Percentage Of Bots: Elon Musk Challenges Twitter CEO To Public Debate

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August 6, 2022

Elon Musk on Saturday challenged Twitter Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal to a public debate about the percentage of bots on the social media platform.

“Let him prove to the public that Twitter has

He also started a poll asking users whether less than 5% of Twitter daily users are fake/spam.

Twitter on Thursday dismissed a claim by Musk that he was hoodwinked into signing a $44 billion agreement to buy the company.

Musk filed a countersuit against Twitter on July 29, escalating his legal fight against the company over his bid to walk away from the purchase agreement.

Earlier on Saturday, Musk said that if Twitter could provide its method of sampling 100 accounts and how it confirmed that the accounts are real, his deal to buy the company should proceed on its original terms.

Indian Billionaire Set To Launch Airline

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August 6, 2022

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As jet fuel prices are sky-high, and aviation is a notoriously fickle industry, a billionaire dubbed “India’s Warren Buffett” is launching an airline on Sunday.

Co-founding Akasa Air was a rare departure into entrepreneurship for Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who made his fortune on the stock exchange as a value share investor and is often compared to the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO.

The 62-year-old’s entry into the capital-intensive sector has raised eyebrows, with many pointing to the chequered history of billionaire-backed airlines in India as well as the daunting global economic outlook.

“A lot of people question why I’ve started an airline. Rather than answer them, I say I’m prepared for failure,” the billionaire said at an industry event in February.

“It’s better to have tried and failed than not tried at all.”

Several such ventures have failed in recent years.

And for Jhunjhunwala the challenge is personal: “I hope to prove people wrong,” he said. “Now it’s become a matter of ego.”

Exploring Middelgrunden, A National Symbol Of Green, Pure Energy In Denmark

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August 6, 2022

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Middelgrunden is an offshore wind farm, which is located Øresund Sound, some 4 km (2 mi) off the capital city of the Kingdom of Denmark, Copenhagen.

Becoming a national symbol of green and pure energy, it is one of the most famous farms worldwide as there are plenty of people who would like to get as much close as possible and get the best photographs. Initiated as a project by the Copenhagen Environment and Energy Office (CEEO) in 1996, the chosen location was somewhat opposed by the Danish Society for Nature Conservation, however, later this decision was changed.

As the wind often flows briskly and smoothly over water since there are no obstructions, this was the perfect location for the 20 wind turbines to be built, which now 10 are owned by DONG Energy, while the other 10 are owned by Middelgrunden Wind Turbine Cooperative.

The wind turbines have been built on a concrete gravity base foundations, as it was the cheapest option at that time, and all of them are put in one straight line in order to get the best of the wind, without one to obstruct the other one.

Each turbine has the capacity of 2 megawatts, all together creating 40 megawatts of clean energy, and as they rise 102 meters (335 feet) above the water, they can be seen even from Copenhagen.

Operating most of the time at full capacity, they deliver 4% of Copenhagen’s power, which brings the production of clean energy and wind power to the highest possible level within the small kingdom in the north of Europe.

South Korea’s Spacecraft En Route Moon As 1st Lunar Orbiter Is Launched

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August 6, 2022

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August 5th is now a historic day for South Korea.

Particularly for its deep space exploration, as its first homegrown lunar orbiter, Danuri has successfully blasted off to space.

“Danuri successfully separated from its carrier rocket at around 8:48 am.

It’s now on its way to lunar orbit.

I’m very glad that South Korea has successfully made its first step toward the moon.”

And this is how it all happened.

Danuri’s journey began with the launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida.

At exactly 8:08 AM, Korea timeit soared up to the sky on board SpaceX’s Falcon 9 carrier rocket.

Then at around 9 AM, officials said it made it 1-thousand 6-hundred 55 kilometers away from earth.

That’s where it separated from the rocket it was attached to.
It detached at speeds of 10.1-5 kilometers per second at an altitude of 7-hundred 3 kilometers.

Then, at around 9:40 AM, researchers at Korea Aerospace Research Institute heard some great news.

Danuri reportedly made contact with NASA’s deep space antenna in Canberra Australia.

It had opened its solar panels for the power needed to send a signal to the ground station on Earth.

