Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to conduct a sixth flight test of Starship on Tuesday, culminating in another attempt to catch the Super Heavy booster in midair as it returns to earth. According to a release posted on the SpaceX website, a 30 minute launch window opens at 4 p.m. CST. Live broadcasts will be available on the website, on the X TV app, and on X via @SpaceX. The schedule is fluid and could change at any time. Noting the success of the fifth flight test — which saw the Super Heavy booster caught successfully by the “chopsticks” — the release stated that the sixth flight test aimed to expand on SpaceX’s achievements. “The next Starship flight test aims to expand the envelope on ship and booster capabilities and get closer to bringing reuse of the entire system online. Objectives include the booster once again returning to the launch site for catch, reigniting a ship Raptor engine while in space, and testing a suite of heatshield experiments and maneuvering changes for ship reentry and descent over the Indian Ocean,” the release read. “The success of the first catch attempt demonstrated the design feasibility while providing valuable data to continue improving hardware and software performance,” it continued. “Hardware upgrades for this flight add additional redundancy to booster propulsion systems, increase structural strength at key areas, and shorten the timeline to offload propellants from the booster following a successful catch. Mission designers also updated software controls and commit criteria for the booster’s launch and return.” SpaceX has additional flight tests planned, and predictions for a seventh include a Starship that “will fly with significant upgrades including redesigned forward flaps, larger propellant tanks, and the latest generation tiles and secondary thermal protection layers as we continue to iterate towards a fully reusable heat shield.” The ultimate goal is to increase the reliability and reusability of multiple components within the Starship system, SpaceX said. “Learnings from this and subsequent flight tests will continue to make the entire Starship system more reliable as we close in on full and rapid reusability.”

Talented actor Paul Teal died on November 15 at just 35 years old. His fiancé, Emilia Torello, shared the sad news with her Instagram followers on November 17. She wrote, “While a part of me died with you, I promise to fight to find joy in life as hard as you fought to live every single day. The world is lucky to have even had a moment with Paul Teal, and I am the luckiest person in it, because I got to call you mine. I will love you forever.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bethany Joy Lenz (@msbethanyjoylenz) Paul Teal’s “One Tree Hill” Costar Shared A Sweet Tribute Bethany Joy Lenz posted a video slideshow of Paul from when they worked together on Broadway in the Notebook. Paul Teal’s talent shone on both the stage and screen, and he will certainly be missed by those who loved him. Bethany shared a lengthy Instagram caption that reads in part, “We stayed in touch on and off. I wish it had been more. I wish I’d called all those times I meant to but got distracted. Life is short. I keep thinking that this week. Life is short.” She added that her friend died far too young, and she felt heartbroken about the loss. “Paul, your time here was like a summer romance for all of us who knew you, especially if only for a season. Bursting, exciting, deeply moving, and unforgettable,” Bethany wrote. A follower shared condolences after Paul Teal’s death. “So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Praying for peace over his family and friends who are missing him and grieving.” Another fan agreed, “Thank you. Paul was truly one of the best people on earth. I feel so blessed to have done some beautiful musicals with him. Singing with him was one of my favorite things.” This story’s featured image is by DFree via Shutterstock. The post Bethany Joy Lenz Remembers Late “One Tree Hill” Costar In Touching Video Tribute appeared first on InspireMore.

'A blatant attempt from far right-wing extremists'

'Joy will reside'

What on earth is going on in Jerry World

THE DAILY CALLER NEWS FOUNDATION—Jose Ibarra, the alleged murderer of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley, traveled from New York City to Georgia after requesting a humanitarian flight, his roommate testified Monday. Ibarra is currently standing trial after being charged for the murder of Riley, who died in February from blunt force trauma to the head outside of the University of Georgia’s campus. Ibarra’s roommate, Rosbeli Elisber Flores-Bello, testified that she and the suspected murderer arrived at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City and requested a humanitarian flight to Athens, Georgia, in September 2023. “In Manhattan, we requested a humanitarian flight to come here to Atlanta,” Flores-Bello said when asked how they arrived in Georgia. Flores-Bello resided with Ibarra and his two brothers in Athens at the time of Riley’s murder; she told the jury Monday that her roommates showed no emotion or reaction when she informed them of Riley’s death, according to CNN. The former roommate said she identified Ibarra in surveillance footage while being questioned by police on February 23. Ibarra, a Venezuelan national, illegally entered the U.S. through the southern border near El Paso, Texas, in September 2022 and was later released into the country on parole due to the lack of detention space at the time. He was later arrested for allegedly acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17 years old in New York City, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Federal immigration law under the Biden-Harris administration allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to “parole” migrants instead of detaining them for “humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit,” which has been challenged by many Republican-led states. An affidavit released in February revealed that Ibarra caused “bodily harm” to Riley by “seriously disfiguring her body” and skull with an inanimate object. He allegedly dragged Riley to a secluded area and caused blunt force trauma with the object. Originally published by the Daily Caller News Foundation. The post Laken Riley’s Alleged Killer Arrived in Georgia on ‘Humanitarian Flight,’ Roommate Testifies appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Sabotage: Two Undersea Cables in the Baltic Sea Cut

