SpaceX’s 26th commercial resupply mission, targeted to launch to the International Space Station on Nov. 18, will feature several new experiments and technology to advance the health of astronauts.
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Maryland results: Van Hollen wins second term, one US House race may surprise
Most Maryland Democrats won the House races they were expected to win. The exception could be Rep. David Trone, who on Wednesday was trailing Republican challenger Neil Parrott in the 6th District.
Democracy’s future worries some voters
Democrats and Republicans may share a general concern about the state of democracy, but they find different reasons to worry.
National Guard, federal security agencies on watch against election interference
This is not the guard’s first time assisting states with elections. In the May primaries, the guard assisted eight states with election cybersecurity.
In a city of museums, Washington adds another one
The Rubell Museum is a unique addition to the art scene in the nation’s capital and features contemporary pieces from the personal collection of the Rubells, a multigenerational family of art enthusiasts.
Hurricane Ian aftermath underscores flood risk to Maryland coastal areas
In 2022 alone, Maryland landowners have received nearly $8 million in National Flood Insurance Program payments, economic aid overseen by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. That’s the fifth-highest total in the United States.
Maryland seafood industry to get help with temporary worker visas
That art, mastered by seafood processors along the Maryland shore, is threatened by a lack of workers.
Some scientists fear emerging COVID variants, but CDC sees no reason for alarm
Contrary to popular belief, and the downward trend of cases in the country at the moment, many health officials agree that the pandemic is not over.
NASA to roll out Artemis I for Nov. 14 launch on Moon mission
The Artemis I test flight is an uncrewed mission that will travel beyond the Moon and back to Earth to test propulsion and controls on the Space Launch System rocket and the next-generation Orion crew module.
US, Russia discussing how to improve services at American embassy in Moscow
The embassy is currently limited to issuing only a small amount of official and diplomatic visas.