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China achieves first-ever laser measurement of Earth-Moon distance

China has made a significant advancement in deep-space exploration with its successful satellite laser ranging at the Earth-Moon distance. The achievement, announced by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), marks the first-ever precise laser measurement of a satellite, DRO-A, located approximately 350,000 kilometers away. This measurement was made possible by a unique single-corner-cube reflector onboard the satellite and a ground-based 1.2-meter telescope system.

This breakthrough places China among a select few nations capable of performing high-precision lunar-distance measurements. Experts believe such accuracy is essential for future lunar missions and deep-space navigation. Zhang Wei, the chief engineer of the project, emphasized that the success of this laser ranging lays the foundation for centimeter-level precision in lunar and deep-space measurements.

The satellite's reflector, developed by the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory, overcame several challenges, including precise angular control and maintaining thermal stability in extreme space conditions. Additionally, the Yunnan Astronomical Observatory played a critical role in optimizing the ground system to detect extremely weak signals and make fine adjustments to the telescope, ensuring successful measurement.

This achievement, led by the Innovation Academy for Microsatellites and other CAS institutes, demonstrates China's growing capabilities in space technology. Future plans aim to expand participation in ground station operations and refine reflector designs, further solidifying China's leadership in Earth-Moon exploration

Ibrahim Traoré's visit to Moscow... Russian protection at the highest level!

Ibrahim Traoré has arrived in Moscow at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin to attend Victory Day celebrations.

Russia has sent a private jet to carry him from Burkina Faso, with fighter jets in the air! ???

L'ancien président haïtien Joseph Michel Martelly a été retenu à l'aéroport de Miami ce 9 mai 2025, alors qu'il s'apprêtait à se rendre aux funérailles d'un proche.

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INDIANAPOLIS - Grand opening plans are now set for the first three Wawa stores in Indiana.
Last month, Wawa announced the opening date for the state's first store, at 16100 W. Commerce Road in Daleville, on Thursday, May 15. On Friday, May 2, the company announced that the store at 5890 Midland Pointe Blvd. in Noblesville will open Thursday, May 22 and the new Clarksville store, at 1354 Veterans Pkwy., will open on Friday, May 30

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) -

An Indiana Silver Alert has been declared for a 64-year-old man missing from Bloomington, Indiana.

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating the disappearance of Gary Edwards, a 64-year-old white male who is 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 170 pounds, has brown hair with hazel eyes, was last seen wearing a light blue jacket, t-shirt, and blue jeans, and driving a grey 2014 Buick Regal with Indiana registration number SDR414.

Gary is missing from Bloomington, Indiana, which is 51 miles southwest of Indianapolis, and was last seen on Friday at 10:30 a.m. He is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

If you have any information on Gary Edwards, contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 812-349-2781 or 911

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Police on Friday afternoon subdued an armed protestor on Monument Circle and took him into custody after closing down the area around the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument.

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department just before 3:55 p.m. Friday was sent to a report of a person armed with a weapon on Monument Circle. IMPD says the person had been reported as shooting a weapon into the air. Officers found the man in the road, armed with a handgun, and loudly yelling while waving a flag.

At 4:05 p.m., IMPD sent a tweet alerting people to avoid Monument Circle. Traffic barriers were set up as officers helped people avoid the area.

Video posted online showed an armed man with a Video posted online showed an armed man with a flag that appeared to read "Free Haiti." Police were surrounding the man.

About 4:15 p.m. Friday, online video showed police fire bean bags at the man in front of a chocolate shop.

An IMPD news release sent about 5:50 p.m. Friday said, "Officers continuously gave the armed male loud, verbal commands in an attempt to deescalate the situation. Utilizing at least one less-lethal launcher, officers were able to disarm the male and take him into custody without further issue.

"A firearm and multiple shell casings were recovered on-scene and collected as evidence. The adult male suspect was arrested on the preliminary charges of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and pointing a loaded firearm. flag that appeared to read "Free Haiti." Police were surrounding the man

Apre yon manda ki te make pa inefikasite ak vyolans gang k ap monte, Leslie Voltaire remèt pouvwa a bay konseye parèy li a Fritz Alphonse Jean, ki pwomèt yon apwòch sekirite pi di.

PORT-AU-PRINCE - Fritz Alphonse Jean, reprezantan Akò Montana a, te prete sèman ofisyèlman kòm prezidan Konsèy Prezidansyèl Tranzisyon an (CPT) vandredi 7 mas 2025, nan plas Leslie Voltaire nan pati politik Fanmi Lavalas la, ki gen senk mwa manda li te genyen lonbraj akòz pi mal kondisyon sekirite yo. Seremoni pasaj la nan Villa d'Accueil nan Musseau, Pòtoprens, te patisipe nan manm kò diplomatik la ak ofisyèl gouvènman an.

Voltaire, ki te nonmen nan mwa Oktòb 2024, te fè fas ak gwo vyolans gang ki te paralize efò administrasyon li a. Nan diskou orevwa li a, li te defann lidèchip li, li mete aksan sou mezi kle yo te pran anba manda li a, tankou:

Deplwaman Fòs Lame Ayisyen (FAD'H) nan Vertières, Depatman Nò.
Ogmantasyon nan pèsonèl lapolis ak ranfòsman nan Misyon Sipò pou Sekirite Miltinasyonal (MSS).
Kreyasyon Konsèy Sekirite Nasyonal la.
Fòmasyon yon Konsèy Elektoral Pwovizwa apre yon reta de uit ane.
Reouvèti pò Saint-Louis-du-Sud ak agrandisman ayewopò Jakmel ak Okay.
"Pandan senk mwa ki sot pase yo, nimewo polis yo te ogmante, ak ranfòsman militè yo sou wout," Voltaire te di

Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart.

