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NASA Conducts Hot Fire of RS-25 Engine
NASA Conducts Hot Fire of RS-25 Engine NASA successfully conducted a hot fire test of RS-25 engine No. 2063 on January 22, 2026, at the Stennis Space Center. The test was conducted to ensure the engine is ready for flight and cleared the way for its installation on the SLS core stage for the Artemis […]
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Lebanon’s orchards have been burnt, wildlife habitat destroyed by Israeli strikes – raising troubling international law questions
Lebanon’s orchards have been burnt, wildlife habitat destroyed by Israeli strikes – raising troubling international law questions Lebanon’s orchards have been burnt, wildlife habitats destroyed by Israeli strikes during the 2024 war, raising international law questions and concerns about environmental destruction. The conflict resulted in significant ecological damage, including the loss of over 1,910 hectares […]
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How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm
How the polar vortex and warm ocean are intensifying a major US winter storm A severe winter storm is threatening states from Texas to New England with freezing rain, sleet, and snow, causing hazardous travel conditions, dangerous wind chills, and power outages. The storm’s ferocity may be partly due to a warm ocean, which can […]
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Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk
Filming ICE is legal but exposes you to digital tracking – here’s how to minimize the risk Recording law enforcement is protected speech, but it also creates data that can be searched, linked, purchased, and reused, making ordinary people more visible to the state. The risks of recording law enforcement go beyond physical confrontation, including […]
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Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance
Federal immigration enforcement near schools disrupts attendance, traumatizes students and damages their academic performance Federal immigration enforcement near schools can disrupt attendance, traumatize students, and damage their academic performance, as seen in recent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The Trump administration’s surge of over 3,000 federal agents […]
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Doing things alone is on the rise, and businesses should pay more attention to that – even on Valentine’s Day
Doing things alone is on the rise, and businesses should pay more attention to that – even on Valentine’s Day The rise of single-person households and lifelong singleness is reshaping public life, with more adults living and moving through the world alone. A growing share of economic life is organized around people who live, spend, […]
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America’s next big critical minerals source could be coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it
America’s next big critical minerals source could be coal mine pollution – if we can agree on who owns it Acid mine drainage from abandoned coal mines in Appalachia contains valuable rare earth elements that could be a domestic source for these critical minerals, but ownership and environmental regulations are unclear. The U.S. relies on […]
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2 moral actions shape first impressions more than others
2 moral actions shape first impressions more than others Research from the University of Michigan and University of Illinois found that fairness and respect for property are the two moral actions that shape our first impressions more than others. A study involving hundreds of US adults showed that acts involving equality (fairness) and property (respecting […]
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How much can a city take?
How much can a city take? The author lives in Minneapolis and has witnessed the ongoing ICE occupation firsthand. The occupation, which began three weeks ago, shows no signs of ending. The author’s friends from across the country are increasingly concerned about the situation, asking if it’s as bad as it looks. The author believes […]
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A second US Sphere could come to Maryland
A second US Sphere could come to Maryland Sphere Entertainment plans to develop its second US Sphere in Maryland, located 15 minutes south of Washington, DC. The venue will be built in National Harbor, Prince George’s County, along the Potomac River. This would be the company’s second US location, following plans for a Sphere in […]
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Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices
Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices Venezuela’s oil industry has experienced significant turmoil over the years, including a steady downward spiral since 1998, due to factors such as economic downturns, populist leaders, and sanctions. The US has seized control of Venezuela’s oil production, but it’s unlikely to have a significant […]
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Why Coinbase derailed the crypto industry’s political future
Why Coinbase derailed the crypto industry’s political future Coinbase’s actions may have derailed the crypto industry’s political future by delaying or blocking the CLARITY Act, a landmark law that would regulate the US crypto market. The CLARITY Act was set to address key issues such as defining digital assets as securities or commodities, regulatory responsibilities, […]
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What You Need to Know About NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission
What You Need to Know About NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission is set to send astronauts farther than any crew has traveled before, marking a historic step forward for human spaceflight. The mission will deliver insights needed for returning humans to the Moon and pave the way for establishing a […]
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US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice
US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to a nuclear-powered Army base built into the ice The US military has a long history in Greenland, from mining during WWII to building nuclear-powered bases, but recent demands for control by President Trump are raising concerns about the island’s environmental and social […]
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The hidden power of grief rituals
The hidden power of grief rituals Grief rituals can bring people together and foster unity among strangers, as seen in studies on Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and Pope Francis’ funeral. The intensity of grief experienced during a shared ritual can predict greater connection to fellow mourners and citizens, leading to increased willingness to donate money […]
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South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains
