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China spacecraft to try to land on Moon's far side
The mission hopes to bring rocks back to earth from the far side of the Moon for the first time.BBC News - Top stories - China -
Investing in Space: The China factor in the U.S. space station race to replace the ISS
The U.S. is in the throes of sorting out what to do when the ISS comes back to Earth.CNBC - Business - China -
Boeing's Starliner set to launch Saturday to space station
All systems are go for a second attempted launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule on Saturday, making its maiden voyage to the International Space Station with two astronauts on board. Manuel Bojorquez reports from the Kennedy Space Center.CBS News - Top stories -
Elon Musk Dominates Space Launch. Rivals Are Calling Foul.
At a time when the U.S. government is concerned about its reliance on a mercurial billionaire for access to space, new competitors say Elon Musk’s SpaceX is using tactics intended to squash them.The New York Times - Science - Elon Musk -
Boeing Starliner to try another launch of first crewed flight to space
Boeing is expected to try again on Saturday to launch a pair of NASA astronauts into space aboard its Starliner spacecraft. The original launch was scheduled for early May but was canceled because of a faulty valve. CBS News space consultant Bill ...CBS News - Top stories -
California lake so green with algae it’s visible from space, says Nasa
Bright hue of Clear Lake, state’s largest freshwater basin, may have been caused by cyanobacteria and other phytoplankton. California’s largest freshwater lake has turned bright green due to algae blooms so intense they are visible from space, ...The Guardian - World - California -
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Space warfare: how the military could be forced to give up GPS and return to navigating by the stars
If satellites get taken out during war, defence forces will need personnel trained to switch from digital back to analog tools. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWhat would happen if satellite communications ...The Guardian - World -
South African Voters Reject the Party That Freed Them From Apartheid
The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the first time since gaining power 30 years ago, setting the nation on an uncharted course.The New York Times - World -
South Africa Election: ANC Loses Majority for the First Time in 30 Years
The African National Congress received less than 50 percent of the national vote for the first time since gaining power 30 years ago, setting the nation on an uncharted course.The New York Times - Top stories -
Love withdrawing from draft, returning to Arizona
Arizona's Caleb Love, who won Pac-12 Player of the Year, is withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to school for his final season.ESPN - Sports -
Government pension plans are getting hit by the commercial real-estate meltdown and many fear the bleeding is far from over.
Government pension plans are getting hit by the commercial real-estate meltdown and many fear the bleeding is far from over.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Analysis: 'We need them.' Why it's crucial for Dodgers to find 'spark' from bottom half of lineup
The Dodgers' recent offensive slump, a two-week malaise in which the team averaged just 3.5 runs per game while losing nine of 16, revealed troubling yet familiar signs.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
The U.S. Spy Chief on a Long-Shot Diplomatic Mission
CIA Director William Burns faces an uphill battle in secret negotiations aimed at getting Israel and Hamas to agree on a cease-fire in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Phantom Orbit' and 'Who Owns the Moon?' Review: Conflict Overhead
Satellite-dependent communications and the arrival of GPS have made space an increasingly likely arena for violence.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hundreds mourn gang killings of a Haitian mission director and a young American couple
Hundreds of people packed into a sweltering church in Haiti’s capital on Tuesday to mourn Judes Montis, a mission director killed by gang members who also fatally shot an American couple that worked with him.NBC News - Top stories -
Alabama star Mark Sears withdraws from NBA Draft, will return for final season after Final Four run
“I’m very excited about the team we have coming in.”Yahoo Sports - Sports - March Madness -
Caleb Love withdraws from NBA Draft, returns to Arizona; top recruit Joson Sanon switches commitment to rival ASU
Love's return boosts Arizona's 2025 title hopes but comes with a long-term cost.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
A Rings Of Power Actor Stepped Away From Acting And Won't Return For Season 2
