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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Launches to International Space Station

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WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — An international crew of four reached orbit following a successful launch to the International Space Station at 10:53 p.m. EST Sunday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission is the agency’s eighth commercial crew rotation mission with the company to the space station.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket propelled the Dragon spacecraft into orbit carrying NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, for a science expedition aboard the orbital laboratory.

“Congratulations to NASA and SpaceX on another successful launch to the International Space Station! On this eighth crew rotation mission, we are once again showing the strength of our commercial partnerships and American ingenuity that will propel us further in the cosmos,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. “Aboard the station, the crew will conduct more than 200 science experiments and technology demonstrations to help fuel this new era of space exploration and benefit humanity here on Earth.”

During Dragon’s flight, SpaceX will monitor a series of automatic spacecraft maneuvers from its mission control center in Hawthorne, California. NASA teams will monitor space station operations throughout the flight from the Mission Control Center at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA coverage continues with audio only commentary until the start of the rendezvous and docking broadcast. 

The Dragon spacecraft, named Endeavour, will dock autonomously to the forward port of the station’s Harmony module about 3 a.m. Tuesday, March 5. NASA will provide live coverage of rendezvous, docking, and hatch opening, beginning at 1 a.m., on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency’s website. NASA also will continue coverage of the crew welcome ceremony once they are aboard the orbital outpost. Learn how to stream NASA TV through a variety of platforms including social media.

Crew-8 will join the space station’s Expedition 70 crew of NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O’Hara, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Konstantin Borisov, Oleg Kononenko, and Nikolai Chubb. For a short time, the number of crew aboard the space station will increase to 11 until Crew-7 members Moghbeli, Mogensen, Furukawa, and Borisov return to Earth a few days later.

Crew-8 will conduct new scientific research to prepare for human exploration beyond low Earth orbit and benefit humanity on Earth. Experiments include a study of brain organoids to understand neurodegenerative disorders, shifts in body fluids during spaceflight, and the effects of UV radiation and microgravity on plant growth. These are just a few of the more than 200 science experiments and technology demonstrations that will take place during their mission.

With this mission, NASA will maximize use of the space station, where astronauts have lived and worked continuously for more than 23 years testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to operate future commercial destinations in low Earth orbit and explore farther from Earth. Research conducted on the space station provides benefits for people on Earth and paves the way for future long-duration trips to the Moon and beyond through NASA’s Artemis missions.

More about Crew-8
Matthew Dominick is the commander for Crew-8, his first spaceflight since his selection as an astronaut in 2017. During Expedition 70/71 aboard the space station, he will serve as a mission specialist. Follow @dominickmatthew on X.

Michael Barratt is the Crew-8 pilot, making his third visit to the space station. In 2009, Barratt served as a flight engineer for Expeditions 19/20 as the station transitioned its standard crew complement from three to six and performed two spacewalks. He flew aboard the space shuttle Discovery in 2011 on STS-133, which delivered the Permanent Multipurpose Module and fourth Express Logistics Carrier. Barratt has spent a total of 212 days in space. During Expedition 70/71, he will serve as a mission specialist.

Jeanette Epps is a mission specialist for Crew-8, her first spaceflight, working with the commander and pilot to monitor the spacecraft during the dynamic launch and re-entry phases of flight. Epps was selected by NASA as an astronaut in 2009. She will serve as a flight engineer during Expeditions 70/71. Follow @Astro_Jeanette on X.

Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin is flying on his first mission. He will serve as a flight engineer during Expeditions 70/71.

Learn more about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission and Commercial Crew Program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew

 

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Arab Jordan Investment Bank (AJIB) Wins Global Finance’s “Best Investment Bank” and “Best Sub-Custodian Bank” Awards in Jordan for 2026

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AMMAN, Jordan, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arab Jordan Investment Bank (AJIB) has been recognized by Global Finance Magazine with two prestigious awards for 2026: Best Investment Bank in Jordan and Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Jordan, underscoring the Bank’s leadership across investment banking and securities services and reaffirming its commitment to innovation, client-centricity, and delivering world-class financial solutions.

The awards reflect AJIB’s strong performance and growing leadership across investment banking and securities services, reaffirming its ability to provide comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of corporate, institutional, and individual clients. For more than four decades, AJIB as Jordan’s first investment bank, has played a pioneering part in the development of the Kingdom’s financial sector and capital, consistently evolving its capabilities to meet changing market demands. The recognition also highlights the Bank’s ongoing efforts to enhance its product offerings, strengthen operational capabilities, and deliver exceptional customer experience.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Hani Al-Qadi, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: “We are proud to receive Global Finance’s Best Investment Bank and Best Sub-Custodian Bank awards for Jordan. These recognitions reflect the strength of our strategy, the dedication of our team, and the trust placed in us by our clients. As an institution with a longstanding legacy in Jordan’s financial sector, we remain committed to innovation, excellence, and creating sustainable value for our clients, shareholders, and the broader economy.”

