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• Microplastics Are in Our Air — Turns Out, It Isn’t All the Ocean’s Fault

  07-03-2025 23:15 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn about the source of airborne microplastics, which were not, for the most part, introduced into the air by the ocean, as previous studies seem to suggest.
  
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• Scores killed as Syrian forces seek to crush Alawite insurgency - Reuters

  07-03-2025 23:13 via news.google.com
  Scores killed as Syrian forces seek to crush Alawite insurgency  ReutersClashes in Syria between government forces and Assad loyalists kill more than 200  The Associated PressMore Than 140 Killed in Clashes Between Syrian Forces and Assad Loyalists  The New York TimesSyrian authorities move against Assad loyalists, monitor says 162 Alawite civilians 'executed'  FRANCE 24 English
  
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• Mimicking Human Skin, This Self-Healing Gel Could be Applied to Soft Robotics

  07-03-2025 23:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn more about the self-healing hydrogel that could help improve biomedical tools.
  
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• Just Three Days on a High-Fat Diet Can Harm Your Brain

  07-03-2025 22:50 via discovermagazine.com
  
  A new study finds that saturated fat can impair memory and cause brain inflammation in as little as three days.
  
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• Intuitive Machines stock plummets after second sideways moon landing - Reuters

  07-03-2025 22:15 via news.google.com
  Intuitive Machines stock plummets after second sideways moon landing  ReutersIntuitive Machines' Athena space craft declared dead after landing sideways in a crater on the moon  YahooLying sideways on the moon, the Athena lander is declared dead  CNNToppled private spacecraft can't complete Moon mission  BBC.comUS startup's moonshot apparently lands on its side - again  Reuters
  
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• Bitcoin reserve: Why has Trump set up a US crypto stockpile? - BBC.com

  07-03-2025 21:01 via news.google.com
  Bitcoin reserve: Why has Trump set up a US crypto stockpile?  BBC.comTrump signs executive order to establish government bitcoin reserve  The Associated PressTrump Signs Order to Create a ‘Crypto Reserve’  The New York TimesBitcoin falls even after Trump officially establishes U.S. bitcoin reserve  CNBC
  
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• A Workout Before Bedtime May Improve Your Sleep Quality

  07-03-2025 20:45 via discovermagazine.com
  
  The type of exercise and level of intensity you choose may make a difference in your slumber.
  
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• You're out? MLB tests automated ball-strike challenges in spring training

  07-03-2025 20:30 via nbcnews.com
  A new automated system that allows MLB players to challenge ball and strike calls is being tested in spring training games. Opinions on the system, and its effect on the purity of the game, have been mixed.
  
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• Out of the lab and into the streets, researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts

  07-03-2025 19:22
  
  Researchers, doctors, their patients and supporters are venturing out of labs, hospitals and offices across the country to stand up to what they call an attack on life-saving science by the Trump administration
  
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• Ghosts Adds a (Familiar) New Spirit — and Sets the Stage for a Helluva Deal? - TVLine

  07-03-2025 19:18 via news.google.com
  Ghosts Adds a (Familiar) New Spirit — and Sets the Stage for a Helluva Deal?  TVLineGhosts Brought Back A High Potential Actor As That Hilarious Stripper, And His Plot Twist Makes Me So Excited  Yahoo Entertainment'Ghosts' Star Danielle Pinnock on Alberta's Sweet Musical Moment With Alicia  TV InsiderHETTY’S GHOST POWER IS REVEALED WHEN JAY’S COUSIN SUNIL VISITS WOODSTONE MANSION ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY, ON “GHOSTS,” THURSDAY, MARCH
  
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• Measles Outbreak: Cases In Texas Near 200 After Deceased Man In New Mexico Tested Positive - Forbes

  07-03-2025 18:58 via news.google.com
  Measles Outbreak: Cases In Texas Near 200 After Deceased Man In New Mexico Tested Positive  ForbesSecond person dies in US measles outbreak  BBC.comUnvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles  The New York TimesSecond death reported in measles outbreak as cases climb over 200  The Washington Post
  
