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Rikki Terry, a resident of Tega Cay, was on vacation with his family in the Caribbean when he took this terrifying video of the SpaceX Starship breakup on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. As the rocket broke apart, leaving a trail of debris in its wake, the video—which has now gone viral on social media—shows an unsettling flood of lights over the night sky. The Terry family was on vacation when the strange incident occurred. Terry was fast to respond, reaching for his phone and beginning to record, catching the eerie scene of the spacecraft breaking apart. The video offers a distinctive viewpoint on the unsuccessful launch by displaying the enormous debris field produced by the Starship's disintegration. It acts as a clear reminder of the dangers that come with space flight and the signifi...

According to three people involved with the talks, President Joe Biden's administration is thinking about methods to keep TikTok accessible in the United States in the event that a ban that is set to take effect on Sunday is upheld. According to an administration official, Americans shouldn't anticipate TikTok being abruptly outlawed on Sunday. They are also looking at possible ways to enforce the law so that TikTok doesn't go offline on that day. In the event that the administration proceeds with any such scheme, the popular app's failure would not mark his final day in office; rather, it would postpone the matter until Monday, when Donald Trump takes office. Meanwhile, Trump's new national security advisor, Mike Waltz, told Fox News on Wednesday that the president-elect is prepared to st...

A series of fierce wildfires that raged over the Los Angeles area last week were fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. They destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed at least 25 people, some of whom perished attempting to stop the fires from engulfing their homes. Two of the fires were linked to an undetermined number of serious injuries, according to a Los Angeles County fire official, while a city official in Los Angeles called the night of January 7 one of the most terrible and catastrophic she had ever witnessed in her area of the city. For live coverage, click this link. According to climate scientist Daniel Swain, the more information we get, the worse this appears to be. What we know about the flames is as follows. Where are the fires? On the morning of January 7, a bru...

In his departure speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden issued a number of dire warnings about the nation's future, citing the emergence of a growing oligarchy as a threat to American democracy. "Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead," Biden stated. Delivered from the Oval Office, Biden's remarks appeared to be directed specifically at Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, and billionaire Elon Musk, who has supported President-elect Donald Trump since his election victory. "The potential rise of a tech industrial complex," Biden said, may "pose real dangers" to the nation. Additionally, he launched into a scathing critique of...

In his departure speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden issued a number of dire warnings about the nation's future, citing the emergence of a growing oligarchy as a threat to American democracy. "Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead," Biden stated. Delivered from the Oval Office, Biden's remarks appeared to be directed specifically at Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, and billionaire Elon Musk, who has supported President-elect Donald Trump since his election victory. Additionally, Biden launched into a scathing attack on social media companies, claiming they are failing to fact-check. "Fact-checking on social media is b...

According to multiple individuals who spoke to NBC News, former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama will not be present at President-elect Donald Trump's customary inaugural lunch. According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Obama was invited but chose not to go. Bush's office stated that it was not tracking an invitation to the luncheon, while a second person with knowledge of the situation stated that Clinton was also invited but does not intend to attend. According to a third person with knowledge of the situation, former Secretary of State and first lady Hillary Clinton was also invited to the inauguration luncheon but will not be going. A request for comment regarding the luncheon absences was not immediately answered by a representative of Trump's tra...

In his departure speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden issued a number of dire warnings about the nation's future, citing the emergence of a growing oligarchy as a threat to American democracy. "Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead," Biden stated. Delivered from the Oval Office, Biden's remarks appeared to be directed specifically at Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, and billionaire Elon Musk, who has supported President-elect Donald Trump since his election victory. Additionally, Biden launched into a scathing attack on social media companies, claiming they are failing to fact-check. "Fact-checking on social media is b...

In his departure speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden issued a number of dire warnings about the nation's future, citing the emergence of a growing oligarchy as a threat to American democracy. "Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy, our basic rights and freedoms, and a fair shot for everyone to get ahead," Biden stated. Delivered from the Oval Office, Biden's remarks appeared to be directed specifically at Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, and billionaire Elon Musk, who has supported President-elect Donald Trump since his election victory. Additionally, Biden launched into a scathing attack on social media companies, claiming they are failing to fact-check. "Fact-checking on social media is b...

In his departure speech on Wednesday, President Joe Biden issued a number of dire warnings about the nation's future, citing the emergence of a growing oligarchy as a threat to American democracy. Delivered from the Oval Office, Biden's remarks appeared to be directed specifically at Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, and billionaire Elon Musk, who has supported President-elect Donald Trump since his election victory. The president focused on a number of issues that were seen as challenges to democracy and society, such as the "oligarchy," climate change, and technological advancements. Biden spent a large portion of his address outlining what he believes to be the nation's greatest concerns, even as he looked back on his fifty years in American politics. He criticized how false and mislead...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. The most obvious indication yet that Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., is pursuing his long-awaited quest for governor is his announcement to prospective funders and Florida political figures that he is seeking the governorship in 2026. Although there have been long-standing suspicions that Donalds, who represents southwest Florida, is thinking about running for office to succeed term-limited Governor Ron DeSantis, the allegations have intensified recently. During a state Republican Party gathering in Orlando last weekend, Donalds announced his candidacy and sponsored a hospitality suite. He has made his intentions even more apparent in the last week by holding a number of meetings with influential political donors and lobbyists. Five people with knowledge of Donalds' meeti...