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The Artemis 1 moon mission had a heat shield issue. Here’s why NASA doesn’t think it will happen again on Artemis 2 Moon Mission

The Artemis 1 moon mission had a heat shield issue. Here’s why NASA doesn’t think it will happen again on Artemis 2

During its high-speed return from the moon, the thermal protection system of Orion's crew module must endure blistering temperatures to keep crew members safe. Measuring 16.5 feet (5 meters) in diameter, Orion's heat shield is the largest of its kind developed for missions carrying astronauts. (Image credit: NASA) The high-speed,…
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February 17, 2026
High-pitched noise device installed in East Perth, critics say it is to deter homeless people Homeless

High-pitched noise device installed in East Perth, critics say it is to deter homeless people

A high-pitched noise device has been installed at a Perth underpass in what critics are calling a disturbing example of hostile architecture targeting homeless people. The device, located at the Lord Street underpass next to a train line in East Perth, emits a piercing buzzing sound and has been installed…
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February 17, 2026
Who Was Jesse Jackson? Civil Rights Leader And Martin Luther King Jr. Aide Dies At 84 Barack Obama

Who Was Jesse Jackson? Civil Rights Leader And Martin Luther King Jr. Aide Dies At 84

Last Updated: February 17, 2026, 16:05 IST Jesse Jackson, Martin Luther King Jr. disciple, known for his “rainbow coalition” vision, died at 84 after shaping US activism between King and Barack Obama. Jesse Jackson (Image: AP File) US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday at the age…
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February 17, 2026
Air Force Maintenance Staff Can’t Stop Buying Fancy Knives With Tax Dollars Targeted Killings

Air Force Maintenance Staff Can’t Stop Buying Fancy Knives With Tax Dollars

They call them “box cutters,” but everyone on the flightline knows what the term really means. The blades slide out at the push of a button, revealing high-end knives made and marketed for active combat. They cost the federal government hundreds of dollars each — and come free to maintenance workers…
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February 17, 2026
Local news is not disposable: Why Quebec must cancel excessive recycling rates for printed newspapers and magazines Recycling

Local news is not disposable: Why Quebec must cancel excessive recycling rates for printed newspapers and magazines

Taxing the paper on which newspapers and magazines are printed is not the same as taxing packaging. It means taxing content that is of fundamental value to our society, produced by local professionals specifically for Quebec readers. Photo by Ryan Taplin /Postmedia News files Article content An alliance of Quebec…
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February 17, 2026
The Kerala Story 2 trailer reactions: Glimpse of Aditi Bhatia-Ulka Gupta’s film draws mixed response, some term it ‘propaganda’ Propaganda

The Kerala Story 2 trailer reactions: Glimpse of Aditi Bhatia-Ulka Gupta’s film draws mixed response, some term it ‘propaganda’

Home » News » The Kerala Story 2 trailer reactions: Glimpse of Aditi Bhatia-Ulka Gupta’s film draws mixed response, some term it ‘propaganda’ » The Kerala Story 2 trailer has just dropped online, and fans are excited to witness another hard-hitting tale of religious violence and identity crises. Featuring the…
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February 17, 2026
Climate Change Could Make This Horrific New Jersey Wildlife Disease Worse Climate Change

Climate Change Could Make This Horrific New Jersey Wildlife Disease Worse

We need your help this Earth Day! 2X match to support our work The story you’re about to read is free to access—no paywall, no subscription, no ads—but it isn’t free to produce. Our nonprofit newsroom investigates the biggest threats to our planet, holds decision-makers accountable, and pushes back on…
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February 17, 2026
Soundcloud’s Latest Data Reveals the Next Wave of Genres Soundcloud

Soundcloud’s Latest Data Reveals the Next Wave of Genres

Spanning consumption patterns and emergent scenes, Soundcloud’s Music Intelligence Report 2026 maps out where music is heading next SoundCloud’s Music Intelligence Report 2026, which was released this February, revealed the platform to be part listening ground, part subcultural hotspot.  Assessing the data of artists and listeners, the report serves as…
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February 17, 2026