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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93: Artist and award-winning children’s book author Faith Ringgold has died. Her daughter ...
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Biden is seeking higher tariffs on Chinese steel as he courts union voters: President Joe Biden wants to triple U.S. tariffs on steel from China ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel
- US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.
- During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.
- The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.
- The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.
Mars helicopter sends final message, but will keep collecting data: One last software update installed safely, reconfigured it as 'stationary testbed'
theregister.com/2024/04/18/mars_helicopter_ingenuity_final_message/
Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard unveils strawberry jam as first product: The duchess follows in the footsteps of her father-in-law, Charles ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-16/meghan-markles-american-riviera-orchard-unveils-strawberry-jam-as-first-product
NASA confirms Florida house hit by a piece of ISS battery pack: Who needs aircon when you have NASA to punch holes through your home?
theregister.com/2024/04/16/nasa_debris_florida_house/
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
- A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.
- The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.
- Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.
- NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
LIVE: Total solar eclipse as seen through NASA telescope: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
OJ Simpson, NFL star acquitted in ‘trial of the century’, dies aged 76: The ex-American football star was controversially acquitted of the murder of his wife and ...
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Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
How The American Workforce Got Hooked on Adderall: Why we just can't get enough.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/how-the-american-workforce-got-hooked-on-adderall
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Space travel without fuel: NASA is testing solar sails for future missions: Sailing through space with sunlight? This is what NASA's revolutionary propulsion ...
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NASA Confirms Where the Space Junk That Hit a Florida House Came From: Space law just got a little more complicated.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/florida-man-tells-ars-about-his-encounter-with-something-that-fell-from-space/
Iran-Israel: Attack next with weapons from North Korea?: Former US security adviser John Bolton warns against North Korean help for Iran's nuclear program ...
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BREAKING: The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial dismissed a second juror after determining he did not reveal prior brushes with the law ...
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Opinion | Donald Trump and American Justice: Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/donald-trump-trial.html
Most don’t think Trump acted illegally in hush money case: Poll: With former President Trump’s first criminal trial officially underway, most Americans don’t ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4596627-most-dont-think-trump-acted-illegally-in-hush-money-case-poll/
Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Share Your Experience With Moving, Mortgage Rates In The US: Surveys show Americans are reluctant to move these days. Have you decided recently on a move ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/share-your-experience-with-moving-mortgage-rates-in-the-us
NASA seeks cheaper ideas for Mars sample return mission amid budget crunch: NASA is seeking a cheaper, simpler approach to one of its top science priorities in ...
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Meghan is now making jam: 50 jars of strawberry jam are currently making the rounds in influencer circles. They are likely to be the first product from Duchess ...
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Muslims as an electoral potential in the USA: Islam has been part of the nation since the USA was founded, and more and more immigrants from the Middle East and ...
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/ben-franklin-michael-douglas-apple-show-true-story-accuracy.html
Quick Glance: Franklin: An Entertaining Historical Series
- Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) embarks on a secret mission to France to garner support in the war for independence against the English.
- The series, with Michael Douglas in the title role, offers an enjoyable portrayal of America's Founding Fathers, although the plot switches between English and subtitled French.
- The interplay of intrigue, deception, and diplomatic negotiations as Franklin tries to secure French support is a central focus of the storyline.
- Michael Douglas shines with his magnetic personality as Franklin in this pleasurable yet not entirely gripping series about the events leading to the birth of a nation.
WTA roundup: Coco Gauff downs another American in Stuttgart: No. 3 seed Coco Gauff outlasted Sachia Vickery for a 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 win on Wednesday in an ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-coco-gauff-downs-another-american-stuttgart-2024-04-18/
NASA: Oops, Batteries Released From Space Station Hit Florida Man's Home: The batteries failed to fully burn up during atmospheric re-entry. Instead ...
pcmag.com/news/nasa-oops-batteries-released-from-space-station-hit-florida-mans-home
Canada to Start Taxing Tech Giants in 2024 Despite US Complaints: Canada will start applying a proposed tax on the world’s biggest technology companies this year ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/canada-to-start-taxing-tech-giants-in-2024-despite-us-complaints
Unflappable Scottie Scheffler clinches second Masters title with virtuoso display
cnn.com/2024/04/14/sport/scottie-scheffler-the-masters-winner-2024-spt-intl/
NASA will send astronauts to patch up leaky ISS telescope: Thermal shield damage is screwing with daytime observations of X-ray bursts
theregister.com/2024/04/18/nasa_nicer_repair_spacewalk/
Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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How Will the Solar Eclipse Affect Animals? NASA Needs Your Help to Find Out: NASA's Eclipse Soundscapes project will collect observations and soundscapes ...
wired.com/story/solar-eclipse-nasa-soundscapes-citizen-science/
Quick Glance: The future total solar eclipses
- The next total solar eclipse in North America will occur on March 30, 2033, not in twenty years.
