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Elon Musk calls incident, “Just a scratch,” on X early Thursday morning. No injuries reported following explosion at Starbase facility in Texas. (Credit: LabPadre via Storyful) SpaceX’s Starship exploded Wednesday night during a test at SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas.  Around 11 p.m. local time Wednesday, “the Starship preparing for the tenth flight test experienced a major anomaly while on a test stand at Starbase,” SpaceX said in a post on X.”A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the operation and all personnel are safe and accounted for,” the company said. “Our Starbase team is actively…

Aamir Khan’s upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par, is generating buzz with its emotional sports drama theme. Sachin Tendulkar and Sudha Murthy have lauded the film after special screenings, praising its impactful story and performances. Despite positive reviews, the film faces modest advance bookings as Aamir Khan bets on its emotional connect after rejecting an OTT deal. With just days to go before Sitaare Zameen Par hits theatres, anticipation is building around Aamir Khan’s emotional sports drama. Centered on a former basketball coach mentoring a group of neurodivergent children, the film has already begun drawing attention—not just for its subject, but…

Angelo Mathews of Sri Lanka (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Angelo Mathews walked off the field at Galle on Tuesday, possibly for the last time in Test cricket. He made 39 in the first innings, and as he made his way back to the pavilion, the Bangladesh players lined up to give him a guard of honour — a simple gesture of respect for someone who has been around for nearly two decades. It was Mathews’ 119th Test, and it brings the curtain down on a long and steady career in the format. Over 17 years, he became one of…

A SpaceX Starship rocket being tested in Texas exploded after the craft “experienced a major anomaly.” Source link

An Iranian missile hit a building at the Soroka Medical Center, a major hospital complex in southern Israel. The hospital said it was treating several patients with minor injuries. Source link

A SpaceX Starship rocket exploded into a huge fireball while preparing for a routine test on Wednesday. The rocket, designed to be the most powerful in the world, was preparing for its tenth test flight at the SpaceX Starbase facility at the southern tip of Texas. SpaceX rocket explodes on a test stand at its Starbase facilityImage: TheRocketFuture via X/Reuters Starship exploded during ‘routine static fire’ test Local officials confirmed the explosion took place at a time when the rocket was preparing for a “routine static fire test” of its engines. That means engineers were set to test the rocket’s engines with the craft…

SpaceX Starship upper stage blows up – CBS News Watch CBS News A SpaceX Starship upper stage blew up before an expected engine test firing in Texas, apparently destroying the rocket. CBS News’ Michael George reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

Officials ordered a huge cleanup effort after videos of the mountains of garbage spread widely online. Source link

Mercer Island, a wealthy enclave just outside Seattle.Danita Delimont | Gallo Images Roots Rf Collection | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.The United States is home to the most millionaires of any country, with a tally of 23.8 million in 2024, according to a new report by UBS. The Swiss bank estimated the U.S. minted some 379,000 new millionaires last year, or more than a thousand each day, for an increase of 1.5%.Mainland…

CBFC mandated a PM Modi quote for ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. Though Aamir Khan resisted, a Revising Committee enforced phrase and visual changes for its U/A 13+ certificate. The film has already earned crores in advance bookings and releases this Friday as a spiritual sequel. Shortly after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) approved ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ without any edits, reports emerged that the board requested the filmmakers to include additional content, such as a quote from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, immediately following the opening disclaimer.CBFC Demands Edits, Aamir Khan Pushes BackNow, Bollywood Hungama reports that the film’s release, produced…

Simon KingLead Weather PresenterPA MediaAmber heat health alerts are in place across the whole of England with temperatures likely to exceed 30C for the first time this year.The alerts, which will last until 09:00 BST on Monday, come as an expected heatwave approaches much of the country.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said “significant impacts are likely” for health and social care services, including increased demand.Temperatures will widely be between 27C and 30C on Thursday across east Wales, the Midlands, and East and South East England with a few locations around Greater London and the home counties reaching 31C.Elsewhere, temperatures…

Kevin Pietersen thinks Indian batters will be ‘licking their lips’ against England(Image via Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) As India gears up for a high-stakes five-match Test series against England, former England star Kevin Pietersen has highlighted a key advantage for the visitors. In a clip posted on Delhi Capitals’ X handle, Pietersen pointed out the absence of England’s veteran fast bowlers Stuart Broad and James Anderson as a significant factor India can exploit.”But I think where India should count themselves very lucky, there’s no Anderson and there’s no Broad. So it’ll be a young bowling line-up, and if they bat well…

