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NASA Finds Ancient Organic Material, Mysterious Methane on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has found new evidence preserved in rocks on Mars that suggests the planet could have supported ancient life, as well as new evidence in the Martian atmosphere that relates to the search for current life on the Red Planet.
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“We Cannot Defy The US”: European Refiners Fold To Trump, Will Stop Buying Iran Crude
Reuters reports European refiners are now unofficially winding down oil purchases from Iran, closing the door on a fifth of the OPEC member’s crude exports.
Read moreUS Military Set To Deploy THAAD Anti-Missile System In Germany
The United States is looking to establish a powerful missile shield in Germany in a potential move that would further inflame tensions with both Moscow and Tehran.
Read morePoland Wants The US Military Presence To Be Permanent And Is Ready To Pay
Warsaw plans to host a permanent US military presence on its territory. That deployment would breach the Russia-NATO Founding Act (1997), in which NATO pledged not to seek “additional permanent stationing of substantial combat forces” inside Russia’s neighbors “in the current and foreseeable security environment.” But, Poland wants a US armored division permanently deployed on its soil and is willing to pay $2 billion to help construct the installation.
Read moreTrump-Kim Summit Back On; Will Take Place June 12 In Singapore; North Korea To Denuclearize [VIDEO]
Following a visit to the White House by North Korean envoy, Kim Yong Chol, President Trump announced that the previously canceled summit with Kim Jong Un was back on schedule, and would take place in Singapore on June 12.
Read moreFacebook Use Among Teens Plummets 30% In Three Years
Facebook, which has until recently dominated the social media landscape among America’s youth, is now just the fourth most popular online platform among teens between ages 13 and 17, with just 51% saying they use it, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center.
Read moreGov. Greg Abbott Announces School Safety Plan and Proposed Changes to Gun Laws After Santa Fe Shooting
The governor’s announcement follows three days of roundtable discussions about school safety last week at the Capitol. He said he was open to a special session to implement some of his ideas.
Read moreCanada Unleashes Retaliatory Tariffs On US: Here Is The Full List Of Affected Products
Canadian PM Justin Turdeau exclaimed his indignance at the Trump administration’s decision to impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports, saying it is an “affront” and announced retaliatory tariffs against the US. The tariffs cover Whiskey, Orange Juice, and other food products as well as steel and aluminum. Measures will apply to up to C$16.6 billion dollars of products.
Read moreSealy PD Seeking Tips Concerning Ryan Ford Burglary
The Sealy Police Department is seeking any information that someone may have concerning a burglary that took place on May 22, 2018 at the Ryan Ford/Chrysler Dealership in Sealy, TX.
Read moreHawaii Lava-Flows Accelerate, Over 80 Structures Destroyed, Tourist Bookings Tumble 50% [VIDEO]
The National Park Service reported that the closure of the park alone could cost the local economy $166 million…
Read moreVideo Shows Flash Flood Wiping Out Historic City In Maryland [VIDEO]
For the second time in two years, the main street in historic Ellicott City, Maryland, has been rocked by a massive flash flood due to heavy rains that quickly rolled into the area late Sunday afternoon.
Read moreThe New Dexcom G6 Monitors Blood Sugar Continuously With No Blood [VIDEO]
Millions suffer with diabetes and the regular job of pricking their finger to test their blood sugar. Many have to carry out this ritual several times a day. But, now those days may be coming to an end for diabetics.
Read moreThis Is How Amazon’s Alexa Records And Shares Private Conversations Without Your Permission [VIDEO]
“Think about how uncomfortable the millions of people who own these things now feel. The real harm is the invasion into solitude people now experience in their homes.”
Read moreHurricane Season Starts June 1. Here Are Some Ways Texans Can Prepare.
Hurricane season is coming — and it can be deadly. Texas got its most recent glimpse of that during Hurricane Harvey, a storm that slammed the Gulf Coast in August and left Houston grappling with unprecedented flooding. Dozens of people died. The storm caused an estimated $200 billion in damage. Smaller towns that rely on tourism are still grappling with the aftermath. But everyone does need to be prepared; Hurricane season in Texas starts June 1.
Read moreMother And Daughter Shot In Oklahoma Restaurant, Suspect Killed By “Good Guy” With A Gun
A mother and her 12-year-old daughter celebrating a birthday at a popular restaurant in Oklahoma City were shot Thursday night around 6:30 p.m. by a man in his late teens, when a bystander armed with a pistol confronted the shooter and fatally shot him as he tried to flee, according to Oklahoma City Police – who called the citizen “a blessing.”
Read moreNFL Bans Kneeling, Disrespect During National Anthem
After a season that saw ratings declines, advertiser abandonment, and political/racial divides flare on and off the field, ESPN reports that NFL owners have unanimously approved a new national anthem policy that requires players to stand if they are on the field during the performance.
Read moreHardline Conservatives Lose Big in Texas House Runoffs
Most of the seven Texas House Republican primary runoffs fell along familiar ideological fault lines in the Republican Party. The more moderate candidate won in most cases.
Read moreLeman Wins Texas District 13 House Race
Though the race was long and hard fought, Ben Leman pulled ahead to claim the majority of votes necessary to be declared the winner of the Texas House District 13 Race.
Read moreFire At Ryan Ford in Sealy Causes Damage But, No Injuries
A local car dealership, Ryan Ford, was the site of a vehicle fire that caused damage to the dealership but, no injuries.
Read more18 Wheeler Accident In Sealy Claims Life of Driver
An 18 wheeler crashed in Sealy, TX on May 17, 2018 at approximately 2:30 pm. It is believed the vehicle was struck by debris from the roadway, which caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle, leaving the roadway and coming to rest at the intersection of Kersten Road and Outlet Center Drive. The male driver was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital by Life Flight where he later succumbed to injuries from the crash.
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