Astronauts vs. Musk: Public spat ensues over claims that politics delayed a flight to Earth

Elon Musk and astronaut Andreas Mogensen exchanged barbs after Musk suggested that two NASA astronauts were abandoned on the space station “for political reasons.”

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Elon Musk in row with Danish astronaut over claim Biden abandoned ISS pair

Musk claimed without evidence Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left stranded on orbital outpost for ‘political reasons’. Elon Musk has become embroiled in a heated row with a Danish ...
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Mark Kelly, brother hit back at Musk's attack on astronaut

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and his brother, Scott Kelly, both retired astronauts, on Friday called out tech billionaire Elon Musk over his attacks on an astronaut on his social platform X. "Hey ...
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College basketball coaches in the ACC, Big Ten and Big 12 are dealing with cross-country travel following conference realignment
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Trump vents frustration with Boeing over Air Force One delays

President Trump is airing grievances with Boeing over delays in delivering new Air Force One jets, telling Republican governors on Thursday he was “getting a little tired” of the hold up. “I bought ...
The Hill - 1d
Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC

Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.
Politico - 1d
Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan

Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money. Elon Musk has rebuffed the idea that Tesla could put money into the struggling carmaker ...
The Guardian - 18h
OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction

The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.
CNBC - 1d
Trump is 'not happy' with Boeing over Air Force One delays, but airlines are growing upbeat

President Trump has expressed frustration about delays of new Air Force One aircraft from Boeing.
CNBC - 1d
LA mayor Karen Bass removes fire chief after public rift over wildfire response

Kristen Crowley dismissed after blaming city’s budget cuts, while mayor claimed firefighters weren’t properly deployed. Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles ...
The Guardian - 6h
Can you trust Elon Musk and his ‘DOGE’ claims about government fraud?

American people deserve answers about what these Washington outsiders-turned-insiders are up to
MarketWatch - 9h
Are 150-year-olds collecting social security? What to know about Musk's claims

Elon Musk says the Department of Government Efficiency has found rampant fraud at the Social Security Administration. But that may not be the case, and an aging computer system could instead be to ...
CBS News - 3h
Coinbase claims victory over ‘rogue’ SEC. So what’s next for crypto regulation?

The company says the U.S. government has more to do to foster crypto innovation, and an analyst notes there are still lingering regulatory matters for Coinbase at the state level.
MarketWatch - 12h
Pulisic refutes reports of spat with AC Milan boss

Rumors of a rift between AC Milan stars Christian Pulisic and Youssouf Fofana and their head coach Sérgio Conceição are not true, sources have told ESPN.
ESPN - 16h
Mom of Starliner astronaut says daughter 'honored' to be on ISS

Williams was one of two people testing the Starliner capsule, which was not deemed safe for crewed return.
The Hill - 12h
This country was just named the most relaxing destination on Earth

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Flight crew member detained at Boston airport before flight to Paris

A JetBlue pilot was arrested at Boston's Logan International Airport Thursday evening on a warrant out of another state, just before a flight to Paris, officials said.
NBC News - 13h
Whole Hog Politics: Democrats learn the limits of resistance

On the menu: COVID-19 at root of Gen Z move to the right; Vivek readies battle for Ohio; Kemp brushes back Greene; A very big fish story It may be fitting that President Trump has been in a ...
The Hill - 16h
Poland’s political rift deepens as ‘coup’ allegations fly

Ultraconservative opposition allege Tusk government planning to interfere in presidential election
Financial Times - 15h
Poland’s political rift deepens as ‘coup’ allegations fly

Ultraconservative opposition allege Tusk government planning to interfere in presidential election
Financial Times - 15h
DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes

The figures from Elon Musk’s team of outsiders represent billions in government cuts. They are also full of accounting errors, outdated data and other miscalculations.
The New York Times - 3m
Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid

Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry
ABC News - Feb. 11
The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?
Wired - 1d
Tales Of The Shire: A Lord Of The Rings Game Has Been Delayed Again

There's a famous line in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings where Gandalf the Grey explains that a wizard is never late or early. Instead, "he arrives precisely ...
GameSpot - 1d
Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?

Tax accountants urge Americans to file early this year to avoid delays in getting your 2025 tax refund.
CBS News - 5h
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders

A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.
The New York Times - 3d
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.

Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.
The New York Times - 3d
They’ve Been Waiting Years to Go Public. They’re Still Waiting.

Some tech companies are delaying or pulling their listing plans as the Trump administration’s tariff announcements and other changes cause market volatility and uncertainty.
The New York Times - 3d
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders

A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.
The New York Times - 3d
WATCH: Los Angeles public schools begin ban on cellphones

The Los Angeles Unified School District's ban also includes smart watches and glasses, and some parents are critical of the new rule.
ABC News - 2d
A flight to a Toronto paramedics conference becomes a real emergency for a former EMT

Former paramedic Peter Carlson is still coming to grips with the shuddering jolt he and 79 others experienced when a Delta Air Lines plane flipped over while landing at Toronto's Pearson ...
ABC News - 1d
Murphy says he believes ‘the entire American political system is corrupted by money’

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discussed the influence of money on the political system in the U.S., implicating his own party in the corruption he said it causes. “I think the entire American ...
The Hill - 1d
Costa Rica Receives First Flight of Trump Deportees From Faraway Countries

The flight from San Diego landed in San José, the Costa Rican capital, on Thursday evening. The group of migrants on board included dozens of children, officials said.
The New York Times - 1d
UK’s development investment arm spent £7mn on business class flights

Criticism of agency’s travel costs and big pay rises comes as pressure grows on aid budget
Financial Times - 22h
Delta releases info about crew for flight that crashed, flipped in Toronto

Delta said that claims spreading online alleging the captain and first officer had failed training events were false, and both crew members are Federal Aviation Administration-certified for their ...
CBS News - 15h
Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live

This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...
The Guardian - 12h
Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair

Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
CBS News - 12h
Australia says China's "live fire" drill warning diverted flights midair

Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last week.
CBS News - 12h
Viktor Orbán's political director on Trump, Bannon's CPAC salute and more

Many well-known figures in conservative politics are delivering remarks at this year's CPAC, and not all are from the U.S. Balázs Orbán, political director and adviser to Hungarian Prime Minister ...
CBS News - 3h

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