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During a ceremony at NASA headquarters, the Republic of Türkiye signed the Artemis Accords, becoming the 71st nation to join the international coalition dedicated to peaceful and transparent space exploration.
Erin Piacenti, 32, a New Jersey woman who worked for Bank of America, was one of the victims. She died from her wounds after the afternoon attack on Monday in the New York City pedestrian thoroughfare, according to Reuters.
NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and ESA's Sophie Adenot successfully completed their spacewalk outside the International Space Station, concluding at 3:29 p.m. They installed a new retroflector on the forward port of the Harmony module to aid in spacecraft navigation. Additionally,
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced the reopening of the Del Norte County razor clam fishery, which had been closed for a month due to public health hazards. Recreational clam diggers are reminded to follow specific guidelines, including keeping clams in
According to public contract awards reviewed by West Wing Playbook, the Truman Bowling Alley at the White House is undergoing a $250K upgrade.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that a supertanker caught fire and was brought to a complete halt after being struck by two naval mines in the southern Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran state TV.
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, granted an emergency request filed by the Trump administration, allowing construction on the White House ballroom to continue. The court's ruling, which was unsigned, stated that the National Trust for Historic Preservation likely does not ha
Israel and Greece signed a €3 billion arms export deal on Monday, enabling Israel to build the 'Achilles Shield,' a comprehensive, multi-layered air defense system for Greece, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry.
School principal Rajendra Dawadi rang the school bell and ordered students and staff to evacuate, saving over 900 individuals from potential disaster.
The Chautauqua County Health Department has reported the first lab-confirmed case of measles in the region, emphasizing the importance of calling ahead to health care facilities to ensure appropriate precautions are taken for the safety of other patients and staff.
A South Korean court has sentenced Hak Ja Han, leader of the Unification Church, to two years in prison for bribing officials, including a former first lady, to secure political favors. The court also added six months to her sentence, citing additional violations of the law gover
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman hailed the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope as a 'success story' for the agency, emphasizing its potential to answer profound questions about cosmic history.
The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the fastest-spreading ever recorded, according to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, as the virus continues to infect people faster than frontline workers can respond.