Author: Barbara T. Palmer

After Years of Delays, Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft Finally Completes Crew Flight Test Boeing’s Starliner commercial spacecraft has finally completed its crew flight test after years of delays and setbacks. This comes after SpaceX has successfully delivered crews to the International Space Station eight times, while Boeing has yet to do so. Boeing faced a number of issues during the development of the Starliner, including delayed development, turbulence problems, stuck valves, flammable materials, and faulty parachute lines. The company has flown two uncrewed missions, with the first one being a partial failure. However, the second uncrewed mission, funded by Boeing itself,…

Kristi Noem, a contender for the role of Donald Trump’s Vice Presidential pick, is facing backlash after admitting to shooting a pet puppy she found problematic. The shocking revelation is included in her upcoming book, “No Going Back.” The puppy in question, named Cricket, was reportedly deemed untrainable and dangerous by Noem. She claimed that Cricket had killed chickens during a pheasant hunt, which led her to make the fateful decision to shoot the dog in a gravel pit. This disturbing incident is not the only one detailed in Noem’s book. The South Dakota governor also recounted shooting an aggressive…

Leading astrophysicist Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger has been making waves in the scientific community with her groundbreaking research and fearless advocacy for gender equality in the field. Despite facing sexism throughout her career, Kaltenegger has not let that deter her from pursuing her passion for exploring the cosmos. With a doctorate in astrophysics and leadership roles at prestigious institutions like Harvard University, the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy, and Cornell University, Kaltenegger’s credentials speak for themselves. However, her journey has not been without its challenges, as she has been the victim of discrimination and bias simply because of her gender. In…

Indian voters are sweltering in extreme heat waves as the world’s largest election takes place, with the India Meteorological Department warning of blistering temperatures affecting parts of south and east India. Amidst this challenging climate, political campaigns are in full swing, marked by outdoor rallies held under the scorching sun, raising concerns for the safety of attendees. To address these concerns, the Election Commission has released guidelines for voters to stay cool at polling stations and has extended voting hours in some areas. Despite the warnings, voters like Gandhi Ray are determined to cast their ballots and have been seen…

The 2024 NFL Draft is set to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC, with football fans eagerly anticipating where the top prospects will land with the top teams. One team causing a buzz ahead of the draft is the Washington Commanders, who hold the No. 2 pick and are rumored to be eyeing a signal-caller, sparking trade speculation among QB-needy teams. Questions are also swirling around when the first defensive player will be drafted and which teams will snag elite pass-catchers in the first round. Final mock draft predictions have been tricky to nail down this year, with…

Former NFL player Reggie Bush is finally reclaiming his Heisman Trophy after a years-long battle to regain the prestigious award. The Heisman Trust recently reinstated Bush as the 2005 winner, recognizing his outstanding accomplishments during his collegiate football career. This decision comes after a significant shift in the college sports landscape, influenced by new Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules. Bush has maintained his innocence throughout the controversy, standing by his belief that the allegations against him were baseless and unsupported by evidence. In a statement following the decision, Bush expressed his gratitude for the reinstatement, calling it a moment…

Apple fans are buzzing with excitement as the tech giant has announced a special event on May 7 focused on iPads. The highlight of the event is expected to be the unveiling of the new Apple Pencil 3, as hinted by CEO Tim Cook in a cryptic social media post with the caption “Pencil us in for May 7!” Rumors surrounding the new Apple Pencil suggest that it may feature Find My integration, interchangeable magnetic tips, and a potential “Squeeze” gesture for quick actions. Apple enthusiasts are eager to see what innovative features the new stylus will bring. In addition…

Chicago-based grocery chains Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market have announced the closure of all their stores, just six months after their much-anticipated merger. The decision to shut down operations was made after careful consideration, with doors set to close on April 23, 2024. The closure will affect both Dom’s locations in Chicago and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area. Despite exploring various avenues to keep the business running, the companies found no viable option to sustain operations, despite their good faith efforts. The merger of Dom’s Kitchen & Market and Foxtrot Market…

UN negotiations are currently underway to establish the world’s first global treaty aimed at reducing plastic waste. The chair of the meetings is optimistic about reaching an agreement, despite facing challenges in bridging the gap between plastic-producing nations and those seeking to combat pollution across the entire life cycle of plastics. Plastic pollution has become a significant global concern, with an estimated 400 million tons of plastic being produced annually. Much of this plastic ends up in oceans and landfills, posing a threat to human health and the environment. In a groundbreaking move, negotiations for a global treaty to address…

NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has provided usable data for the first time in over five months, giving hope for the 46-year-old mission to resume normal operations. Mission control received data about the health and status of Voyager 1’s engineering systems after engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory located a single problematic chip causing the spacecraft to send unusable data. To address the issue, engineers decided to divide the affected code into sections and store them in different places in the spacecraft’s memory. They successfully relocated the code responsible for packaging engineering data and plan to relocate other affected portions of…