The connection was made successfully, so now we’re heading for the third stage which will happen overnight.

The ground station will position Danuri so that it faces antennas on Earth.

They will also be activating different devices on the orbiter.

Then on Sunday, it will be getting ready to enter a trajectory that will take it to its target orbit.

It will take some time though.
We’ll have to wait another four months before it actually gets near the moon.

By December 16th, Danuri will finally enter lunar orbit.
It will go in circles around the moon until it reaches an orbit of 100 kilometers above the lunar surface.

Officials believe it will be around late December when the KPLO reaches this point and is then ready to conduct a range of studies for a whole year.

Nigerian Navy Ship Rescues 2 Drowning Ghanaian Fishermen

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August 6, 2022

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Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) named PROSPERITY while on patrol about 10 nautical miles (nm) North East of Dangote Quay on 2 August 2022, sighted a man floating at sea on a yellow 20 litres gallon.

Accordingly, the ship altered course towards the position of the man and successfully recovered him.

Subsequently, the rescued man revealed that a second person was involved.

The ship then proceeded to the position of the second man and safely recovered him as well.

Further investigations revealed that the rescued men were Ghanaian fishermen residing at Takwa Bay, Lagos, Nigeria’s South-west.

They went fishing on Sunday 31 July 2022 but encountered a boat mishap at about 10pm same day.

Sadly, 2 of them were said to have drowned before the remaining two were rescued by NNS PROSPERITY.

The Nigerian Navy wishes to reiterate its commitment towards ensuring the security and safety of all seafarers in Nigeria’s maritime domain.

Once Upon A Time – August 6 – 1964 – Prometheus, World’s Oldest Tree, Aged Approximately 4,862 Years Old, Is Accidentally Cut Down

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August 6, 2022

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1661 The Treaty of The Hague is signed whereby the Dutch Republic sells New Holland (Brazil) for 63 tonnes of gold to Portugal

1890 At Auburn Prison in New York, murderer William Kemmler becomes the 1st person to be executed by electric chair

1945 Atomic bomb dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima by the US B-29 Superfortress

1965 US President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Voting Rights Act prohibiting voting discrimination against minorities

1991 Tim Berners-Lee releases files describing his idea for the World Wide Web. WWW debuts as a publicly available service on the Internet.

Historical Events Today
Today in Film & TV
1926 “Don Juan” starring John Barrymore is released by Warner Bros, the 1st feature-length film to utilize the Vitaphone sound-on-disc sound system with a synchronized musical score and sound effects

Today in Music
1996 Punk rock band the Ramones perform for the last time at the Palace in Hollywood

Today in Sport
1948 Dutch super athlete Fanny Blankers-Koen wins London Olympics 200m in 24.4s to become the first women to claim 3 individual track & field gold at a Games, having already won the 100m and 80m hurdles

MORE FACTS…
1996 NASA announces that life may have existed on Mars after examining meteorite ALH84001, thought to be from Mars

1964 Prometheus, the world’s oldest tree aged at least 4,862 years old, is accidentally cut down in Nevada, USA

Famous Weddings
1953 NHL goaltender Terry Sawchuk (23) weds Patricia Ann Morey

1968 Children’s author Theodor Geisel [Dr. Seuss] (64) weds second wife Audrey Stone Dimond

1983 Film director Philippe de Broca (50) weds actress Margot Kidder (34) in France

July Heatwave: Starting Point Of River Thames Dries Up

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August 6, 2022

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The starting point of England’s River Thames has dried up and moved downstream, following weeks of little rainfall and a heatwave in July that destroyed the United Kingdom’s all-time temperature record.

According to correspondents, the source of the river has moved 5 miles (8 kilometers) downstream to Somerford Keynes, according to the Rivers Trust, which works across the UK and Ireland.

The Thames usually begins in the English market town of Cirencester, part of the green and hilly Cotswolds countryside, and flows through the capital, London, and then out into the North Sea.

“What we’re seeing at the source of the iconic River Thames is sadly emblematic of the situation we’re facing across the country, now and in future,” Christine Colvin, Advocacy and Engagement Director for the Rivers Trust, said in a statement.

“Whilst it’s not uncommon for the source to be dry in the summer, to only be seeing the river flowing five miles downstream is unprecedented.

