In a brief message left in the welcome book at Shannon Airport in Ireland, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote “AMERICA FIRST!” as the Trump administration’s motto. Bessent was en route from Kyiv, Ukraine, to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss sanctions, rare Earth minerals, and U.S. funding. Vice President JD Vance was also scheduled to meet with Zelenskyy before U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg’s planned trip to Ukraine on Feb. 20 to work on a peace deal with Russia.
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‘I feel like a little kid’: NASA astronaut, 70, reflects on his 220-day mission
NASA's oldest active-duty astronaut, Don Pettit, has returned to Earth after a 220-day mission aboard the ISS, celebrating his 70th birthday in space. Over his four missions, he has accumulated 590 days in space, conducting extensive scientific research, including advancements in 3D printing and plant growth, while also indulging his passion for photography. Pettit expressed that, despite his age, the unique physiological benefits of living in space make him feel rejuvenated and invigorated. Full Article
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