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Bob Zimmerman details the robotic mission by startup Catalyst to rescue NASA's Swift Space Telescope, utilizing innovative software to maneuver a servicing craft despite thruster failures. He highlights SpaceX's massive Starshipproduction line in Boca Chica, noting that four prototypes are ready for monthly launches and upcoming orbital refueling tests. Zimmerman also discusses Lockheed Martin's strategic investments in rocket startups like Firefly to secure launch capabilities. On the international front, he reports on Poland's successful protest against Starlink roaming restrictions and Vietnam's first satellite contract with an American company, SpaceX, signaling a shift toward U.S. ties. Additionally, Zimmerman covers the State Department's efforts to pull India away from Russian space partnerships and NASA's collaboration with the Department of Energy on nuclear propulsion for Mars. He concludes with breathtaking imagery of stars orbiting the Milky Way's central black hole. (5)
TABLE OF CONTENTS THE JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW 8-14-2026.Jeff Bliss discusses the severe threats posed by a potential "super El Niño," which could lead to massive coastal erosion, mudslides, and heavy rains in Los Angeles, similar to the damage seen in previous severe weather years. He also reports on active wildfires in California, such as the Timber Fire in Monterey County and the Bug Fire near the Nevada border, noting that humans cause roughly 90 to 95% of these blazes. Shifting to entertainment, Bliss describes the highly anticipated opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which features the "Skywalker Grill"—a restaurant causing excitement among Los Angeles foodies for its Michelin-star potential. Additionally, Bliss covers the landmark $12.8 billion purchase of the Los Angeles Lakers by a group involving Jared Kushner and Bob Iger. Finally, he touches on the legal controversy surrounding the Paramount-Skydance merger and David Ellison's threat to move production out of Hollywood. (1)Gene Marks shares insights from White House advisor Kevin Hassett regarding the validity of government economic data, with Hassett favoring durable goods orders and unemployment claims over revised surveys. Marks reports a generally positive outlook for small businesses, citing an uptick in optimism and a four-year high in manufacturing activity driven by the AI and data center explosion. He notes that while tariffs and $4 gasoline remain concerns, many businesses are absorbing costs without significant impact on sales. Marks characterizes the United States as an "entrepreneur's paradise" because of the ease of starting a business and the high availability of capital. He highlights that nearly half a million new business applications are filed monthly, supported by record levels of private debt and venture capital. Marks concludes that despite various uncertainties, the small business sector remains resilient and is continuing to hire. (2)Jim McTague provides a report on the "mixed" economy of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, observing that retail activity is picking up due to back-to-school shopping despite inflationary pressures. He notes that discount giants like Costco are packed as shoppers seek relief from high prices, while tourism traffic at local hotels and amusement parks has lightened midweek. McTague also highlights local opposition to data centers, making them a contentious political issue for upcoming elections. A central focus is the "Heritage Paris" patisserie at Park City Mall, where a French chef sells premium handcrafted pastries. McTague describes high-end offerings like the "Popcorn Illusion" pastry priced at $17.95, illustrating a market for luxury food even in a cautious economy. He humorously recounts his own difficulty resisting these treats while on a low-carb diet, emphasizing that the shop is a significant draw for local residents. (3)Lorenzo Fiori describes a "disaster" situation in Europe caused by severe drought and record heat, with water restrictions implemented in Swiss towns and critically low levels in northern Italy's Po River. The drought has turned the normally green Alps brown and disrupted lake navigation. Simultaneously, Sicily's Mount Etna has entered a prolonged eruption phase, spewing ash for seven days and forcing the cancellation of 700 flights at Catania airport during the peak tourist season. Fiori notes the chaos caused by tourists seeking "eruption selfies" in dangerous areas. For a cultural reprieve, he recommends the Bernina Express rail journey, which reaches the highest railway point in Europe. He also shares a traditional recipe for polenta with Gorgonzola cheese, paired with local Valtellina wine, though he expresses concern that the drought may soon impact milk production from Alpine cows. (4)Bob Zimmerman details the robotic mission by startup Catalyst to rescue NASA's Swift Space Telescope, utilizing innovative software to maneuver a servicing craft despite thruster failures. He highlights SpaceX's massive Starshipproduction line in Boca Chica, noting that four prototypes are ready for monthly launches and upcoming orbital refueling tests. Zimmerman also discusses Lockheed Martin's strategic investments in rocket startups like Firefly to secure launch capabilities. On the international front, he reports on Poland's successful protest against Starlink roaming restrictions and Vietnam's first satellite contract with an American company, SpaceX, signaling a shift toward U.S. ties. Additionally, Zimmerman covers the State Department's efforts to pull India away from Russian space partnerships and NASA's collaboration with the Department of Energy on nuclear propulsion for Mars. He concludes with breathtaking imagery of stars orbiting the Milky Way's central black hole. (5)Alex Wright, author of Empire of Ink: The Printers, Rogues, and Radicals Who Invented the American Newspaper, Part Two: Wright recounts the history of American newspapers, focusing on the Civil War's impact on journalism. He highlights George Smalley's groundbreaking combat reporting at Antietam, where Smalley wrote a vivid account on a night train to secure the "scoop of all scoops" for the Tribune. Wright also explores "soldier-published" newspapers that provided a slice of camp life and the origins of Stars and Stripes. Moving west, he describes the dangerous life of frontier editors, such as Mark Twain, who carried revolvers to defend against aggrieved readers and occasionally fled town to avoid duels. Wright explains how newspapers became "gold mines" by discovering the revenue potential of patent