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Origin Blue: 1st all-female space crew recap experience | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: Six women made history today as the first all-female space crew, launched aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket. The crew included pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gail King, and Jeff Bezos’s fiancée Lauren Sanchez, among others. The 10-minute mission reached nearly 347,000 feet, offering weightlessness and a view of Earth and the Moon. Perry sang “What a Wonderful World” during the flight, while Oprah watched proudly on the ground. The mission, which required custom space suits for the women, was hailed as a step forward for science, beyond just a joy ride.
Journalist Gayle King, singer Katy Perry and other female celebrities made history Monday as the first all-women crew to go to space. They recapped their experience soaring through the sky on Blue Origin, founded by Jeff Bezos.
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Spirit Airlines pauses routes as Savannah Airport plans renovations
SUMMARY: Spirit Airlines, despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again, is maintaining a presence at Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport but has delayed new routes to Detroit and Nashville. It continues daily flights to Newark and will launch a Fort Lauderdale route in October. The airport is undergoing its first major cosmetic renovation in over 30 years, including new terrazzo floors, upgraded ticket counters, and refreshed dining areas. While Spirit scales back in smaller markets, Savannah remains a key regional hub. Terminal upgrades, involving more extensive structural changes, are planned to begin in spring 2026, ensuring continued growth and improved passenger experience.
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Man tries to save driver in deadly I-85 crash | FOX 5 News
SUMMARY: A deadly crash occurred last Thursday on I-85 in Troup County when a truck veered off the road and submerged in Flat Creek. Logan Wolf and several others, including an off-duty firefighter and a soldier, stopped to help. They jumped into the water, broke the window, and pulled the trapped driver, identified as 48-year-old Cleveland Clark Stallings of Hamilton, to dry land to perform CPR. Despite their efforts, Stallings did not survive. Wolf expressed his condolences and assured Stallings’ family that everyone did everything possible to save him. The Georgia State Patrol is now investigating the crash.
A man who jumped in to try and save a driver who crashed into a creek in Troup County is speaking out. The crash happened last Thursday along I-85 in Troup County.
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Sheriff Brantley speaks on Augusta double-murder that claimed lives of mother and daughter
SUMMARY: A tragic shooting occurred Sunday night near Augusta Exchange’s Best Buy, where Melissa Domingo and her 74-year-old mother, Elizabeth, were fatally shot by Melissa’s husband, Hajir Talebzedah, in front of their 5-year-old child who was unharmed but emotionally traumatized. Sheriff Eugene Brantley urged the community to unite against hate and highlighted the ongoing issues of domestic violence. Records reveal Domingo had a prior incident where she shot her husband in self-defense in 2021. Domingo formerly worked at Belair Dental Associates, now temporarily closed in mourning. Authorities encourage victims to seek help from local domestic violence hotlines.
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