising awareness of …

Monty Don’s fascinating family history: from long-standing feud to tragic drowning

Monty Don’s fascinating family history: from long-standing feud to tragic drowning

Monty Don is a household name across the nation thanks to his role on the beloved BBC show Gardeners’ World. The green-fingered presenter has been on our screens for decades, sharing his top gardening hints and tricks with viewers since 2003.  While Monty has been very open about his personal life over the years, including his health struggles, did you know that he has a fascinating family history? From longstanding feuds to his family’s connection to the marmalade dynasty, find out all about Monty’s past here… WATCH: Look back at Monty Don’s life and career Monty Don’s links to the invention of marmalade Back in 2010, Monty took part in the popular BBC documentary series, Who Do You Think You Are?, where he discovered that his Scottish ancestors invented marmalade.  The horticulturist’s great great great great grandmother Janet Keiller created the orange preserve at the end of the 18th century.  © Derry MooreMonty Don has a fascinating family history While marmalade had already existed in a jellied form, Janet’s inclusion of the rind and the …

Which celebrity feud escalated this week? Find out in the news quiz

Which celebrity feud escalated this week? Find out in the news quiz

From left: Drake, SpongeBob, Kristi Noem Rich Fury/Getty Images for dcp; Hector Vivas/Getty Images; Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Rich Fury/Getty Images for dcp; Hector Vivas/Getty Images; Scott Olson/Getty Images From left: Drake, SpongeBob, Kristi Noem Rich Fury/Getty Images for dcp; Hector Vivas/Getty Images; Scott Olson/Getty Images This week, students and former presidents loudly protested. Abortion bans were repealed and went into effect. There were questions: Who’s this guy? Who will pay? Why are these so bad? And what is May Day, other than a day in May? In other quiz news, our friends at Goats and Soda have put together a test of your pathogen transmission knowledge. It’s difficult! Come back here for an easier go … if you’ve been paying attention, that is. Source link