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Mar 24 2026SCIENCE

Space Agency Picks New Lunar Rover Contractor for Moon Mission

Intuitive Machines secured a hefty $180. 4 million deal to send a lunar rover and additional tech to the Moon under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services plan. The contract also brings in a rover from Australia’s Space Agency and gadgets from Honeybee Robotics, which belongs to Jeff Bezos’ Blue O

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Mar 24 2026BUSINESS

Meghan Markle’s Netflix Exit and the Cost of New Ventures

Netflix once partnered with Meghan Markle to launch a luxury flower line called As Ever and a home‑and‑lifestyle show that aired for two seasons. The brand sold premium arrangements priced over $200 each, while the series was meant to boost subscriber interest. Within a year of starting, Netflix

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Mar 24 2026BUSINESS

Family Grocery Store Wraps Up 39 Years of Service

The Oliver family, who ran Dixon’s long‑standing corner shop for almost four decades, are closing their doors as they step into retirement. Their decision follows a careful search for a buyer of the building and an understanding that their remaining stock will run out by early April. Tim and Patty

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Mar 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Heartbreak in Minnesota: A Family Lost to Fire

A house on Richard Avenue caught fire early Saturday, and the blaze claimed the lives of a reporter named Jessi Pierce and her three young children. The fire alarm sounded at about 5:25 a. m. , when neighbors saw flames through the roof and feared someone was inside. Firefighters rushed to the scene

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Mar 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Curious Meeting with a Modern Oracle

Laura Day, who has written books about intuition and appeared on popular TV shows, met the writer in a Beverly Hills home before heading to a social event. The author was curious about Day’s methods and whether she could offer personal insight, though the writer admitted to being skeptical of psychi

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Mar 24 2026FINANCE

What Cruise Line Investors Should Watch Next

Travel stocks often wobble when global tensions rise or fuel costs jump. Cruise lines, seen as high-risk bets, have been shuffling sideways lately. Big names like Royal Caribbean and Carnival Corporation are testing key price levels that could decide their next move. Technical signals suggest long-t

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Mar 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sneakers that Blend Art and Culture

The newest Nike Air Foamposite One, called “Tianjin 2. 0, ” has sparked excitement among sneaker fans and art lovers alike. Nike chose to honor traditional Chinese folk motifs, creating a shoe that feels both modern and timeless. The upper is covered with an all‑over print of flowers, a stylized fe

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Mar 23 2026OPINION

Finding Joy by Listening to Others

The question is simple: are you happy? When people pause from daily worries and look inward, many say no. A recent survey of American readers revealed a mix of dissatisfaction and a few hopeful voices, but overall the mood skews toward unhappiness. The United States ranks 23rd in a global happine

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

State‑Level Push for More Education Over Compost Fines

Local leaders in Staten Island are urging city officials to shift focus from fines to teaching residents how to compost properly. After Mayor Zohran Mamdani restarted penalties for missed food‑scrap separation, a group of council members from across the borough called on the Department of Transporta

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Japan Mulls Clearing Mines in Hormuz if War Stops

Japan’s foreign minister said the country might send its forces to sweep naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire ends the U. S. -Israeli conflict with Iran. The minister explained that such an operation would only happen after a complete stop to fighting and if mines were blocking shippin

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