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Forbes
27-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Musk's SpaceX To Launch Starship Flight Test Tuesday — When To Watch
A US national flag blows in the wind as workers prepare the SpaceX Starship rocket as it stands on ... More the launchpad at SpaceX Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas on April 18, 2023. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) SpaceX will launch its ninth flight test of the Starship vehicle and Super Heavy booster on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, aiming to avoid the catastrophic explosions that have plagued recent attempts. The launch from SpaceX's Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, comes as CEO and chief engineer Elon Musk scheduled to a livestream X/Twitter on May 27 called 'The Road To Making Life Multplanetary.' The launch window for SpaceX's Starship Flight 9 test mission will open at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, March 27; however, the launch is not expected to occur at that exact time. It's wise to expect delays if previous test flights are anything to go by. 'As is the case with all developmental testing, the schedule is dynamic and likely to change, so be sure to stay tuned to our X account for updates,' said SpaceX in an email. According to local officials around SpaceX's Starbase have announced road closures for the area through Thursday, May 29, suggesting a two-day launch window is possible. The launch will be streamed live on YouTube, and X (Twitter). A two-part launch vehicle, Starship is designed to carry 100 tons to Mars or transport up to 100 people on long-duration, interplanetary flights, according to SpaceX. The vehicle could also be used for point-to-point flights, reducing times for most international trips to just 30 minutes. Technically speaking, Starship refers to the upper part of the rocket, where cargo — such as satellites or humans — would be carried, with the section underneath called the Super Heavy booster. When stacked on the launch pad, the entire vehicle stands around 403 feet (123 meters) tall. Super Heavy is designed to be fully reusable and has already been caught in 'chopsticks' three times since the first successful test on October 13, 2024. Starship is also designed to land, though that has not been tested yet. Starship's eighth flight test launched on March 6, 2025. After engine problems, it ended in 'rapid unscheduled disassembly,' after which debris was seen from Florida to the Caribbean. According to SpaceX, approximately five and a half minutes into its ascent burn, a flash occurred in one of the engines, resulting in an 'energetic event' that led to the loss of the engine. The vehicle was lost nine and a half minutes into the flight. That followed a similar ending on January 17, when Starship broke up close to Haiti. Starship was also tested twice in 2023 and four times in 2024. The SpaceX Starship lifts off from Starbase near Boca Chica, Texas, on October 13, 2024, for the ... More Starship Flight 5 test. SpaceX successfully "caught" the first-stage booster of its Starship megarocket Sunday as it returned to the launch pad after a test flight, a world first in the company's quest for rapid reusability. (Photo by SERGIO FLORES / AFP) (Photo by SERGIO FLORES/AFP via Getty Images) Starship Flight 9 will feature engineers utilizing a previously flown Super Heavy booster — the first stage of the Starship vehicle — which was first used during Starship Flight 7. SpaceX will attempt to catch it as it returns to the launch pad using giant chopsticks, which would be its fourth successful catch. The Federal Aviation Administration recently announced that it was increasing the permitted launches per year for Starship from five to 25. It could mean a rapid uptick in Starship testing as preparation continues for its use by NASA for its Artemis III mission, which aims to land two astronauts on the moon in 2027, as well as a possible private mission to Mars. 'Starship is designed to fundamentally change and enhance humanity's ability to reach space,' according to a SpaceX email about launch times for Starship. 'This step change in capability won't happen overnight, and progress towards that goal won't always come in leaps. But by putting hardware into a real-world environment as frequently as possible, while still maximizing controls for public safety, progress can be made to achieve the goal of flying a reliable, fully and rapidly reusable rocket.' Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.
Forbes
14-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
UnitedHealth Group Under Investigation For Possible Medicare Fraud
UnitedHealth Group is being investigated for possible Medicare fraud, according to The Wall Street Journal, sending shares of the healthcare company sliding in after-hours trading just one day after its CEO, Andrew Witty, announced he was stepping down from his position. UnitedHealthcare is owned by UnitedHealth Group. (Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images) The Justice Department's healthcare-fraud unit is leading the probe, the Journal reported. UnitedHealth's stock tanked around 7% following the Journal's report, bringing shares to their lowest point in almost five years. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📸 US Women's National Team unveil new home jersey
The USA Women's National Team have revealed their new home kit. Designed to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the national team, the four-time world champions will debut the strip during their friendly with China on 31 May. A tribute to the trailblazers who have shaped soccer and inspired generations. — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@USWNT) May 13, 2025 Emma Hayes' side also face a CONCACAF Championship game with Jamaica on 3 June. 📸 PATRICK T. FALLON - AFP or licensors
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📸 US Women's National Team unveil new home jersey
📸 US Women's National Team unveil new home jersey The USA Women's National Team have revealed their new home kit. Designed to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the national team, the four-time world champions will debut the strip during their friendly with China on 31 May. Emma Hayes' side also face a CONCACAF Championship game with Jamaica on 3 June. 📸 PATRICK T. FALLON - AFP or licensors
Newsweek
06-05-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Backyard Chickens Responsible for Latest Salmonella Outbreak: What To Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Backyard flocks are being blamed for the latest Salmonella outbreak in the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have been seven total cases across six states, the CDC said in a press release Monday. Poultry—including chickens, ducks and their eggs—can carry the bacteria that leads to nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. Why It Matters The bird flu has already wiped out chickens throughout the nation, leading to soaring egg prices. According to Trading Economics, they peaked in early March at $8.17 a dozen before tipping back down to $3.32 just a month later, on May 6. Many Americans, already grappling with high grocery prices that President Donald Trump vowed to eliminate during his second term, have been trying to avoid the sticker shock by stocking their own flocks in their backyard or buying from chicken owners, but bird flu and salmonella still hold a risk for home grown birds. What To Know The cases the CDC is currently investigating occurred in Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, Utah, and Missouri, which has two cases. The CDC said those cases likely count towards a larger outbreak, as many people recover without medical intervention. Chickens exit the barn where they were laying eggs on the farm where they are raised as part of the "Rent The Chicken" service in Agua Dulce, California, on April 21, 2025. Chickens exit the barn where they were laying eggs on the farm where they are raised as part of the "Rent The Chicken" service in Agua Dulce, California, on April 21, 2025. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Salmonella is a bacterium that settles in human and animal intestinal tracts. It spreads through touch, which is a critical part of owning chickens and picking out their eggs. Symptoms include abdominal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea which can become severe and require hospitalization, according to the CDC. They can start as soon as six hours or as late as six days after the bacterium is ingested. Those who are ill can recover without treatment or medication within four to seven days but those who have severe symptoms need to seek medical treatment, the CDC advised. Children under the age of five should not handle poultry, the CDC said, as they are more likely to become ill from the bacterium. They also advise people to wash their hands after handling poultry and eggs, and, most importantly: "Don't kiss or snuggle backyard poultry, and don't eat or drink around them." What People Are Saying Whoopi Goldberg responded to Trump's latest move to make movies only in the United States on ABC's The View, saying: "What that equates to is, you're going to tell me how to write the story I want to write if it happens in Europe? Look, could you please lower the price of eggs before you start this?" What Happens Next Health officials will continue to track cases, but those who have their own chickens should follow CDC advice. Eggs should be collected often, dirt should be wiped or washed away, and the eggs should be stored in the firdge. Officials say cold water shouldn't be used to wash eggs because they can pull germs into the eggs. And when you cook your eggs, make sure to burn all germs by cooking at 160°F.
