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Astronauts Return After Nine Months in Space

March 22, 2025

Four space travelers are on their way back to Earth after spending nearly a year in orbit. The crew includes NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were originally supposed to return much sooner. They are joined by Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, who launched in September. The group

politics

Returning to the Office: The Unseen Challenges for Federal Workers

March 22, 2025

In early 2021, federal employees were asked to return to their offices after working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This move was part of a broader directive from the then President of the United States. It was not a smooth transition. Many federal workers found themselves in less than id

science

Lucy's Next Asteroid Adventure

March 22, 2025

NASA's Lucy spacecraft is gearing up for an exciting encounter with a very old space rock. This asteroid, named Donaldjohanson, has been floating around for about 150 million years. It is not just any asteroid. It is a key player in Lucy's mission to explore the Trojan asteroids near Jupiter. Lucy'

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Space Billionaire: The Next NASA Boss?

March 22, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, is in the running to lead NASA. He's not your typical space agency head. He's a businessman, a pilot, and has even commanded two big space missions. A group of nearly 30 former NASA astronauts think he's the right person for the job. They sent a letter to

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Astronauts' Extended Space Stay: Politics or Practicality?

March 22, 2025

The current situation with NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore has sparked a lot of debate. The astronauts are currently stationed on the International Space Station. They were supposed to return to Earth earlier, but technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft have kept th

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Blue Ghost's Successful Moon Landing: A Turning Point

March 22, 2025

NASA had a rough year with their lunar missions. Two spacecrafts failed to land properly. The first one missed the moon entirely. The second one landed but then toppled over. It was a big letdown. It was a big risk for NASA. They had bet that private companies could handle moon missions more ch

business

Wall Street's Brief Win: What's Next for the Market?

March 22, 2025

The stock market ended the week on a high note, breaking a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all saw small gains, with the S&P 500 up 0. 1% for the day and 0. 5% for the week. However, the market is still down 4. 8% for the month. This small victory comes after weeks of unc

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Moon Mission: Blue Ghost's Bold Journey

March 21, 2025

The Blue Ghost spacecraft has just wrapped up a significant lunar mission. This mission, which spanned the duration of a full lunar day, or about two Earth weeks, took place on the moon's near side. The Blue Ghost spacecraft, roughly the size of a small car, carried out various experiments during it

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Shifting Gears in the Stock Market

March 21, 2025

The stock market opened on a down note, with some big names taking a hit. Nike, FedEx, and Micron all saw their shares drop after their earnings reports failed to impress investors. This news sent ripples through the market, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both dipping by about 0. 8%. The Dow

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The Faith That Kept an Astronaut Grounded

March 21, 2025

Butch Wilmore, a NASA astronaut, spent 286 days in space. This was far longer than planned. He and his crewmate Sunita Williams were supposed to return home on June 13. However, technical problems with their spacecraft, Boeing's Starliner, delayed their return. They had to wait until a safer ship wa