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SpaceX Starship Explosion Aftermath – Elon Musk responds
SUMMARY: A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded during a static test at its Texas facility, creating a massive fireball and shaking nearby homes. No injuries were reported. The incident, involving Ship 36, is the latest in a series of setbacks for Starship, a vehicle central to Elon Musk’s vision of colonizing Mars and supporting NASA’s Artemis missions. Previous test flights in 2024 ended in explosions or loss of control, disrupting air travel and drawing scrutiny. Despite the failures, Musk remains optimistic, framing each test as a learning opportunity toward advancing humanity’s ability to become a multi-planetary species.
SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported.
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Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad as he weighs options on Iran
SUMMARY: President Trump faces growing pressure amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Iran launched a massive missile barrage into Israel, hitting a hospital and injuring over 240 people, including children. Israel responded with strikes on Iranian sites, including a key nuclear reactor. Trump remains in the Situation Room, weighing military options, with attack plans reportedly approved but not yet executed. The U.S. has moved military assets into the region and evacuated diplomats. Netanyahu urges U.S. involvement, citing its unique weaponry. Trump, under domestic and international pressure, emphasized he prefers peace but won’t allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.
The world is waiting for President Donald Trump’s decision on whether the U.S. will join Israel in military action to wipe out Tehran’s nuclear facilities.
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Texas judge strikes down federal health privacy rule for legal abortion care
SUMMARY: A 2024 federal rule added by the Biden administration to HIPAA shielded reproductive and gender-affirming health information from law enforcement disclosures when care was legally obtained. This rule aimed to protect patients seeking abortions or gender-affirming care, particularly after the 2022 Dobbs decision allowed states to restrict abortions. However, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of Texas struck down the rule nationwide, citing it exceeded statutory authority and improperly limited required disclosures about abuse and public health. Critics warn the ruling erodes patient privacy and trust, while legal challenges continue. The decision reflects deep political divisions over reproductive rights and healthcare privacy.
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Bill targeting hemp products moves through state legislature
SUMMARY: HB 328, advancing through the North Carolina legislature, aims to tighten restrictions on hemp products like CBD gummies and Delta-9 beverages, banning sales to anyone under 21 and prohibiting their presence on school grounds. Supporters argue the bill is necessary to curb youth access to these products. However, small business owners like Eric Staal, who runs Moderna hemp dispensary, warn the legislation could harm responsible vendors by being overly broad. Staal advocates for SB 265, which would transfer hemp oversight to the NC ABC but remains stalled. Lawmakers also want clearer packaging rules to prevent appeal to children. Governor Stine recently formed a cannabis advisory council amid these regulatory debates.
House Bill 328 would ban certain hemp-derived products outright, restrict sales of other products
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