medicine advertising, which once accounted for half of all ads. He concludes by drawing parallels between the fragmented, anything-goes media landscape of the 19th century and today's digital era of content creators and AI. (6)Henry Sokolski examines the "Golden Dome," a proposed $185 billion space-based missile defense project that mirrors the Cold War-era SDI. He warns that the program's lack of transparency is "suicidal" for its funding, as Congress remains in the dark about its primary mission. Sokolski notes that while technology is closer to practicality than 40 years ago, current threats are often low-cost drones rather than intercontinental missiles. In the energy sector, he highlights Elon Musk's $10 billion "Project Crystal Sun" solar factory in Texas, which Musk frames as capturing the "fusion reactor" of the sun. Sokolski observes that even conservative states are voting with their pocketbooks for renewables as battery storage investments double. Finally, he touches on a mutual defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, suggesting a "Sunni NATO" is emerging due to a lack of confidence in U.S. security guarantees. (7)Angela DiFulvio explains a theoretical method for detecting nuclear weapons in low Earth orbit to prevent catastrophes like the 1962 Starfish Prime experiment, which destroyed a third of existing satellites. She describes an "inspector" satellite designed to induce a unique radioactive signature from fissile material using high-energy protons. DiFulvio details technical challenges, such as "pulse shape discrimination," to distinguish weapon-related neutrons from background cosmic radiation in the harsh space environment. She suggests that an international agency like the IAEAmight oversee these inspectors to ensure space remains weapon-free. DiFulvio emphasizes that while tests can occur in classified environments, more research is needed on the survivability of sensing electronics. She warns that a modern orbital nuclear detonation would be catastrophic for global infrastructure, specifically mentioning the vulnerability of massive constellations like Starlink. (8)
Periodista Nairobi Viloria revela estudio sobre vulnerabilidad estructural y riesgo costero en RD. San Pedro de Macorís encabeza con 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. spmnoticias.com SANTO DOMINGO — Un contundente informe presentado por la periodista Nairobi Viloria encendió las alarmas sobre el crítico nivel de desprotección que enfrenta la República Dominicana ante catástrofes naturales. La revelación combina los resultados de una investigación científica sin precedentes con las dramáticas advertencias de expertos del sector construcción. Un estudio pionero sobre riesgo sísmico y de tsunami en zonas costeras —desarrollado por los investigadores Ramón Delanoy y Andrés Moreta, del Centro Nacional de Sismología de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)— determinó las áreas con mayor exposición en el país. Las regiones Norte, Nordeste y Este presentan la mayor amenaza. Los datos detallados por localidad revelan cifras alarmantes de edificaciones en riesgo de tsunami: San Pedro de Macorís: 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. Puerto Plata: 3,284 edificaciones expuestas. Bajos de Haina: 747 edificaciones expuestas. Otras zonas críticas: Nagua, Miches, Bávaro-Punta Cana, una franja de Boca Chica y Nigua. El análisis delimitó zonas con elevaciones de 3, 5 y 10 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Según el director del Centro Nacional de Sismología, es la primera vez que el país cuenta con datos de este tipo a tal nivel de detalle, los cuales buscan orientar planes de evacuación, alertas tempranas y reforzamiento estructural. El reporte periodístico también expone la preocupante falta de preparación ante sísmos de gran magnitud. Expertos señalan que un terremoto superior a los 6.5 o 7.0 grados podría causar pérdidas devastadoras y hasta 200,000 víctimas mortales. A esto se suma una grave denuncia sobre el sector construcción: cerca del 80% de las obras edilicias en el país se realizan al margen de las normas de seguridad estructural e ingeniería sísmica, afectando comunidades como El Caliche, Ensanche La Fe y El Hoyo de Friusa (Verón), aumentando exponencialmente el riesgo ante un eventual desastre.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radio-ebenezer-rd--3279340/support.ESCUCHAR RADIO
Periodista Nairobi Viloria revela estudio sobre vulnerabilidad estructural y riesgo costero en RD. San Pedro de Macorís encabeza con 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. spmnoticias.com SANTO DOMINGO — Un contundente informe presentado por la periodista Nairobi Viloria encendió las alarmas sobre el crítico nivel de desprotección que enfrenta la República Dominicana ante catástrofes naturales. La revelación combina los resultados de una investigación científica sin precedentes con las dramáticas advertencias de expertos del sector construcción. Un estudio pionero sobre riesgo sísmico y de tsunami en zonas costeras —desarrollado por los investigadores Ramón Delanoy y Andrés Moreta, del Centro Nacional de Sismología de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)— determinó las áreas con mayor exposición en el país. Las regiones Norte, Nordeste y Este presentan la mayor amenaza. Los datos detallados por localidad revelan cifras alarmantes de edificaciones en riesgo de tsunami: San Pedro de Macorís: 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. Puerto Plata: 3,284 edificaciones expuestas. Bajos de Haina: 747 edificaciones expuestas. Otras zonas críticas: Nagua, Miches, Bávaro-Punta Cana, una franja de Boca Chica y Nigua. El análisis delimitó zonas con elevaciones de 3, 5 y 10 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Según el director del Centro Nacional de Sismología, es la primera vez que el país cuenta con datos de este tipo a tal nivel de detalle, los cuales buscan orientar planes de evacuación, alertas tempranas y reforzamiento estructural. El reporte periodístico también expone la preocupante falta de preparación ante sísmos de gran magnitud. Expertos señalan que un terremoto superior a los 6.5 o 7.0 grados podría causar pérdidas devastadoras y hasta 200,000 víctimas mortales. A esto se suma una grave denuncia sobre el sector construcción: cerca del 80% de las obras edilicias en el país se realizan al margen de las normas de seguridad estructural e ingeniería sísmica, afectando comunidades como El Caliche, Ensanche La Fe y El Hoyo de Friusa (Verón), aumentando exponencialmente el riesgo ante un eventual desastre.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musica-cristiana--4958188/support.
