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Elon Musk’S SpaceX: Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches Bandwagon-3 mission, rocket returns safely

Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches Bandwagon-3 mission, rocket returns safely (Picture credit: X/@SpaceX) The second sonic boom of the day echoed across Florida’s Space Coast on April 21 as a Falcon 9 booster safely returned to Cape Canaveral after lifting off with the Bandwagon-3 rideshare mission, SpaceX’s third such launch offering small satellite deployment services.The evening […]

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Who was this Nevada vet found dead in lake after video of him kicking a horse went viral?

A Nevada veterinarian who sparked national outrage after a disturbing video showed him kicking a horse was found dead in Lake Mead, authorities confirmed. Dr Shawn Frehner, 56, had been missing since April 6, following intense online backlash and harassment over the incident. His body was recovered after investigators located his truck and personal belongings […]

‘If a hot girl texts you … ‘: Elon Musk mocks crypto scams in viral X post

Tech billionaire Elon Musk issued a light-hearted yet pointed warning about cryptocurrency scams in a post on X, sharing an image that quickly went viral.The image, credited to an online persona named Poseidon, read: “There’s an old saying – If a hot girl texts you about crypto, block him.”The meme-style post plays on common online […]

JD Vance among last dignitaries to meet Pope Francis

On Sunday morning, Pope Francis met the US vice president, JD Vance. The duo exchanged Easter greetings during their brief meeting. (Image: AP) Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday Easter, has given a shockwave across the globe. Before he said his final goodbye, US vice-president JD Vance was among the few dignitaries who met […]

Papal Transition: Vatican’s sacred language: Understanding the Latin terms used for a Papal transition

File photo: Pope Francis (Picture credit: AP) As the Catholic Church begins the solemn and complex transition following the death of Pope Francis, centuries-old rituals and roles come into focus.The process, steeped in history and tradition, involves a series of defined steps and offices.Here’s a guide to the key terms and roles shaping the transition.CamerlengoThe […]

US Supreme Court to hear case against LGBTQ books in schools | World News

WASHINGTON: The conservative-dominated US Supreme Court is slated to hear a case on Tuesday about whether parents have the religious right to pull their children from classes when books containing LGBTQ-related content are read or discussed.The court will review an appeal filed by parents against a Maryland public school district where, in 2022, books aimed […]

Some GOP states are targeting driver’s licenses issued to immigrants illegally in US

Representative Image (AP) WASHINGTON: As drivers on US highways cross from one state to another, they often are greeted by a large “Welcome to ….” sign. But not all drivers are welcome in every state. In Florida, motorists with special out-of-state driver’s licenses issued to those in the US illegally are not welcome to drive. […]

Myanmar post-earthquake truce due to lapse

YANGON: A Myanmar ceasefire declared after last month’s devastating earthquake was due to expire on Tuesday, after aid groups and international mediators called for an extension to ease relief efforts.The junta, which seized power in a 2021 coup sparking a many-sided civil war, said it would cease attacking its myriad armed opponents following the magnitude-7.7 […]

Mayor of Mississippi’s capital city fights for third term despite federal bribery indictment

_Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba (AP) JACKSON: The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, who’s under indictment on federal bribery and conspiracy charges, is fighting to keep his job. In a matchup Jackson voters have seen before, Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba, seeking a third term, faces state Sen. John Horhn in a Democratic primary runoff on Tuesday. […]