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What was falling from the sky over South Florida on Thursday? A space ship — sort of.

Was it a meteor shower over South Florida? A plane on fire? Something extraterrestrial? People in South Florida looked to the sky Thursday night and wondered what the fiery, falling streaks were. After the SpaceX launched its Starship rocket Thursday evening from Texas, on its eighth flight test, it “experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly and contact was lost,” the company said in a post on X. The rocket lifted off just after 6:30 p.m. EST from SpaceX’s Starbase launch site in Boca Chica, Texas. The flight profile called for the Super Heavy booster to fly back to the launch tower...

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Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

By MICHELLE L. PRICE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the U.S.’s defense if the country were attacked, though the alliance did just that after Sept. 11 — the only time in its history that the defense guarantee has been invoked. Related Articles National Politics | Judge orders Trump administration to pay nearly $2 billion in USAID and State Dept. debts National Politics | Trump slashed teacher training, citing DEI. Educators say the grants fought staff shortages ...

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FAU study reveals how narwhals, the ‘unicorns of the sea,’ explore and play

Many details have remained unknown about narwhals, the elusive tusked whales that dive in the icy waters of Canada’s High Arctic. But a new study from Florida Atlantic University is shedding light on the narwhals’ many explorations, the way they use their tusks to seek out fish, and how they like to play. Greg O’Corry-Crowe, an FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute research professor, spent the summer of 2022 in the High Artic, participating in a team effort to observe the narwhals under the midnight sun. The study, done in partnership with Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans,...

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5 Spring Home Maintenance Tasks You Don’t Want To Forget

Spring is a season of renewal, and as a homeowner, it’s easy to get swept up in the day-to-day of life. But maintaining your home is an important part of protecting the long-term value of your investment.So, whether you own a house already or you’re planning to become a homeowner this year, here are five essential spring home maintenance tasks you don’t want to overlook. Save this as your helpful resource to come back to year after year.1. Clean Your GuttersWinter weather can leave behind debris, like leaves and twigs, clogging your gutters. If water can’t flow freely, it can lead to roof...

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Pre-Approval Is the Homebuying Step You Can’t Afford To Skip

There’s one essential step in the homebuying process you may not know a whole lot about, and that’s pre-approval. Here’s a rundown on what it is and why it’s so important to take care of before you start looking at homes with your RE/MAX® agent. What Is Pre-Approval?Pre-approval is like getting the green light from a lender. It gives you a sense of how much they’re willing to let you borrow for your home loan. To determine that number, a lender starts by looking at your financial history. Here are some of the documents they may ask you for during this process:W-2s and tax returnsPay stubs...

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Winderman’s view: So, ugh, Cavaliers next for Heat in playoffs?

CLEVELAND — Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 112-107 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers: – Put aside the Heat absences for a moment, if that is possible with so many missing faces on Wednesday night. – And then consider the reality of the Heat’s situation. – Even after this unexpectedly competitive fight. – If they do make it out of the play-in round (which appears to be their postseason starting spot again), then it could be Heat-Cavaliers in the best-of-seven opening round. – Such is what happens when you’re not good enough for a good seeding. – (With the Heat...

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Shorthanded Heat fight the good fight, but come up short 112-107 vs. Cavaliers despite Adebayo’s 34

CLEVELAND — For weeks now, Erik Spoelstra has stressed the fight of a team fighting to stay afloat in the wake of the Jimmy Butler trade. That fight, against all odds, was on display again Wednesday night from the Miami Heat at Rocket Arena. What wasn’t on display was enough to overcome the odds in what turned into a 112-107 loss to the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers. Not only did the Heat enter 21 /1/2 games behind Cleveland in the standings, but had to take the court in the illness/injury absences of Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Andrew Wiggins, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Nikola Jovcic. Eventually,...

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Darius Johnson pushes UCF past Oklahoma State on Senior Night

As UCF guard Darius Johnson hoisted the framed black jersey with his No. 3 over his head at midcourt, he was met with a thunderous applause from the crowd at Addition Financial Arena. The ovation continued for several moments as Knights players and coaches cheered on their captain. It was a moment four years in the making for Johnson, who capped off a stellar career at UCF. Johnson, forward Benny Williams, and guard Dallan “Deebo” Coleman were among a trio of seniors honored before Wednesday’s game against Oklahoma State. Johnson made the most of his final home game, scoring a career-high...

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Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market

Selling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s why it pays to anticipate potential issues before buyers ever step through the door. And one way to do that is with a pre-listing inspection.What Is a Pre-Listing Inspection? A pre-listing inspection is essentially a professional home inspection you schedule before putting your house on the market. Just like the inspections your buyer will do after making an offer, this process identifies any issues with the condition...

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