Periodista Nairobi Viloria revela estudio sobre vulnerabilidad estructural y riesgo costero en RD. San Pedro de Macorís encabeza con 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. spmnoticias.com SANTO DOMINGO — Un contundente informe presentado por la periodista Nairobi Viloria encendió las alarmas sobre el crítico nivel de desprotección que enfrenta la República Dominicana ante catástrofes naturales. La revelación combina los resultados de una investigación científica sin precedentes con las dramáticas advertencias de expertos del sector construcción. Un estudio pionero sobre riesgo sísmico y de tsunami en zonas costeras —desarrollado por los investigadores Ramón Delanoy y Andrés Moreta, del Centro Nacional de Sismología de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)— determinó las áreas con mayor exposición en el país. Las regiones Norte, Nordeste y Este presentan la mayor amenaza. Los datos detallados por localidad revelan cifras alarmantes de edificaciones en riesgo de tsunami: San Pedro de Macorís: 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. Puerto Plata: 3,284 edificaciones expuestas. Bajos de Haina: 747 edificaciones expuestas. Otras zonas críticas: Nagua, Miches, Bávaro-Punta Cana, una franja de Boca Chica y Nigua. El análisis delimitó zonas con elevaciones de 3, 5 y 10 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Según el director del Centro Nacional de Sismología, es la primera vez que el país cuenta con datos de este tipo a tal nivel de detalle, los cuales buscan orientar planes de evacuación, alertas tempranas y reforzamiento estructural. El reporte periodístico también expone la preocupante falta de preparación ante sísmos de gran magnitud. Expertos señalan que un terremoto superior a los 6.5 o 7.0 grados podría causar pérdidas devastadoras y hasta 200,000 víctimas mortales. A esto se suma una grave denuncia sobre el sector construcción: cerca del 80% de las obras edilicias en el país se realizan al margen de las normas de seguridad estructural e ingeniería sísmica, afectando comunidades como El Caliche, Ensanche La Fe y El Hoyo de Friusa (Verón), aumentando exponencialmente el riesgo ante un eventual desastre.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/meditacion-del-dia--4064350/support.ESCUCHAR RADIO
Periodista Nairobi Viloria revela estudio sobre vulnerabilidad estructural y riesgo costero en RD. San Pedro de Macorís encabeza con 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. spmnoticias.com SANTO DOMINGO — Un contundente informe presentado por la periodista Nairobi Viloria encendió las alarmas sobre el crítico nivel de desprotección que enfrenta la República Dominicana ante catástrofes naturales. La revelación combina los resultados de una investigación científica sin precedentes con las dramáticas advertencias de expertos del sector construcción. Un estudio pionero sobre riesgo sísmico y de tsunami en zonas costeras —desarrollado por los investigadores Ramón Delanoy y Andrés Moreta, del Centro Nacional de Sismología de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)— determinó las áreas con mayor exposición en el país. Las regiones Norte, Nordeste y Este presentan la mayor amenaza. Los datos detallados por localidad revelan cifras alarmantes de edificaciones en riesgo de tsunami: San Pedro de Macorís: 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. Puerto Plata: 3,284 edificaciones expuestas. Bajos de Haina: 747 edificaciones expuestas. Otras zonas críticas: Nagua, Miches, Bávaro-Punta Cana, una franja de Boca Chica y Nigua. El análisis delimitó zonas con elevaciones de 3, 5 y 10 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Según el director del Centro Nacional de Sismología, es la primera vez que el país cuenta con datos de este tipo a tal nivel de detalle, los cuales buscan orientar planes de evacuación, alertas tempranas y reforzamiento estructural. El reporte periodístico también expone la preocupante falta de preparación ante sísmos de gran magnitud. Expertos señalan que un terremoto superior a los 6.5 o 7.0 grados podría causar pérdidas devastadoras y hasta 200,000 víctimas mortales. A esto se suma una grave denuncia sobre el sector construcción: cerca del 80% de las obras edilicias en el país se realizan al margen de las normas de seguridad estructural e ingeniería sísmica, afectando comunidades como El Caliche, Ensanche La Fe y El Hoyo de Friusa (Verón), aumentando exponencialmente el riesgo ante un eventual desastre.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tu-historia-preferida--4231678/support.ESCUCHAR RADIO
Periodista Nairobi Viloria revela estudio sobre vulnerabilidad estructural y riesgo costero en RD. San Pedro de Macorís encabeza con 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. spmnoticias.com SANTO DOMINGO — Un contundente informe presentado por la periodista Nairobi Viloria encendió las alarmas sobre el crítico nivel de desprotección que enfrenta la República Dominicana ante catástrofes naturales. La revelación combina los resultados de una investigación científica sin precedentes con las dramáticas advertencias de expertos del sector construcción. Un estudio pionero sobre riesgo sísmico y de tsunami en zonas costeras —desarrollado por los investigadores Ramón Delanoy y Andrés Moreta, del Centro Nacional de Sismología de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)— determinó las áreas con mayor exposición en el país. Las regiones Norte, Nordeste y Este presentan la mayor amenaza. Los datos detallados por localidad revelan cifras alarmantes de edificaciones en riesgo de tsunami: San Pedro de Macorís: 14,348 edificaciones expuestas. Puerto Plata: 3,284 edificaciones expuestas. Bajos de Haina: 747 edificaciones expuestas. Otras zonas críticas: Nagua, Miches, Bávaro-Punta Cana, una franja de Boca Chica y Nigua. El análisis delimitó zonas con elevaciones de 3, 5 y 10 metros sobre el nivel del mar. Según el director del Centro Nacional de Sismología, es la primera vez que el país cuenta con datos de este tipo a tal nivel de detalle, los cuales buscan orientar planes de evacuación, alertas tempranas y reforzamiento estructural. El reporte periodístico también expone la preocupante falta de preparación ante sísmos de gran magnitud. Expertos señalan que un terremoto superior a los 6.5 o 7.0 grados podría causar pérdidas devastadoras y hasta 200,000 víctimas mortales. A esto se suma una grave denuncia sobre el sector construcción: cerca del 80% de las obras edilicias en el país se realizan al margen de las normas de seguridad estructural e ingeniería sísmica, afectando comunidades como El Caliche, Ensanche La Fe y El Hoyo de Friusa (Verón), aumentando exponencialmente el riesgo ante un eventual desastre.Conviértete en un supporter de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/noticias-en-espanol--3690946/support.ESCUCHAR RADIO
El cuerpo sin vida de una mujer que había sido reportadacomo desaparecida días atrás fue hallado en el sector Villa Gautier, en el municipio de Boca Chica. El hallazgo ha generado consternación entre los residentes de la comunidad.
