SUMMARY: Kinsley McBride, a rising 8th grader from West Harrison, excels in multiple rodeo events, driven by a lifelong fascination with horses. Starting lessons due to her grandmother's influence, she has been training horses since age three. Her bond with her horse Houdini, whom she began working with at six, is crucial to their success. McBride competes in various events including pole bending and breakaway roping, and recently qualified for the National Junior High Finals Rodeo. Alongside her rodeo aspirations, she prioritizes her studies and spiritual life, aiming to compete in college rodeos and potentially the National Rodeo Finals.

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Mississippi State University astrophysicist Angelle Tanner is leading the science effort on the $19.5 million Landolt NASA Space Mission, an initiative to place an artificial star into Earth's orbit. This will enhance telescope calibration and accuracy in star brightness measurements, addressing critical astrophysical challenges like the universe's speed and acceleration. Tanner, managing a $300,000 sub-grant, collaborates with a team using cubesats and telescopes for this mission. The project honors LSU Professor Arlo Landolt. Tanner has also been involved in launching a telescope to the moon and discovering a nearby exoplanet. Visit MSU for more details.

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SUMMARY: The IRS has issued a warning about increasing impersonation scams targeting seniors. These scams involve fraudsters posing as IRS officials or other authorities to steal money and personal information. Scammers often use urgent threats and request unconventional payments like gift cards or wire transfers. Seniors are advised to hang up on unexpected IRS calls and verify legitimacy directly through the IRS. As part of broader efforts for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the IRS continues to work with various agencies to combat these scams. Reports of fraud can be made to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and the National Elder Fraud Hotline.

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