Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals meet in game 4 of series

Technology

Washington Nationals (69-86, fourth in the NL East) vs. Chicago Cubs (79-76, second in the NL Central)
Chicago; Sunday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jake Irvin (10-12, 4.07 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 150 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (14-3, 3.03 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 170 strikeouts)
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Cubs -195, Nationals +162; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs host the Washington Nationals, leading the series 2-1.
Chicago is 79-76 overall and 41-36 at home. The Cubs have gone 33-10 in games when they hit two or more home runs.
Washington has a 33-47 record on the road and a 69-86 record overall. The Nationals have a 14-22 record in games decided by one run.
The matchup Sunday is the seventh time these teams square off this season. The Cubs hold a 5-1 advantage in the season series.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner has 32 doubles, a triple, five home runs and 43 RBI while hitting .269 for the Cubs. Seiya Suzuki is 15-for-39 with two doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.
Luis Garcia has 25 doubles, a triple and 16 home runs for the Nationals. Jose Tena is 10-for-38 with a double, a home run and five RBI over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 4-6, .280 batting average, 5.01 ERA, even run differential
Nationals: 4-6, .213 batting average, 4.08 ERA, outscored by 15 runs
INJURIES: Cubs: Isaac Paredes: day-to-day (wrist), Jordan Wicks: 15-Day IL (oblique), Brennen Davis: 60-Day IL (ankle), Nick Madrigal: 60-Day IL (finger), Julian Merryweather: 15-Day IL (knee), Ben Brown: 60-Day IL (neck), Luke Little: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Colten Brewer: 60-Day IL (hand), Yency Almonte: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Adbert Alzolay: 60-Day IL (forearm)
Nationals: Joan Adon: 60-Day IL (biceps), Alex Call: 10-Day IL (leg), Josiah Gray: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Thompson: 60-Day IL (elbow)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Newport Library celebrates Banned Books Week

Arts & Culture, Books

The Newport Public Library has announced its schedule for Banned Books Week 2024, which takes place Sept. 22-28. This year’s theme, “Freed Between the Lines,” underscores the importance of literary freedom and the impact of books that have faced challenges.Kicking off the month-long celebration is the Banned Books Scavenger Hunt, running throughout September. Participants are invited to embark on a literary adventure across the library and local community. By solving clues related to banned books, participants can win prizes and gain insight into the stories that have sparked debate and reflection.

‘Doomsday’ Glacier Threatens Coastal Areas, Raises Scientists’ Concerns

Science and Health

with 120 km long And more than Thickness 2 thousand metersThe Thwaites Glacier, located in Antarctica, has alarmed scientists and environmental activists around the world. Known as “Doomsday Glacier” and Similar in size to Florida (USA) The melting of the largest ice sheet on Earth represents a rapid change in climate. But why is this worrying?
This is because with Global warmingHowever, the accelerated melting of Thwaites Glacier could raise sea levels by more than 60 cm, which will change the weather patterns we are used to, increase the severity of extreme weather events and directly affect the lives of millions, especially in coastal areas.
Interest in Thwaites also stems from its connection to other glaciers in Antarctica. According to researchers at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS), who use underwater robots to monitor the glacier’s progress, the volume of ice flowing into the sea from Thwaites and neighbouring glaciers has doubled between the 1990s and 2010. These robots reach the Thwaites front line on the sea floor, where the ice begins to float.
Commenting on the latest report published on Thursday (19), Rob Larter, marine geophysicist at BAS and member of the ITGC team, acknowledged that the latest discoveries “It indicates that it is about to decline further and faster.”
Available data also suggest that, at this rate of melting, a large portion of the West Antarctic ice sheet could disappear completely by then. 23rd century
Thwaites is located in the wider area of ​​what is called Amundsen GulfIt is currently responsible for eight percent of the current rate of global sea level rise of 4.6 mm per year.
In the face of the increasing rate of melting, the plan was evaluated in 50 billion US dollarsIt was designed by a Finnish researcher to build a curtain on the ocean floor that aims to protect this mass of ice from warm water.
But the outlook is uncertain. Another glaciologist, Eric Rignot, of the University of California, San Diego, explains the concerns that accompany scientists.

“Despite the progress that has been made, we still have a great deal of uncertainty about the future. I remain deeply concerned that this sector of Antarctica is already in a state of collapse.

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Should You Buy Rocket Lab USA While It’s Below $10?

