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SummaryAstronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore faced a challenging situation during their June 2024 Boeing Starliner test flight when their thrusters failed, forcing them to remain in space for nearly 10 months instead of the planned eight days. After successfully docking with the International Space Station with Mission Control's assistance, they eventually returned to Earth on March 18, 2025, aboard a SpaceX capsule, while acknowledging the risks and political pressures surrounding their extended mission. Both...

As more Australians in their 40s and beyond enter new relationships, financial considerations become crucial due to the substantial assets they may bring, including homes and superannuation. NGS Super financial planner Trudy Jenkin emphasizes the importance of open financial discussions to avoid future conflicts, noting that older couples tend to be more pragmatic about these issues compared to younger couples. With rising divorce rates among older Australians, Jenkins advises couples to communicate clearly about their...

Amidst stricter student visa regulations and political uncertainties in the US, Indian students and their families are increasingly turning to the EB-5 visa option for permanent residency. This shift is marked by a significant surge in applications from F-1 visa holders, motivated by concerns over potential disruptions to their academic pursuits and future career prospects. As a result, the EB-5 visa has become a prominent pathway for Indian students seeking stability and opportunities in the...

Dana Chandler has long maintained her innocence regarding the 2002 murders of her ex-husband, Mike Sisco, and his girlfriend, Karen Harkness. In 2025, she represented herself in her third trial for the murders, emphasizing the personal stakes involved. The murders occurred on July 7, 2002, with both victims found shot in Harkness' home, leading to a decades-long quest for justice by their families, particularly Hailey Seel, their daughter, who seeks the truth behind the tragic...

At least 21 people were killed and 175 wounded in Rafah, Gaza, during an aid distribution event organized by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, according to a Red Cross-run hospital. Eyewitnesses reported that gunfire from Israeli forces opened fire on crowds approaching the aid site, with claims of casualties including women. The incident has drawn criticism over the controversial aid distribution system, which UN agencies and major aid groups argue undermines humanitarian principles, while the...

Nathan Laatsch, a 28-year-old IT specialist with the Defense Intelligence Agency, was arrested for attempting to provide classified information to a foreign government, following an FBI investigation that began in March. Laatsch allegedly transcribed classified materials and planned to deliver them via a thumb drive, expressing interest in citizenship to the unnamed country due to dissatisfaction with the U.S. administration. His arrest raises concerns about the potential for intelligence personnel to exploit current turmoil within...