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Two astronauts on board Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft have been in space for over a month, experiencing technical issues that have delayed their return indefinitely. The historic test mission, marking the first crewed flight of the Boeing-built spacecraft, has been a mix of challenges and successes. Despite thruster failures and helium leaks, the astronauts praised the vehicle’s performance and precision control. NASA and Boeing are still investigating the root cause of the issues, conducting tests on the ground in New Mexico. The crew, comprised of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, are not “stuck” in space, but officials have not given…

In a recent development, K-pop superstar Jennie Kim from the group Blackpink has issued an apology following a video of her vaping indoors that stirred controversy in South Korea. The 28-year-old singer posted a clip on her personal YouTube channel showing her vaping in a room while having her hair and makeup done, with stylists in close proximity. Despite the video being removed from her channel, it quickly spread online, leading to mixed reactions from fans. Some fans criticized Jennie for her actions, expressing disappointment over her decision to vape indoors near others. However, there were also supporters who defended…

Target announced that they will no longer be accepting personal checks from customers starting on July 15th. The company cited “extremely low volumes” of checks as the reason for this decision. Retail analyst Neil Saunders from GlobalData commented, “It’s hardly surprising Target has decided to stop accepting them. That said, there will be small pockets of people, including more elderly consumers, who will lament that they are being phased out.” Although checks are still used by 61% of Americans, according to a 2024 report by Abrigo, Target is joining other retailers like Aldi and Whole Foods in discontinuing this payment…

Karsten Warholm, the reigning Olympic 400m hurdle champion, has expressed his passion for running and the desire to continue doing so for the rest of his life. The Norwegian athlete is gearing up to defend his title at the upcoming Paris 2024 Games, following his victory in Tokyo three years ago. Warholm has already secured the European crown this year, adding to his impressive collection of accolades that include the World Championship gold he claimed in 2023. At 28 years old, he is considered a frontrunner to once again top the podium in the upcoming competition. In a recent episode…

In the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s lackluster debate performance, there is a whirlwind of uncertainty among his fellow Democrats regarding his ability to defeat Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Despite this, the president and his team are resolute in their decision to focus solely on their mission of defeating Trump in November. White House aides have made it clear that they are no longer interested in discussing Biden’s debate performance, emphasizing that there are no lingering questions about the president’s political future. Despite calls from some Democratic lawmakers for Biden to drop out of the race, the president…

Target Circle Week, the biggest deal of the summer at Target, is currently running until July 13. This promotion offers discounts on summer and back-to-school favorites, exclusively for members of Target Circle, the store’s free loyalty program. Target’s executive vice president and chief guest experience officer, Cara Sylvester, emphasized the benefits of being a part of Target Circle in a press release. According to Sylvester, Target Circle provides guests with a way to save time and money on every shopping trip, making saving simple and shopping fun. During Target Circle Week, shoppers can take advantage of a wide range of…

In exciting news, everyone’s favorite ogre will be making a comeback! “Shrek 5” is set to hit theaters on July 1, 2026, marking a 16-year gap since the last installment. According to Dreamworks Animation, the original stars, including Mike Myers as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, and Eddie Murphy as Donkey, have all signed up for the new movie. Directed by Walt Dohrn and Brad Ableson, and written by Michael McCullers and Christopher Meledandri, “Shrek 5” is highly anticipated by fans of the franchise. The first “Shrek” movie was a huge success back in 2001, leading to sequels such…

Ingrid Ciprián-Matthews, the president of CBS News for the past three decades, has announced her sudden decision to step down from her role as the news organization’s parent company prepares for a complex merger. “No journalist wants to ‘be’ the news, especially me. But today, I have some news of my own to share,” Ciprián-Matthews stated in a memo to employees. “After much consideration, I’ve decided this is the right time to step away from my current role at CBS News and begin to write my next chapter.” This unexpected move comes just months before the high-stakes 2024 presidential election,…

In a surprising move, Trump-aligned Republicans have set their sights on noncitizen voting as a top priority for the 2024 election. Despite the fact that noncitizen voting is already illegal in federal elections, these Republicans are pushing for further restrictions to be put in place. The push for stricter voting laws comes as a response to what some Republicans see as a threat to the integrity of the voting process. According to Republican State Senator, John Smith, “Noncitizen voting poses a serious risk to the legitimacy of our elections and must be addressed before the 2024 election.” While noncitizen voting…

On the day of the fatal shooting at Bonanza Creek Ranch, a Western movie set outside Santa Fe, New Mexico, actor Alec Baldwin and crew members were rehearsing a scene for the film “Rust.” Things took a tragic turn when a prop gun, believed to be unloaded, was handed to Baldwin by assistant director Dave Halls. During the rehearsal, Baldwin was demonstrating a “cross draw” maneuver with the gun, pointing it towards the camera. Suddenly, at around 1:50 p.m., a loud pop was heard, and cinematographer Halyna Hutchins stumbled backward, clutching her stomach and saying she couldn’t feel her legs.…