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A recent Russian space launch placed a satellite onto the same orbital plane as a U.S. satellite, the Pentagon says. Here, a Soyuz-2.1a rocket booster with the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft sits at the launch pad at the Russian-leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan last September.

What to know about the 'space weapon' the U.S. says Russia recently launched

The U.S. accusation, which Russia denies, raises questions about how a satellite might be used as a weapon in low Earth orbit and how close the two countries are to developing such a military tool.

Two full-scale development model rovers that are part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration) technology demonstration drive in the Mars Yard at the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California in August 2023. The project is designed to show that a group of robotic spacecraft can work together as a team to accomplish tasks and record data autonomously – without explicit commands from mission controllers on Earth.

Mini moon rovers and communicating in deep space

A trio of mini moon rovers will launch to the moon later this year and an Italian space company is trying to communicate farther into space than ever before with new transponders and satellites.

New MLB stats recognize the legacy of Black players

Major League Baseball has a new all-time batting leader. Josh Gibson played in the Negro Leagues before baseball was integrated. Now, statistics from those players have been added to the books.

Taylor Swift, the Mona Lisa and Beyoncé.

What's the recipe for fame? For one, you need more than talent

Why is the Mona Lisa the most famous painting in the world? Why are The Beatles, well, The Beatles? Behavioral economist Cass Sunstein explores the alchemy of fame.

Engage - Leading Conversations that Matter. Central Florida Public Media

HeatRisk, Waffle House Index, 988 Lifeline and 211 Info Line, O-Drone Music Festival

NWS seeking input on experimental new heat risk tool. The role of Waffle House Index in Florida’s emergency management. Answering calls for help in Central Florida. O-Drone Festival in Orlando.

Growing Bolder: Musician Little Anthony Gourdine; Registered Dietician Katrina Piercy

Little Anthony Gourdine had a #1 hit when he was 16 with Tears on My Pillow, but fame nearly killed him. Now 83, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer says each day is a gift.

Upcoming movies to look forward to this summer

A selective preview of the would-be blockbusters, thrillers, comedies and thought-provokers Hollywood has in store for hot weather.

Birmingham-Southern makes the College World Series, even as the school closes

The Birmingham-Southern College's baseball team is scheduled to play in the College World Series on May 31 — the same day their school is set to shut down permanently.

President Biden speaks to supporters and volunteers during a campaign stop in Philadelphia on April 18. The campaigns and affiliated groups have spent more on ads in Pennsylvania than in any other state.

Ad spending shows where the presidential campaign is really taking place

Seventy percent of the money for general election ads has been spent in just seven states. Here's what the campaigns are focused on.

BARK Air officially launched this week, completing its first flight from New York to Los Angeles on Thursday. It also flies to London and aims to add more routes in the coming months.

Air travel has gone to the dogs — literally. Here’s what to know about BARK Air

BARK Air says it built its experience "dog first," offering perks like puppucchinos and pheromone blankets. It's flying between New York and LA or London and plans to add more routes soon.

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