As fans prepare for the return of Prime Video's The Rings of Power, they might be gaining Rory Kinnear as the fan-favorite character Tom Bombadil, but a Season 1 cast member has confirmed she won't be returning. Nazanin Boniadi, who played ...GameSpot - Tech -
Panthers now 1 win from return to Stanley Cup Final, while Rangers seek to force a Game 7
The missions for both the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers couldn’t be simpler at this point in the Eastern Conference title matchupABC News - Sports - NHL -
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12:30 Report — Trump goes scorched earth after guilty verdict
The country is in a weird spot today after a former U.S. president was found guilty of 34 felony charges. Former President Trump held a press conference this morning to rail against the judge, the case and the guilty verdict. {beacon} 12:30 REPORT ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Tiny fern breaks world record for largest genome on Earth
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.CBS News - World -
Luxury homebuyers can now get an art collection as part of the deal
Realtors are going beyond "staging" a property with art and furniture and are hiring experts to curate art collections for homes.CNBC - Business -
Student-loan servicer illegally collecting on debt that was discharged in bankruptcy, CFPB alleges
The consumer watchdog’s lawsuit against PHEAA is the latest in a battle over whether certain types of private loans should be discharged in bankruptcy.MarketWatch - Business -
Lost Change, Found Fortune: The Thrill of Collecting America's Abandoned Coins
We throw out millions of dollars worth of coins each year. These people find joy in scooping them up.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Supreme Court Sides With NRA in Free Speech Case
Justices revived the gun-rights group’s lawsuit alleging a New York regulator violated the First Amendment by pressuring companies to cut ties with the organization.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing’s Starliner launches to ISS
Watch live coverage as the final flight test of Boeing's Starliner launches two astronauts to the International Space Station from Cape Canaveral in Florida.NBC News - Top stories -
James Webb space telescope photographs most distant known galaxy
Unexpected brightness of JADES-GS-z14-0 means telescope could capture images of galaxies even further away. The most distant known galaxy has been captured in a record-breaking image by the James Webb space telescope.. The galaxy, called ...The Guardian - World -
Boeing’s Starliner launch scrubbed for 3rd time
NASA again delayed the launch of its first astronaut-crewed flight into space aboard Boeing's Starliner.ABC News - Top stories -
Europe's Far-Right Wave Has Crested
It’s becoming obvious voters don’t so much love fringe politics as hate the establishment ones.The Wall Street Journal - World - Europe -
Scandals and Missteps Slow Momentum of Germany’s Far Right
The Alternative for Germany party remains strong, but a growing pushback at home and abroad may be blunting its surge.The New York Times - Top stories -
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In Colorado, an Ambitious New Highway Policy Is Not Building Them
The state has made it harder to widen highways, and transportation officials are turning their eyes to transit.The New York Times - Top stories -
Cubs rookie Shōta Imanaga falls back to earth, allows 7 ER in loss to Brewers following historic MLB start
Even with the bloated outing, Imanaga's ERA stands at a tidy 1.86.Yahoo Sports - Sports - MLB -
Boeing and NASA call off launch of Starliner spacecraft
Saturday's launch attempt of the long-awaited inaugural astronaut mission of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft was called off minutes before liftoff. Follow for our live updates.CNN - Top stories - NASA -
Supreme Court sides with NRA in free speech dispute with New York regulator
The court said in a unanimous opinion written by Justice Sonia Sotomayor that the NRA "plausibly alleged" that the New York regulator violated the First Amendment.CBS News - Politics - New York -
Israel takes control of southern side of Gaza's land border with Egypt
Israel said Thursday that it has seized control of the Philadelphi Corridor, an important buffer zone that runs along the southern side of Gaza's eight-mile border with Egypt. Imtiaz Tyab has more.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Jose Mourinho agrees to terms to join Turkish side Fenerbahce, per reports
The Portuguese manager will reportedly sign a two-year contract with the Turkish giantsCBS Sports - Sports -
Inside the amazing side gig of Bears chairman George McCaskey
McCaskey has been officiating youth sports since his high school days, and not even the NFL draft will deter him.ESPN - Sports