David HK Bell, Beloved ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Actor, Passes Away Unexpectedly; Cause Of Death Still UnknownDavid Hekili Kenui Bell, lovingly known as the “Shave Ice Guy” in Disney’s new Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, has passed away unexpectedly. His sister, Jalene Kanani Bell, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a touching Facebook post, describing him as “sweet, generous, talented, funny, brilliant, and handsome.” Just weeks ago, David had joyfully celebrated his big-screen debut at the Hawaii premiere of the film alongside family. Since the news broke, tributes have poured in from fans and friends across social media. His sudden passing has…

The Trump administration’s proposed budget for NASA would cancel the Artemis program’s ultra-expensive Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule after two more flights, leaving commercial heavy-lifters to take over launching astronauts from the Earth to the Moon. SpaceX’s Starship, already on contract with NASA as a human-rated lander, may eventually win more government contracts to fill the role of SLS and Orion under Trump’s proposed budget. Other rockets, such as Blue Origin’s New Glenn, are also well-positioned to play a larger role in human space exploration. NASA’s official schedule for the first Artemis crew landing on the Moon…

Hortman, an avid gardener and lover of growing things, selected many of the newest trees planted during the ongoing redesign of the Capitol Mall. Snowdrift crabapples. Autumn blaze maples. There will be hundreds of new trees on the Mall eventually. She wanted even more.State Rep. Brad Tabke, a landscape architect, worked closely with Hortman on the tree plans. His oldest is graduating from high school. Mark and Melissa were going to come to the graduation party.On this night, he tried to focus on Melissa’s trees instead.“The next time you’re there, on the fringes of the Capitol lawn, if you look…

How communities are celebrating Juneteenth How communities are celebrating Juneteenth 03:49 People across the country will come together today in honor of Juneteenth, a federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States after the Civil War. Also called Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth falls annually on June 19, the date in 1865 when the last enslaved groups in Texas were officially freed. Communities have paid homage to that date for well over a century, with the earliest documented Juneteenth celebrations dating back to the first anniversary of emancipation in Galveston, Texas, where the news of independence…

The Trump administration suspended a temporary humanitarian program for Ukrainians. Now many are losing their ability to work, and fear deportation. Source link

Zou Zhenhao, 28, is considered by the police in the British capital to be “one of the most prolific predators” they have encountered. Investigators say there are probably many more victims. Source link

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from popping bottles in the locker room for the first time since making the move from Seattle. The SuperSonics won the NBA title in 1979, but when Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden made up the new Big 3 in Oklahoma City, the newest fan base thought it would be a matter of time before they would see a potential dynasty.However, it never came – and the Thunder, instead, were bottom-dwellers. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Victor Solomon designed specially-made Michelob Ultra…

Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan’s dramatically tanned looks for their upcoming film, Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, have sparked a wave of criticism online. Fans are unimpressed with their makeovers, with Ananya facing ‘Deepikafication’ accusations and Kartik’s hairstyle drawing comparisons to ‘Jethalal’. The film’s shoot continues in Europe amidst the backlash. Looks like the sun isn’t the only thing turning up the heat in Croatia! Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan’s latest looks from their upcoming film Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri have taken the internet by storm—but not for the reasons the makers may…

England captain Ben Stokes (Pic credit: Sahil Malhotra/TimesofIndia.com) TimesofIndia.com in Leeds: England captain Ben Stokes has acknowledged the absence of Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin from the upcoming five-Test series but cautioned against underestimating the new-look Indian team. Speaking on the eve of the series opener at Headingley, Stokes said their replacements are no less threatening.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!“A lot said about no Rohit, no Virat, no Ashwin. That doesn’t mean whoever will replace them will be easier to bowl or bat against. Three massive names, done wonderful things for…

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Smokes rises from a building of the Soroka hospital complex after it was hit by a missile fired from Iran in Be’er Sheva, Israel on Thursday. Leo Correa/AP hide caption toggle caption Leo Correa/AP Several sites across Israel sustained direct hits by Iranian missiles Thursday, including a major hospital in the country’s south, prompting sharp warnings from Israeli leaders that they would intensify attacks on “strategic targets” in Iran. According to a statement from Soroka Medical Center, the largest hospital in southern Israel, several people were being treated for minor injuries and cases of shock. The strike caused extensive damage…

Tehran residents describe the turmoil of living in a city under attack. Source link