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• US military's mini space shuttle returns to Earth after orbiting for 434 days on a secret mission

  07-03-2025 18:42
  
  The U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle has returned to Earth after circling the world for 434 days
  
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• US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1% - The Associated Press

  07-03-2025 18:17 via news.google.com
  US employers add a solid 151,000 jobs last month though unemployment up to 4.1%  The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News
  
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• Keir Starmer welcomes EU moves to boost defence spending - BBC.com

  07-03-2025 18:10 via news.google.com
  Keir Starmer welcomes EU moves to boost defence spending  BBC.comEU leaders agree on defence surge, support Zelenskiy after US aid freeze  ReutersEurope Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense  The New York TimesZelenskyy attends emergency Europe summit amid pressure from US, Russia  ABC NewsEurope scrambles to rearm as Trump threatens security guarantees and Russian threat looms. Here’s what to know  CNN
  
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• Here’s a look at moon landing hits and misses - The Associated Press

  07-03-2025 17:07 via news.google.com
  Here’s a look at moon landing hits and misses  The Associated PressFirefly shares video of Blue Ghost’s nail-biting descent to the lunar surface  CNNStriking images show Blue Ghost Mission 1’s successful moon landing | Space  The GuardianTouchdown For The Blue Ghost Lunar Lander  Science Friday
  
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• Private lunar lander dead after landing sideways in crater near moon's south pole

  07-03-2025 16:54
  
  A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon's south pole
  
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• Transhumanism: Salvation Or The End Of Humans?

  07-03-2025 16:18 via technocracy.news
  
  A synthetically engineered virus containing targeted genes that can change the DNA of every cell in your body? Scientists can then control the genes from outside the body? Welcome to cellular reprogramming. Human trials could start by the end of 2025.
  Here is how external control works
  The mechanism that allows scientists to control genes from outside an organism, such as turning them on and off, typically involves advanced genetic engineering techniques, particularly those using optogenetics&nb
  
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• How Walgreens went from pharmacy behemoth to distressed retailer - Reuters

  07-03-2025 15:24 via news.google.com
  How Walgreens went from pharmacy behemoth to distressed retailer  ReutersBoots bought by US private equity in $10bn deal  The TelegraphWalgreens to go private in $10B deal  Fox Business
  
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• Contrary to Popular Belief, CPR Is Not as Successful as Many Think

  07-03-2025 15:00 via discovermagazine.com
  
  Learn more about CPR and why this "life-saving" method could actually cause more pain in both patients and medical professionals.
  
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• ‘Prepare for disruption’: Alabama leader warns of Department of Education closure - AL.com

  07-03-2025 14:47 via news.google.com
  ‘Prepare for disruption’: Alabama leader warns of Department of Education closure  AL.comWhy Do Republicans Want to Dismantle the Education Department?  The New York TimesDismantling of Education Department puts future of trillions of dollars in student loans in question  CNNHouse education chair backs Trump move to abolish federal agency  Fox News
  
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• Cyclone Alfred leaves thousands in eastern Australia without power ahead of rare landfall - Axios

  07-03-2025 13:45 via news.google.com
  Cyclone Alfred leaves thousands in eastern Australia without power ahead of rare landfall  AxiosBrisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred  The New York TimesRare cyclone weakens to a tropical low weather system as it approaches the Australian east coast  The Associated PressCarnival, Royal Caribbean cruises delayed by Cyclone Alfred  USA TODAY
  
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• Pope has a restful night in hospital - Vatican News - English

  07-03-2025 13:33 via news.google.com
  Pope has a restful night in hospital  Vatican News - EnglishPope Francis hits 3-week mark of hospitalization after giving world a sign of his frailty  The Associated PressPope Francis remains stable after thanking public for prayers, Vatican says  ABC NewsPope, in short audio message, thanks people for their prayers  USCCBPope Francis’s words air in St. Peter’s Square for first time since illness  The Washington Post
  
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• The Startling Truth About What Happens to Your Eyes While You Sleep

  07-03-2025 13:16 via scitechdaily.com
  ETH Zurich researchers found that pupil size changes during sleep, indicating shifts in brain activity. This could help diagnose sleep and neurological disorders. Our eyes are typically closed when we sleep. However, beneath our closed eyelids, a flurry of activity takes place. A team of researchers, led by principal investigators Caroline Lustenberger, Sarah Meissner, and [...]
  
