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SpaceX Used Bystander Videos From Cruise Ships to Track Starship Debris
An FAA report reveals the company relied on footage from Disney and Royal Caribbean passengers to map falling debris after a Starship explosion over the Caribbean.
Op-Ed: National Polarization Overstated by Media, Local Bipartisanship Persists
A physician and former county commissioner argues that cable news amplifies conflict while state legislatures continue to pass bills with bipartisan support.
SBA Pro-Life America Launches Major Ground Operation in Iowa Ahead of Midterms
The group has contacted over 172,000 voters and plans a combined digital spend of $650,000 and $1.35 million to highlight abortion positions in key races.
Voters to Decide on 34 Data Center Measures in 7 Key States Amid AI Boom
Polls show 71% of voters oppose building AI data centers in their local area, creating a partisan divide as November elections approach.
French Students Lead Protests Demanding Education Reforms Amid Debt Crisis
More than 250,000 demonstrators have taken to the streets since mid-September, citing overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating infrastructure.
Second Circuit Hears Arguments in 9/11 Families’ Lawsuit Against Saudi Arabia
Appeals panel weighs whether Omar al-Bayoumi’s employment status justifies stripping sovereign immunity under JASTA.
FDA Says Review of Abortion Pill Will Continue Into Next Year
Agency expects safety study results by mid-December and final report by March 2027, drawing criticism from anti-abortion groups over timeline.
Rep. Hinson Cites Millennial Savings Habits in Social Security Debate
The GOP candidate told voters that millennials have the least savings, while Democrat Josh Turek proposed removing the payroll tax cap to ensure solvency.
Lawyer Says Christa Pike 'Angry and Confused' Following Botched Execution
Pike survived two doses of lethal injection and faces a long recovery with blood clots, pneumonia, and swallowing difficulties, as a judge orders evidence preservation.
Strategists Debate Midterm Outlook: Democrats Lead Polls, Republicans Focus on Senate Defense
With generic ballot polling showing a nearly 10-point Democratic lead, party strategists discuss closing messages and key battleground states.