SPACE COAST OF FLORIDA

May 30 2026HEALTH

Bats and rabies: what you should know after a recent case

Officials found a bat carrying rabies in Irvine Regional Park last weekend. This case led to warnings about how easily the virus can spread to people. Rabies is almost always deadly once symptoms show up. But quick action after exposure can prevent illness. The virus can enter the body through smal

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May 30 2026CRYPTO

Trading bets on SpaceX before its big market entry

SpaceX’s upcoming stock launch has sparked a small but active betting game in crypto circles. Instead of waiting for the official public offering, some traders are using special crypto contracts to guess the company’s future stock price. These contracts, called perpetual futures, don’t have an end d

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May 30 2026ENVIRONMENT

Why Wyoming’s Huge Energy Plan Stirs Up Big Concerns

Officials in Wyoming are debating a massive $4 billion project that promises to store energy using water. The plan involves building a giant reservoir near Seminoe Reservoir to pump water uphill when electricity is cheap and let it flow back down to generate power when demand rises. Sounds smart, ri

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May 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Video games in space: When flashy visuals can’t hide weak gameplay

Space horror has always depended on one key idea: making players feel completely out of control. Yet in one recent title, the thrill fades fast because the danger feels scripted rather than surprising. The story begins with a spaceship overrun by a creature that shifts appearance without warning. Th

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May 28 2026WEATHER

Florida’s soggy days ahead: rain brings relief but not cool comfort

Florida can’t seem to catch a break from the heat, even when the skies open up. The state’s been struggling with drought, so rain is welcome—but not all at once. Heavy downpours could turn streets into rivers in some spots, while the humidity sticks around like an uninvited guest. Instead of making

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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Keep Clothes Clean in Space

Space travel has many challenges, and laundry is one of the oddest. Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) can’t wash clothes the way we do on Earth. Water behaves differently in microgravity, and loose droplets could damage equipment. Instead, they bring limited clothes, sometimes wear

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May 27 2026HEALTH

Plans for a U. S. health post in Kenya during Ebola fears

Officials in Washington want to open a small quarantine station in Kenya for Americans returning from Ebola-hit parts of Central Africa. Instead of setting up the site at home, they’re looking abroad—just in case someone gets sick after possible contact with the virus. A group of U. S. public health

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May 26 2026POLITICS

Florida’s Big Budget Choices: What’s in It for Schools and Health?

Florida’s latest $115 billion budget reveals how the state plans to spend money on schools and healthcare, after months of arguments between lawmakers. The final deal was struck late on a May evening, wrapping up weeks of back-and-forth negotiations. The budget sits between two earlier proposals—one

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May 26 2026FINANCE

SpaceX IPO Hype: Big Valuations Don’t Always Mean Big Profits

SpaceX’s upcoming stock market debut is drawing major attention, with whispers of a $1. 75 trillion valuation making headlines. But history shows that eye-popping numbers don’t always translate to wins for investors. A recent review of the 50 biggest stock launches over the past five years found tha

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May 22 2026FINANCE

SpaceX’s IPO and Bitcoin Surprises

SpaceX has officially filed for an initial public offering, aiming to raise a record‑breaking amount and value itself at $1. 75 trillion. The company plans to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, with a roadshow starting June 4 and an official debut on June 12. In its filing, SpaceX revealed

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