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• Lakers survive Knicks in OT for eighth straight win; Jalen Brunson suffers ankle injury - The Athletic - The Athletic

  07-03-2025 13:08 via news.google.com
  Lakers survive Knicks in OT for eighth straight win; Jalen Brunson suffers ankle injury - The Athletic  The AthleticNBA: Doncic and James star again for Lakers while Curry scores from distance  BBC.comKnicks vs. Lakers prediction: NBA Thursday odds, picks, best bets  New York Post Knicks vs. Lakers single-game parlay: LeBron James key part of NBA SGP picks today, March 6 prop bets  CBS SportsLakers erase double-digit lead to beat Knicks in OT for 8th strai
  
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• Is Google Search Cooked? + We’re Getting a U.S. Crypto Reserve? + What You’re Vibecoding

  07-03-2025 13:00 via nytimes.com
  
  “I think Google realizes that this is a once-in-a-generation chance to reinvent the search experience”
  
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• The Hidden Danger of Visceral Fat: What Every Woman Over 50 Needs To Know

  07-03-2025 12:07 via scitechdaily.com
  Women with disordered eating and low physical activity have higher visceral fat, increasing their risk of inflammation and cardiovascular diseases after menopause. Regular exercise and flexible eating habits together provide the most effective protection, while sleep was not a significant factor. Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä’s Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences have found [...]
  
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• Some of her closest relationships are with chatbots. That's more common than you think.

  07-03-2025 12:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  In recent years, “AI companions” have gained massive popularity among people who crave social connection.
  
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• Her best friends are chatbots. That's more common than you think.

  07-03-2025 12:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  In recent years, “AI companions” have gained massive popularity among people who crave social connection.
  
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• Ukraine and U.S. to give diplomacy another try after White House debacle

  07-03-2025 11:53 via nbcnews.com
  
  Trump administration figures will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia, as Ukraine tries to repair its relationship with the U.S.
  
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• China Says It Will ‘Resolutely Counter’ U.S. Tariff Pressure - The New York Times

  07-03-2025 11:36 via news.google.com
  China Says It Will ‘Resolutely Counter’ U.S. Tariff Pressure  The New York Times8 takeaways from China’s top diplomat Wang Yi at the ‘two sessions’  South China Morning PostChina's diplomacy provides much-needed stability to a turbulent world: FM  XinhuaChinese FM responds to inquiry on US' withdrawal from key intl organizations, freezing of foreign aid  Global Times
  
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• 2025 NFL Free Agency: 5 moves that just make sense - Pro Football Focus

  07-03-2025 11:30 via news.google.com
  2025 NFL Free Agency: 5 moves that just make sense  Pro Football Focus2025 NFL free agency tracker: Latest signings, trades, contract info for all 32 teams  NFL.comOur NFL free agency cheat sheet: Sleepers, top QBs and teams to watch  ESPNLatest 2025 NFL free agency rumors: Three teams expected to be aggressive  USA TODAYFree agency 2025 questions and answers  Panthers.com
  
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• Stranded Nasa astronauts to finally return to Earth after nine months in space - MSN

  07-03-2025 11:12 via news.google.com
  Stranded Nasa astronauts to finally return to Earth after nine months in space  MSNElon Musk’s offer to bring home stranded astronauts never reached the space station, say NASA astronauts who are still in orbit after 9 months  YahooStranded astronaut confirms Biden shot down Musk's offer to bring pair home: 'Absolutely factual'  New York Post Trump Plays Matchmaker for NASA Astronauts Stuck in Space  The Daily Beast
  
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• ‘Mickey 17’ and the Long Line of Movie Clones - The New York Times

