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The states that saw the most active attacks against election certification two years ago certified the results of this year’s races without controversy this week, prompting the Arizona secretary of state to proclaim that “election denialism” is a thing of the past. Others said they weren’t so sure. Certification proceeded normally this year in part because Donald Trump won the presidential race, quieting his supporters after he had spent the campaign making unsubstantiated claims that he could lose only through widespread cheating . The statewide certification votes Tuesday in Nevada and New Mexico follow a vote Monday to certify the results in Arizona. In all three states, the certification process was tumultuous during the 2022 midterms when Democrats won most statewide offices. Those controversies followed attempts by Trump and his allies to halt or challenge certification in Michigan, Georgia and other battleground states in 2020, disrupting what until then had been a routine administrative process. This year, some who have been the most vocal in questioning the integrity of elections have instead been celebrating Trump’s victory. “The results are being accepted in the manner that they are, in part, because those who have been eroding trust or casting doubt on the integrity of U.S. elections have a result they feel good about,” said David Levine, a former local election official in Idaho who now advises on election administration issues. “Hopefully we can get back to a place where Americans can feel confident in the results even if it’s one they disagree with.” On Tuesday, Nevada and New Mexico certified their statewide results with little discussion. During Monday’s certification in Arizona, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reflected on the lack of controversy this year. “I think the age of election denialism, for all intents and purposes, is dead,” he said. Sitting next to Fontes, state Attorney General Kris Mayes, a fellow Democrat, said she was more skeptical. Her Republican opponent in 2022 spent two years challenging his loss . “Do I think election denialism is dead? No, I don’t,” she said. “We’ll see over the next couple of election cycles what happens, but I don’t think we’re there yet.” Public confidence in elections has dropped since Trump challenged his loss in 2020 and made false claims of widespread fraud, particularly among Republicans . Some Republicans began targeting the certification process, when local and state boards certify the results after local election officials provide them with the final tally of votes. A firestorm erupted in Georgia over the summer when the state election board, with a new pro-Trump majority, attempted to politicize the certification process with changes later blocked by the courts. While certification battles did not surface after the Nov. 5 election , a vocal segment within the Republican Party remains deeply skeptical of election processes, particularly of the availability of mail ballots and the use of ballot scanners to tally votes. During a forum Monday on the social platform X led by the group Cause of America, the group's director expressed doubt about voting equipment. Shawn Smith, who also is a retired Air Force colonel, argued the certification process suppresses legitimate concerns and goes against “the sovereignty of the people.” Although not as widespread as four years ago, this sentiment did surface sporadically at the local level this month. In Washoe County, Nevada, which includes Reno and voted narrowly for Vice President Kamala Harris, the vote to certify the results was 3-1 with one abstention. Commissioner Jeanne Herman has consistently voted against certification and did not make a public comment about her vote this year. Commissioner Mike Clark, a staunch Trump supporter who had also previously voted against certification, said he would abstain and left before the vote. “I am not an election denier and clearly the person I wanted to win, won this state,” Clark said before leaving the meeting. “However, that does not mean that all the protocols were followed and that we can truly certify the election.” Such skepticism, whether in Nevada or elsewhere, leaves the door open to certification disputes during future elections. The questioning of election results isn't limited to Republicans. Even though Harris quickly conceded after losing all seven presidential battleground states , online posts among her supporters continue to raise concerns about her loss. One Reddit community that has amassed 23,000 members features a steady drumbeat of Democrats scrutinizing a result they can’t believe is real. Some posting in the group have issued calls to contact Harris and her running mate to ask them to demand a recount or otherwise object to the outcome. Among the battlegrounds, Michigan was among those where Trump and his allies pressed to halt certification of the 2020 election for Democrat Joe Biden amid false claims of fraud and manipulation. Two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers who initially opposed certification eventually relented. The state board of canvassers eventually voted to certify, even after one Republican member abstained. This year, the state board voted unanimously on Nov. 22 in favor of certifying and praised the state’s election workers. In Georgia, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified his state’s results on Nov. 22. Four years ago, the Republican state official was facing immense pressure from Trump and his allies to investigate their unsubstantiated claims of fraud. Also certifying results Tuesday, and doing so unanimously, was the state Board of Elections in North Carolina. It was the only presidential battleground state won by Trump in 2020 — and the only one where he and his allies didn't make claims of fraud. ___ Cassidy reported from Atlanta. Associated Press writers Susan Montoya Bryan in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ken Ritter in Las Vegas, Scott Sonner in Reno, Nevada, and Ali Swenson in New York contributed to this report. Christina A. Cassidy, The Associated Press
