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GOV JEFF LANDRY: SpaceX bets on Louisiana as America’s next frontier takes off in the South
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry argues that SpaceX’s decision to expand in the state signals Louisiana’s emergence as a hub for aerospace, technology and advanced industry. He presents the investment as evidence that state policies aimed at cutting taxes, reducing regulation and strengthening workforce training are attracting major employers, creating opportunities for residents and helping retain…
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NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Has a Hidden Technological Leap
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is preparing to test an advanced coronagraph designed to block starlight and directly image light reflected by distant planets. The demonstration could help establish the technology needed for a future mission capable of viewing Earth-like worlds orbiting Sun-like stars, although Roman itself is not expected to achieve that goal.…
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Nothing but ruins: Chinese rescue team find Nepal border station was swept off face off the Earth by flood as incredible satellite images show scale of devastation with 2,426 still missing
Satellite images and rescue reports indicate that severe flooding in Nepal has destroyed the Rasuwagadhi border crossing with Tibet, bridges and parts of nearby settlements along the Trishuli River. The disaster matters because it has cut through a remote but important route used by pilgrims and trekkers, while leaving thousands unaccounted for and complicating access…
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British Family Missing After Nepal Floods as Sheffield Burglaries Probed
Police seek masked burglary suspects in Arbourthorne, while searches continue for a Surrey family missing near the Nepal–Tibet border. Eco campaigner Garry Oates has received a suspended sentence.
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‘Veronica Mars’ star Jason Dohring traded Hollywood for farming
Jason Dohring, best known for playing Logan Echolls in “Veronica Mars”, has stepped back from acting to concentrate on regenerative farming. He says his interest in gardening developed about four years ago and has grown into a commitment to producing food without chemicals, motivated by his belief that poor-quality food is contributing to ill health.…
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Jewish educators face rampant antisemitism in teachers unions, new report finds
An Anti-Defamation League survey has found that many Jewish teachers’ union members report experiencing antisemitism, hostile rhetoric and fear of professional repercussions when raising concerns. The findings matter because unions are intended to represent and protect educators, yet respondents described self-censorship, reduced participation and dissatisfaction with union leaders’ responses. The ADL surveyed 307 Jewish union…
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Guide to building a custom retro arcade cabinet
Building a retro arcade cabinet starts with deciding which games it should run, as this determines the controls, computer and size of the cabinet. Early arcade titles need simpler layouts, whereas fighting, multiplayer and specialist games may require extra buttons, trackballs or spinners; testing a proposed layout on cardboard can prevent costly mistakes. Builders can…
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How the weather in space can affect us on Earth – and the team trying to protect us
The Met Office runs a round-the-clock space weather forecasting team to monitor solar activity that could disrupt essential services on Earth, including GPS, power grids and satellites. It is working with researchers led by Aberystwyth University to improve warnings, which matter because severe events can affect infrastructure and cause major economic losses. Space weather is…
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All Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon weapon evolutions and combos
Vampire Survivors’ Legacy of the Bloodmoon DLC adds new weapons, evolutions and weapon Unions, all of which depend on combining particular weapons and items. Players must own the DLC and unlock the relevant equipment before they can use these combinations. – Five newly listed weapons must first be unlocked. – Weapon Unions require specific item…
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Trump calls ISS crew from Houston to praise space pioneers and offer ‘Oval Office time’
President Donald Trump spoke by telephone with American astronauts aboard the International Space Station during a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. He praised them as pioneers, offered them time in the Oval Office after their return, and used the occasion to highlight wider US space and military-space initiatives. The astronauts said they…