- The 2033 eclipse will offer a unique spectacle in Alaska after sunrise, coinciding with the aurora borealis season. Additionally, the path of totality extends to Siberia.
- The eclipse on August 23, 2044, will be visible in Montana and North Dakota, with Greenland and parts of Canada along the path.
- An equally remarkable eclipse to the 2024 event will take place on August 12, 2045, covering Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Florida in its path of totality.
NASA to launch drone-like Dragonfly rotorcraft to explore Saturn's moon Titan
wionews.com/science/nasa-to-launch-drone-like-dragonfly-rotorcraft-to-explore-saturns-moon-titan-712828
The danger for Trump in hush-money case: Refreshing people’s memories: Americans regard the charges as less serious than those in his other cases ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/danger-trump-hush-money-case-refreshing-peoples-memories/
Native American group seeks to overturn US court ruling on Rio's Arizona copper mine
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Anthony Mackie officially headlines his own #CaptainAmerican movie opposite Harrison Ford's Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross in EW's exclusive first look.
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House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheaval: The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and provide sweeping reforms of a key U.S ...
apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-johnson-6798869fa141a13329c24245c64fd14f
Iran attacks Israel: A visual reappraisal of the defensive battle: The attack on Israel had been expected. As a result, only five rockets reached their target ...
nzz.ch/international/iran-greift-israel-an-eine-visuelle-aufarbeitung-der-abwehrschlacht-ld.1826398
Kevin O’Leary Rages That Donald Trump’s ‘Porn Star Case’ Is Hurting the ‘American Brand’
thedailybeast.com/kevin-oleary-rages-that-donald-trumps-porn-star-case-is-hurting-the-american-brand
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Only 9 percent of young Americans say US ‘headed in the right direction’: Survey: Only 9 percent of young Americans believe the U.S. is headed in the right ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4602246-only-9-percent-of-young-americans-say-us-headed-in-the-right-direction-survey/
Canada beats U.S. in OT thriller to win Women’s Worlds gold
sportsnet.ca/wwhc/article/canada-beats-u-s-in-ot-to-win-womens-worlds-gold/
Iran attacks Israel: what is known: For the first time, the Islamic Republic of Iran attacks Israel directly. Over 200 drones and missiles are on their way to ...
nzz.ch/international/iran-greift-israel-an-was-bekannt-ist-ld.1826289
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Electric cars are saving Americans billions — even people who don’t drive them: A new study shows that drivers of electric cars save Americans billions on their ...
electrek.co/2024/04/11/electric-cars-are-saving-americans-billions-even-people-who-dont-drive-them/
Voyager 1 is over 15 billion miles away in interstellar space, but NASA hopes to get the probe back to science work after diagnosing a memory problem.
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Scrap from the ISS actually broke through the roof of a house: A type of superalloy fastening bolt survived the fall to earth. Now experts from the US space ...
spektrum.de/news/weltraumschrott-iss-batterie-durchschlug-tatsaechlich-hausdach/2214121
Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor in the US: The accomplished violinist and cantorial soloist will be one of America's two Black ...
timesofisrael.com/jenni-asher-is-set-to-become-first-ordained-black-woman-cantor-in-the-us/
Quick Glance: Jenni Asher - Pioneering Black Woman Cantor in the US
- Jenni Asher, a talented violinist, will be the first Black American woman ordained as a cantor after her graduation.
- Asher met with David Fair, the first ordained Black cantor in the United States, who advised her on navigating the Jewish world as a person of color in a leadership role.
- Growing up in a religiously devout and music-loving family, Asher developed a passion for music, leading her to establish a music therapy practice.
- After her ordination, Asher hopes to continue serving the community, renewing the musical landscape of the synagogue by exploring traditional melodies and offering musically experimental services.