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British Columbia Premier David Eby said Canada must approach Donald Trump's plan to impose a 25 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods from a position of strength, as business, trade and community organizations called for quick action on the trade threat. Eby said premiers and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would meet this week to discuss "our strategic approach" to the U.S. president-elect's plan to impose the tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports immediately after his inauguration on Jan. 20, unless action was taken to stem the cross-border flow of migrants and illegal drugs. The B.C. premier made the comments Tuesday in a speech to the annual convention of the B.C. Federation of Labour in Vancouver. "Obviously, this will be devastating to workers on both sides of the border," he said. "Both in the U.S. and in Canada, the impact on families will be profoundly significant." Canada and the U.S. have long been top trading partners, on imports as well as exports, and the strength of this relationship put Canada in a solid position when it came to Trump's tariff threat, Eby said. "We have more in common with Americans than what separates us," he said. "We buy more American stuff than France, than China and Japan and the United Kingdom combined. So, we are negotiating, I believe, from a position of strength." Eby called for a united Canadian approach to the proposed U.S. tariff. "We're going to stand together and we're going to ensure we negotiate from a position of strength and that we negotiate hard and ensure any decisions that are made are in the best interests of British Columbians and Canadians," he said. Eby acknowledged improvements could be made on Canada's border, especially when it came to policing contraband and illegal drugs. "We've called repeatedly, for example, for port police to ensure what comes into B.C. is not contraband, is not illicit drugs or precursor chemicals," he said. "These are things that we can do to make life better here in B.C., as well as respond to concerns that have been raised south of the border." Trump issued a statement on social media on Monday saying Canada and Mexico had the power to solve their border issues, which he called a "long simmering problem." Opposition B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad called for the immediate recall of the B.C. legislature Tuesday to provide funding to secure borders to stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants. Business organizations in B.C. called on the provincial and federal government to immediately address Trump's tariff plan, which they said would will hurt businesses. The proposal would have significant consequences for B.C. businesses of all sizes and would harm communities and workers across the province, said Fiona Famulak, B.C. Chamber of Commerce president and chief executive officer. “Ottawa must take this news seriously and work proactively with representatives of the incoming U.S. administration immediately to address the issue before the tariffs are implemented," she said in a statement. "We cannot afford to wait until January to take action." The Metro Vancouver city of Surrey, which has two U.S. border crossings, said in a statement the proposed tariff would have severe implications for the city's business community. Most of B.C.'s manufacturing industry is located in Surrey and the city is also home to many thriving import-export-reliant businesses, which would face increased costs and potential job losses if the U.S. tariff was imposed, said Jasroop Gosal, Surrey Board of Trade spokesman. The B.C. Lumber Trade Council said the proposed tariff would hurt U.S. consumers and homebuyers by driving up the cost of building materials from Canada, while the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade said the U.S. was B.C.’s most important trading partner, accounting for 54 per cent of the province’s commodity exports in 2023. "It is imperative that we engage constructively with our U.S. counterparts to advance our collective interests," said Bridgitte Anderson, board of trade president and CEO. "This should act as a wake-up call to all levels of government that a new Team Canada approach is required," said Anderson. "We saw the reaction in the markets, and we saw the (Canadian) dollar fall. The shock waves were quite significant and we shouldn't underestimate what the impact of this could be." She said some of B.C.’s top exports to the U.S. are natural gas, softwood lumber, agricultural products, and minerals and metals. But some economists and policy analysts warned against falling for familiar Trump negotiation tactics. “He likes nothing more than to see his negotiating partners trembling in fear or running around screaming with their hair on fire," said Carlo Dade, trade and infrastructure director at the Alberta-based Canada West Foundation. "So, we need to react, but we need to do so with prudence, with firmness, with thought and without fear and panic." Prof. Nicolas Schmitt said the tariff proposal was a threat rather than a solid policy decision. “We should not panic about the 25 per cent threat right now," said Schmitt, who teaches economics at Simon Fraser University. "It's a bullying tactic. It's like bullying in the schoolyard." B.C. government data says the province's exports to the U.S. in the first half of 2024 were worth $16.9 billion, down 1.1 per cent compared to the same period last year. The U.S. is by far B.C.'s largest export destination, with mainland China in second place receiving goods worth $4.9 billion in the year to July, up 13.2 per cent. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 26, 2024. Dirk Meissner and Nono Shen, The Canadian PressNone
