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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's Dragon Returns NASA Astronauts After 7 Months in Space

Late on a Friday morning, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the end of a seven-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for a group of American and Russian astronauts. This mission, known as Crew-8, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael B

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Astronauts Lend Day in Gulf Splash Return

Imagine spending months in space traveling at extraordinary speeds—over 17, 500 miles per hour! The SpaceX Crew-8 team just experienced this adventure, returning to Earth after nearly eight months in space. However, their journey back had a little twist. Instead of directly heading to their Houston

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

Let's Talk About the Crew-8 Return to Earth

The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, named "Endeavour, " splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida on Oct. 25, 2024, successfully ending the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission lasted 235 days, just a bit longer than the typical six-month stay. After the splashdown

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

A Growing Gathering: BRICS and Beyond

In the Russian city of Kazan, a significant meeting is taking place. Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from China, India, and other countries, in what is known as the BRICS summit. This group initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, but now also counts Ira

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Tesla's Stock Surge: Is the Autonomous Future Overhyped?

Tesla's stock prices soared by 16% after their latest earnings report for Q3 2024 showed better profit margins. That's good news for now, but is it enough to justify the sky-high valuation? Tesla's electric vehicle (EV) business is definitely making them money, but what about their plans for autonom

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

Explore Life in China's Space Station

Ever wondered what it’s like to live in space? Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station shared a unique glimpse into their home 260 miles above Earth. A recent video from CCTV shows the crew touring their temporary residence. They proudly display the station’s kitchen, complete with a ti

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Oct 29 2024LIFESTYLE

Oprah's Favorite Moisturizer: Cheaper Than Ever This Holiday!

You don't have to be rich to use Oprah's beauty secrets. The media star has shared many skincare picks over the years, including Philosophy's Hope in a Jar moisturizer. In 2010, it made her "Ultimate Favorite Things" list. Now, you can get the jumbo size for 20% off during Amazon's Holiday Beauty Ha

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Bill Gates' Big Bet on Kamala Harris

Ever heard of Bill Gates? You know, the guy who co-founded Microsoft. Well, he just dropped a whopping $50 million to support Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. This isn't just any donation—it's going to a group called Future Forward USA Action, a nonprofit that doesn't have to rev

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Electric Fords Now Guide with Google Maps

Ford is rolling out an over-the-air software update for its electric vehicles, the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning. This update brings a new feature to Android Auto users, allowing Google Maps to show real-time battery status. Once the update is installed, Ford's EVs will share their battery stat

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts' Hospital Visit: What Happened?

You might think that astronauts returning from space would be taken straight to their headquarters. But that didn't happen for the SpaceX Crew-8 team. After splashing down off the coast of Florida, they were whisked off to a hospital instead. Why? Well, they all needed some extra medical checks. And

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