Jul 8, 2018 | Science & Technology
The closest that planet Mercury ever gets to the sun during its orbit is approximately 29 million miles, allowing surface temperatures to reach 800 degrees Fahrenheit (430 °C). And Earth’s average distance to the sun is 93 million miles. But, NASA has unveiled a “cutting-edge heat shield” that will make it possible for a space probe to “touch the sun” — or at least get a spacecraft to within 4 million miles of it…
Read MoreJul 8, 2018 | International News
For four nights straight, there have been riots between African migrants and the French police in the city of Nantes. The riots began after the police stopped and shot an alleged criminal, named Abubakar – initially claiming it was self-defense, then later admitting it was an accident.
Read MoreJul 8, 2018 | National News
In a rare moment of transparency, more than 250 videos of previously classified US nuclear bomb tests have been uploaded to YouTube this week, providing a fascinating but terrifying glimpse into the United States’ nuclear program.
Read MoreJul 8, 2018 | Agriculture, Business & Economy
While automakers – and their dealerships – are getting most of the headlines this week, the effects of the escalating trade war between Presidents Trump, Xi, and Putin are rippling across numerous US industries – directly, and indirectly. Makers of whiskey, cheese, auto parts and more are contending with the global tariff battle – but it is US farmers that appear to be suffering the most.
Read MoreJul 5, 2018 | Local News
A 2009 Austin County Murder will be featured on an episode of “Murder Calls” on Investigation Discovery this month.
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