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The pair of Boeing Starliner astronauts, left at the International Space Station, are finally on their way back to Earth after a planned eight-day trip has been more than nine and a half years in space.NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams arrived at Starliner as part of a flight test for their crew last June, and were back home early Tuesday with SpaceX crew dragons.The duo is currently part of the Crew 9 mission and will be home with Commander Nick Hague and Roscosmos Cosmonnaud Alexander Golbunov.Freedom’s hatch locked at 1:05am on Tuesday and closed at 11:05pm on Monday.…

This month, sea turtles begin laying eggs on the sandy beaches of Florida. But these ancient mariners, which have adorned our oceans for over 100 million years, now face unprecedented challenges. All six species of sea turtle found in US waters are fighting for survival.Dr. Robin Ganzart is the president and CEO of the American Humane Society, and certifies animals and aquariums for humane treatment. (American Humane Society)But there’s more to do besides putting animals under federal protection. Washington’s elected leaders need to increase their support for programs that help them actively rescue, care for, protect and repair these majestic…

The South Australian government is investigating after beach fans reported irritating eyes and harsh coughs. More than 100 members of the South Australia (SA) surfer community claim to be suffering from a mysterious illness after being exposed to strange yellowish foam washed away on local beaches.The substance was found at the beaches of Waipinga and Parsons in Newland Head Conservation Park.Surfer Anthony Roland wrote a post published on Facebook where he said unknown material had affected people underwater and the nearby parking shore.”We all experienced sore throats, dry coughs and irritated eyes,” he said on Facebook.”Some people even reported blurry…

Taipei, Taiwan – A Chinese fighter jet crashed during a training mission to parachute pilots safely, state media said.A short report by Xinhua News Agency’s Communications Agency said on Saturday it happened near the town of China’s southernmost island town, where there are numerous air forces and naval bases, radar stations and other military infrastructure aimed at reinforcing the Chinese administration’s claims against the vast South China Sea.The report did not provide further details except that the cause of the accident was under investigation.Despite the Chinese military being very secretive and having the largest navy and standing army in the…

TEGUCIGALPA – Seven people were killed when a plane crashed from Honduras’ Caribbean coast on Monday night after taking off from Roatan, authorities said, but 10 people were pulled out of the wreckage.The jetstream aircraft, run by Honduras Airlines Lancea, had 14 passengers and three crew members, according to the country’s Transport Minister, who said the remains had been found about 0.6 miles from the island’s coast.According to a flight manifesto shown by local media, passengers included a US, a French citizen and two minors. The plane was scheduled to fly to Rashiva Airport on mainland Honduras.Roatan Fire Captain Franklin…

LIMA – Peru’s government declared a state of emergency in the capital Lima on Monday, but deployed soldiers on the streets to quell the recent surge in violence claiming the lives of popular singers.The death of well-known cumbian musician Paul Flores sparked a popular rage early on Sunday after the bus he was traveling fired from an unknown armed attacker. Police say Flores died after he was shot.A wave of crime, including the jumping of the Tor racket urged President Dina Bolalto to declare that he wanted the murderer to face the death penalty, despite Peru allowing only the execution…

Land Use and Development Regulations The Florida Senate bill removes the obligations that farm owners must adhere to before they are permitted to develop on their property.Some groups have opposed the measure, claiming that approval could be environmentally friendly without local voters speaking at local hearings.Others are cautious about the measure, saying Florida needs to develop a plan to address pressing challenges brought about by rapid population growth, such as infrastructure issues and the depletion of natural resources.These same groups argue that if the bill is passed, it will take power from local county commissioners who should have the final…

TORONTO — Toronto no longer offers financial incentives for Tesla vehicles purchased as taxis or as a ride due to trade tensions with the US, city mayor Olivia Chow said Monday.The city will promote the adoption of electric vehicles purchased as vehicles for employment and reduce emissions by providing drivers and owners with reduced licensing and renewal fees until the end of 2029.However, as of March 1, Tesla vehicles are no longer eligible for incentives, Chou said at a press conference.”Employment vehicles like taxis need to find another type of vehicle,” she told Reuters after a press conference. “There are…

CEDERKEY, Fla. (WFLA) – A search was underway on Monday for two teenage girls who disappeared while paddleboarding at Cedar Key. The girls, both 16 years old, were last seen on Monday, March 17th around 4pm, according to the Levi County Sheriff’s Office. The body found at Weedon Preserve has been identified as missing a St. Pete teen (Credit: Levy County Sheriff’s Office)(Credit: Levy County Sheriff’s Office) Earlier that day, their photos showed the girl sharing a black and white paddle board. Many of the states were withstanding strong winds on Monday. In a social media post around 9:18pm, the…

The US branch of Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy in a Delaware court on Sunday, citing fierce competition with international brands using De Minimis Import Theophole.F21 OPCO, the company that operates around 350 U.S. stores for Forever 21, said in a statement that its U.S. stores and websites remain open for operation for the time being, but plans to “became an orderly wind” of its domestic business.“We evaluated options to best position all options for the future, but considering our competition with foreign first fashion companies, we were unable to find a sustainable path.The De Minimis rules allow tax-free entry…