Astronauts on the International Space Station are about to get a special delivery. SpaceX launched its 22nd cargo resupply mission to the space station on Thursday at 1:29 p.m. ET. The spacecraft is carrying more than 7,300 pounds of supplies, scientific research experiments and technology demonstrations. The vehicle will dock at the space station on
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The High Desert Museum’s signature outdoor avian flight program, Raptors of the Desert Sky, will begin on Saturday, with shows daily at 11:30 a.m.
Continue ReadingAn investigation into the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Ghent, Belgium, is underway after five people — including three minors — were arrested, according to public prosecutors and local media reports. The young girl killed herself four days after the attack, which took place on May 14, East Flanders Public Prosecutor’s office
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story NORTH BRANFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A couple of smash and grabs are under investigation in North Branford. According to police, they happened on Middletown Avenue and Foxon Road overnight. One happened at 1371 Middletown Ave. The second was at 271 Foxon Rd. Police said in both cases, a
Continue ReadingBillie Eilish has released new music, much to the delight of her fans. The singer dropped her new song, “Lost Cause” along with a music video on Thursday. The song is off her upcoming album, “Happier Than Ever,” which is expected out next month. Eilish took to her Instagram to tell fans how much fun
Continue ReadingYou weren’t alone if you were surprised to hear that Kim Kardashian has a role in the forthcoming animated film “PAW Patrol: The Movie.” Teen actress Marsai Martin stars in the film as dachshund Liberty and told “Entertainment Tonight” that she hadn’t met her castmates prior to recording her scenes because of the pandemic. “You
Continue ReadingMany people have been putting off routine medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that many US adults are vaccinated and the rate of new infections is much lower, it’s time to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your key medical screenings and health maintenance. If you are headed to your doctor for
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The Justice Department is investigating campaign contributions made by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s private sector employees, his spokesman confirmed Thursday. Mark Corallo, DeJoy’s spokesman, denied any wrongdoing by DeJoy. “Mr. DeJoy has learned that the Department of Justice is investigating campaign contributions made by employees who worked for him when he was in the private
Continue ReadingMinneapolis plans to create a lasting memorial at the intersection where George Floyd took his final breaths, city officials said in a statement Thursday. “We are collectively committed to establishing a permanent memorial at the intersection, preserving the artwork, and making the area an enduring space for racial healing,” the statement said. Mayor Jacob Frey
Continue ReadingDemocratic state legislators in Texas staged a dramatic walk-out Sunday night to prevent the immediate passage of a Republican elections bill that would make it harder for some residents to vote. But the bill is not dead: it could get put on the agenda at a special legislative session at some point this year. Republican
Continue ReadingPeloton is introducing pricing tiers for its app — and students, health care workers and military members will receive major discounts. The app, which features thousands of instructor-led fitness classes, normally costs $12.99 per month. But in an effort to make its popular digital membership “more inclusive and accessible to a range of professionals and
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Online marketplace Etsy announced Wednesday it is expanding into the booming clothing resale space by acquiring Gen Z-focused reseller Depop for $1.63 billion. U.K.-based Depop, which launched in 2011, is an ecommerce marketplace for buying and selling vintage and streetwear fashion. About 90% of its active users are under the age of 26, according to
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court on Thursday narrowed the scope of a federal cybercrime law, holding that a policeman who improperly accessed a license plate database could not be charged under the law. In a 6-3 majority opinion penned by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the court held that Nathan Van Buren, a Georgia police officer, did not
Continue ReadingOnce considered a crucial safety net in the pandemic-fueled economic storm, enhanced unemployment benefits are now pitting the jobless who say they are still struggling to find work against businesses who argue they are now struggling to find employees. There are plenty of anecdotal examples to back up each side. But just what is happening
Continue Reading At least 25 states are terminating federal pandemic unemployment benefits early, citing workforce shortages. Roughly 4.5 million Americans will be affected, according to an analysis by The Century Foundation. Are you among the jobless who will lose their benefits in the coming weeks instead of in early September? Tell us about it. CNN may contact
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story KATY, Texas (KTRK) — Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are now looking for a woman they say shot the owner of a Katy nail salon in the chest after a dispute over prices on Sunday. The shooting happened at Katy Nails in the 21900 block of
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Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A man has been charged with street racing after crashing into a Houston police patrol car. Police say the driver was speeding when he rammed into the back of an HPD SUV on I-10 near Wayside Drive around 1 a.m. Wednesday. Investigators say the
Continue ReadingClick here for updates on this story FRANKENMUTH, Michigan (WNEM) — A Bridgeport Township mail truck driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries after her vehicle caught on fire after hitting a tree in Frankenmuth according to the Frankenmuth Police Department. The Frankenmuth Fire Department and Police Department were dispatched to a personal injury accident involving
Continue Reading President Joe Biden will meet with United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other world leaders during his first international trip as President next week, the White House announced Thursday. Biden will meet with Johnson on June 10, ahead of the Group of Seven summit behind held in southwestern England.
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