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Mark Few liked what he saw unfold at San Diego State's Viejas Arena when his No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs made their first foray outside of Spokane, Washington, this season. A double-digit victory in a packed, loud arena. Toughness from a deep, experienced lineup that once again is driven to win an elusive national championship. And, peeking a few seasons ahead, he saw an SDSU team that he views more as a future Pac-12 partner than rival. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Get the latest sports news delivered right to your inbox six days a week.A beautiful bride could not hide her emotions when her high school friends showed up at her wedding venue In a video, amazing guests danced for her in the presence of everyone and gave her 10,000 Namibian dollars Social media users who came across the video on TikTok stormed the comments section to share their opinions CHECK OUT: Education is Your Right! Don’t Let Social Norms Hold You Back. Learn Online with LEGIT. Enroll Now! A beautiful bride was left speechless and tearful when her high school friends made a surprise appearance at her wedding ceremony. The emotional moment was captured on video, showing the bride's heartfelt reaction to the thoughtful gesture. Bride cries as high school friends surprise her In the video shared by a TikTok user identified as @ pinkygworldwide , the bride got visibly emotional as her friends took to the dance floor to celebrate her special day. PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Needs Your Help! Take our Survey Now and See Improvements at LEGIT.NG Tomorrow The friends' thoughtful surprise did not stop there, as they also presented the bride with a generous gift of 10,000 Namibian dollars (N944,000). Read also Nigerian mother happily stands in snow after arriving UK to see family, video melts hearts Reactions as bride gets surprised on wedding day The TikTok video left netizens feeling really emotional. @Ndapanda said: "Me watching this high school people forgot about me." @Aino Uushona said: "My wedding party is next weekend at north. May GOD remember me too." @Taitabmutai said: "I think I had no friend high School. Those devils was my worst part of life." @Trully said: "Wow congratulations to my favorite teacher at high school Mss Nangolo from 2020 to2021 at Haimbili Haufiku ss." @Aishah Yaseen said: "Wow! May God refill their Pockets, this is what we call living a life not for themselves but for people they called friends too." @user424948009318 said: "A time like this last year my beautiful sisters from Bura girls did this for me si muzidi kubarikiwa." @Eshlly said: "Congratulations Mrs, thanks for the knowledge you gave me 2022, be blessed always." @thatkindgal reacted: "Where can i get such friends not even a birthday gift. I am happy for this." Read also Lady who sells akara by roadside proudly celebrates 6 years in business, video gets attention @nancy kiragu added: "Us meeting with friends we schooled together secondary school 30 yrs ago.We are 216 members." Watch the video below: Bride gets truckload of gifts on wedding day Meanwhile Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady who received a truckload of gifts on her wedding day was captured in a video that went viral on TikTok. In the video, the bride climbed the truck to inspect some of the gifts and was thrilled as she unveiled the packages. PAY ATTENTION : Legit.ng Needs Your Opinion! That's your chance to change your favourite news media. Fill in a short questionnaire Source: Legit.ng
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78. “He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspiration and dedication to over 50 extraordinary years in the sports broadcast industry; and his iconic voice will never be forgotten,” his wife Marcy Gumbel and daughter Michelle Gumbel said in a statement. In March, Gumbel missed his first NCAA Tournament since 1997 due to what he said at the time were family health issues. Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998. Gumbel signed an extension with CBS last year that allowed him to continue hosting college basketball while stepping back from NFL announcing duties. In 2001, he announced Super Bowl XXXV for CBS, becoming the first Black announcer in the U.S. to call play-by-play of a major sports championship. David Berson, president and CEO of CBS Sports, described Gumbel as breaking barriers and setting standards for others during his years as a voice for fans in sports, including in the NFL and March Madness. “A tremendous broadcaster and gifted storyteller, Greg led one of the most remarkable and groundbreaking sports broadcasting careers of all time," said Berson. Gumbel had two stints at CBS, leaving the network for NBC when it lost football in 1994 and returning when it regained the contract in 1998. He hosted CBS’ coverage of the 1992 and 1994 Winter Olympics and called Major League Baseball games during its four-year run broadcasting the national pastime. In 1995, he hosted the World Figure Skating Championships and the following year hosted NBC’s daytime coverage of the Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta. But it was football and basketball where he was best known and made his biggest impact. Gumbel hosted CBS’ NFL studio show, “The NFL Today” from 1990 to 1993 and again in 2004. He also called NFL games as the network’s lead play-by-play announcer from 1998 to 2003, including Super Bowl XXXV and XXXVIII. He returned to the NFL booth in 2005, leaving that role after the 2022 season. “Like all who knew and loved him, I too am saddened by his death, yet also so very grateful to have known him in my life,” Clark Kellogg, a CBS Sports college basketball game and studio analyst, said in a statement. “What a gift to be touched by such a good man and partner.” Gumbel, the older brother of sportscaster Bryant Gumbel, grew up in Chicago and graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1967 with a degree in English. He won local Emmy Awards during his long career and was the recipient of the 2007 Pat Summerall Award for excellence in sports broadcasting. Outside of his career as a sportscaster, he was affiliated with the March of Dimes for three decades, including as a member of its board of trustees. He also was a member of the Sports Council for St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for 16 years. Associated Press reporter Mike Sisak contributed.Harris has ‘no knowledge’ anyone tried to get RTE to take down viral clip
Spurs’ Chris Paul Suffers Thumb Injury vs Thunder By fans are watching closely after veteran guard appeared to suffer an injury during Tuesday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Paul has been a vital leader and mentor for the young Spurs, making his health a key concern for the team and its fans. Here’s a closer look at how the injury happened, Paul’s response, and its potential impact on the Spurs this season. How did Chris Paul get injured? Chris Paul sustained an injury during the San Antonio Spurs’ 110-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The incident happened in the third quarter when Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got tangled near halfcourt. It was ruled incidental contact, but Paul grimaced in pain and had his thumb taped for the rest of the game. The injury raised concerns due to Paul’s history of hand issues—he has had five surgeries. Despite the pain, he finished the game with 14 points and nine assists. Paul even hit a critical dagger in the final minutes to secure the win. After the game, he downplayed the injury, telling TNT’s Jared Greenberg, “It’ll be alright” (via ). When will Chris Paul return to play? The timeline for Chris Paul’s return remains uncertain, as the severity of his injury has not been disclosed. Paul expressed optimism about recovering quickly, but the Spurs’ medical staff will monitor the situation closely due to his history of hand surgeries. Paul’s availability for Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz depends on how his thumb responds to treatment. Further evaluation will determine if there is any more serious damage. If the injury is minor, Paul could continue playing with his thumb taped, as he did during the Thunder game. However, the Spurs may opt for caution, given his veteran status and key role as both a player and mentor. Vritti Johar, Content Writer at ComingSoon.net, fuses her cinema passion with sharp content creation skills. When she's off-duty, you'll find her exploring the world through art and photography, always feeding her creative side. Share articleBOOZE-fuelled yobs are bringing terror to a Scots council area - with a 13-year-old lad stabbed by a blade-wielding gang. Spooked locals claim lawless young teams are running riot in North Lanarkshire , where a schoolboy was knifed in Moodiesburn last week by a masked mob . 8 Chilling pics show youngsters posing with machetes, axes and other deadly weapons 8 Rival gangs have been posting armed taunts on social media 8 It is understood rival gangs from Cumbernauld, Moodiesburn, Chryston and Croy, in Lanarkshire, are embroiled in the feuds Credit: The Sun Glasgow 8 Cops have increased patrols and are working in schools to address the issue Credit: Alamy 8 It comes as a gang of armed thugs stabbed a teenage boy in Moodiesburn Credit: Google Maps It comes as chilling images from the areas show boozed-up rival young teams posing with a terrifying arsenal of weapons, including machetes and axes. Armed gangs have left frightened residents too scared to leave their homes at night — amid fears someone will be killed. Terrified townsfolk are urging cops to crack down on the booze-fuelled yobs who have flaunted their array of deadly weapons on social media . One chilling picture showed thugs — some in surgical gloves — lurking in an alley brandishing machetes, metal bars , a hammer and baton. MORE SCOTTISH CRIME EXCLUSIVES HITMAN HUNT Scotland's top cold case expert leading hunt for Alastair Wilson's murderer ISLAND SHOCK Skye locals refused killer’s gun bid as he was ‘too unstable to own weapon’ In another snap, 20 masked louts from the “Carbrain Fleeto” pose in an underpass with axes, knives and a spiked baseball bat. It is understood rival gangs from Cumbernauld, Moodiesburn, Chryston