NASA ADVISORY COUNCIL

Nov 26 2025SCIENCE

Boeing's Starliner: A Rocky Road to Space

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has had a bumpy journey, to say the least. After several setbacks and a failed mission, NASA has decided to cut back on the number of planned Starliner flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Originally, Boeing was supposed to send six crewed missions under a $4. 5 billion contract. But now, NASA has reduced that number to just...

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Nov 26 2025SCIENCE

Unveiling the Mystery: A New Clue in the Dark Matter Hunt

Dark matter remains one of the universe's biggest mysteries. It's invisible, yet scientists believe it makes up a huge part of galaxies. The idea is that to make sense of what we see in space, there must be a lot of unseen matter out there. We know it's there because of its gravitational pull, but seeing it directly has been a challenge. Recently, a Japanese scienti...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Steps Down After Three Terms

Muriel Bowser, the current mayor of Washington, D. C. , has decided not to run for another term. She has been in office since 2015, and her third term will end in January 2027. Bowser made this announcement in a video posted on social media, expressing gratitude for her time in office and the support she received. Bowser's decision comes at a time when the city face...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Arizona Senator Faces Military Review Over Troops Video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy to look into Senator Mark Kelly's recent video message to troops. The request comes after Hegseth accused Kelly of wrongly wearing his military medals and claimed the video was part of a political scheme. The Navy has until December 10 to finish its review. The Defense Department had already said it would look into t...

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Nov 26 2025WEATHER

Green Bay's Snowy Thanksgiving: What to Expect

Green Bay is bracing for a wintery Thanksgiving weekend. Snow and strong winds are expected to make travel a bit tricky. The first significant snowfall of the season is forecasted for November 26th and 29th. This means if you're planning to travel, you should be prepared for winter conditions. On November 26th, expect a classic winter day. Winds will be strong, blo...

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Nov 26 2025OPINION

Denver's Growing Surveillance Network: A Closer Look at Privacy Concerns

Denver is rapidly expanding its surveillance network, raising concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of data. The city's partnership with Flock Safety, a company that provides license-plate reader cameras, has already led to over 1, 400 immigration-related searches in a span of just 10 months. This data is not just used for immigration purposes; it's accessi...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

A Shake-Up in the C-Suite: Keurig Dr Pepper Welcomes New Finance Chief

Keurig Dr Pepper has a new top finance executive. Anthony DiSilvestro is stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He's coming from Mattel, where he was the CFO for five years. DiSilvestro will be based in Burlington and will report to CEO Tim Cofer. This change comes at an interesting time for Keurig Dr Pepper. The company is planning to buy JDE Peet’s,...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter for Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. , is about to see a big change. Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. This is a huge deal because it's been a while since the city has had a mayoral race without an incumbent. Bowser has been in office since 2015. Before that, she spent over ten years in local government, including time on the city council. She's had her shar...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Monaco's Prince Albert Halts Abortion Law

Prince Albert, the ruler of Monaco, recently made a big decision. He chose not to approve a new law that would have made abortion legal in his small country. This law would have allowed women to end pregnancies up to 12 weeks, or up to 16 weeks in cases of rape. It also aimed to lower the age of parental consent from 18 to 15. Despite the law being supported by a lar...

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Nov 25 2025CRIME

Pension Fraud: The Strange Case of a Son in Disguise

In a bizarre turn of events, a man from Borgo Virgilio, near Mantua, Italy, is under investigation for a peculiar crime. He allegedly dressed up as his deceased mother to collect her pension. This isn't just a case of identity theft; it involves hiding a body and deceiving authorities. The man, a 56-year-old unemployed nurse, reportedly hid his mother's body in his ...

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