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If an emergency happens on the International Space Station (ISS) sometime in the next six weeks, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams may have to flee without the added safety of in-flight spacesuits. At a media teleconference NASA held on August 14, agency officials said the spacesuits that Williams...

NASA’s Stranded Astronauts Have Another Major Problem — This Time With Their Spacesuits

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WASHINGTON — SpaceX’s attempt at the first-ever private spacewalk next week will be a test of trailblazing equipment, including slim spacesuits and a cabin with no airlock, in one of the riskiest missions yet for Elon Musk’s space company.

A billionaire entrepreneur, a retired military fighter pilot and two SpaceX employees are poised to launch on Tuesday aboard a modified Crew Dragon craft, before embarking on a 20-minute spacewalk 434 miles (700 km) into space two days later.

Until now, walking into the empty expanse of space has only been attempted by government astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS), 250 miles...

SpaceX to attempt one of its riskiest missions yet — a 20-minute walk through space

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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

Boeing’s Starliner will come back to Earth empty, and the two astronauts who took it up into orbit on a test flight will return in a capsule built by a competing company, SpaceX. The long-awaited decision by NASA means the astronauts will have to cool their heels on the...

NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX — not Boeing's Starliner

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NASA launched astronauts Barry “Butch" Wilmore and Sunita “Suni" Williams into space aboard a Boeing Starliner on what was expected to be an eight-day excursion, but the mission has been extended by several months.

Stranded astronauts won't return from space station on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, NASA admits

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

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Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Ed Sheeran had a surprise in store for fans attending his concert in Romania on Saturday (24 August), as he invited a Hollywood star to join him onstage. The British singer-songwriter was accompanied by Thor actor Chris Hemsworth, who played the drums while Sheeran sang his hit single “Thinking Out Loud” at the National Arena in Bucharest.

Ed Sheeran stuns Romanian fans with surprise appearance from Hollywood actor

When your temper flares are you a raging bull? A vicious Virgo or a conniving Capricorn? Emotions are complex states that involve physiological, behavioral, and cognitive changes. They influence how we perceive the world around us, how we interact with others, and how we make decisions. However, our emotions are not the only factor that influences our behavior. Astrology can be a telling factor as well.

The Most Ruthless Zodiac Signs - Ranked from Most to Least

The final moments of the seven people who died in the Bayesian tragedy have been revealed by a fire brigade chief. A manslaughter investigation has now been launched. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday (24 August), the fire brigade chief of Palermo, Bentivoglio Fiandra explained more about what is believed to have happened on board.

Final moments of seven who died in Bayesian tragedy revealed by fire service boss

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(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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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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The off-duty pilot who attempted to shut down a plane’s engines mid-flight after taking psychedelic mushrooms, says that his marriage has improved following the incident and that he hopes to fly again one day. Speaking about last October’s incident, Joseph Emerson took responsibility for his “unfathomable” actions but said...

Pilot breaks his silence months after he tried to shut down plane’s engines while high on mushrooms

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Rescuers in the Grand Canyon National Park are searching for a woman who was swept away during a recent flash flood. The flash flood, which occurred shortly before 1.30 pm on Thursday, led to several hikers being stranded in the area near Havasu Creek. According to the National Park Service,...

Rescuers searching for missing hiker who was swept away by flash flooding in Grand Canyon

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson is being treated in hospital for “serious burns” after he was caught in a bonfire “explosion” on his farm in Iowa. The US musician, 47, announced the news by sharing an Instagram video from his hospital bed, as he assured fans that he would be “OK”.

Slipknot’s Sid Wilson in hospital with ‘serious burns’ as girlfriend Kelly Osbourne issues warning

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch was among seven people who died after the luxury superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily early on Monday morning. The 59-year-old is known for founding Invoke Capital and Autonomy Corporation and had been in the headlines after he was cleared of charges in a high-profile fraud case.

Mike Lynch net worth: How the billionaire made his money

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NASA picks Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back astronauts stuck in space in fresh blow to Boeing

NASA has announced that it will use SpaceX’s Dragon capsule to bring home two astronauts stuck in space for months, in a fresh blow to air...

NASA picks Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring back astronauts stuck in space in fresh blow to Boeing

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