Texas' Supreme Court hands down a major ruling that looks like a win for SpaceX on the surface but leaves open serious questions about a clause in the Texas Constitution.Texas Tech and Texas A&M try to narrow a health care gap in rural Texas.In North Texas, another World Cup match for Argentina today, this time […] The post Court ruling leaves Boca Chica beach fight unresolved appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.
Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico is calling on Attorney General and Republican nominee Ken Paxton to release the files regarding the light sentence delivered to admitted child molestor Adam Hoffman: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/18/texas-senate-james-talarico-ken-paxton-sex-abuse-plea-deal/...Hoffman's attorney also represents Nate Paul, a central figure in Ken Paxton's prior scandals and imbeachment: https://www.kwtx.com/2026/06/18/release-hoffman-files-james-talarico-calls-paxton-release-details-adam-hoffman-plea-deal/...Our plugged-in audience knows most of this, but here's a fresh review of Ken Paxton's long history of controversies: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/22/texas-ken-paxton-james-talarico-senate-election-scandals/The Texas State Board of Education faces two votes this week that will elevate Christian doctrine and scale back diverse voices in school curriculum: https://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/22/texas-ken-paxton-james-talarico-senate-election-scandals/...A Houston rabbi says the way the religious material is arranged presents a terrible conflation of context which implies to young readers that the Holocaust was a punishment by God of Jewish people: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/texas-schools-bible-curriculum-22311891.phpA unanimous Texas Supreme Court decision wipes away a years-long effort by local environmental groups in South Texas to preserve constitutional access to Boca Chica beach, in favor of allowing SpaceX to shut it down for launches: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/20/texas-spacex-musk-beach-environmentalistsProgress Texas is the official media partner of the 2026 Texas Democraic Convention in Corpus Christi: https://www.texasdemocraticconvention.com...And, we're co-hosting a warmup happy hour on Thursday June 25 at The Goldfish with the Texas Progressive Caucus: https://www.texasprogressivecaucus.org/2026_convention_happy_hourProgress Texas is expanding into both broadcast radio - including a new partnership with KPFT-FM in Houston! Make a tax-deductible contribution to our radio initiative HERE, and to our Spanish expansion HERE. Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at https://progresstexas.org.
This Day in Legal History: Wallace Stands in the Schoolhouse DoorOn this day in 1963, Alabama Governor George Wallace physically stood in the doorway of Foster Auditorium at the University of Alabama to block the registration of Vivian Malone and James Hood, the two Black students whose enrollment had been ordered by a federal district court. Wallace's “Stand in the Schoolhouse Door” was the culmination of a long campaign of state defiance of federal desegregation orders that ran from Brown v. Board in 1954 through Cooper v. Aaron in 1958 — the case in which a unanimous Supreme Court told the Little Rock school district, and by extension every state actor, that federal constitutional rulings are the supreme law of the land and that state officials may not nullify them.President Kennedy responded to Wallace's stand by issuing Executive Order 11111, which federalized the Alabama National Guard, and ordering Deputy Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach down to Tuscaloosa to confront the governor. Wallace gave a long speech invoking states' rights and Tenth Amendment sovereignty, then stepped aside, and Malone and Hood walked in and registered. That night, Kennedy went on national television and delivered the civil rights address that put the Civil Rights Act of 1964 onto the national agenda. The legal and political throughline matters: the schoolhouse door, the executive order federalizing the Guard, the televised address, and the omnibus civil rights legislation that followed were a single coordinated federal response to massive resistance, and the institutional habit they built — the willingness of the federal political branches to back federal court orders with whatever force is necessary — is the substrate on which the modern enforcement of civil rights law sits. Whether that habit holds up under contemporary pressure is one of the live constitutional questions of our moment.The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” saga we have been following all week reached at least a partial resolution on Wednesday when Judge Leonie Brinkema of the Eastern District of Virginia declined to extend her temporary restraining order against the program into a preliminary injunction. The reason, in essence, is that the Justice Department has now formally represented to the court, in writing and through acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, that the $1.8 billion fund is “not going forward.” Brinkema took DOJ at its word for present purposes and dissolved the TRO, which under standard mootness doctrine is the right call when a defendant credibly commits to abandoning the challenged program. But she also did something practical: she warned the government in plain terms not to “play possum with this court,” language that gives the plaintiffs a built-in mechanism to come back fast if the fund quietly re-emerges under a different name.The substantive theory the plaintiffs were pressing — that the fund is an unappropriated expenditure of public money, that the underlying Trump-IRS settlement was a litigation in which the United States was never really adverse to the President in his personal capacity, and that the program's payout criteria are based on political characterizations of past prosecutions rather than any neutral standard — is now preserved for another day rather than litigated to judgment. The practical lesson is the durability of voluntary-cessation doctrine: a government defendant who is willing to abandon a program in court usually wins