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GMA Network
4 days ago
- General
- GMA Network
No winners of major lotto draws on Sunday, June 1, 2025
There were no winners of either of the major lotto jackpots offered by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday, June 1, 2025. No bettor chose the winning combination of 17-28-33-02-49-20 for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot, which has risen to P90,813,300.00. There was also no winning bettor for the Superlotto 6/49 prize of P44,911,436.80, with nobody choosing the winning numbers 27-19-23-06-38-10. Click here for the complete lotto results for Sunday, June 1, 2025. — BM, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Maine Legislature rejects state recognition process following tribes' request
Emma DavisMaine Morning Star The Legislature on Tuesday rejected two bills related to the state recognition of tribes, a longstanding effort that Wabanaki leaders argue would have undermined their continued push for the sovereignty afforded to other federally recognized tribes. The Wabanaki Nations — the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, Mi'kmaq Nation, Passamaquoddy Tribe and Penobscot Nation — have federal recognition, which, in theory, gives them the right to self-govern and makes them entitled to certain benefits and federal protections. However, the 1980 Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act has left the Wabanaki Nations with footing more akin to municipalities than independent nations. Overhauling that act is the fight for sovereignty Wabanaki leaders and a growing number of bipartisan lawmakers have been pushing for years, though so far have only seen success with piecemeal change. The Wabanaki Nations do not have state recognition, though that's not as abnormal. Some states have adopted state recognition processes, affording non-federally recognized tribes a path to official acknowledgement but in a way that doesn't afford the same sovereignty or access to resources. That's the type of process Rep. Jennifer Poirier (R-Skowhegan) tried to establish in Maine, though lawmakers rejected it, arguing the state recognition process would subvert the federal process, which is also comparatively a more rigorous one. 'This feels like a step backwards,' Wabanaki Alliance Executive Director Maulian Bryant told Maine Morning Star about the state recognition attempt. 'We feel strongly about the validity of the federal process, and going through that. We don't want to complicate an already complicated situation that's been going on for over 40 years now while we're trying to make progress.' Poirier's bill, LD 813, would have established a commission appointed by the governor to review applications for state recognition. The House voted 82-57 against this measure on Tuesday and the Senate rejected it without a roll call vote or discussion on Wednesday. On the floor on Tuesday, Rep. Adam Lee (D-Auburn) pointed to what's happened with Vermont's state recognition process as a reason for Maine to not establish its own. After a Canadian tribe asserted groups afforded state recognition by Vermont are not Indigenous and are instead appropriating their identity and culture, Vermont is now considering a task force to reconsider past tribal recognition decisions by the state. Poirier has said she'd hoped LD 813 would be unnecessary because of another bill she proposed, LD 812, which sought to provide state recognition for a group called the Kineo St. John Tribe. That measure would afford such recognition without the processes detailed by the former bill. The House rejected the bill without a roll call vote on Tuesday and the Senate followed suit on Wednesday. This group, formerly under the name the Kineo Band of Malecite, another spelling for Maliseet, has pushed for this recognition for more than a decade but legislative attempts have so far failed.
Gulf Today
09-05-2025
- Science
- Gulf Today
Arab Satellite team concludes System Integration Review
In line with the UAE's ambitious vision to lead and strengthen Arab cooperation in the space sector, the Arab Satellite 813 programme team has successfully concluded the System Integration Review (SIR), a pivotal milestone in the satellite's lifecycle, confirming the satellite's readiness to proceed to the final stages of environmental testing. The review, conducted with the participation of senior leadership from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), experts from the UAE Space Agency, and representatives from several technical entities, involved a comprehensive evaluation of subsystem readiness, final design verification, thermal and mechanical test plans, as well as confirmation of the successful integration between the payload and the platform. Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, Director-General of UAE Space Agency, said, 'The Arab Satellite 813 Project reflects the UAE's commitment to fostering joint Arab action in the space sector and its strategic vision to reinforce the region's position in advanced space industries. It also supports leading initiatives that unite Arab efforts and open new horizons for youth and Arab scientists and researchers.' Al Qubaisi added, 'We believe that Arab cooperation in scientific fields is the foundation for building a future built on knowledge and innovation. This new achievement will certainly enhance Arab countries' ability to develop space solutions that support environmental sustainability and comprehensive development.' Al Qubaisi continued, 'Space is a powerful and a strategic tool for building a diversified economy. Enabling local and Arab talents to lead qualitative global projects is the result of a long-term vision that invests in youth, science, and regional integration. The UAE will continue to support every Arab project that reflects our common ambitions and strengthens our position in the future knowledge-based economy.' On the other hand, Ali Al Shehhi, Director of the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC), said, 'The completion of the SIR for the Arab Satellite 813 is more than a technical achievement, it is a defining moment in our region's journey towards space self-reliance and scientific leadership.' Al Shehhi added, 'This milestone reaffirms the UAE's commitment to enabling Arab collaboration in space, and to harnessing advanced technologies for environmental monitoring, knowledge transfer, and sustainable development. We are proud to lead a programme that carries regional purpose and global potential.' Furthermore, Eiman Al Shamsi, programme Manager of the 813 Project, said, 'Today marks a pivotal milestone in the journey of the Arab Satellite 813 programme. The successful completion of the System Integration Review confirms that both the satellite and the NSSTC Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) facilities are fully prepared for the final phases of integration and environmental testing.' Al Shamsi continued, 'This achievement reflects the dedication and technical excellence of our team, the strength of our strategic partnerships, and our collective commitment to a mission that advances scientific research, supports education, and contributes to the growth of the national space sector.' The Arab Satellite 813 Project is the first space cooperation project between the Arab countries led by the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, announced Satellite 813 as a present to the Arab Space Cooperation Group at the Global Space Conference, in light of signing the charter of establishment. The UAE Space Agency funds and supervises the project, while the National Space Science and Technology Centre in the UAE University leads the execution of the project in collaboration with members of the Arab Space Cooperation Group. The project will assist in environmental mapping and monitoring, archiving phenomena as well as identifying natural resources, studying land cover dynamics and crop conditions, analysing internal water quality and spread, evaluating land erosion and soil pollution versus climate, mining site conditions, in addition to geological exploration and detection of rare earth minerals (RE), and essential minerals. WAM
