NASA is moving forward with certifying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for crewed flights, with its next mission expected to launch later this year or early 2026. The agency is working with Boeing to resolve a system fault that caused the inaugural eight-day crewed mission to extend into a nine-month stay in space. The issue was … Read more
Aaron Judge had a memorable day at the plate Saturday, hitting three home runs, including a grand slam, to lead the New York Yankees to a 20-9 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The performance was unprecedented, as it marked the first time a team homered on its first three pitches. Judge’s third homer, which sealed … Read more
Spring is in full bloom in Middle Tennessee, and with it comes a new wave of babies flooding into public spaces. The author’s own experience as a parent who has watched vaccination rates plummet over the past few decades offers a unique perspective on this trend. In 1992, when the author’s first child was born … Read more
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is facing a worsening approval rating of 28% after his party’s woes escalated over a scandal involving gift vouchers and an economy he neglected since taking power. The latest development – U.S. President Donald Trump imposing 25% tariffs on imports of foreign autos and car parts – has exposed the … Read more
Bruce Glover, a veteran character actor known for his roles in several popular films and TV shows, died on March 12. His son Crispin Glover confirmed the news on Instagram without providing further details. Glover’s film career included notable appearances as Duffy in “Chinatown,” “Walking Tall” and “Hard Times.” He also played Soviet military officer … Read more
The US Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across federal health agencies, eliminating about one-fourth of all federal health agency positions. The cuts are expected to save $1.8 billion annually. The FDA will lose 3,500 full-time employees, while the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will cut around 300 staff … Read more
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group, Naim Kassem, warned Saturday that if Israel’s attacks on Lebanon continue and the Lebanese state does not act to stop them, the group will resort to other alternatives. He made the comments a day after Israel launched an attack on Beirut for the first time since a ceasefire ended … Read more
The United States has launched a massive bombing campaign in Yemen, targeting what it claims are Houthi leaders and terrorist infrastructure. The strikes come as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against the Houthi rebels, which began two weeks ago. According to military officials, the main difference between this campaign and those under the … Read more
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may block mergers and acquisitions involving companies with “invidious” diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, according to Chairman Brendan Carr. This move could affect billions of dollars worth of deals in the communications sector. Specifically, Carr mentioned blocking Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media, Verizon Communications’ acquisition of Frontier … Read more
Elon Musk has hinted at a possible exit from his role as a special government employee, amid widespread criticism over the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) recent cuts. Musk is currently serving as a special government employee (SGE), which allows him to work temporarily without pay for up to 130 days within a year. The … Read more