The shift in the river’s headwaters comes as authorities in England warn that the country could officially fall into drought at some point in August.

Southern England recorded its driest July on record since 1836, with only 17% of average rainfall, according to the Met office.

The country as a whole recorded just 35% (around 23 millimeters) of its average rainfall in July.

Nigeria Appeals Disqualification Of Two Late Comers As Ofili, Chukwuma, Nwokocha Make 200m Semifinals

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August 5, 2022

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Nigeria’s Favour Ofili competes to take first place during the women’s 200m round 1 athletics event at the Alexander Stadium, in Birmingham on day seven of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, central England, on August 4, 2022.

Mark and Tijani, reportedly came late for their kit inspection. But Team Nigeria is saying the charge is not true.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in a statement, yesterday, said: “Team Nigeria’s powerlifters did not arrive late for their event at the Commonwealth Games. Based on speculation in the media, there was also no query about the kits as they were approved at the technical meeting held on August 1, 2022.

“The decision to disqualify Latifat Tijani and Mark Onyinye Gift has been appealed by Nigeria to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).”

MEANWHILE, in para table tennis, Faith Obazuaye beat Malaysia’s Gloria Gracia 3-0 in the Women’s Singles Classes 6-10 Group 1, while Ifechukwude Christiana Ikpeoyi defeated Australia’s Daniela di Toro in the Women’s Singles Classes 3-5 Group 1.

However, Chinenye Obiora succumbed to the superiority of India’s Sonalben Manubhai Patel.

In a men’s Singles Classes 3-5 Group 1 event, Nasiru Sule beat Australia’s Junjian Chen 3-0, while Alabi Olabiyi Olufemi was beaten 3-0 by another Australian, Lin Ma, in the Men’s Singles Classes 8-10 Group one. Isau Ogunkunle overwhelmed Sierra Leone’s George Wyndham 3-0 in men’s Singles Classes 3-5 Group 2 and in the men’s singles classes 8-10 Group 2, Tajudeen Agunbiade beat Chao Chee 3-1.

In the women’s high jump, Temitope Simbiat and Esther Isah are through to the final of their events, while Udodi Onwuzurike, Emmanuel Ojeli and Alaba Akintola are also through to the semifinals of the men’s 200m event.

Favour Ofili, who could not feature in the women’s 100 metres because of COVID-19 issues, has qualified for today’s 200m semifinals. She won round one heat four by finishing in 22.71 seconds. Her compatriot, Nzube Grace Nwokocha, was not that lucky as she finished sixth in heat 6.

In boxing, Ifeanyi Onyekwere fighting in the men’s super heavy category (+92) defeated Canadian Mouafo Feujio Marcel Jerome to progress to the semifinals of the contest. He will meet India’s Sagar Sagar, who also moved to the next stage of the weight class after beating Seychelles’ Keddy Evans Agnes.

Nigeria will feature in today’s women’s hammer throw final, with Oyesade Olatoye battling 12 other athletes for a medal.

In the preliminary round held yesterday, Olatoye threw a distance of 61.74 to rank ninth among the finalists. Canada’s Camryn Rogers leads the pack with her 74.68 throws.

Bullet Point Previews Of Premier League Matches

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August 5, 2022

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Premier League – Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United – The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain – May 7, 2022 Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo in action with Brighton & Hove Albion’s Pascal Gros

Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of the first round of Premier League fixtures from Aug. 5-7 (all times GMT).

Friday, Aug. 5

Crystal Palace v Arsenal (1900)

* Arsenal will be involved in the opening game of a Premier League campaign for the fifth time. They have won thrice but were beaten 2-0 by Brentford in the 2021-22 season-opener.

* Four of the last six league matches between the two teams have ended in draws, with Palace and Arsenal winning one each.

Saturday, Aug. 6

Fulham v Liverpool (1130)

* Liverpool won six straight Premier League games against Fulham between 2012 and 2019, but were unable to beat them in the 2021-22 season, drawing 1-1 away and losing 1-0 at home.

* Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah became the first player in Premier League history to score on the opening weekend of five successive seasons with his goal against Norwich City last year, and could extend his own record with a strike against Fulham.

* Liverpool won five of their six games against promoted sides in the 2021-22 season.

