Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by STR / NurPhoto, Getty Images On Tuesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a set of fines that total $633,009 over what it says were two instances of SpaceX launching missions with unapproved changes in violation of its license as well as skipping a required step for launch. In response, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue the agency on a claim of “regulatory overreach.” The FAA says one set of fines totaling $350,000 is related to a June 18th, 2023, launch in which SpaceX used an “unapproved launch control room for the PSN SATRIA mission” and skipped a required “T-2 hour readiness poll.” The company had requested approval for the changes in May, the FAA says, but never got it. Similarly, the company sought clearance for a new rocket propellant... Continue reading…

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The Viking Age is a perennial subject for many, a period of about three-and-a-half centuries where the fortunes of various countries across northern Europe were forged out of fire, fury, bloodshed, economic growth, expansion, and all that jazz. Or at least, that is how it first seems; a constant ‘ramping up’ of scale and scope from an isolated raid on Lindisfarne in 793 to the final showdown at Stamford Bridge in 1066. This narrative, moving from raiders to invaders to crusaders, is one of the key tenets of modern storytelling about the Viking Age, covering such famous figures like Erik Bloodaxe, Harald Fairhair, Hardrada, Cnut the Great; some real, many not. But it is such famous figures - Viking Age celebrities - that overshadow and obscure some of the more interesting elements of the period. You’ve all likely heard of Mr. Bloodaxe, right? What about Knutr and Sigfrodr of York? Two kings who ruled about fifty years before him and were some of the first to implement Anglo-Scandinavian coinage in the capital. What about Bjorn Ironside and Ivarr the Boneless? Huge names. A-listers of the Viking Age. People will know who they are either through their perceived pseudo-historical impact or their enduring legacy throughout pop culture. But what about their contemporaries and like-minded kin? What about Sitriuc Silkbeard, Rorik of Dorestad, Bjorn of the Broadwickers? Characters large and small from sagas and chronicles, some ripped straight out of fiction and others embroidered into real political narratives of the ninth and tenth centuries. Read moreSection: Ancient WritingsNewsGeneralHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeAmericasUnexplained PhenomenaWeird FactsHistoryAncient TraditionsFamous PeoplePremiumPreviewRead Later 

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Dick Van Dyke was confirmed as one of the 2024 Emmy Awards presenters on September 9 by ABC and the TV Academy; however, he was nowhere to be found at Peacock Theater on Sunday, where the much-anticipated event took place. Although no reasons have been publicized, Dyke looked healthy at his last public appearance on September 7, when his CBS special, Dick Van Dyke 98 Years of Magic, snagged the award for Outstanding Variety Special at the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys. Dick Van Dyke skips the Emmys despite being named a presenter   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by MPSE (@motion_picture_sound_editors) Dyke was accompanied by his wife, Arlene Silver, who wore a shimmery dress true to her name, while the screen icon wore a classic black tuxedo and white dress shirt. The 99-year-old thanked his supporters and the audience for acknowledging his 2023 release, which was a compilation of archival footage and performances throughout his career. RELATED: The Reason Why Dick Van Dyke Was Not Included In The Cast Of ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ He noted that he wanted to be remembered for making people laugh, and he expressed his desire for more work, even after 75 years in the business. He also joked that if he knew he would live so long, he would have paid more attention to his well-being. Everett Dick Van Dyke’s health At 98, Dyke has managed to live a relatively healthy life, despite struggling with alcohol and smoking in the past. The decorated act, who is the oldest person to win a Daytime Emmy for his guest appearance on Days of Our Lives, does not joke with his ab workouts, as he believes the secret to healthy living begins with one’s gut. Everett The father of four begins his day at 6 am with a cup of coffee and heads straight to the gym before second thoughts arise. Dyke also does regular yoga and has put away alcohol and cigarettes for good. He also favors fresh food over processed and fast foods and does not miss his morning dose of blueberries. Click for next Article The post Dick Van Dyke Skips Emmys Despite Being Announced As Presenter appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

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