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Astronomers Capture First Image of a Black Hole.

The image reveals the black hole at the centre of Messier 87 [1], a massive galaxy in the nearby Virgo galaxy cluster.

[1] The shadow of a black hole is the closest we can come to an image of the black hole itself, a completely dark object from which light cannot escape. »

In parliament on Wednesday night MPs of all political persuasions overwhelmingly voted in favour of The Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines and parts) Amendment Bill after its crucial third reading.

The law, which needs Royal Assent, will become law by the end of the week.

I think all of New Zealand has been impressed by your steadfastness in time of great trial for our country.". »

The justice department stance now closely parallels arguments made in a January 2017 position paper by Trump Organization lawyer Sheri Dillon and several of her law partners.

Instead of defending the republic against foreign influence, the department is defending Trump’s ability to receive money from foreign governments,” Clark added.

These foreign dealings with Trump hotels are exhibit A for many critics of the weak kneed enforcement of the emoluments clause in the Trump era. »

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen for her role in President Donald Trump's controversial "zero tolerance" immigration policy.

Nielsen oversaw one of the largest-scale human rights violations in recent history.

Citing anonymous administration officials, The Washington Post reported that Trump had given Miller significant power over immigration and border issues in a recent Oval Office meeting. »