NASA is kicking off the 2026 Student Launch challenge, looking for new student teams to design, build, and launch high-powered rockets with a scientific or engineering payload next April. The agency is seeking proposals until Monday, Sept. 22. Details about this year’s challenge are in the 2026 handbook, which outlines the requirements for middle school, high school, and college students to participate. After …
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CNN — Irish golfer Shane Lowry said he feared being “slaughtered” on social media if he did not accept the two-stroke penalty he received at The Open Championship on Friday. The 38-year-old triumphed the last time the major was hosted at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland but saw his hopes of repeating that 2019 success dented by an incident during …
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Jordan Addison’s DUI case in Los Angeles has concluded with a plea bargain. The conclusion of the case came Thursday in Los Angeles County Metropolitan Court, where court records say he pleaded nolo contendere, meaning he doesn’t accept or deny responsibility for the DUI charge but he waives the right to a trial and accepts the penalty. Court records show …
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Story Links Louisiana Tech University has officially accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference, a move that will renew rivalries and provide a better competitive experience for Bulldogs and Lady Techsters. The Sun Belt Board of Directors, which includes the presidents of the 13 conference member institutions, voted unanimously to invite Louisiana Tech …
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Israel accepts Qatari hostage deal outline as Hamas rejects terms The Jerusalem Post Gaza truce talks faltering over withdrawal; 17 reported killed in latest shooting near aid Reuters Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire talks NBC News As Trump seeks to be a peacemaker, Netanyahu leaves Washington without breakthrough on Gaza deal AP News Netanyahu Ends Washington Trip Without …
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