and Croy, in Lanarkshire , are embroiled in the feuds. On Friday night, masked yobs aged between 12 and 20 knifed a boy of 13 near shops in Moodiesburn. The lad was rushed to hospital following the savage attack on Friday — and police are still hunting the attackers. Most read in The Scottish Sun WARMING UP Scots set for 21C swing as temperature rise to bring an end to sub zero freeze SEARCH ENDS Missing traveler is found after month-long search that led to dad's suicide GET OUT I'm an ex-Gers star who was sacked after one game - I was surprised I got that long JUNGLE WINNINGS Coleen Rooney signs first big money deal after I’m A Celeb success Residents took to social media to call for tough action amid concerns of further violence . One wrote: “All I’ve seen on Facebook over the last week is about gangs of youths causing chaos in Cumbernauld and surrounding areas. Moment cops swoop on Glasgow man nicked during UK's 'biggest ever' drugs bust “I hope they’re all held accountable. The police really need to do something before a young kid’s life is taken. It is getting worse.” Another worried local suggested free bus travel made it easier for the gangs to reach rivals’ turf. They said: “They can hop on and off buses to different areas which brings its own problems. “The weapons being openly flaunted are terrifying. 8 MSP Sharon Dowey said police need more resources Credit: Alamy 8 Cumbernauld councillor Ann Ballinger said some residents have expressed concerns to her Credit: Facebook 8 Alex Cole-Hamilton said the situation must be "a living nightmare" for locals Credit: Alamy “Neds barely in their teens are arming themselves with axes and machetes. Where are their parents ? “Strong action is needed as people don’t feel safe at night.” Politicians in Cumbernauld last night admitted residents’ concerns about the yobs have grown. Councillor Ann Ballinger said: “People have told me they’re worried about walking on footpaths in the town centre, especially at night. “The police are working hard to deal with it.” "The police really need to do something before a young kid’s life is taken. It is getting worse." Cops have upped patrols and visited schools to gain information about the gangs. But there were calls for more resources for over-stretched officers. Tories’ shadow community safety minister Sharon Dowey said: “The SNP need to give our hardworking police the resources they need to crack down on those responsible and help keep communities safe.” Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton weighed in: “Anti-social behaviour is a blight on our society. “It can be a living nightmare for the communities affected by it. They will be praying for more police on their streets. Cops still probing knife attack BY HARRY WILLIAMSON COPS are continuing to investigate the stabbing of a 13-year-old schoolboy in Moodiesburn. Detectives have been scouring CCTV and going door-to-door in their relentless bid to bring the attackers to justice. They have urged anyone with information about what happened to call the police. Officers say a woman rushed to the aid of the young assault victim and took him home before he went to hospital. CID cops have urged the woman to come forward to help them with their probe. Detective Constable Craig Hartley of Coatbridge CID said: “Our investigation in this serious assault is ongoing. “We are reviewing CCTV footage and carrying out door-to-door enquiries to identify those responsible. "I would appeal to motorists who were in the area and have dash-cam footage to come forward, you may have captured something that can assist our enquiries. “We are keen to trace a woman who came to the aid of the victim. She took him home before he went to hospital for treatment. "It’s important that she comes forward to assist our investigation.” “The government must do much more. That involves both cracking down hard on criminality, but also investing in youth work and training opportunities to divert young people from destructive behaviour.” Campaigners warned that weapons-wielding thugs bring “real fear and concern” to communities. Will Linden, of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit, added: “Whilst we recognise that the overwhelming majority do not get involved in violence, some young people do and sometimes with devastating consequences. "Neds barely in their teens are arming themselves with axes and machetes." “What is important is understanding the complex reasons behind weapon carrying — identifying why young people pick up a weapon in the first place and the specific risk factors.” Council chiefs in North Lanarkshire urged residents worried about attacks to contact cops. A spokesman said: “We are aware of reports of anti-social behaviour, and we have been working with the police to support their investigations. Our schools work hard to educate our pupils about the dangers of carrying weapons. “Anyone with information should contact the police.” Read more on the Scottish Sun SNOW JOKE Snow maps reveal the Scotland areas forecast to have a white Christmas OFF THE AIR 'Gutted to hear this', fans cry as BBC Scotland series axed after 19 years Last night, Inspector Barry Maguire said: “We have allocated visible patrols across Cumbernauld and Moodiesburn and our Community Policing Team are actively engaging with schools across Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and surrounding towns to gather as much information as we can to identify those involved. “Anyone concerned about anti-social behaviour is encouraged to contact police by calling 101 as promptly as possible.”
