Pope Francis shocked the world by announcing his resignation from the papacy, citing health reasons. The news surprised many, as the Pope had previously stated that he had no plans to step down. Health Concerns According to a statement released by the Vatican, Pope Francis had been experiencing health problems, making it increasingly difficult for…
Sunita Williams, an American astronaut and United States Navy officer, has been making headlines for her incredible achievements in space exploration. Williams, who was born on September 19, 1965, in Euclid, Ohio, has set records on her two flights to the International Space Station (ISS), making her one of the most accomplished astronauts of all…
Rakesh Sharma, a former Indian Air Force pilot, made history on April 3, 1984, when he became the first Indian man to travel to space. Sharma flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 as part of the Intercosmos program and spent a total of 7 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes in space. During his…
Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet Air Force pilot and cosmonaut, made history on April 12, 1961, when he became the first man to travel to space. Gagarin flew aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft and spent 108 minutes in space, completing one orbit around the Earth. Gagarin’s historic achievement marked a major milestone in space exploration and…
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, also known as the “People’s President,” was a renowned Indian scientist and politician who played a leading role in developing India’s missile and nuclear weapons programs. Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Kalam went on to study physics and aerospace engineering. Kalam’s contributions to India’s space and defense…
Over the years, there has been much speculation about the relationship between Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, the first two men to walk on the moon. While the two men undoubtedly shared a unique and extraordinary experience, there have been conflicting reports about their relationship. In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, Aldrin revealed that…
The first Indian woman to go to space was Kalpana Chawla. Born in Karnal, India in 1961, Chawla moved to the United States in the 1980s to pursue a career in aerospace engineering. She earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington and a doctorate in aerospace engineering from…
Washington, D.C. – The D.C. Police Department has issued a lookout for a suspect concerning a shooting that occurred on Monday night in the 1100 block of 2nd Pl, SE. The shooting happened at approximately 10:31 PM, and one person was injured. According to police, the suspect is described as a Black female with a…
Washington, D.C. – The D.C. Police Department is investigating a shooting on Sunday evening in the 3400 block of 13th PL SE. According to police, the shooting happened around 8:30 PM, and one person was injured. The victim, whose name has not been released, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police have…
Far-right activist Ammon Bundy was arrested on August 12, 2023, and is held in Gem County on a $10,000 bond. Bundy was arrested for Contempt of Court after repeatedly failing to appear in court or respond to a lawsuit filed by St. Luke’s Health System. Ada County Judge Lynn Norton issued a civil arrest warrant…