Columbus, OH

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A two week journey into space could likely become an eight month stay aboard the International Space Station.

Boeing mission leaves astronauts stranded in space — what it means for their health

The Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA decided Saturday it’s too risky to bring two astronauts back to Earth in Boeing’s troubled new capsule, and they’ll have to wait until next year for a ride home with SpaceX. What should have been a weeklong test flight for the pair will now last more than eight months.

NASA decides to keep 2 astronauts in space until February, nixes return on troubled Boeing capsule

Cape Canaveral, FL

SpaceX is set to launch its Polaris Dawn mission as early as tomorrow morning from Florida's Cape Canaveral. A workhorse Falcon 9 rocket will carry the Crew Dragon spacecraft, dubbed Resilience, into orbit with a crew of four space tourists on board. The most exciting part of the mission —...

SpaceX Preparing to Drain All Air From Spacecraft While Astronauts Are Inside

TheConversationAU

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were meant to go to the International Space Station (ISS) on a roughly ten-day mission. Instead, they have been “stuck” there since June, as the reliability of their spacecraft – Boeing Starliner – has not met NASA’s strict standards for crewed flight.

After two months of testing, NASA has now made the call that Starliner will return to Earth in September without astronauts aboard.

This will enable both NASA and Boeing to monitor the craft carefully as it separates from the ISS and makes its way home. Because human life is part of the equation,...

Even with astronauts stuck in space until next year, NASA’s pushing human flights harder than ever

CBS News

Editor's Note: Launch of the Polaris Dawn mission, the first commercial flight to Earth orbit featuring a non-government, civilian spacewalk, has been delayed at least 24 hours, from 3:38 a.m. EDT Tuesday to the same time Wednesday, to troubleshoot a helium leak in a line on a support gantry. The preview story below has been updated to reflect the new launch target.Jared Isaacman, a billionaire adventurer and philanthropist who chartered the first commercial flight to orbit aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon in 2021 plans to blast off with three crewmates on an even more daring flight Wednesday, this one featuring...

Billionaire to launch on SpaceX flight featuring first commercial spacewalk

Florida State

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Lakeland, FL

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the local grocery scene in Florida, you might have heard the buzz: some Winn-Dixie stores are making the switch to Aldi. This transition is happening as Aldi snaps up 400 Winn-Dixie locations, including several in Florida cities like Panama City and Lakeland.

A Major Grocery Store Has Closed and Laid Off 48 Employees in Florida

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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Tipping on cruise ships is always a controversial topic. Some cruise passengers believe that tipping should be a personal choice, and others argue that automatic tipping policies are necessary to ensure fair compensation for crew members.

Carnival Responds to Cruise Passenger Wanting to Remove All Tips from Bill

Elon Musk has long been a figure synonymous with innovation, disruption, and boundary-pushing ideas. His ventures span industries as diverse as automotive, space exploration, energy storage, artificial intelligence, and even social media. Musk’s approach to innovation is not just about technological advancements; it’s about reimagining entire industries and solving problems that others consider impossible. In a world where many companies innovate within the confines of what is expected, Musk consistently challenges the status quo, pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

Elon Musk: Innovating The Impossible

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

As Alfalfa in the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals comedic feature film shorts-turned-TV-series, former child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer brought to the screen his unique brand of humor, coupled with an unmelodic voice, freckles, and a protruding hair cowlick. The Gang/Rascals franchise was later rebooted on the big screen with a cast of new young stars.

Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer: A Tragic Child Star Story of a Dog, a Few Dollars, and a Deadly Altercation

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

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Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Space.com

SpaceX's latest launch, Transporter 11, sent a set of payloads into space aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

SpaceX launches 116 satellites on epic Transporter 11 rideshare mission, lands rocket (video)

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are handling a prolonged flight delay as seasoned travelers would: by booking alternate transportation home. The duo were scheduled to return to Earth on the Boeing CST-100 Starliner capsule. But it developed mysterious thruster problems on the way to the International Space Station after a June 5 launch, leading to multiple extensions of the astronauts' stay on the ISS while NASA worked on the problem. It's now been decided they will fly home on a SpaceX Crew Dragon.

Boeing Capsule to Return From ISS Uncrewed, Astronauts to Stay Until 2025

SpaceX chief Elon Musk said on Sunday that the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission will be “epic.”. The highly anticipated mission is targeting Monday, August 26, for liftoff from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida> It will power four non-professional astronauts to orbit. Rather than docking with the International Space...

Elon Musk says SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will be ‘epic.’ Here’s why

Crystal River, FL

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

Two NASA astronauts may face an extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to an unexpected issue with their spacesuits following a malfunction in their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Spacesuit compatibility concerns. The astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were originally scheduled to return to Earth in mid-June,...

Spacesuits of Boeing-launched astronauts on ISS are incompatible with SpaceX craft

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SpaceX delays Polaris Dawn mission from Florida. Here’s everything to know

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – SpaceX has scrubbed its plans for the Polaris Dawn launch from Kennedy Space Center. A Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon...

SpaceX delays Polaris Dawn mission from Florida. Here’s everything to know

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