This time, wreckage from the latest explosion was seen streaming from the skies over Florida. It was not immediately known whether the spacecraft's self-destruct system had kicked in to blow it up.

The 403-foot rocket blasted off from Texas. SpaceX caught the first-stage booster back at the pad with giant mechanical arms, but engines on the spacecraft on top started shutting down as it streaked eastward for what was supposed to be a controlled entry over the Indian Ocean, half a world

Starship reached nearly 90 miles in altitude before trouble struck and before four mock satellites could be deployed. It was not immediately clear where it came down, but images of flaming debris were captured from Florida, including near Cape Canaveral, and posted online.

The space-skimming flight was supposed to last an hour.

"Unfortunately this happened last time too, so we have some practice at this now," SpaceX flight commentator Dan Huot said from the launch site.

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away. Contact was lost as the spacecraft went into an out-of-control spin

President Donald Trump during his primetime address to Congress on Tuesday night, outlined his plans to combat what he described as the "inflation nightmare" affecting American families, specifically highlighting rising costs of eggs and energy.
"We suffered the worst inflation in 48 years, but perhaps even in the history of our country," Trump said. "As president, I'm fighting every day to reverse this damage and make America affordable again." 
AMERICANS TAKE TO RAISING THEIR OWN CHICKENS AMID NATIONWIDE EGG SHORTAGE
Trump said the price of eggs has gotten "out of control" and that his administration is "working hard to get it back down." The price of a dozen eggs, now averaging around $5.00 or even higher in some regions. 
And according to the Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service's (ERS) food outlook, retail prices will continue to climb, rising 41.1% in 2025 due to the compounding effects of consecutive outbreaks.
He laid blame on the prior administration, claiming "their policies drove up energy prices, pushed up grocery costs and drove the necessities of life out of reach for millions and millions of Americans." 
The president asserted that one of his "highest priorities is to rescue our economy and get dramatic and immediate relief to working families." 
US CONSUMER SENTIMENT PLUNGES ON WORRIES OVER PRICES FROM INFLATION AND TARIFFS
U.S. consumer confidence plunged sharply last month after inflation ticked higher in January, up 3% on an annual basis. However, egg prices, in particular, have been a major pain point for consumers as the industry grapples with ongoing bird flu outbreaks. 
Last month, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' announced a "five-pronged strategy" aimed at curbing the growing number of bird flu outbreaks that began in 2022 and have since decimated flocks around the country, created a significant shortage in the U.S. egg supply, and drove prices higher. 
Egg prices surged 15.2% in January, according to the Labor Department's consumer price index. It was the largest increase in egg prices since June 2015 and accounted for nearly two-thirds of the total monthly rise in food prices, the department reported. On an annual basis, egg prices are up 53%.
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Another focus of the administration is "rapidly reducing the cost of energy," Trump continued, adding that on his first day he declared a national energy emergency. Trump said his administration plans to re-open many of the 100 closed power plants and build a new pipeline.
"My administration is also working on a gigantic natural gas pipeline in Alaska, among the largest in the world, where Japan, South Korea, and other nations want to be our partner-with trillions of dollars being spent by them. It will truly be spectacular," he added. 

via: https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/trumps-speech-pumps-inflation-fight-from-eggs-energ

Tesla CEO and DOGE Chief Elon Musk received a standing ovation from Republicans in the crowd when he was announced as a guest at President Trump's speech to Congress, before the president began rattling off examples of what he said is wasteful spending by the government.
 "The brand new Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, perhaps you've heard of it," Trump said during his speech. "Which is headed by Elon Musk, who is in the gallery tonight? Thank you Elon."
After applause from Republicans, Trump took a jab at Democrats saying, "He's working very hard. He didn't need this. He didn't need this. Thank you very much. We appreciate it. Everybody here, even this side, appreciates that I believe. They just don't want to admit it."
Trump then began citing examples of government programs DOGE has cut.
'HE'S BACK': TRUMP'S JOINT ADDRESS TO CONGRESS TO BE BLANKETED WITH 6-FIGURE AD BUY TOUTING TAX PLAN
"Just listen to some of the appalling waste," Trump said. "We have already identified $22 Billion. From HHS to provide free housing and cars for illegal aliens, $45 million for diversity, equity and inclusion scholarships in Burma. $40 million to improve the social and economic inclusion of sedentary migrants. Nobody knows what that is."

Trump continued, "$8 million to Promote LGBTQI plus in the African nation of Lesotho, which nobody has ever heard of. $60 million for indigenous peoples and Afro-Colombian empowerment in Central America. $60 million. $8 million for making mice transgender. This is real. $32 million for a left wing propaganda operation in Moldova. $10 million for male circumcision in Mozambique. $20 million for the Arab Sesame Street in the Middle East."
TRUMP SET TO CONTINUE UNPRECEDENTED LEVEL OF ACTIONS, ADDRESS CONGRESS IN 7TH WEEK BACK IN OFFICE
After listing off more examples, Trump said, "And there are far worse. But I didn't think it was appropriate to talk about them. They're so bad. Many more have been found out and exposed and swiftly terminated by a group of very intelligent, mostly young people headed up by Elon, and we appreciate it."
Democrats in the crowd could be heard shouting objections at multiple points while Trump was discussing DOGE. 
Democrats, who have largely been opposed to Trump's DOGE efforts and been protesting the effort across the country, could be seen remaining seated while Republicans cheered him, including Dem. Sen. Elizabeth Warren who was shown on camera looking at her phone during the cheers.

via: https://www.foxbusiness.com/fox-news-politics/trump-introduces-elon-musk-gop-ovation-before-rattling-off-several-doge-victorie