  07-03-2025 11:04 via news.google.com
  ‘Mickey 17’ and the Long Line of Movie Clones  The New York TimesThe Ending of Mickey 17 Finds Something to Hope for in a Dystopian Capitalist Hellscape  TIME‘Mickey 17’ sends in the clones in a devilish Bong Joon Ho satire  The Washington PostBong Joon Ho’s Parasite Follow-Up Takes On Trump. It’s a Blast.  SlateDean’s A-List Interview: Stars of new film ‘Mickey 17’  AOL
  
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• Canadian snowboarding star and ex-Olympian added to FBI’s 10 most wanted - The Independent

  07-03-2025 11:04 via news.google.com
  Canadian snowboarding star and ex-Olympian added to FBI’s 10 most wanted  The IndependentFormer Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug Enterprise and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI's List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives | Federal Bureau of Investigation  Federal Bureau of InvestigationFBI offers $10M reward for Canadian ex-Olympian accused of running drug empire, ordering murders  YahooRyan James Wedding  Department of State
  
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• Breakthrough Hydrogel Heals in Hours – A Game-Changer for Artificial Skin

  07-03-2025 11:00 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have created a unique hydrogel that’s both tough and self-healing, thanks to nanosheet-enhanced polymer entanglement. The material repairs itself in hours and could revolutionize artificial skin, robotics, and medical applications. The Challenge of Mimicking Skin Gels are everywhere in daily life, from hair products to the jelly-like textures in food. While human skin shares [...]
  
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• Blistering cuts in Washington threaten to shake economy ahead of February jobs report

  07-03-2025 11:00 via nbcnews.com
  
  Policy uncertainty and blistering job cuts in Washington threaten to shake the U.S. economy off its moorings, traders and analysts say, with fresh employment data set to provide the latest picture of the effects so far.
  
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• 3.7 Billion Miles Away: Hubble Uncovers a Hidden Trio That Could Rewrite Kuiper Belt History

  07-03-2025 10:21 via scitechdaily.com
  A newly identified Kuiper Belt trio, possibly only the second of its kind, could provide strong evidence that these distant objects didn’t form from collisions but instead took shape through gravitational collapse—just like stars. The universe is home to many gravitationally bound three-body systems, from triple star systems to planets with two moons, like Mars. [...]
  
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• Breakthrough Discovery Reveals How Key Ion Channel Regulates Itself

  07-03-2025 09:15 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers have confirmed that mammalian BK ion channels regulate themselves using a “ball-and-chain” mechanism. A recent study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine provides a detailed and accurate depiction of how a common ion channel in mammalian cells regulates itself using a “ball-and-chain” mechanism to block the channel. These findings enhance the understanding of ion [...]
  
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• CNBC Daily Open: Trump paused tariffs for some imports — but Nasdaq enters correction territory - CNBC

  07-03-2025 08:30 via news.google.com
  CNBC Daily Open: Trump paused tariffs for some imports — but Nasdaq enters correction territory  CNBCTrump hits pause on tariffs - but still sees them as vital tool  BBC.comCanada's tariffs to remain despite Trump postponing tariffs on many imports from Canada for a month  The Associated PressWith Trump’s Tariff Reprieve, Mexico and Canada, Still Wary, Breathe Easier  The New York Times
  
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• Apple M4 powered MacBook Air makes Geekbench debut - Notebookcheck.net

  07-03-2025 08:03 via news.google.com
  Apple M4 powered MacBook Air makes Geekbench debut  Notebookcheck.netApple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color  Apple NewsroomThe M3 MacBook Air is officially discontinued, but the M2 MacBook Air will live on elsewhere and that's good news  TechRadarBrawl From Cupertino: MacBook Air M4 vs. MacBook Pro M4  VICEOur first look at Apple’s sky blue MacBook Air  The Verge
  
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• The End of Voyager? NASA’s Race to Keep the Deep Space Probes Alive

  07-03-2025 07:59 via scitechdaily.com
  For nearly five decades, the twin Voyager spacecraft have pushed the boundaries of human exploration, venturing deeper into the cosmos than any other human-made object. As their power dwindles, NASA engineers are making tough choices, shutting down select scientific instruments to extend their operational life. Voyager 1 and 2 have already exceeded all expectations, revealing [...]
  
