Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Elon Musk launches Starship test flight with Donald Trump watching

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Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight to space on Tuesday from Texas, eyeing an array of improvements on the rocket as U.S. president-elect Donald Trump watched in person.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/elon-musk-starship-trump-1.7387893?cmp=rss

Pope calls for investigation into whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. Will it change anything?

A man in a white robe speaks at a podium.

In a new book, Pope Francis called for an investigation into whether Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza constitutes a genocide, sparking intense debate about the war — and also raising questions about the tangible impact that papal statements have on Catholics and global politics.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/pope-francis-israel-genocide-investigation-1.7387738?cmp=rss