Technology

The rocket launch company competes with SpaceX and is growing quickly, but is it a good buy today?
Over the past few decades, a pullback in government-run space projects has opened the door for the private sector to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Technological advancements have made space exploration more accessible, and according to Morgan Stanley, the space economy has the potential to grow to $1 trillion by 2040.
Many investors would love to own SpaceX, but the $210 billion company has no plans to go public soon. As an alternative, investors may want to consider Rocket Lab USA (RKLB 4.18%), a company that accomplished the second-highest number of space launches behind SpaceX last year.

Rocket Lab made its publicly traded debut in 2021 and surged as high as $21 per share. However, the stock remains 67% below its all-time high value and is priced at $7 per share today. If you’re bullish on the space economy, Rocket Labs may be one stock you’re interested in. But there are a few things you should know first.
Rocket Lab’s space chase
Rocket Lab develops and operates orbital rockets and provides launch services for customers who want to put satellites into orbit. Its flagship vehicle, Electron, facilitates frequent, cost-effective trips and has made 42 missions for government and commercial customers since 2017.
Last year, Electron was the second-most-used orbital rocket in the United States, trailing behind SpaceX’s Falcon launch vehicles. During the year, Rocket Lab made nine successful launches. However, this pales in comparison to SpaceX, which accounted for 98, or around 90%, of the total launches in the U.S.

Image source: Rocket Lab.

Rocket Lab needs to catch up with SpaceX. One of the most significant differences between the two companies’ launch vehicles is their carrying capacity. Rocket Lab’s Electron vehicle can carry 250 kilograms, while SpaceX’s Falcon can carry 10 times that amount.
To better compete with SpaceX, Rocket Lab is working on its Neutron launch vehicle. This rocket should increase its payload capacity to 15,000 kilograms and will better meet the needs of larger civil and defense payloads. With a larger carrying capacity, Rocket Lab should be able to boost its gross margin and get closer to positive free cash flow.
The company has been working on its Neutron rocket since 2021. The first launch of this vehicle was expected by this year, but that timeline has been pushed back to mid-2025 at the earliest. CFO Adam Spice said the company anticipates spending $250 million to $300 million in total on the development of Neutron.
Be mindful of Rocket Lab’s finances
Government contracts are a big part of Rocket Lab’s business. Late last year, the U.S. Space Force awarded Rocket Lab a $515 million contract to design, build, and operate 18 satellites.
The company earned additional contracts this year, including one for $32 million from the U.S. Space Force for a “tactically responsive space” mission. In this mission, the company will design and build a spacecraft and then launch it on its Electron vehicle with just 24 hours’ notice.
Government contracts provide the company with revenue over the next several years, which can help fund its ongoing research and development. They also provide the company with credibility and allow it to prove itself, giving it the potential to earn larger contracts down the road.

RKLB Revenue (TTM) data by YCharts.
However, the company continues to be a money-losing operation. Over the past 12 months, it earned $327 million in revenue but posted a net loss of $177 million.
On top of that, many analysts don’t see it becoming cash flow positive until 2026, assuming it begins regular launches of its Neutron rocket. In the meantime, Rocket Lab will continue to burn cash. It currently has around $500 million in cash and short-term investments.
Is Rocket Lab right for you?
Investing in Rocket Lab today is risky and should be reserved only for investors with a high tolerance for risk and a long time horizon.
If you’re skeptical, add it to a watchlist and keep a close eye on the progress of its Neutron launch. If the company experiences any further delays with its rocket, it could push back the timeline for positive cash flow projections, which is crucial when investing in up-and-coming, cash-burning growth stocks.
Perhaps you are bullish on the space sector and wish to have some exposure to this potential fast-growing market segment. In that case, a prudent approach would be to start a small position in Rocket Labs and only add to it over time as it hits key milestones, including launching its Neutron rocket and earning additional government and commercial contracts.

Scientists edge closer to saving the Northern White Rhino from extinction

Science and Health

It was the first time it had been performed.
In September last year, Professor Thomas Hildebrandt from the BioRescue project performed the transfer of a Southern White Rhino embryo into a surrogate mother.
But the day was not historic for the Southern White Rhino, which has a population of roughly 20,000.