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• Avalanche trades for Brock Nelson from Islanders in another massive deal - The Denver Post

  07-03-2025 07:54 via news.google.com
  Avalanche trades for Brock Nelson from Islanders in another massive deal  The Denver PostNHL trade deadline 2025 live updates: Brad Marchand to Panthers, Mikko Rantanen to Stars and analysis of every deal  The New York TimesAvs land coveted center Nelson from Islanders  ESPNIslanders Acquire Ritchie, A First Round Selection In 2026 Or 2027, A Third Round Pick In 2028, And Kylington In Exchange For Nelson And Dufour | New York Islanders  NHL.comThe NHL trad
  
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• The Universe Is Hiding Something Huge – And Scientists Are Closer Than Ever to Finding It

  07-03-2025 06:48 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists searching for dark matter have made groundbreaking progress using new infrared spectrographic technology and the Magellan Clay Telescope. By analyzing light from distant galaxies, they placed unprecedented constraints on the possible lifetime of axionlike particles, a leading dark matter candidate. Their observations—though not detecting dark matter directly—marked a milestone in the field, demonstrating the [...]
  
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• “Ava! Ava!”Hawkeye women knock off No. 24 Michigan State 74-61, reach Big Ten quarterfinals - The Gazette

  07-03-2025 06:36 via news.google.com
  “Ava! Ava!”Hawkeye women knock off No. 24 Michigan State 74-61, reach Big Ten quarterfinals  The GazetteMichigan St. clinches Big Ten regular-season title  ESPNMichigan State basketball unleashes monster comeback to lock up outright Big Ten title  Detroit Free PressTalkin’ Spartans: Analyzing Michigan State’s Big Ten outright title-clinching win at Iowa  Lansing State JournalIowa's Kylie Feuerbach on Jan Jensen's first technical and
  
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• Scientists Just Discovered a Hidden Superpower in Microscopes – Thanks to AI

  07-03-2025 05:57 via scitechdaily.com
  Traditional microscopy often relies on labeling samples with dyes, but this process is costly and time-consuming. To overcome these limitations, researchers have developed a computational quantitative phase imaging (QPI) method using chromatic aberration and generative AI. By leveraging the natural variations in focus distances of different wavelengths, the technique constructs through-focus image stacks from a [...]
  
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• Stephen A. Smith agrees to new ESPN contract worth $100 million, source says

  07-03-2025 05:19 via nbcnews.com
  
  Stephen A. Smith has become a fixture on ESPN’s airwaves, and that won’t be changing anytime soon.
  
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• Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico rebound this year

  07-03-2025 04:50
  
  The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains west of Mexico City, rebounded this year, doubling the area they covered in 2024 despite the stresses of climate change
  
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• New Study Reveals the Hidden Danger of Red Meat: Cancer-Causing Iron

  07-03-2025 04:47 via scitechdaily.com
  A new study reveals the connection between dietary iron and cancer progression, paving the way for targeted therapies in Singapore and beyond. Scientists from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), in collaboration with the National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), have identified a key mechanism linking excessive red meat consumption to an increased risk [...]
  
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• Revolutionary Bird Flu Sensor Detects H5N1 in Minutes

  07-03-2025 02:49 via scitechdaily.com
  A new biosensor from Washington University detects airborne H5N1 in five minutes, offering a faster, more effective tool for outbreak control. As highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza continues to spread in the U.S., posing serious threats to dairy and poultry farms, both farmers and public health experts need more effective real-time methods to monitor infections, [...]
  
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• SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic - CNN

  07-03-2025 02:32 via news.google.com
  SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft explodes midflight for a second time, disrupting Florida air traffic  CNNSpaceX Starship megarocket upper stage lost again during 8th test flight; booster catch is successful  Fox BusinessElon Musk’s SpaceX Starship Explodes and Grounds Flights at Florida Airports  PEOPLESpaceX Starship explosion causes scrambled flights as debris rains down over Atlantic  Fox Weather
  
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