South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains High-speed passenger trains like Florida’s Brightline have highlighted an old problem: every year for the past decade, 900 pedestrians were killed by trains in South Florida, highlighting the need to address safety concerns. The […]
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Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why
Small businesses say they aren’t planning to hire many recent graduates for entry-level jobs – here’s why Small businesses are planning to hire fewer recent college graduates than they did in 2025, making it harder for this cohort to find entry-level jobs. The slowdown in hiring is more pronounced for people with graduate degrees, with […]
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Refugee families are more likely to become self-reliant if provided with support outside of camp settings
Refugee families are more likely to become self-reliant if provided with support outside of camp settings Refugee families are more likely to become self-reliant when provided with support outside of camp settings, rather than relying on aid within camps. The Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, where the study was conducted, showed that households living outside […]
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Discuss Space Station Science Mission
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Discuss Space Station Science Mission NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 crew will hold a news conference on Jan. 21 to discuss their science expedition aboard the International Space Station, answering questions about their 167-day mission. The crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui, and Roscosmos cosmonaut […]
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NASA’s Crawler Preps for Artemis II Rollout
NASA’s Crawler Preps for Artemis II Rollout NASA’s Crawler-Transporter 2 is preparing for the Artemis II rollout at Kennedy Space Center. The crawler will transport NASA’s SLS rocket with the Orion spacecraft to Launch Complex 39B ahead of the Artemis II launch. The Artemis II mission, scheduled for April 2026, will take astronauts around the […]
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NASA Receives 15th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion
NASA Receives 15th Consecutive ‘Clean’ Financial Audit Opinion NASA has received its 15th consecutive “clean” financial audit opinion for fiscal year 2025, indicating that its financial statements conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The agency’s commitment to transparency and responsible management of taxpayer dollars has been recognized, with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praising the team’s […]
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NASAxA0Adds Two F-15 Aircraft to Support Supersonic Flight Research
NASAxA0Adds Two F-15 Aircraft to Support Supersonic Flight Research NASA has added two retired F-15 aircraft to its flight research fleet at Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, to support supersonic flight research. The F-15s will be used for testing the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft and enabling successful data collection and chase plane […]
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Most of the 1 million Venezuelans in the United States arrived within the past decade
Most of the 1 million Venezuelans in the United States arrived within the past decade Venezuela’s estimated 1 million immigrants in the US have arrived primarily within the past decade, with over half arriving in the past five years. The majority of Venezuelan immigrants (40%) live in Florida, followed by Texas (18%), and are highly […]
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Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink
Iran’s latest internet blackout extends to phones and Starlink The Iranian regime has initiated an internet blackout on January 8, 2026, which extends to phones and Starlink services, severely limiting access to information. The current shutdown is considered the most sophisticated and severe in Iran’s history, with digital rights and internet monitoring groups assessing its […]
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How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest
How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest The recent protests in Iran have been significantly influenced by social media, which has played a pivotal role in organizing, spreading, and documenting the unrest. The Iranian government’s attempt to block internet access during the protests has had limited success, […]
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Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy
Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy The world’s oceans are becoming increasingly important for global power struggles, with issues like Arctic shipping, seafloor mining, and overfishing driving tensions between countries. Arctic shipping poses complex challenges due to declining sea ice, overlapping claims, and competing strategic aims among nations, making […]
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From flammable neighborhoods to moral hazards, fire insurance maps capture early US cities and the landscape of discrimination
From flammable neighborhoods to moral hazards, fire insurance maps capture early US cities and the landscape of discrimination Fire insurance maps were created from the 1860s to the 1970s for every city in the US with a population over 1,000 people, comprising over 700,000 map sheets that are now publicly accessible through the Library of […]
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For some Jewish women, ‘passing’ as Christian during the Holocaust could mean survival – but left scars all the same
For some Jewish women, ‘passing’ as Christian during the Holocaust could mean survival – but left scars all the same For Jewish women during the Holocaust, “passing” as Christian was often a matter of survival, requiring them to adopt new identities and navigate constant threats of exposure. Jewish women who passed for Christian could assume […]
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Disney deleted a Thread because people kept putting anti-fascist quotes from its movies in the replies
Disney deleted a Thread because people kept putting anti-fascist quotes from its movies in the replies Disney posted on Threads asking users to share a Disney quote that sums up their current mood. People responded by sharing anti-fascist quotes from various Disney movies, including Star Wars and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The quotes were […]
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Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable
Colorado ranchers and consumers can team up to make beef supply chains more sustainable Beef production can be part of a circular economy by reducing waste, conserving resources, and promoting sustainable practices. Cow burps are a significant source of methane emissions in beef production, but researchers are exploring technologies to mitigate this impact, such as […]
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