Monday's Final Word

Bill Gates has more money than most of us can even imagine. If he wanted, he could disappear to some remote paradise, live in absolute comfort, and never deal with any of us again. But for the bespectacled billionaire, it’s never just been about money. It’s about power. The man has a god complex. Would you really take health advice from someone who looks like he’d slip a disc opening a jar of pickles? Sun scheme His latest fixation involves blocking the sun. Yes, Gates, a man who looks like he hasn’t seen daylight in a decade, is backing a geoengineering project that would inject particles into the atmosphere to reflect solar rays, supposedly cooling the planet to reverse global warming. It may sound like a science fiction plot — but it’s happening, and the implications are vast and unsettling. In short, a handful of tech moguls and venture-backed startups would be meddling with our planet’s climate on a scale that none of us voted for and none of us fully understand. This method, known as stratospheric aerosol injection, aims to bounce sunlight back into space by dispersing particles in the upper atmosphere. But experts caution that the fallout could be devastating: unpredictable weather patterns, crop failures, droughts, and even shifts in hurricanes and disease patterns. And, to make matters worse, it does nothing to tackle the greenhouse gas emissions. Instead, it’s a temporary Band-Aid, with the potential to send temperatures spiking if the project ever stops. When billionaires like Gates throw their weight behind these grand schemes, there’s a troubling lack of oversight. Who ensures these experiments don’t lead to disaster? Who’s accountable if unintended consequences arise? Without international regulations and transparency, we’re left to trust that a few wealthy individuals are acting in our best interests. But if history teaches us anything, it’s that powerful elites rarely — if ever — have our well-being in mind. The gamble here isn’t just Gates’ money; it’s our future, our food, our planet’s ecosystems. Should Bill Gates be trusted with a project of this magnitude? Your gut says no — and you’d do well to trust it while you still can.Invasion of the Body Snatchers The gut microbiome, an incredible ecosystem within us, plays a crucial role in digestion, immunity, mood regulation, and even cognitive function. Far more than a digestive aid, it’s so intertwined with our nervous system that it’s often called our “second brain.” The gut-brain axis — a vast communication network involving the vagus nerve and complex chemical signals — links our gut directly to our mind, shaping everything from emotional health to behavior. This fact is not lost on Mr. Gates. His deep investment in microbiome research goes way beyond a philanthropic interest in improving health. Interestingly, Jeffrey Epstein, who met with Gates on numerous occasions, also contributed significant funds to gut microbiome research. Gates' heavy involvement in both food production and vaccine development isn’t coincidental. It’s part of a broader vision that merges the two worlds, a concept that becomes most evident when you look at initiatives like edible vaccines. This blending of food and medicine sounds revolutionary, promising a streamlined way to deliver health interventions. But it also brings unsettling questions. Who controls this supply chain, and who decides which treatments are slipped into our food? Embedding medicine in our meals could just as easily make us sicker and more compliant. Maybe that’s the point. Microbial malfeasance In this interview with Bild, one of Germany’s largest media outlets, Gates spoke about the critical “relationship between the microbiome of mothers and the future of children.” He warns that disruptions in both the intestinal and vaginal microbiomes can have severe outcomes. An imbalanced vaginal microbiome, he argues, is linked to stillbirths and premature births, while a disrupted intestinal microbiome can heighten susceptibility to diseases like HIV. According to Gates, these imbalances drive malnutrition in children, not due to a lack of food but because chronic intestinal inflammation impairs growth and development. Gates isn’t wrong to highlight the microbiome’s impact on health — but let’s not forget, he’s not a medical doctor (yes, they’re often wrong too). Still, should someone with no formal medical training be meddling in such delicate areas of health? Of course not. And take a look at the man — would you really take health advice from someone who looks like he’d slip a disc opening a jar of pickles? In his Bild interview, Gates leaned hard into his devotion to putting children on the path to proper growth and long-term health. How noble. Edible vaccines — an emerging focus for Gates — could become the bridge linking his vast investments in food production and vaccine development, merging nutrition and immunization into one potent tool. Good for Gates, who'll no doubt be one of the elites wielding this tool. The rest of us may regret not paying attention sooner.

Is the Democratic Party Ready to Face Its Own Truth?