on mootness, but the cost is real, because future revivals get scrutinized against the prior representation. Watch the Federal Register and the DOJ component-level budget submissions for the next six months — if there is a successor program coming, those are where the first signal appears.Judge declines to halt “anti-weaponization fund” since Blanche says it's dead, but warns DOJ not to “play possum” | CBS NewsA coalition of environmental and tribal-nation plaintiffs filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Wednesday seeking to block a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-approved land exchange that would transfer 715 acres of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX, in return for 683 acres of privately owned land elsewhere. The plaintiffs are the Center for Biological Diversity, Save RGV, the Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas, and the South Texas Environmental Justice Network.The legal theory of the case is unusually multi-statute: the complaint alleges violations of the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act, with the central administrative-law argument being that the Fish and Wildlife Service's environmental analysis failed to grapple seriously with impacts on endangered ocelots, aplomado falcons, and a long list of migratory species whose habitat the refuge was designed to protect when Congress created it in 1979. The plaintiffs describe this as one of the largest national-wildlife-refuge land exchanges outside Alaska, and the suit asks for vacatur of the exchange decision rather than damages — the standard APA remedy.The political and infrastructural backdrop is hard to miss: SpaceX's Starbase facility at Boca Chica has been expanding into the Lower Rio Grande Valley for years now, and the exchange would consolidate the company's footprint on land previously held for the protection of one of the last remaining ocelot ranges in the country. The merits of the case will turn on the rigor of the FWS environmental analysis. Expect a request for a preliminary injunction within weeks.Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's land swap with SpaceX in Texas | The Washington PostA Los Angeles County jury on Wednesday added $22 million in punitive damages to the $176 million compensatory verdict already entered against socialite and former philanthropist Rebecca Grossman and former Major League Baseball pitcher Scott Erickson, bringing the total civil award to the Iskander family to roughly $198 million.The underlying facts of the case are stark: in September 2020, Grossman and Erickson left a Westlake Village restaurant after drinking and street-raced separate Mercedes SUVs through a residential neighborhood, with Grossman striking and killing two young brothers, Mark and Jacob Iskander, then 11 and 8, as they crossed a marked crosswalk with their parents.Grossman was convicted of two counts of murder in 2024 and is serving 15 years to life. The civil case the family brought is the wrongful-death companion, and the punitive damages award the jury added on Wednesday is the part that does the most policy work: the jury split the punitive award $21 million against Grossman, $1.17 million against Erickson, which under California's reprehensibility-and-net-worth framework reflects both the much greater direct culpability of Grossman as the driver and the substantial disparity in their respective financial positions.The case is notable beyond the parties involved because of how clean it is on the standard punitive-damages analysis the Supreme Court laid out in BMW v. Gore and State Farm v. Campbell: high reprehensibility, a relatively modest single-digit ratio of punitive-to-compensatory damages, and an underlying compensatory award that itself was supported by the gravity of the loss. Watch for an appeal that focuses on the compensatory rather than the punitive number — that is where the appellate leverage actually is.Jury Ups Philanthropist, Ex-Pitcher Crash Verdict To $198M | Law360 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
Consternación y clamor de justicia viven hoy familiares y vecinos de una adolescente hallada degollada y con signos de violación presuntamente a manos de otros dos menores de edad en un hecho registrado en el sector Valiente en el municipio de Boca Chica.#NoticiasRNN #Violencia #BocaChica #Violacion #RedesSocialesRNN
Con motivo del feriado del Corpus Christi este jueves aumentó el flujo de visitantes a la playa de Boca Chica, donde trabajadores de la zona realizaron una limpieza del sargazo para el disfrute de familias.Sin embargo, hay quejas por los precios en la referida zona turística.#NoticiasRNN #Feriado #CorpusChristi #BocaChica #TurismoInterno
La creciente acumulación de sargazo en Boca Chica continúa afectando la actividad turística y comercial de esta popular playa, donde comerciantes aseguran que las algas alejan a los visitantes y reducen sus ventas. Ante esta situación, el Ministerio de Turismo entregó este miércoles equipos pesados para reforzar la limpieza en las costas más impactadas por el fenómeno.#NoticiasRNN #Sargazo #MinisteriodeTurismo #DavidCollado
8. Starbase and the Era of the Starship In Boca Chica, Texas, SpaceX built Starbase, a massive rocket factory and launch site, from modest beginnings in a swamp. The focus here is on Starship and the Super Heavy booster, a fully reusable system more powerful than the Saturn V. Innovative "chopstick" arms on the launch tower are designed to catch returning boosters to eliminate landing legs and speed up relaunching. The ultimate vision involves a fleet of starships refueling in low Earth orbit before departing for Mars every two years, establishing a permanent human presence on the Red Planet. (8)1897 WAR OF THE WORLDS
