Friday, July 14, 2023

Brooklyn Public Library celebrates musical legend Jay-Z

Brooklyn Public Library celebrates musical legend Jay-Z

An expansive and interactive exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library shines a spotlight on renowned musical artist Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter. The library features murals, displays, and audio booths for visitors to peruse and learn about Jay-Z and his upbringing in Brooklyn.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/brooklyn-public-library-celebrates-musical-legend-jay-z-1.6907734?cmp=rss

Man, 59, charged with long-unsolved killings of 3 women in Long Island, N.Y.

Long Island Serial Killings

The Gilgo Beach killings have drawn immense public attention. The mystery attracted national headlines for many years and the unsolved deaths were the subject of the 2020 Netflix film, Lost Girls.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/man-arrested-long-island-killings-lost-girls-gilgo-beach-1.6907259?cmp=rss

India spacecraft begins journey to the moon's south pole

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India's space agency launched a rocket on Friday that sent a spacecraft into orbit and toward a touchdown on the moon next month. A successful landing could put India among a select group of countries.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/india-moon-rocket-launch-chandrayaan-1.6906745?cmp=rss

The oceans are rich in critical minerals. But will miners be allowed to get them?

Mining rover

This month, high-stakes international negotiations in Kingston, Jamaica, hosted by the International Seabed Authority could determine the future of deep sea mining and whether a Canadian-registered company can successfully pursue a permit this year to mine commercially. 



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/seabed-mining-tmc-critical-minerals-pacific-1.6903335?cmp=rss

Lisa Marie Presley died of complications from prior weight-loss surgery, says coroner

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Lisa Marie Presley died from complications from bariatric surgery she had several years ago, authorities said Thursday. The January 12 death at age 54 of the singer, songwriter and heir of Elvis Presley was ruled as being from natural causes due to effects of a small bowel obstruction.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/lisa-maire-presley-weight-loss-surgery-1.6906728?cmp=rss