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December 11, 2024 This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlightedthe following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked trusted source proofread by Andy Tomaswick, Universe Today Propulsion technologies are the key to exploring the outer solar system, and many organizations have been working on novel ones. One with a long track record is the Ad Astra Rocket Company, which has been developing its Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) system for decades. However, this type of electric propulsion system requires a lot of energy, so the company has opted for a unique tie-up for a power plant that could solve that problem—a nuclear reactor. Ad Astra has recently entered into a strategic alliance with the Space Nuclear Power Corporation, or SpaceNukes, responsible for developing the Kilopower reactor, a 1kW nuclear reactor for use in space missions . There are plenty of synergies to justify such a tie-up between the companies, but let's look at each of their technologies, in turn, to understand why. VASIMR, the propulsion system Ad Astra has been working on for more than 20 years, is a magnetoplasma rocket, a type of electric propulsion system. Ion drives are the most commonly known form of electric propulsion and are known for being exceptionally fuel efficient. They aren't powerful enough to lift a craft out of a planet's gravity well, but once in space with little gravitational pull, they shine at long bursts of slow acceleration that translate into massive speeds when engaged for long enough. The problem is they need lots of power to do so. They must ionize their fuel, which requires a significant amount of energy, and that energy is hard to come by when not connected to a power grid. Current solutions utilize either solar panels , which would require a massive area to provide enough power to something like VASIMR, or a radioisotope thermal generator (RTG), which has been in common use for years to power the systems of different spacecraft, including Voyager and Perseverance, but isn't capable of providing enough power for a viable electric propulsion system. Enter another form of nuclear energy—the traditional kind. SpaceNukes has been working on its Kilopower reactor in various guises for more than 10 years and has proven a functional system at 1kW of power on a ground-based system back in 2018. It's now working with the US Space Force under a project named JETSON to develop a 12kW design that could be used in a flight demonstration. VASIMR scales well with larger power outputs—on the order of 100kW or more could significantly increase the rocket's efficiency. The only viable option for such power in space is nuclear reactors, so the tie-up between the two companies seems apt. However, there is still a long way to go before a 100kW system would be flight tested—the press release announcing the company's memorandum of understanding says they hope to have a flight demonstration done "by the end of the decades" and to commercialize the technology "in the 2030s." If they manage to pull that timeline off—and that is still a big if—a combined VASIMR and Kilopower-driven spacecraft would achieve the dream of Nuclear Electric Propulsion that excites many space propulsion enthusiasts. It could cut down the round-trip travel times to Mars from over a year to a few months and allow for more and better missions to the outer solar system , including interesting moons like Enceladus and Titan. Given both companies' track records of slow and steady improvement, it seems likely that eventually, the technologies will see the light of day and enable a revolution in space propulsion. They have to keep pushing—like the engines they hope to fly someday. Provided by Universe Today
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WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the Jan. 6, 2021 , U.S. Capitol attack, Attorney General Merrick Garland said the Justice Department was committed to holding accountable all perpetrators “at any level” for “the assault on our democracy.” That bold declaration won't apply to at least one person: Donald Trump. Special counsel Jack Smith's move on Monday to abandon the federal election interference case against Trump means jurors will likely never decide whether the president-elect is criminally responsible for his attempts to cling to power after losing the 2020 campaign. The decision to walk away from the election charges and the separate classified documents case against Trump marks an abrupt end of the Justice Department’s unprecedented legal effort that once threatened his liberty but appears only to have galvanized his supporters. The abandonment of the cases accusing Trump of endangering American democracy and national security does away with the most serious legal threats he was facing as he returns to the White House. It was the culmination of a monthslong defense effort to delay the proceedings at every step and use the criminal allegations to Trump's political advantage, putting the final word in the hands of voters instead of jurors. “We always knew that the rich and powerful had an advantage, but I don’t think we would have ever believed that somebody could walk away from everything,” said Stephen Saltzburg, a George Washington University law professor and former Justice Department official. “If there ever was a Teflon defendant, that’s Donald Trump.” While prosecutors left the door open to the possibility that federal charges could be re-filed against Trump after he leaves office, that