The Associated Press was excluded from an executive order signing by the Trump administration for refusing to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America,” leading to concerns about freedom of the press and First Amendment violations. Despite the White House’s demand, AP continued to use the original name while acknowledging Trump’s new designation, citing the need for global recognition of place names. However, AP did comply with a previous name change for Denali to Mount McKinley, as it only affected federal geographical names within the United States.
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Elon Musk’s dream of reaching Mars in ruins after SpaceX Starship explodes again
The SpaceX Starship experienced another setback as it exploded during a static fire test at the Starbase test site in Texas, resulting in a significant fireball. While the rocket had not launched, the incident, described as a ‘major anomaly’, caused nearby residents to feel the blast, but SpaceX confirmed that all personnel are safe and no hazards exist for surrounding communities. Need More Context? 🔎
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