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Oct 22 2024SCIENCE

The Journey Begins: NASA's Europa Clipper Set for a 1. 8 Billion Mile Trek

After nearly a decade of planning, NASA's Europa Clipper is finally ready for lift-off. Designed to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa, the spacecraft will travel over 1. 8 billion miles. Launched on October 14, 2024, at 12:06 EST, it will take a Falcon Heavy rocket to get there. Once in Jupiter's or

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Oct 22 2024SCIENCE

Watching NASA's Europa Clipper Blast Off

On October 14, 2024, NASA's Europa Clipper embarked on a journey to Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. Launched by SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket, the spacecraft will travel nearly 2 billion miles to study the moon's potential to harbor life. After nine years of planning, the Europa Clipper is set to make 49

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Oct 22 2024SCIENCE

Astronaut's Night Shot Captures Earth's Beauty from Space

NASA astronaut, Matthew Dominick, is gearing up to return home after his seven-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS). But before he left, he managed to snap an amazing nighttime photo. Using a 50mm lens on his camera, he successfully captured a view of the Nile River, Nile Delta, and C

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's Plans: A New Look at Social Security's Future

A recent report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) suggests that Donald Trump's campaign proposals could speed up the insolvency of Social Security, a crucial program for millions of American seniors. The CRFB found that Trump's plans might make Social Security run out of mon

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Steve Bannon's Prison Release Date Stays Firm, Despite Attempts for Early Exit

Steve Bannon, a prominent figure in right-wing media and a former advisor to Donald Trump, will be freed from federal prison on October 29. This comes after he and his legal team tried to get him released earlier. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed his release date won't be moved up, making him s

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's Tax Breaks: A Time Bomb for Social Security

Ever since Donald Trump started his political career, he's been promising to safeguard Social Security. But his recent tax break proposals might backfire. He wants to stop taxing Social Security benefits, which could drain the program's funds faster. A watchdog group says this could lead to a 30% cu

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Oct 21 2024HEALTH

Should Teens Skip Protein Supplements? Experts Share Their Views

Are protein supplements a good idea for teens? Not really, say experts. A recent poll found that many teens are using protein powders and shakes. But pediatricians warn that these aren't always the best choice. Parents often encourage teens to use them for muscle gain or weight loss. But experts adv

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

pharmacy troubles: not just a passed pill?

americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay a

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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Storms Give Way to Sunny Fall Days

A small but intense storm system in the Four Corners area of Southwest Colorado brought some heavy thunderstorms to eastern Pueblo and La Plata Counties on Sunday evening. Winds reached speeds close to 40 mph, and pea-sized hail fell east of Pueblo. As the storm moves across the Southeast Plains ove

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

The Rise of Budget Long-Haul Flights

Not too long ago, experts were ready to declare long-haul low-cost airlines (LHLCCs) a failure. After all, they couldn't match the success of short-haul low-cost carriers. But as the pandemic eased, something unexpected happened. Demand for budget flights surged, and LHLCCs started making profits. H

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