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Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore

Votes from space: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to cast votes from ISS in 2024 US presidential election

During a press conference that was broadcast on television, Williams said, "This is my happy place. I love being up here in space.” She added that because both astronauts had spent time on the station before, the adaptation to station life was "not that hard."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden

US and India strike semiconductor partnership deal ahead of Modi’s visit

The partnership will include a "comprehensive assessment" of India's existing semiconductor ecosystem, regulatory framework, workforce, and infrastructure needs. According to the US, it will act as the "basis for potential future joint initiatives" to develop and expand this vital industry.

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft

Starliner returns to Earth: Boeing's test flight ends with uncrewed capsule landing

The Starliner mission, which began three months ago on June 5, was intended to carry Williams and Wilmore to the ISS for its first crewed flight.

Professor Bantval Jayant Baliga

Septuagenarian Indian-American professor wins $1 million prize for revolutionizing global electrification

The prize, awarded by Technology Academy Finland, includes a €1 million award (approximately $1.1 million). It recognizes Baliga’s leadership in the invention, development, and commercialization of the IGBT.

Ron Garan, former NASA astronaut

NASA astronaut’s space experience reveals humanity's ‘big lie’

Garan, also a fighter pilot and social entrepreneur, experienced a profound shift in his perspective while observing Earth from space.

Bluesky

Bluesky soars in popularity after Brazil’s X ban, gains one million users in three days

The decision to ban X was the culmination of an extended legal dispute between X and Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors

Brazil suspends Musk's X after legal representation dispute

Judge Alexandre de Moraes, in a prolonged conflict with Musk, ordered an "immediate, complete, and comprehensive suspension" of 'X Brasil Internet LTDA' nationwide.

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