Brownsville, TX

LiveScience

Twenty doomed Starlink satellites, which were prematurely released during a botched Falcon 9 rocket launch last week, have burned up in the upper atmosphere after falling back to Earth, new data confirms. Experts are currently investigating what went wrong.

20 satellites fall from sky after catastrophic SpaceX rocket failure, triggering investigation

New York Post

Two astronauts stranded in space for 49 days – 41 days longer than their planned mission – because their Boeing-build ride home is full of leaks will have to spend at least a few more weeks aboard the International Space Station, officials said Thursday. 

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were meant to spend just eight days in space following their launch aboard the Boeing Starliner — the maiden crewed voyage for the spacecraft. 

Once in space, astronauts found a series of concerning helium leaks and have been testing whether the ship can be used to return them to Earth.



Now, they’re expected...

Astronauts stuck in space for 49 days by malfunctioning Boeing spacecraft can’t return home for weeks

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are still stranded on the International Space Station after Boeing's plagued Starliner spacecraft finally managed to drop them off last month. Since then, technical issues affecting the spacecraft have delayed their return journey indefinitely, with multiple helium leaks kicking off an investigation. Williams...

Former Astronaut Explains How the Astronauts Stranded in Space Might Be Feeling

Cape Canaveral, FL

CBS News

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifted off from Florida's Cape Canaveral on Tuesday, carrying a secret payload for the U.S. Space Force into orbit for a national security mission. The launch also marked the 100th national security mission carried out by ULA. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with more.

Atlas V rocket carries secret Space Force payload into orbit

The US Sun

THE astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) due to issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule are still not able to return home, Nasa has said. But the UK's newest astronaut, Rosemary Coogan, told The Sun that the waiting game is "bonus time" in space. Test pilots Butch Wilmore and...

No return date for stranded astronauts after Boeing Starliner woes – but UK’s newest cadet calls the wait ‘bonus time’

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Independent

The two astronauts currently stuck on the International Space Station might not be able to come down until August, Nasa has said.They were taken to the ISS on board Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule in June. Even before launch, the spacecraft ran into technical issues, and it has experienced a host of new ones since.Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, the astronauts, were supposed to come back after around a week. But engineers have repeatedly delayed their return flight, because of safety concerns about the capsule.Since then, they have been stuck indefinitely on the spacecraft, as engineers work to check whether the...

Astronauts are stuck on International Space Station indefinitely after problems with Boeing Starliner

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Someone alert Elon Musk.

NASA’s Curiosity rover made a “mind-blowing” discovery on Mars — yellowish-green crystals of pure sulfur, never before seen on Earth’s mysterious red neighbor, according to scientists.

The literal ground-breaking find was made after the one-ton Curiosity drove over a pile of rocks and cracked one open while probing the deep and winding Gediz Vallis channel, believed to have been formed by water 3 billion years ago.

“I think it’s the strangest find of the whole mission and the most unexpected,” Ashwin Vasavada, Curiosity project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory [JPL] in Pasadena, California, told CNN. “I have to...

NASA’s Curiosity rover makes ‘mind-blowing’ discovery on Mars

Nebraska State

Duluth, MN

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern Plains, particularly in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes if ingredients align. Please check below for further details.

Multiple Rounds of Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Upper Midwest; July 31st, 2024

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Orange County, CA

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Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

Minnesota State

DayTripper

The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

Memphis, TN

Horn Lake, MS

Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. UPDATE JULY 29: Memphis police have confirmed that the body found in a burned-out car is Jaderius Webb, 20. The Horn Lake Police Department identified the vehicle in the Memphis city impound lot as Webb's. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. For further details, click here to read the report from WMC-TV.

Burned Body Identified as Missing Man

The saga of the Starliner’s first crewed mission may soon be coming to an end. On Saturday July 20, engineering teams with NASA and Boeing completed a hot fire test of the spacecraft’s thrusters. The positive results suggest that the spacecraft’s first voyage to the International Space Station with astronauts on board may finally conclude in the coming days.

Boeing’s Cursed ISS Mission May Finally Make It Back to Earth

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Coffee County, GA

Broxton, GA

Daily Coffee Press

This weekend, a man from Pridgen was charged after he allegedly became aggressive toward local deputies who were working security detail at a location in Broxton. According to the report, the suspect threatened to kill the deputies during the incident, which led to his arrest.

Man Charged with Threatening Coffee County Sheriff's Office Deputies

Lexington, KY

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Most Americans work hard to purchase and maintain their vehicles, making it all the more important they protect their investment from ending up in the hands of thieves. But with vehicle theft still on the rise in many areas across the country, the continued problem is costly―not just to theft victims but to all vehicle owners.

Car owners reminded to protect their ride during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in July

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Ever wondered how rockets were transported? A massive rocket was seen leaving SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas. 🚀🎥 heatherjsk8s/TT

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Ever wondered how rockets were transported? A massive rocket was seen leaving SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas. 🚀🎥 heatherjsk8s/TT - NewsBreak

Ever wondered how rockets were transported? A massive rocket was seen leaving SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas. 🚀🎥 heatherjsk8s/TT

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