This week on North Port Now, we're covering exciting park news, important road improvements, regional watering restrictions and the latest decisions from City Commission. We begin with the grand opening of Boca Chica Neighborhood Park, North Port's newest passive park. Join Parks & Recreation for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at 1601 Boca Chica Avenue. Designed with community input, the park features walking paths, shaded areas, preserved native vegetation, a playground and a Story Stroll — while protecting 27 on-site gopher tortoise habitats. Funded through Park Impact Fees, this project ensures growth pays for growth.We also recap the City's first Town Hall of the year, where more than 50 residents gathered to learn how City government makes decisions. Missed it? Watch the recording on the City of North Port's YouTube page. Stay updated on future quarterly Town Halls by following the City on social media or subscribing to the twice-monthly CommUNITY e-newsletter at NorthPortFL.gov/Subscribe.Road work is underway on North Cranberry Boulevard between Lucaya Avenue and Barry Road. Crews are using a Full Depth Reclamation process to rebuild and strengthen the roadway for long-term durability. Construction is expected to last about one month. Learn more at NorthPortFL.gov/RoadRehab.Due to extremely dry conditions, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Modified Phase II “Severe” Water Shortage. Residents are now limited to one day per week lawn watering between 12:01–8 a.m. or 6–11:59 p.m. The restriction remains in effect through July 1 and applies to City water customers and private well users. Get details and conservation tips at NorthPortFL.gov/WaterRestrictions.Finally, City Manager Jerome Fletcher joins us for another installment of Commission Meeting Highlights, breaking down key items from the Feb. 24 meeting. Topics include an ordinance allowing the City to assess cleanup costs for hazardous trees and overgrown lots, discussion on Commission salary adjustments, proposed administrative safeguards for permit processing, and a letter of support for state funding of the Teen Court program. You can review meeting agendas or watch recordings anytime at NorthPortFL.gov/Meetings.
C'est une ville pas tout à fait comme les autres. Depuis mai 2025, Starbase est officiellement devenue une municipalité du Texas, nichée dans le comté de Cameron. Derrière ce nom aux accents de science-fiction se trouve en réalité le cœur opérationnel de SpaceX, près de Boca Chica. Pour Elon Musk, ce nouveau statut doit permettre d'accompagner la montée en puissance de ses activités, notamment autour de la mégafusée Starship. L'ambition affichée : transformer la zone en « lieu de classe mondiale ».Pour l'instant, Starbase compte un peu plus de 580 habitants, essentiellement des employés de SpaceX et leurs familles. Mais avec l'accélération des essais et des développements de Starship, cette fusée géante destinée à des missions lunaires et martiennes, la population est appelée à croître rapidement. Dans cette perspective, la jeune municipalité veut désormais se doter de ses propres institutions. Elle prévoit la création d'un tribunal municipal, avec un juge à temps partiel, un procureur et un greffier. Aux États-Unis, ce type de juridiction traite surtout les infractions mineures : amendes, petits litiges, contraventions. En attendant la nomination d'un magistrat pour un mandat de deux ans, le maire assurerait lui-même la fonction de juge.Starbase ne s'arrête pas là. Elle dispose déjà d'une brigade de pompiers volontaires, gère ses permis de construire et supervise les inspections liées aux normes de sécurité incendie. La municipalité a également entamé des démarches pour créer sa propre unité de police. Les autorités locales mettent en avant « le mélange unique de technologies de pointe et de charme côtier », mais aussi la hausse des revenus médians et des prix immobiliers, qui justifieraient un renforcement des services publics, notamment en matière de sécurité. La mise en place complète de ces dispositifs pourrait prendre environ six mois. En attendant, la ville continue de s'appuyer sur les infrastructures du comté, notamment la prison locale.En parallèle, Starbase souhaite agrandir son territoire. Une procédure d'annexion de 7 100 acres — soit près de 2 900 hectares — est en cours près de Boca Chica. Ce mécanisme, courant aux États-Unis, permet d'intégrer officiellement de nouvelles parcelles dans les limites municipales. Mais une partie des terres visées appartient à une réserve naturelle abritant oiseaux, papillons et ocelots. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas - SpaceX will be hiring another 4,000 workers this year at its Starbase rocket launching facility at Boca Chica, says the executive director of South Texas Manufacturers Association.Mike Willis gave an overview of the manufacturing scene in the Rio Grande Valley and northern Tamaulipas in his monthly report for February. After running through a number of plant closures over the past two years he ended on a very positive note.“There's a lot going on. I think we're going to see a lot of announcements in the next year or so, up and down the Valley. So I am really pretty optimistic we'll see a lot more manufacturing job growth here than we've seen in a long time,” Willis said.With regard to SpaceX, Willis stays in close contact with the company's local leadership.“On the good news front, SpaceX… and this may not be good news if you're a current manufacturer who's trying to hold on your workforce and find more people to hire… but SpaceX has confirmed that they're going to hire 4,000 more people in 2026 for Starbase. According to Wikipedia, SpaceX had 13,000 workers as of September 2023. The company, whose proper name is Space Exploration Technologies, Corp., had an operating income of $8 billion in 2025.Cameron County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr., told the RGG Business Journal that he too has heard that SpaceX is hiring an additional 4,000 workers this year.“Four thousand new workers? Yes, that had been in the offing. During our conversations, they're expanding. Plus the movement or transfer of their headquarters, meaning additional employees. So the growth continues. We're very, very excited about it, obviously,” Treviño said.“It means we've got a lot of work to do. From an infrastructure standpoint. we need TxDOT to get cracking on Highway 4 sooner rather than later. There were too many people already on it. We've got to get that done. But these are good problems to have. These are great problems they have.”Editor's Note: Go to the RGG Business Journal for more border business stories. Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.
