Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer

The US actor, 43, dies of cancer at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by his family.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53955912?source=Snapzu

Bacteria from Earth can survive in space and could endure the trip to Mars

A type of bacteria that is highly resistant to radiation and other environmental hazards survived outside of the International Space Station for three years, according to a new study. The Japanese Tanpopo mission involved including pellets of dried Deinococcus bacteria within aluminum plates that were placed in exposure panels outside of the space station.
Read more: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/26/world/earth-mars-bacteria-space-scn/index.html?source=Snapzu

Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Longest-Serving Leader, to Resign Because of Illness

TOKYO — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan will resign because of ill health, the country’s national broadcaster, NHK, reported on Friday, just four days after he exceeded the record for the longest consecutive run as leader in Japanese history. 
Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/shinzo-abe-japans-longest-serving-leader-to-resign-because-of-illness/ar-BB18rYOF?OCID=ansmsnnews11?source=Snapzu

TikTok CEO quits as company reportedly plans sale to Microsoft, Walmart

Can’t do global work if the White House is forcing sale of US business, Mayer said.
Read more: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/08/tiktok-ceo-quits-after-only-three-months-citing-political-environment/?source=Snapzu

Thousands expected at Historic March on Washington

Families of black Americans who were injured or killed by police will speak at the historic march.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53949460#?source=Snapzu

Fueling AI to Grow the Economy Is Goal of 5 New NSF AI Institutes

AI research by the National Science Foundation will expand to a broader range of businesses across the U.S. economy through five new NSF AI institutes
Read more: https://www.enterpriseai.news/2020/08/27/fueling-ai-to-grow-the-economy-is-goal-of-5-new-nsf-ai-institutes/?source=Snapzu

LG officially announces its battery-powered air purifier mask

First announced back in July for medical staff.
Read more: https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/27/21403762/lg-puricare-wearable-air-purifier-mask-coronavirus-filter?source=Snapzu