AJIB continues to strengthen its position in investment banking through a comprehensive suite of corporate finance advisory, debt and equity capital raising, structured finance, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and tailored investment solutions to support clients’ strategic ambitions and growth objectives. At the same time, the Bank continues to enhance its custody and securities services, providing institutional investors with secure, efficient, and reliable access to Amman Stock Exchange through robust operational and technological infrastructure and best-practice governance and risk management frameworks.

About AJIB:

Founded in 1978 as the first investment bank in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Arab Jordan Investment Bank (AJIB) has evolved into one of the country’s leading financial institutions, providing a comprehensive range of corporate, commercial, investment, and private banking services. Through its presence in Jordan, Cyprus, Qatar, and the United Kingdom, AJIB serves individuals, corporations, and institutional clients with innovative financial solutions tailored to meet their evolving needs. The Bank also strengthens its market offering through United Arab Jordan Company for Investment & Financial Brokerage and Al Kawthar Leasing Company, reinforcing its position as a diversified financial services group committed to excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.

 

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AliExpress and YouTube Announce Global Strategic Affiliate Partnership

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HANGZHOU, CHINA, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AliExpress, the leading global e-commerce marketplace, today announces a global strategic affiliate partnership with YouTube. The partnership brings AliExpress’s global product selection into YouTube’s creator ecosystem, giving eligible creators access to a wide range of products to feature in their content, along with new commission-earning opportunities.

Following the launch of the collaboration in South Korea in March 2026, the partnership will expand to four markets: the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom and Germany. Further expansion will take place in phases, in line with the rollout of YouTube’s affiliate program in new markets.

With YouTube’s recent extension of its Shopping Affiliate Program to eligible creators in Germany and the United Kingdom, the partnership will connect participating creators not only in Europe but also eventually in more parts of the world with AliExpress’s extensive product offerings. A particular focus is Brand+ — a dedicated selection of branded products from international and local brands.

Creators will be able to discover and select AliExpress products directly within YouTube Studio. The integration connects AliExpress products with YouTube’s three major content formats—long-form videos, Shorts, and livestreams—allowing creators to tag shoppable product recommendations across key moments of audience discovery and engagement.

A creator could, for example, tag a consumer electronics product in an unboxing Short or during a face-to-face livestream conversation with viewers. This gives them more ways to monetize their recommendations on qualifying sales, and allows viewers to conveniently purchase as they watch.

Creators can explore AliExpress’s products across categories such as consumer electronics, sports and outdoor, home and living, and lifestyle. Using data on bestselling and trending products, they can handpick items that resonate with their audiences. Viewers can link directly from YouTube to AliExpress to complete their purchases, bridging content and commerce seamlessly.

As content plays a growing role in product discovery, creators increasingly help audiences understand products through demonstrations, reviews and real-life use cases. The partnership advances AliExpress’s creator commerce strategy by pairing the breadth of its marketplace with the local insight and creative voices of creators in each market.

“Content and commerce are converging globally, and this partnership connects AliExpress’s affiliate ecosystem with YouTube’s creator ecosystem,” said Eric Zhang, Vice President of AliExpress. “By enabling eligible products to be discovered and tagged across videos, Shorts, and livestreams, we are creating a simpler path for products to be featured through creator content at scale—and a more direct journey for consumers from product discovery to purchase.”

Eligible YouTube creators in participating markets who meet YouTube’s channel and Shopping affiliate requirements can apply through YouTube Studio.

About AliExpress

Launched in 2010, AliExpress is a global e-commerce platform dedicated to creating a better shopping experience for hundreds of millions of consumers in more than 200 countries and regions. In addition to the English version, the AliExpress platform is available in 15 other languages. AliExpress offers a wide range of diverse shopping collections, including Brand+, which connects global consumers with modern tech, feature-rich products, and fair pricing. AliExpress is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.

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Dott announces choice of home member state in relation to its bonds admitted to trading on Nasdaq Stockholm

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AMSTERDAM, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tier Mobility SE (“Dott”, or the “Company”), a European stock corporation (Societas Europaea) incorporated under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany and registered in the commercial registry of the local court (De. Amtsgericht) of Berlin-Charlottenburg under registration number HRB 236551 B, hereby announces that as of 20 October 2026, the Company has chosen Sweden as its home Member State pursuant to the Directive 2004/109/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the harmonization of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market and the Swedish Securities Market Act (2007:528) in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market.

This information is information that Tier Mobility SE is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

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