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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Solar Sail Spacecraft Has a Bent Boom, but No Worries!

In space, things don't always go as planned, but that's okay! Take NASA's latest spacecraft, ACS3, for instance. It launched in April and has a fascinating story to tell. One of its four booms, which supports the solar sail that deployed successfully in August, has a slight bend. This was noticed in

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Leaders Discuss a New World Order at BRICS Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin called for a new "multipolar world order" during the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. This gathering of world leaders from countries like China, India, Turkey, and Iran is the largest diplomatic event in Russia since the Ukraine conflict began. The goal is to show that

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Belarus's Leader: Stuck Between Russia and Reality

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is in a tough spot. He's balancing his country's safety with Russia's influence. Belarus is right next to Russia, with Ukraine and three NATO countries nearby. Lukashenko let Russian forces use Belarus to attack Ukraine but kept his own troops out. He's worr

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Belarus' Lukashenko: North Korea Troops in Ukraine? Not Likely!

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has a long history with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. They've known each other for years and meet frequently. Recently, at the Brics summit, Lukashenko was asked about claims that North Korea had sent troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine. He called i

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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Laraine Newman's Milestones: Celebrating Anniversaries and Awards

Laraine Newman, a comedy legend, is marking some big moments this year. She's part of the 50th anniversary of both The Groundlings comedy troupe and Saturday Night Live (SNL). She's also set to host the Sentinel Awards, which honor TV shows that tackle health and social issues. Newman was one of SNL

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Belarus Shoots Down Russian Drone in Surprising Move

In a twist during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Belarus, a close ally of Russia, shot down a Russian drone that entered its airspace over the weekend. The drone, known as a Shahed attack drone, was heading towards the city of Mozyr when it was taken down. This isn't the first time Belarus has

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Oct 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Interstellar's 10th Anniversary: A New Box Set with Cool Stuff and Bonus Features

Christopher Nolan's space adventure film Interstellar is turning 10 years old. To celebrate, a new collector's edition is coming out on December 10. This special box set has lots of fun items, like spacesuit patches, storyboards, and posters. It also includes a new documentary called "The Future Is

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Million Dollar Giveaway: A Legal Question

Elon Musk, known for his innovative projects, kicked off a buzz recently with his plan to reward swing state voters with daily $1 million prizes. The goal is to encourage support for the First and Second Amendments. Registered voters in key swing states can sign a petition to win big bucks every day

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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Cleveland's QB Watson Ponders Surgery Options After Achilles Injury

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's season seems to be over due to an Achilles tendon rupture he suffered on Sunday. The big question now is how quickly he can bounce back. Watson has two surgical options on the table: a traditional surgery or a newer "speed bridge" procedure that could ge

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Faith on the Campaign Trail: Harris & Trump's Unusual Approach

In the 2024 presidential race, religion has taken a backseat compared to previous elections. Vice President Kamala Harris recently attended church services in Atlanta and spoke at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. Her running mate, Tim Walz, visited a church in Michigan. Meanwhile, former Preside

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