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Science

New Test Set for Musk’s Starship After Explosive Failures

Elon Musk’s SpaceX shared on Friday that the Starship megarocket will attempt its next test flight next weekend, following a series of fiery test failures. In two earlier test flights this year, the rocket’s upper stage, designated for crew and cargo, exploded shortly after takeoff.

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Crime

Michigan Football Faces Major Penalties in NCAA Sign-Stealing Case

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The NCAA’s lengthy standoff with Michigan football regarding the sign-stealing incident has come to an end, bringing some hefty consequences for the Wolverines. Think postseason revenue cuts, extra punishment for coach Sherrone Moore, and a significant show-cause order for former coach Jim Harbaugh. Here’s the scoop.

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Politics

Can We Still Rely on Federal Job Data After Trump’s Firing?

In early August, Trump dismissed the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics amidst disappointing job figures and revisions of previous data. Alleging misconduct without proof, he claimed Erika McEntarfer was manipulating numbers for political reasons. Experts debate the impact of this decision on the reliability of federal labor statistics.