January 9, 2023
Plane Carrying Rocket Takes Off for First UK Satellite Launch
A modified jumbo jet carrying a Virgin Orbit rocket took off from southwestern England Monday, marking the first attempt to launch satellites into orbit from Western Europe.Hundreds gathered for the launch cheered as the repurposed Virgin Atlantic Boei…
New Guidance: Use Drugs, Surgery Early for Obesity in Kids
Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday.The long-standing practice of …
NWS: California to Get Heavy Rain and Heavy Snow
The National Weather Service said Monday that it is advising residents in some areas of California to prepare for “two major episodes of heavy rain and heavy mountain snow” that are expected “to impact California in quick succession during the next cou…
Australian Open Tennis Tournament Not Testing for COVID-19
One year after Australia deported Serbian tennis champion Novak Djokovic for refusing to get vaccinated, Australian Open tournament officials say players this year will not be tested for COVID-19 and would even be allowed to compete even if they had th…
Hole in Ozone Layer Healing, UN-Led Study Shows
A U.N.-led study released Monday shows a hole in the protective layer of ozone over Antarctica is on track to fully recover in about four decades, thanks to the global phasing out of nearly 99% of banned ozone-depleting substances.The report, published…
THE MINISTRY FOR THE NATIONAL HERITAGE, THE ARTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Rock’N Malta 2023 calendar of events launched
Lordi and Mike and the Mechanics, among others, will hold separate concerts in Malta Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts and Local Government Owen Bonnici launched the programme of events for Rock’N Malta 2023, a fund managed by Festivals Malt…