seems unlikely. Meanwhile, Trump's presidential victory has thrown into question the future of the two state criminal cases against him in New York and Georgia. Trump was supposed to be sentenced on Tuesday after his conviction on 34 felony counts in his New York hush money case , but it's possible the sentencing could be delayed until after Trump leaves office, and the defense is pushing to dismiss the case altogether. Smith's team stressed that their decision to abandon the federal cases was not a reflection of the merit of the charges, but an acknowledgement that they could not move forward under longstanding Justice Department policy that says sitting presidents cannot face criminal prosecution. Trump's presidential victory set “at odds two fundamental and compelling national interests: On the one hand, the Constitution’s requirement that the President must not be unduly encumbered in fulfilling his weighty responsibilities . . . and on the other hand, the Nation’s commitment to the rule of law,” prosecutors wrote in court papers. The move just weeks after Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris underscores the immense personal stake Trump had in the campaign in which he turned his legal woes into a political rallying cry. Trump accused prosecutors of bringing the charges in a bid to keep him out of the White House, and he promised revenge on his perceived enemies if he won a second term. “If Donald J. Trump had lost an election, he may very well have spent the rest of his life in prison,” Vice President-elect JD Vance, wrote in a social media post on Monday. “These prosecutions were always political. Now it’s time to ensure what happened to President Trump never happens in this country again.” After the Jan. 6 attack by Trump supporters that left more than 100 police officers injured, Republican leader Mitch McConnell and several other Republicans who voted to acquit Trump during his Senate impeachment trial said it was up to the justice system to hold Trump accountable. The Jan. 6 case brought last year in Washington alleged an increasingly desperate criminal conspiracy to subvert the will of voters after Trump's 2020 loss, accusing Trump of using the angry mob of supporters that attacked the Capitol as “a tool” in his campaign to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence and obstruct the certification of Democrat Joe Biden's victory. Hundreds of Jan. 6 rioters — many of whom have said they felt called to Washington by Trump — have pleaded guilty or been convicted by juries of federal charges at the same courthouse where Trump was supposed to stand trial last year. As the trial date neared, officials at the courthouse that sits within view of the Capitol were busy making plans for the crush of reporters expected to cover the historic case. But Trump's argument that he enjoyed absolute immunity from prosecution quickly tied up the case in appeals all the way up to the Supreme Court. The high court ruled in July that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution , and sent the case back to the trial court to decide which allegations could move forward. But the case was dismissed before the trial court could get a chance to do so. The other indictment brought in Florida accused Trump of improperly storing at his Mar-a-Lago estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, enlisting aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showing off a Pentagon “plan of attack” and classified map. But U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case in July on grounds that Smith was illegally appointed . Smith appealed to the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, but abandoned that appeal on Monday. Smith's team said it would continue its fight in the appeals court to revive charges against Trump's two co-defendants because “no principle of temporary immunity applies to them.” In New York, jurors spent weeks last spring hearing evidence in a state case alleging a Trump scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex. New York prosecutors recently expressed openness to delaying sentencing until after Trump's second term, while Trump's lawyers are fighting to have the conviction dismissed altogether. In Georgia, a trial while Trump is in office seems unlikely in a state case charging him and more than a dozen others with conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. The case has been on hold since an appeals court agreed to review whether to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis over her romantic relationship with the special prosecutor she had hired to lead the case. Associated Press reporter Lisa Mascaro in Washington contributed.Mom under fire after admitting she faked $500 ‘Brrr Basket’ for “views and money”
