The first Arab space mission, the UAE s "Hope" probe, is expected to reach Mars orbit on 9 February, making it the first of three spacecraft to arrive at the Red Planet this month.
Bay Area political events: Fighting disinformation, headwaters forest health
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Upcoming political events in the Bay Area. Events take place online unless otherwise noted:
WEDNESDAY
Faces of resistance: A discussion of members of the Black community in San Francisco who have resisted discrimination from Sutro Baths to the Presidio. Hosted by the San Francisco Public Library and Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Noon. More information is here.
‘The Purpose of Power’ book club: Akonadi Foundation president and civil rights advocate Lateefah Simon discusses Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza’s “The Purpose of Power.” Hosted by Manny’s. 5 p.m. More information is here.
It may be millions of kilometres away, but Earth hasn t forgotten Mars is having a big celebration. On 7 February 2021, the red planet celebrates the turn of a new year - at least according to our calendar-keeping on Earth.
Chasing a target of 420, India on Monday lost Rohit Sharma (12) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here. Shubman Gill (15) and Cheteshwar Pujara (12) are at the crease. In 2