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1 month ago | 
dogonews.com | Jono Sison
NASA’s Artemis program aims to establish a sustainable human presence near the Moon's south pole. It began with Artemis I, an uncrewed test flight in 2022. The Artemis II is expected to launch in September 2025. This crewed mission will orbit the Moon to test the spacecraft's capabilities. If all goes well, Artemis III, set for 2026, will land the first humans on the Moon since the 1970s. In past missions, astronauts briefly set foot on the lunar surface before returning home.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
dogonews.com | Jono Sison
Entertainers have readily adapted to new technologies and audience preferences. However, the physical spaces where they perform have largely remained static. Now, Sphere, a groundbreaking new entertainment venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, is shattering this mold. True to its name the 366 foot (111-m) tall and 561 foot (171-m) wide structure resembles an orb. The exterior is wrapped in a massive 580,000 sq. foot (53,900 sq. m) LED screen. It is visible for miles in the Nevada desert.
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Apr 10, 2024 | 
dogonews.com | Jono Sison
After years of resistence, schools and universities across the United States are embracing competitive video game playing, also known as esports. Since 2014, over 8.600 high schools and about 175 colleges and universities across the nation have introduced esports as an extracurricular activity. And the number keeps increasing.
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
dogonews.com | Jono Sison
Interest in women's college basketball has been rising steadily in the past few years. A large part of the sport's increasing popularity is attributed to Caitlin Clark. The 22-year-old point guard for the Iowa Hawkeyes (University of Iowa) is credited with bringing mainstream attention to a sport historically eclipsed by its men's counterpart.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
dogonews.com | Jono Sison
An 8-year-old has become the youngest player ever to defeat a grandmaster (GM) in classical chess. For those unfamiliar with the term, GM is the highest title a chess player can attain. Ashwath Kaushik achieved the incredible feat on February 18, 2024, after beating 37-year-old Jacek Stopa in round four of an international chess competition in Switzerland. Kaushik went on to finish in 12th place, but his victory over Stopa was the talk of the tournament.
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Feb 16, 2024 | 
dogonews.com | Jono Sison
Six single Nike Air Jordans, worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan, fetched $8 million at a Sotheby's auction on February 2, 2024. The jaw-dropping price set a new global auction record for game-worn sneakers. The "Dynasty Collection" comprised Air Jordan VI, Air Jordan VII, Air Jordan VIII, Air Jordan XI, Air Jordan XII, and Air Jordan XIV. The phenom wore the six shoes during the final games of the 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998 championship series.
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Feb 6, 2024 | 
dogonews.com | Kavi Dolasia |Jono Sison |Lexi Romanowsky |Alvaro Aragon
On February 10, 2024, over two billion people worldwide will celebrate the first day of the Chinese New Year. Also called Lunar or Spring New Year, it is one of China's most important holidays. Millions of city residents use the mandatory seven-day break to visit family and friends, triggering the world's largest seasonal human migration. The spring travel rush, or Chunyun, starts 15 days before the Chinese New Year and ends about 25 days after.
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Feb 5, 2024 | 
dogonews.com | Shariqua Ahmed |Jono Sison |Lexi Romanowsky |Alvaro Aragon
After lying dormant for 6,000 years, the Fagradalsfjall volcano on Iceland's Revkjanes Peninsula suddenly came to life in 2021. The eruption lasted six months. But it was considered minor, and posed no risk to nearby residents. However, the volcano's most recent outbursts are threatening the survival of Grindavík. The small fishing village is located about 6 miles (9.9 km) from the volcano. The first eruption occurred on December 19, 2023. The lava initially seemed to be target Grindavík.
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Feb 2, 2024 | 
dogonews.com | Kavi Dolasia |Jono Sison |Lexi Romanowsky |Shariqua Ahmed
Tired of winter? Then you will be delighted to know that spring is around the corner. On February 2, 2024, aka Groundhog Day, legendary woodchuck Punxsutawney Phil failed to observe his shadow. According to folklore, this means that the frosty weather will soon be a distant memory. As is the case each year, thousands of fans gathered at Gobbler's Knob in the Pennsylvania Wilds to witness the renowned woodchuck's prediction.
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Jan 26, 2024 | 
dogonews.com | Lexi Romanowsky |Marcela Bonet |Jono Sison
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift had a phenomenal 2023. Her Eras Tour, which kicked off in March 2023, surpassed $1 billion in ticket sales after only 60 shows. This is the highest highest-grossing music tour ever. Elton John's five-year farewell tour preJohn'sy held the record. It earned $939 million (£749 million) over 328 shows. Even more impressive, the Eras Tour earned more than 2023's next two highest-grossing tours (Beyonce and Bruce Springsteen) combined.