Black Americans more concerned than other groups about pollution exposure: Survey
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4596822-pollution-exposure-survey-gallup/
Trump says abortion legislation should be left to states: Former President Donald Trump said Monday that abortion rights should be left to the states ...
cnn.com/2024/04/08/politics/donald-trump-abortion-2024/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Suicide is on the rise for young Americans, with no clear answers: With young people like college student Ben Salas dying, families and experts are searching for ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68782177
Trump calls for more and earlier presidential debates with Biden: Donald Trump’s campaign is calling for more presidential debates to be held between the former ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-calls-earlier-presidential-debates-biden-rcna147461
MTG says NYC earthquake is God telling Americans to 'repent' : The earthquake had an epicenter about 30 miles west of Newark and is the third-largest ...
businessinsider.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-nyc-earthquake-is-god-telling-americans-repent-2024-4
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Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
5 takeaways from day one of Trump’s criminal trial: The first criminal trial of an American president got underway in downtown Manhattan on Monday ...
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Trump's Manhattan Trial Is About a Lot More Than Hush Money: Here’s what to know as Trump goes on trial this week, the first time an American president in or out ...
thedailybeast.com/trumps-manhattan-trial-is-about-a-lot-more-than-hush-money
Salt Creek Grille in Dana Point to return with new owners, menu and look: Three months after shutting its doors, the 27-year-old Dana Point institution known for ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/11/salt-creek-grille-in-dana-point-to-return-with-new-owners-menu-and-look/
50 years ago, 'Come and Get Your Love' put Native culture on the bandstand: Redbone's hit cracked the Billboard Top 5 this month in 1974. It was a first for a ...
npr.org/2024/04/16/1243733965/redbone-come-and-get-your-love-50-years
How the US could compete with China in Latin America: A draft bill before Congress offers a constructive alternative to finger-wagging and lecturing
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'Psychic' conman jailed for swindling 1.3m Americans: Canadian Patrice Runner made $175m over 20 years in leaflet scam claiming he could make people rich.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68831124
What Happens if Donald Trump Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
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Trump-Allied Governor Banned From Another Native American Reservation: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has now been banished by three Indigenous tribes in her ...
newsweek.com/trump-allied-governor-banned-another-native-american-reservation-1889954
Biden seeks to cancel some interest on student loans, aiding 23 million Americans
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Quick Glance: Biden Seeks Student Debt Relief
- The Biden administration unveils plans to erase student debt for millions of Americans to fulfill a 2020 presidential promise.
- The proposed new program aims to provide targeted relief to specific groups of borrowers, including long-term debt holders and those in financial distress.
- Over 25 million borrowers are set to benefit from up to $20,000 in interest cancellation, with automatic relief planned for eligible borrowers.
- In addition to these reliefs, long-term borrowers and those experiencing financial hardships will also receive assistance, with the debt relief process expected to take some time.
Muslim leaders tire of White House outreach on Gaza as war drags on: Some Muslim and Arab American leaders have grown frustrated with the outreach from President ...
apnews.com/article/white-house-biden-muslims-gaza-israel-war-32cbf8d76872863a6c672bdce087be23
Houston native Loral O'Hara discusses her 6 months in space: The NASA astronaut recently returned to Earth after spending more than six months on the ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/space/article/houston-nasa-astronaut-loral-o-hara-19394076.php
This New Bill Might Help Protect Americans' Online Privacy: Congress is trying again with an online privacy bill that would put people in control of their own ...
pcmag.com/news/this-new-bill-might-help-protect-americans-online-privacy
Quick Glance: Comprehensive Plan to Expand Online Privacy Protections Revealed
- A new proposal grants consumers extensive rights to control how tech companies use their personal data for the first time.
- The American Privacy Rights Act would establish national standards for data collection, use, and transfer, allowing users to opt out of targeted advertising.
- The agreement would preempt state privacy laws and enable consumers to sue companies violating the regulations.
- Despite key lawmaker support, the bill's fate in Congress remains uncertain as elections approach, and time for legislative action dwindles.
In exchange for a lunar rover, Japan will get seats on Moon-landing missions: Japan is making a significant commitment to the US-led Artemis program.
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/japan-will-be-first-among-nasas-partners-to-have-an-astronaut-on-the-moon/
If Alien Life Is Found, How Should Scientists Break the News?: At a recent workshop, researchers and journalists debated how to announce a potential discovery of ...
scientificamerican.com/article/if-alien-life-is-found-how-should-scientists-break-the-news/
Electric cars are saving all Americans billions on their utility bills — not just EV drivers
qz.com/electric-cars-ev-charging-utility-bills-nrdc-research-1851405813
American-Born former sumo champion Akebono dies aged 54: Akebono, an American-born sumo wrestler who became the first non-Japanese yokozuna grand champion ...
reuters.com/sports/american-born-former-sumo-champion-akebono-dies-aged-54-2024-04-11/
Quick Glance: Akebono Taro: Sumo Icon Passes Away from Heart Failure
- Japan mourns Akebono Taro, the first non-Japanese Sumo Grand Champion, who passed away at the age of 54 from heart failure. His story was immortalized in songs.
