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Congress saves NASA but leaves Mars sample mission to die on the shelf

Congress has handed NASA a rare reprieve, rejecting deep proposed cuts and approving a budget that keeps much of the agency’s ...

Walking School Bus program at APS to expand in the fall to include 40 schools

A grassroots program at a handful of local schools in Albuquerque has gained so much momentum that it’s expanding and gaining ...
Space.com on MSN

NASA hopes to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon next month, but it's going to be tight: 'This is not a rush'

NASA hopes to launch its crewed Artemis 2 moon mission in early February, but everything will have to go right to hit that ...
CNET

Speed Up Your Windows 11 Launch Time in a Snap. Here's How to Do It

First, right-click on the Start icon and select Run. When the Run dialogue box pops up, type shell:appsfolder and select ...

NASA outlines plan for imminent launch of Artemis human moon mission

In the days ahead, NASA could roll out the SLS rocket that will propel four astronauts on a journey around the moon. Here's ...
Star Tribune

With launch day nearing, all eyes on Minnesota’s new paid leave program

Minnesota will start the new year with a paid leave law that took years to implement, launching a new benefit — and a new tax — for workers and employers. Political stakes are high for the success of ...
Noozhawk

Lompoc Police to Launch Drone as First Responder Program

Lompoc Police Chief Kevin Martin describes to the City Council how the Drone as First Responder program would operate in the city. Credit: Contributed photo The Lompoc Police Department will launch a ...
KTLA

California DMV and CHP launch joint pilot program to curb speeding

The California DMV and CHP are launching a joint pilot program to make California roads safer by expediting the removal of drivers caught speeding over 100 mph. The program, Forwarded Actions for ...
Becker's Hospital Review

Northwell to launch pancreas transplant program

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has received approval from the New York State Department of Health to open Long Island’s first adult pancreas transplant program. The program will operate ...
YDR

York College to offer year-round courses for lifelong learners

York College of Pennsylvania will offer a new lifelong learning program for older adults, according to a news release. The initiative, which will officially launch on Jan. 5, 2026, will help to enrich ...
The New York Times

Australia Announces Plan to Buy Back Guns in Wake of Hanukkah Attack

The program is expected to take hundreds of thousands of firearms out of circulation, the prime minister said on Friday. By Yan Zhuang and Damien Cave Reporting from Sydney The Australian government ...
KVUE

Austin company to launch drone program to counter school shootings

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin-based company is set to launch a pilot program aimed at stopping school shootings with special technology. Campus Guardian Angel set up its command center, which will have ...