Elon Musk's ambition to one day settle Mars appears to have taken a back seat for a rather nearer and more achievable goal " sending humans to live on the Moon. In statement on X on Sunday, the billionaire said his company SpaceX has now shifted its priorities to building "a self-growing city on the Moon," arguing that it could be achieved in less than a decade, compared with more than 20 years for a similar plan on Mars. read more
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will close for roughly two years to allow for extensive renovations, President Donald Trump said Sunday, a move that comes as the nation's preeminent arts institution contends with a flood of cancellations. read more
Just after takeoff at 10:06 a.m., the report says a rear passenger commented that the left engine was producing more power than the right and indicated there may have been a faulty gauge. The pilot continued, however. About 10:11, airplane control was transferred to the right-seat passenger, at an altitude of about 4,500 feet msl. At 10:14, the rear passenger made a query to the pilot regarding power to the "alternator." The pilot made a comment indicating that was the "problem;" however, did not specify what the "problem" was or what actions were taken to correct it. Audio indicated the right-seat passenger visually acquired the runway and provided directions to the pilot as to where the runway was. About 10:15, the pilot made comments which indicated he had acquired the runway. After the plane aligned with the runway, the airplane continued to descend to 942 feet msl until the CVR audio and GPS data ended at 10:15:23. read more
A rapidly strengthening winter storm, known as a bomb cyclone, is less than 24 hours away from delivering an unusual amount of snow, damaging winds and dangerous coastal flooding to parts of the Southeast and mid-Atlantic. read more
Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodrguez said Sunday she has had "enough" of Washington's orders, as she works to unite the country after the US capture of its former leader Nicols Maduro. read more
It's actually good that he has nothing better to do.