The SpaceX Dragon crew got an unexpected and heartwarming welcome after safely returning to Earth from an extended mission in space. A pod of dolphins greeted the crew as their capsule splashed down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday, March 18. The Dragon capsule carried four astronauts, including NASA’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, … Read more
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore finally returned to Earth on Tuesday evening after spending an unexpected nine extra months on the International Space Station — and were greeted by dolphins when their capsule splashed down. Williams and Wilmore made their return aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule, along with Crew-9 mission members Nick Hague … Read more
Nevada Gold Mines, a joint venture between Barrick and Newmont, produces most of the gold mined in Nevada. The Cortez mine is one of the largest in the venture. Gold prices have seen a significant rise over the past few years. In August 2020, during the uncertainty of the pandemic, gold hit $2,000 per ounce … Read more
Wyoming recently paid $150,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by hemp farmer Debra Palm-Egle, whose crop was wrongfully seized by law enforcement after they mistakenly believed she was growing marijuana, according to court filings. Palm-Egle confirmed the settlement amount on Monday, noting that after paying her civil attorney, the remaining payment wasn’t much more than … Read more
Starting a business is tough no matter where you are, but choosing a location with lower costs — like rent, labor, and taxes — can make it easier. If you live on the U.S. coasts, moving inland might be a smarter option, according to a recent ranking by SimplifyLLC, an online small business advisor. Utah … Read more
Two 16-year-old girls who went missing while paddleboarding in Florida this week have been found alive, according to authorities. The Levy County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) confirmed on Tuesday, March 18, that the teenagers, whose names have not been released, were found after being reported missing on Monday, March 17. Lt. Scott Tummond, an LCSO spokesperson, … Read more
A 46-year-old man convicted of rape and murder is set to be executed by nitrogen gas in Louisiana on Tuesday, marking the state’s first execution in 15 years. Jessie Hoffman was sentenced to death for the 1996 murder of 28-year-old advertising executive Molly Elliott. A district court judge had initially blocked the execution last week, … Read more
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to return home earlier than planned due to changing weather conditions off the Florida coast. The two astronauts, part of the Boeing Starliner mission, are now scheduled to return aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule alongside the Crew-9 team. They are expected to undock from the International … Read more
Oregon has recently become the state with the highest rate of firearm fatalities on the West Coast, raising serious concerns among advocates and public health officials. According to recent reports, the number of gun-related deaths in Oregon has outpaced those in neighboring states like California and Washington, highlighting a growing public safety issue. Gun violence … Read more
John Kelly has seen it all before — families struggling to put food on the table, parents who’ve lost their jobs, and people facing hunger. Just last year, about 30,000 people turned to the Bread Basket of NEPA’s seven food pantries in northeastern Pennsylvania for help. That’s up from around 20,000 in 2023. The 10,000-person … Read more