Engineers from Boeing and NASA have spent much of the last month running ground tests on a Starliner Reaction Control System (RCS) thruster to get a better idea of what went wrong during the active Starliner’s flight in early June, and they finally wrapped up this past week. In its latest update, said the teams were able to replicate the thrust degradation Starliner experienced and are now reviewing all the data. But the date of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams’ return is still uncertain — NASA and Boeing said only that they’ll be making the trip “in the coming weeks.”

Boeing and NASA engineers have wrapped up ground tests on the Starliner thruster

Jacksonville, FL

SAN FRANCISCO – Star Catcher Industries, a startup focused on beaming solar energy to spacecraft in low-Earth orbit, raised $12.25 million in a seed round announced July 24. Former Made In Space CEO Andrew Rush teamed up earlier this year with Michael Snyder, Made In Space co-founder and former chief engineer, and space investor Bryan Lyandvert to establish Star Catcher. The company is based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Star Catcher banks $12.25 million for orbital energy grid

FARNBOROUGH, England — ABL Space Systems says the rocket it planned to use for the company’s first launch in 18 months suffered “irrecoverable” damage in a fire after a test firing, further delaying its return to flight. In a brief statement on social media July 22,...

ABL loses rocket after static-fire test

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Eve Air Mobility and Siemens Energize U.S. Advanced Air Mobility Industry. Through a Memorandum of Understanding, Eve Air Mobility and Siemens Smart Infrastructure are teaming up to evaluate the electrical infrastructure and energy management services needed to support safe, efficient and scalable eVTOL operations. Second RAF Protector Now Operating in...

Eve Air Mobility Unveils First Full-Scale eVTOL Prototype

Virginia State

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Ronkonkoma, NY

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The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

LONDON (Reuters) – Boeing BA.N is seeing a significant improvement in production flow at its 737 MAX factory, its new commercial planes chief said on Sunday, as the U.S. plane maker battles to overcome a safety crisis. Speaking to reporters in London ahead of this week’s Farnborough Airshow, Stephanie...

Boeing sees significant improvement in 737 MAX factory after safety crisis

Los Angeles, CA

She is often dubbed the “Most Famous Missing Person in the World,” never heard from since her Lockheed Electra 10-E plane was presumed lost July 2, 1937, near very tiny, uninhabited Howland Island, a bird sanctuary in the middle of the Pacific. In her time, Amelia Earhart, was a celebrity of rock-star stature, the Taylor Swift of her day.

Ebell to Celebrate Amelia Earhart and the Possible Discovery of Her Lost Plane Wednesday Evening

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

Since the First World War, aircraft have played a key role in military engagements, offering fire support and conducting essential reconnaissance missions. Throughout the past century, it has been evident that the technological superiority of fighters, biplanes and jets often determines the outcome of battles. Here, we present 15 of...

The Most Dangerous Aircraft to Ever Take to the Skies

Chicago, IL

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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?

Northrop Grumman has conducted an anechoic chamber test of the F-16 next-generation electronic warfare suite. The mounted AN/ALQ-257 Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite (IVEWS) passed the US Air Force joint preflight integration of munitions and electronic sensors (J-PRIMES) test, paving the way for flight trials. It was the first time...

Northrop Tests Next-Gen Electronic Warfare Suite on F-16

Morpheus Space's grand opening celebration included panel discussions. Speakers pictured here discussed the economic climate. Credit: Morpheus Space.

Morpheus expands production in new Dresden factory

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

The AC-130’s presence for drills in South Korea was designed to send a simple message to its belligerent neighbor North Korea – deterrence.

Flying aboard the Ghostrider, a deadly aircraft carrying America’s biggest gun in the sky

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New Frontier Aerospace tests rocket engine for point-to-point travel

New Frontier Aerospace has started testing a version of the engine...

New Frontier Aerospace tests rocket engine for point-to-point travel

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