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What's Next for Boeing's Troubled Starliner Spacecraft?

November 2, 2024

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft made a splash-free landing in the New Mexico desert a couple of months ago, but sadly, it wasn't carrying any astronauts back from the International Space Station. The spacecraft, which was supposed to bring back NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore from thei

science

Space Station Leaks: Cause for Concern?

November 2, 2024

The International Space Station (ISS) has been facing some air leak issues since 2019. A recent report labeled these leaks as a major safety risk, raising questions about the safety of the astronauts on board. One of the first leaks was detected in the Russian section of the station, specifically in

weather

Taiwan's Biggest Typhoon in Decades: How Kong-rey Hit Hard

November 2, 2024

On Thursday, heavy rain and strong winds swept across Taiwan as Typhoon Kong-rey, the biggest storm to hit the island in almost 30 years, made landfall. With winds close to 200 km/h (125 mph), equivalent to a Category 3 Atlantic hurricane, Kong-rey struck Taitung county, causing at least one death a

politics

Vice President Harris' Speech Mix-Up: Protesters and Word Salad in Nevada

November 1, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris found herself in a tricky spot during a recent rally in Reno, Nevada. Protesters disrupted her speech, and Harris responded with what's been dubbed her "word salad" – a jumble of phrases that didn't quite make sense. "We're here to fight for democracy, " she said, repeat

sports

New York's Rookies Shine While Other Teams Lag Behind

October 31, 2024

As the 2024 NFL season hits its halfway mark, it's time to take a closer look at how rookies have been faring across the league. The New York Giants are leading the pack with their rookies logging an impressive 1, 028 combined snaps. Standouts include Malik Nabers, Andru Phillips, and Tyrone Tracy J

politics

Joe Biden's Final Political Lap: Campaigning but Alone

October 30, 2024

President Joe Biden is on his final lap in politics, determined to promote his record and support Democrats in the lead-up to Election Day. With just a week to go, Biden is keeping his schedule busy, even though many in his party seem to be keeping him at arm's length. He's been doing surrogate work

science

SpaceX Astronauts Lend Day in Gulf Splash Return

October 29, 2024

Imagine spending months in space traveling at extraordinary speeds—over 17, 500 miles per hour! The SpaceX Crew-8 team just experienced this adventure, returning to Earth after nearly eight months in space. However, their journey back had a little twist. Instead of directly heading to their Houston

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SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts' Hospital Visit: What Happened?

October 29, 2024

You might think that astronauts returning from space would be taken straight to their headquarters. But that didn't happen for the SpaceX Crew-8 team. After splashing down off the coast of Florida, they were whisked off to a hospital instead. Why? Well, they all needed some extra medical checks. And

weather

Philippines on Alert: Trami's Potential U-Turn Sparks Concern

October 28, 2024

Tropical Storm Trami hit the Philippines hard, leaving 65 people dead and 2. 6 million affected by landslides and flooding. More than 320, 000 people evacuated, with many still missing. The storm's possible U-turn is a big worry for authorities. Col. Jacinto Malinao Jr. described a fisherman's loss,

business

Apple's Secret Mission: Saving an Engineer's Grandma

October 27, 2024

In 2023, Apple stepped in to help an employee's grandmother escape the dangerous situation in Ukraine. This wasn't just a simple favor—it was a full-scale operation. Apple's security team sprang into action, hiring contractors, translators, and drivers to safely coordinate her grandma's exit from Kh