Author: Benjamin Hughes

After weeks of debate, NASA rules out bringing astronauts home on Boeing's Starliner

After weeks of debate, NASA rules out bringing astronauts home on Boeing’s Starliner

Benjamin Hughes

After weeks of debate, NASA has ruled out bringing two astronauts back to Earth aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule because of lingering concerns about multiple helium leaks and degraded thrusters, both critical to a successful re-entry, officials said Saturday. Despite successful tests of the Starliner’s maneuvering thrusters, detailed analyses and confirmation the known propulsion system helium

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Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using "My Hero" at Arizona rally, will donate royalties to Harris-Walz campaign

Foo Fighters say they did not OK Trump using “My Hero” at Arizona rally, will donate royalties to Harris-Walz campaign

Benjamin Hughes

Former President Donald Trump has drawn the ire of another musical group for unauthorized use of their music. This time, it’s the Foo Fighters. Trump played the band’s song “My Hero” when he welcomed former independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to the stage at a rally in Arizona on Friday. Kennedy had announced earlier

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Gov. Tim Walz's St. Paul neighbors welcome his post-VP nomination return, and beefed-up security presence

Gov. Tim Walz’s St. Paul neighbors welcome his post-VP nomination return, and beefed-up security presence

Benjamin Hughes

As Governor Walz returns to his home state, new security details can be seen around the neighborhood As Governor Walz returns to his home state, new security details can be seen around the neighborhood 02:00 MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz returned on Friday to the Land of 10,000 Lakes after accepting his Democratic vice presidential

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