The Space Show Presents Mark Whittington, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026Quick Summary:Our program began with followed by conversations about the Artemis II mission and space technology advancements. The group explored various aspects of space exploration, including Iran's space program, lunar missions, and the development of space suits and launch systems. The discussion concluded with conversations about AI in journalism, nuclear reactor technologies, and the upcoming Artemis II mission, including its potential for public celebration and media coverage.Detailed SummaryOur Zoom program Wisdom Team discussed the Artemis II mission, with Mark expressing confidence in its success. They also talked about the challenges of keeping up with rapidly advancing technology and the stock market, particularly in the space industry. David expressed interest in doing a show about space-related ETFs but felt that Andrew, who focuses on his own ETF, might not be the best person for it given there now a plethora of space focused ETFs.After introducing Mark Whittington as the guest for the Sunday space show, we discussed Iran's space program. Mark explained that while Iran's space program is not robust by global standards, it serves dual purposes, potentially threatening global security. He suggested that if Iran were to transition to a more freedom-oriented regime, preserving and developing their space program could be beneficial for economic growth and inspiring young Iranians to pursue STEM subjects.Mark continued talking about Iran's space program, highlighting its development of launch vehicles and satellites, and its potential to support a nuclear program. He suggested that a post-Islamic Republic Iran could benefit economically from continuing its space program and joining international initiatives like the Artemis Accords. David inquired about the U.S. government's perspective on Iran's space program, and Mark noted that concerns primarily focus on its nuclear capabilities. They briefly touched on the potential for military action against Iranian spaceports and the possibility of Reza Pahlavi returning as a stabilizing figure in Iran. The conversation concluded with a brief mention of the upcoming Artemis II mission.Mark discussed the Artemis II mission in some detail, addressing concerns about the heat shield and NASA's confidence in its workarounds. He highlighted the mission's potential impact on American society, comparing media coverage then and now, and expressed hope that Artemis II would be a significant story. Mark also noted the mission's duration of 10 days, including a loop around the moon, and emphasized the diversity of the crew. David shared a question from a listener about potential lunar payload or surface interaction during Artemis II, which Mark clarified does not involve landing on the moon but rather a loop around it.We continued focusing on the Artemis program and lunar exploration. Mark explained that CubeSats will launch with Orion but won't be lunar landers, and SpaceX and Blue Origin are developing lunar landers. The next Starship test is expected in 5 weeks, aiming to refuel in low Earth orbit and land on the moon. John Jossy inquired about ESA's life support system test, which Mark confirmed is part of the systems test in low Earth orbit. Marshall asked about reusability of the Space Launch System's solid rocket boosters, to which Mark replied they are not planned to be reusable due to the infrequent use of the system.Our team discussed public excitement and historical significance of the Artemis II mission, with Mark noting that while Artemis II should be the story of the year, public awareness and support may be lower than during the Apollo missions. They discussed the upcoming Starship test in 5 weeks as a potential rival for public attention, and explored the possibility of live TV coverage during the mission, including the crew's perspective of Earth rise. Mark suggested that the crew should be allowed to express their personal thoughts and experiences during the mission rather than following a pre-determined script.Our team also discussed the inspirational impact of Earthrise, with Marshall sharing his perspective on the spiritual connection to celestial objects. Mark and Marshall exchanged views on the role of mathematics and physics in understanding the universe, while David inquired about public perceptions of space exploration versus Earth's economic concerns. Mark highlighted the potential economic benefits of space travel and SpaceX's upcoming IPO, as well as Elon Musk's plans for AI data centers in orbit, powered by a network of satellites. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the development of space-based solar power and its potential to overcome the limitations of solar energy on Earth, with our guest emphasizing the importance of diverse energy sources like nuclear and natural gas.Mark discussed the development of lunar spacesuits, noting that Axiom Space is the prime contractor and progress is ongoing, with suits expected to be ready by 2028. He also addressed the potential merger between SpaceX and Tesla, suggesting it would create a holding company with separate divisions, and discussed the development of Optimus robots for space exploration. Mark highlighted the success of NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, who was confirmed after a tumultuous process, and expressed optimism about Artemis II's upcoming launch and its potential to generate momentum for future space missions. He also touched on the challenges of transitioning from SLS to commercial systems for future Artemis missions, noting that while there are concerns about delays, the goal remains to build a lunar base.Our group discussed historical SpaceX launch operations, particularly focusing on the Falcon 1 rocket launches from Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific. David explained that while Kwajalein offered advantages like reduced orbital velocity requirements due to its equatorial location, the 8,000-mile supply line and classified military operations at the site ultimately led SpaceX to shift operations to other locations including Vandenberg and Boca Chica. The discussion concluded with Marshall recalling the Celestas Memorial payload incident, where a Falcon 1 rocket failed to reach orbit and instead crashed into the Marianas Trench, though the exact crash location was never publicly disclosed by SpaceX.John Hunt proposed a fallback plan for Starship's on-orbit refueling, involving an unmanned variant with an exploration upper stage as a third stage, to reduce costs for lunar missions. Mark and David discussed the potential of nuclear power and propulsion in space, as well as the integration of such technologies into Starship for Mars missions. David emphasized the importance of having a plan for implementing new ideas, cautioning against presenting alternatives without a clear path forward. The conversation also touched on the role