More than 20 minutes of ice time. A shot on goal and a couple of bumps and bruises to mark his official welcome. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * More than 20 minutes of ice time. A shot on goal and a couple of bumps and bruises to mark his official welcome. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? More than 20 minutes of ice time. A shot on goal and a couple of bumps and bruises to mark his official welcome. All in all, it was a successful season debut for Ville Heinola. The Winnipeg Jets’ Finnish-born defenceman, who is in the final stages of working back from a second ankle surgery, was given an opportunity to work in every phase in the first of a two-game conditioning stint with Manitoba Moose, which ended in a 5-0 loss to the Chicago Wolves at the downtown rink on Thursday. MIKAELA MACKENZIE / FREE PRESS Ville Heinola played his first game in seven months Thursday when the Manitoba Moose hosted the Chicago Wolves. A rare 10:30 a.m. puck drop before a raucous crowd of more than 5,000 — predominantly school kids — was an unusual setting for Heinola’s first taste of game action, to say the least. There were no eyebrow-raising plays, and there were times when he felt like a player who was playing his first game in seven months, but an overall uneventful outing might’ve been the best-case scenario given what he’s been through the last two seasons. The one blip on his stat line was finishing minus-one after being on the ice for two goals, one on the penalty kill and one at even strength. “Obviously, it was nice to play again,” Heinola said. “That felt great. I think it took me a couple of periods to get into the game but in the third, my body was feeling pretty good and it was nice to play.” “Conditioning is not there yet. Obviously, I haven’t played for seven months so it’s a long time, but, like I said, in the third period I started feeling pretty good.” Heinola will get another run when the Moose host the Wolves again on Saturday at 2 p.m. He explained what getting back into the swing of things looks like. “I think it’s just getting used to those game situations,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what you are doing to practice, it’s not a game and you just have to do some things a little different in the game. And obviously, it’s a little faster, too. So just getting used to the speed, and getting my conditioning and skating back.” The 2019 first-round pick has been skating for a month already, so the Jets want his ramp-up period to be quick to get him into an NHL game sooner rather than later. Winnipeg begins a season-long six-game road trip on Friday and the plan is for Heinola to meet the team in Minnesota on Sunday. He started Thursday’s contest and it didn’t take him long to get involved, as he teed up a hard slap shot from the top of the circle on his second shift. The Moose went scoreless in three power play opportunities, but Heinola saw some important action on the top unit. “I thought Ville was fine,” said Moose head coach Mark Morrison. “I thought he got better every period. Looked a little more comfortable with the puck every period. But I think the game did what it was supposed to for Ville. I think he got enough puck touches and enough D-zone, so it was good for him.” Heinola looked like he had done enough to make the Jets opening-night roster last season before he fractured his ankle in the final preseason game. He never got another chance with the big club, instead playing 41 games in the American Hockey League, where he tallied a career-high 10 goals and 17 assists. There was optimism he would compete for an NHL job again this year, but an infection and another surgery to the same ankle would stymie those hopes on the second day of camp. “It’s been a tough two years for him. I’m probably his biggest fan here,” Jets head coach Scott Arniel said Wednesday. Arniel later joked he told Morrison to give Heinola a hefty 30-minute workload while he was with the AHL club. Thursday didn’t yield those numbers, but there was still plenty of work for the 23-year-old. “I don’t know exactly, but I’m sure it was in the 20-minute mark,” Morrison said. “I think he played what he could handle.” Fellow blue-liner Simon Lundmark has been paired with Heinola a lot over the last four years, and they spent the majority of last season matched with each other. Lundmark said he didn’t say much to his playing partner in the lead-up to the game, noting his experience would allow him to succeed. “It’s fun to be back playing with him and good to see him back playing,” said Lundmark. “I think he played great. We all know he’s really good with the puck, solid defensively, so I think he did a really good job.” Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Morrison, whose club dropped to 5-9 on Thursday and occupies last place in the Central Division, said Heinola’s involvement in his second game will look a lot like it did in the first. “I think it’ll look the same. I mean, he ran the No. 1 power-play unit, he plays 20-plus minutes in all situations and I think it was what it was,” he said. “I think Ville got everything he could out of that game.” joshua.frey-sam@freepress.mb.ca X: @jfreysam Josh Frey-Sam reports on sports and business at the . Josh got his start at the paper in 2022, just weeks after graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College. He’s reported primarily on amateur teams and athletes in sports and writes a weekly real estate feature for the business section. . Every piece of reporting Josh produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Josh Frey-Sam reports on sports and business at the . Josh got his start at the paper in 2022, just weeks after graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College. He’s reported primarily on amateur teams and athletes in sports and writes a weekly real estate feature for the business section. . Every piece of reporting Josh produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the ‘s tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about , and . Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider . Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support. Advertisement AdvertisementNoneBerry Tramel's college picks: OU beats LSU, if Joe Jon Finley produces another gameplan gemFlag football uses talent camps to uncover new stars
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