It was a great day for another subspecies, the Northern White Rhino – Population: two.
The transfer of an embryo was a test to see whether it was possible to create a lab-made embryo and implant it into a similar rhino.
“We produced a proven pregnancy in Africa with an embryo generated here in Europe from European parents. And this embryo grew into a nice little rhino,” says Hildebrandt.
The next step is to transfer an embryo of the nearly extinct Northern White Rhino into a Southern White Rhino surrogate mother.
That’s because while the last two remaining Northern White Rhinos are female, due to health complications, they both cannot bear children.
The last male northern white rhino, Sudan, was 45 when he was euthanized in 2018 due to age-related complications.
In this lab in Berlin, Northern White Rhino embryos are ready.
“Today, we can say that we have 33 Northern White Rhino embryos. Pure Northern White Rhino embryos. And these embryos derive from two different fathers,” explains Hildebrandt.
The Southern White Rhino surrogate mother died from a disease unrelated to the pregnancy about 70 days after the artificial embryo transfer.
Hildebrandt and his colleagues quickly flew to Kenya to test the embryo, which had been removed from the deceased mother and confirmed that it had developed as it should until the fatal disease struck.
The next step is to attempt the same process with a Northern White Rhino embryo.
The embryos were created using sperm that had been frozen, in some cases decades ago, and egg cells from one of the remaining female Northern White Rhinos.
Half of the embryos are kept in Berlin, the other half are in Italy.
If scientists are successful with artificial transfers into Southern White Rhino surrogates, it may be possible to slowly rebuild the Northern White Rhino population.
“We are here today with 33 embryos. We have a lot of embryos available, and we estimate that we can produce about 10 to 15 babies. That means these babies will, of course, also produce new egg cells. The program could then continue indefinitely,” explains Hildebrandt.
The first successful transfer could happen as early as this year, and if everything goes to plan, Hildebrandt hopes that Northern White Rhinos could be released into the wild in 20 years or so.
That is, if the funding continues.
A grant from the German government ends next year, and the BioRescue organization is looking for new partners.
“We can prove that human society can not only destroy biodiversity. We can actually repair it and bring it back. That is a really important message,” adds Hildebrandt.
Roughly 20,000 southern white rhinos remain in Africa. That subspecies as well as another species, the black rhino, are bouncing back from significant reduction in their populations due to poaching for their horns.
Some conservation groups have argued that it is probably too late to save the northern white rhino with in vitro fertilization, as the species’ natural habitat in Chad, Sudan, Uganda, Congo and Central African Republic has been ravaged by human conflict.
Sceptics say the efforts should focus on other critically endangered species with a better chance at survival.

Yudhra Box Office collection day 2: Siddhant Chaturvedi’s film is a disaster

Arts & Culture, Film & TV

Yudhra Box Office collection day 2: Siddhant Chaturvedi’s Yudhra, which looked promising on day 1, has now seen a big downward trend. The film has earned much less than even half of the opening day collections. This is despite the movie having a weekend advantage. While most films see an upward trend over the weekend, it was the opposite case for Yudhra. This, in turn, could prove that the movie is a disaster at the Box Office. Here’s what Yudhra’s Box Office collections look like currently…Yudhra day 2 Box OfficeYudhra minted Rs. 1.50 crores at the Box Office on day 2, according to Sacnilk. This means the film saw nearly 60% drop from day 1. Given how the drop came on a weekend (first Saturday, which is when most hit films start earning in higher numbers), Yudhra might have no scope of picking up and is now a disaster at the Box Office.Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan in YudhraYudhra net Box Office in 2 daysYudhra got its major advantage on day 1, which was National Cinema Day. Since the ticket prices were at Rs. 99 and Yudhra was the latest offering, many people went to watch the film. Thus, the opening Box Office collections for the movie were Rs. 4.5 crores net.Yudhra nothing like MunjyaWhile there were comparisons with Munjya owing to the slow Box Office opening, Yudhra is not performing like the horror-comedy film from Maddock Supernatural Universe at all. Munjya had minted Rs. 7.25 crores on day 2, thus showing the upward trend much like most films on their first weekend. The movie had managed to earn Rs. 127 crores in its lifetime. Yudhra, made on a budget of Rs. 50 crores, might not reach the goal given its current situation at the Box Office.Stree 2Stree 2 earns more even after a monthDespite it being over a month since its release, Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Stree 2 is the one that earned more than Yudhra on a Saturday. On its sixth Saturday, Stree 2 minted Rs. 3.4 crores. The Box Office collections for Tumbbad on day 9 is yet to be updated.