Why do falcons have stripes under their eyes? The answer is more complex than we thought
Peregrine falcons have dark stripes under their eyes, thought to reduce sun glare. But in other falcon species these markings are unrelated to sunlight.
The Guardian Nigeria20d
FG launches 50% discount bus scheme for 2024 Yuletide road transport
The federal government has rolled out bus stations for the commencement of the 2024 Yuletide Road Transportation Palliative. The government has directed the road transport unions to move their ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution20d
Matthew Judon’s pick-six helped to stomp out Giants
When the Falcons traded for outside linebacker Matthew Judon, they were hopeful that he would breathe life into their dormant pass rush. That has not happened for the most part, but Judon was ...
Nigerian Tribune21d
BREAKING: FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations
The Federal Government has announced Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th of December 2024, and Wednesday 1st of January, 2025 as public holidays for the celebration of Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year ...
News 6 WKMG21d
ICYMI: SpaceX launches Falcon 9 overnight from Florida’s Space Coast
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket from Florida’s Space Coast early Monday morning. The launch of 21 more Starlink satellites, including 13 with Direct to Cell capabilities ...
Channels TV22d
FG Lifts Ban On Mining In Zamfara After Five Years
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this in a press briefing, his spokesman, Segun Tomori said on Sunday. “The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining ...
Nigerian Tribune22d
FG approves recruitment of 3,927 officers for Customs
The Federal Government has given the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) the go-ahead to recruit 3,927 new officers to enhance its operations and support the country’s economic growth. The ...
BBC22d
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
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SpaceX launching Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
SpaceX plans to launch a Falcon 9 rocket around 10:39 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, from Cape Canaveral. Leaders report the launch of Falcon 9's "Astranis: From One to Many" mission is to a geosynchronous ...
CBSSports.com23d
Stephen Curry on not making a FG in Warriors' blowout loss to Grizzlies: 'First time for everything, right?'
Stephen Curry had perhaps the least effective game of his career on Thursday. Against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, the Golden State Warriors superstar finished with as many points as he ...
NBC Sports23d
Cameron Dicker makes first successful free-kick FG since 1976
Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker made the first successful fair-catch kick since 1976, and it was the longest such kick in NFL history. A little known NFL rule allows a team the right to take a free ...