Bournemouth v Aston Villa (1400)

* Promoted Bournemouth last played in the top flight in the 2019-20 season, when they finished 18th.

* Villa have won only one of their five opening day Premier League games against newly promoted teams (D1 L3), a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth in 2015-16.

* Bournemouth have won three of their four league meetings with Villa, all by a 2-1 scoreline (L1).

Leeds United v Wolverhampton Wanderers (1400)

* After winning only three league matches in a run of 25 at Leeds, Wolves have won three out of their last four at Elland Road.

* Luke Ayling scored a 91st-minute winner to seal a 3-2 win for Leeds the last time the teams faced off in the league.

* Only one of the six Premier League meetings between the teams have ended in a draw, with Wolves winning three and Leeds winning two.

Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest (1400)

* Nottingham Forest are back in the Premier League after a 23-year absence.

* Forest have failed to beat Newcastle in eight Premier League meetings. (L5 D3)

* Forest have been busy during the summer transfer window, with former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard one of 12 new recruits.

Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton (1400)

* Southampton have only won four Premier League away games against Spurs.

* Late goals by Mohamed Elyounoussi and Che Adams sealed a 3-2 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their last meeting.

* Spurs’ new signing Richarlison will miss the game after being suspended for one game for throwing a flare off the field while playing for Everton against Chelsea last season.

Everton v Chelsea (1630)

* Everton have won four of their last five home matches against Chelsea in the league (D1).

* Chelsea have won 27 out of 60 Premier League meetings (D20) between the teams.

* Everton forward Salomon Rondon is suspended after being sent off against Brentford last season.

Sunday, Aug. 7

Leicester City v Brentford (1300)

* Brentford will be seeking a first Premier League win over Leicester in their third attempt.

* Brentford are winless in their last 10 meetings with Leicester in all competitions (D1 L9) since a 3-2 win in League Division Two in March 1953.

* Leicester are yet to make a signing in the summer transfer window.

Manchester United v Brighton & Hove Albion (1300)

* United have won seven of their 10 Premier League matches with Brighton, including all five at Old Trafford.

* Brighton thrashed United 4-0 at the Amex Stadium when the teams last met in May.

* New United boss Erik ten Hag will take charge of the team in the league for the first time.

West Ham United v Manchester City (1530)

* After losing four home games in the league against City in which they conceded 17 goals, West Ham have drawn the last two, including a 2-2 stalemate in May.

* West Ham have beaten City only nine times in 42 Premier League meetings, with seven of those wins coming at home.

* New City signing Erling Haaland could make his Premier League debut for the champions.

Martial Injury Blow: Erik Ten Hag May Feature Ronaldo In Man United’s League Opener

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August 5, 2022

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Anthony Martial is set to miss Man Utd’s Premier League opener due to a hamstring injury leaving Erik ten Hag with a big decision to make regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement

According to Mirror, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is facing a late rethink over Cristiano Ronaldo’s involvement in their Premier League opener after an injury to Anthony Martial.

Ronaldo, who is pushing to leave the Red Devils this summer, has barely featured in pre-season after missing their tour of Asia and Australia for family reasons.

As a result, Hag that Martial would lead the line against Brighton this Sunday alongside Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford.

But Martial is now set to miss the opening game with a minor hamstring problem, according to UK Media

He was holding his leg as he left the pitch against Atletico Madrid in Oslo and now faces further tests to determine when he will return.

It is claimed the Frenchman, who starred in pre-season with several goals after returning from a loan spell at Sevilla, is hoping to return for the trip to Brentford on August 13 but may not feature until they face Liverpool on August 22.

His absence gives Hag a major decision to make regarding Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar would be the obvious choice to lead the line but Rashford can also play as a central striker with Anthony Elanga waiting in the wings to fill his role out wide.

Ronaldo was also amongst a number of players criticised by Ten Hag this week for leaving Old Trafford before full time in their pre-season friendly against Rayo Vallencano at the weekend.

In an interview with Dutch media, Ten Hag branded their actions “unacceptable”.

The interviewer asked Ten Hag: “At the beginning of the conversation, we talked about how important it is for you to have players arrive on time and your attention to details. But Cristiano seems to arrive and leave whenever he wants, how do you manage that?”