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NASA’s Swift observatory re-enters atmosphere after nearly 22 years
NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory re-entered Earth’s atmosphere on November 4, bringing a nearly 22-year mission to a close. The US Space Force confirmed re-entry at 7:39 a.m. Eastern Standard Time over Indonesia’s North Sumatra region, NASA said. NASA expected most of the spacecraft to burn up, though some components could have survived. The confirmation…
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One dead, two injured after helicopter crashes into Biscayne Bay
One person died and two others were taken for medical treatment after a helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami on November 4, according to officials cited in local reporting. Federal investigators are examining the crash and no cause has been established. The FAA said a Robinson R44 went down in the water east of…
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Nine killed in Learjet crash in Palm Beach County
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Nine people died when a Learjet 60 crashed near a residential neighborhood Sunday, Nov. 1, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Federal investigators are examining what happened during the flight from Texas to the Bahamas. Source: Local 10. Archive aircraft-type photograph—not the aircraft involved in the Nov. 1, 2026 crash.…
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Clocks fall back today as most of the U.S. returns to standard time
November 1 brings the annual return to standard time. Here is what changed, how to check your clocks, and why some places keep the same time year-round.
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Researchers flag China linked accounts posing as U.S. voters ahead of the midterms
Graphika says accounts it links to the long running Spamouflage network posed as U.S. voters and posted divisive election content online.
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Wall Street closes sharply lower as technology and AI spending worries deepen
The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow closed lower Friday as investors reassessed technology valuations and the scale of corporate AI spending. Intel and Amazon were among the companies drawing particular attention after earnings reports.
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Patrick Stewart dies at 86, remembering a life on stage and screen
Patrick Stewart’s death was announced on October 29. The actor died the previous day in Los Angeles, leaving a career that spanned Shakespeare, Star Trek and X Men.
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Teen moved to adult court after Tallahassee shooting, bond denied
WTXL’s October 28 update reports the transfer to adult court and denial of bond. The eleven attempted murder charges remain allegations.
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NASA keeps 2028 lunar landing target in view
Next year’s planned Artemis flight stays near Earth.
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California benefit changes put savings and care in tension
A lower asset limit is scheduled for July 2027.