- Born as Chad Rowan in Hawaii, Akebono rose to become one of the most successful sumo wrestlers in the 90s and was appointed as the 64th Yokozuna in 1993. After his active career, he pursued K-1 and wrestling.
- The US Ambassador to Japan and the late musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole honored Akebono as a giant in sumo and a bridge between the US and Japan. His legacy as a sumo icon lives on.
- Israel Kamakawiwoʻole had sung about Akebono and other Hawaiian sumo wrestlers in his song 'Tengoku Kara Kaminari,' celebrating them as champions and heroes for all ages. Akebono leaves behind his wife, daughter, and two sons.
Biden warns of ‘extreme voices’ targeting Black Americans at National Action Network Convention
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4590831-biden-extreme-voices-targeting-black-americans-national-action-network-convention/
NASA Chief warns of China's secretive space militarisation; Urges accelerated moon mission
wionews.com/world/nasa-chief-warns-of-chinas-secretive-space-militarisation-urges-accelerated-moon-mission-712528
Conservative revolt House blocks effort to reauthorize FISA bill: A bill that would reauthorize a crucial national security surveillance program has been blocked ...
apnews.com/article/fisa-donald-trump-surveillance-congress-mike-johnson-623df444267e725ca8e313295052f09e
‘Trumpstock’ brings peace, unity and a ton of disinformation to Schnecksville: Fierce mountain winds in Lehigh County couldn't move the bubble of misinformation ...
inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/trump-voters-schnecksville-pennsylvania-rally-20240413.html
Cruise ships returning to Port of Camas-Washougal, months after cruise line went bankrupt
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/13/cruise-ships-returning-to-port-of-camas-washougal-months-after-cruise-line-went-bankrupt/
American-born former sumo champion Akebono dies aged 54: Akebono, an American-born sumo wrestler who became the first non-Japanese yokozuna grand champion ...
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Howie Carr: Biden’s intelligence lights up the world like a 3-watt bulb: With his crackhead bagman son’s trial on income-tax evasion charges scheduled to start ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/13/howie-carr-bidens-intelligence-lights-up-the-world-like-a-3-watt-bulb/
One of these concept lunar vehicles could join NASA’s Artemis V astronauts on the moon
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Americans say Biden, Trump presidencies hurt US for different reasons: Poll: Americans believe both President Biden and former President Trump’s times in office ...
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Despair makes young US men more conservative ahead of US election, poll shows: A large global survey issued on Friday showed a surge in despair and ...
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Beware a world without American power: Donald Trump’s threat to dump allies would risk a nuclear free-for-all
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/04/beware-a-world-without-american-power
Quick Glance: America and its Allies Facing Nuclear Uncertainty
- The debate on deterrence and nuclear strategy in America gains significance as great-power rivalry intensifies and efforts towards nuclear modernization become more pronounced.
- The USA is challenged with dealing with Russia and China as potential nuclear rivals and renewing its nuclear complexity.
- Discussions surrounding the modernization of the USA's nuclear arsenal are influenced by varying political views, with some advocating for a more aggressive nuclear posture while others remain skeptical.
- America's allies in Europe and Asia are concerned about uncertainties in the nuclear landscape and need to reassess their own security strategies, especially in light of growing threats from Russia, China, and North Korea.
Asteroid collision of NASA's Dart probe: debris could hit Mars: When NASA sent a probe hurtling into the asteroid Dimorphos, it was assured that there was no ...
heise.de/news/Asteroidenkollision-der-NASA-Sonde-Dart-Truemmer-koennten-den-Mars-treffen-9685015.html
A mysterious silver object has been orbiting the Moon for 15 years. What is it? : The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Friday (Apr 5) ...
wionews.com/science/nasa-spots-mysterious-silver-object-orbiting-the-moon-see-pics-709522
International Space Station Trash May Have Hit This Florida House: The object tore through the roof and both floors of a two-story home. NASA will investigate ...
arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/trash-from-the-international-space-station-may-have-hit-a-house-in-florida/
Quick Glance: Space Debris from ISS Possibly Hits House in Florida
- A cylindrical object, a few inches in size, fell through the roof of Alejandro Otero's home in Florida last month.
- NASA investigates a nearly two-pound object believed to have originated from the International Space Station.
- The space debris, likely consisting of depleted batteries, missed a controlled reentry and caused damage in Florida.
- The homeowner awaits communication from responsible agencies to resolve damage costs.
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