of AI in managing information overload for executives like Elon Musk, with Marshall sharing insights from his experience with AI in research and business.Mark described the limitations and potential of AI in journalism, emphasizing the need for human oversight in verifying sources. Ajay shared information about advanced nuclear reactor technologies, including Generation 4 reactors and molten salt reactors, highlighting their safety features and reduced waste production. Mark expressed interest in learning more about these reactors. The group agreed to continue the discussion if time permitted, with Mark mentioning his upcoming focus on the Artemis II mission and other space-related stories.Mark continued promoting the upcoming Artemis II mission, which is scheduled for a wet dress rehearsal followed by a potential launch on February 8th, after the Super Bowl. He shared his experience as a space writer and author, mentioning his books about lunar exploration. The group discussed the potential for a ticker tape parade and public celebration if the mission is successful, with Mark agreeing to write about this possibility in his Sunday newsletter. Dr. Ajay and others expressed interest in subscribing to Mark's newsletter, which is distributed through The Hill newspaper. 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STARBASE AND THE MECHAZILLA CATCH Colleague Eric Berger. The final segment centers on Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, where SpaceX built a modern rocket factory on swampland to construct the massive Starship. Berger details the "Chopstick" system, a tower designed to catch returning Super Heavy boosters to eliminate landing legs and enable rapid reuse. This fully reusable system, larger than the Saturn V, is the "endgame" for Musk's vision. Berger describes the operational concept: fleets of Starships refueling in orbit via tankers, then departing for Mars in waves every two years to establish a permanent human presence. NUMBER 81920 THE WARLORD OF MARS
STARSHIP: THE FULLY REUSABLE ARCHITECTURE FOR MARS Colleague Eric Berger. At Boca Chica, Texas, SpaceX transformed a swamp into "Starbase," a modern rocket factory for the Starship and Super Heavy launch system. Starship represents the endgame of Musk's vision: a fully reusable rocket larger than the Saturn V, designed to be caught by "chopstick" arms on the launch tower to eliminate landing legs and speed up reuse. The plan involves orbital refueling and launching fleets of ships every two years to transport massive amounts of cargo, serving as a "Grand Central Station" for deep space colonization. NUMBER 8 1921 FRANCE
La Oficina de Atención Permanente de Santo Domingo Este, reenvío la solicitud de medidas de coerción contra 15 implicados en una presunta red de narcotráfico, desarticulada a través de operación Kraken, integrada además por el exregidor de Boca Chica, Francisco Alberto Paulino, según el Ministerio Público.
This week on North Port Now, we're celebrating big milestones and looking ahead to what's coming next in our growing community.We start with the groundbreaking of Boca Chica Neighborhood Park, a new passive park designed to bring recreation opportunities to an area previously underserved. Follow construction progress at NorthPortFL.gov/CurrentProjects. Then we dive into the holiday season with everything you need to know about the Poinsettia Parade & Festival on Dec. 6—from craft workshops and live entertainment to shuttle details and parade routes. Get real-time event updates and safety alerts by texting PARADE25 to 888-777.We also share the latest on the Price Boulevard Widening Project, where the new double-barrel box culvert at the Blueridge Waterway is taking shape. Price remains closed between Main Street and Salford Boulevard during construction.Watch the Price Project video update here. Learn more at NorthPortFL.gov/Price, or contact the project team at pricewideninginfo@northportfl.gov or 941-240-6960.Next, Deputy Chief Nick Herlihy joins us to break down the reconstruction of Fire Station 81—the hurricane damage, funding, temporary operations, and the modern upgrades coming soon.Watch the Fire Station 81 project video here.
Starship and Super Heavy: The Fully Reusable Mars Vehicle. Eric Berger details the development of Starship and Super Heavy at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. Starship is the culmination of SpaceX's efforts: a fully reusable, super heavy rocket much larger than the Saturn 5, designed to carry humans into deep space and enable the Mars colony. A critical innovation for rapid reuse is the "chopstick" system, which catches both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship second stage, saving time and mass. The long-term plan involves using a fleet of Starships, refueled in low Earth orbit, to transport a million tons of cargo to Mars during biannual transfer windows. Guest: Eric Berger. Retry
En medio del dolor demanda justicia los familiares del joven que fue acribillado a tiros, mientras se encontraba sentado en la galería de su casa, en un hecho ocurrido en el sector Brisa Caucedo de Boca Chica.
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Bob Zimmerman reports the FAA approved SpaceX's Starship recovery at Boca Chica. Zimmerman criticized the proposed US Spaceport Act as a $10 million political slush fund that increases red tape. 1953
Bob Zimmerman reports the FAA approved SpaceX's Starship recovery at Boca Chica. Zimmerman criticized the proposed US Spaceport Act as a $10 million political slush fund that increases red tape.
CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR THE SHOW BEGINS IN TAIWAN FRETTING IT IS ABOUT TO BE ABANDONED...... 9-24-25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 Steve Yates of Heritage Foundation discussed concerns that Trump might pause Taiwan weapons sales for a Chinatrade deal. He warned against tactical concessions, noting Xi Jinping's historically broken promises regarding militarization. 915-930 Rebecca Grant of Lexington Institute explained China uses gray zone harassment strategy. The US counters by establishing agile defense "nodes" and adapting Army and Marine Corps doctrine to operate from small terrain features. 930-945 Charles Burton criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's focus on economic engagement with China. He called Chinese EVs "spy machines on wheels" and noted high youth unemployment drives young people to remote rural areas. 945-1000 Charles Burton criticized Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's focus on economic engagement with China. He called Chinese EVs "spy machines on wheels" and noted high youth unemployment drives young people to remote rural areas. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Andrew McCarthy and Thaddeus McCotter debate Trump's Venezuelan boat strikes. McCarthy questions whether drug boats equal naval attacks, noting drug trafficking is historically a felony, not war. McCotter highlights Congress's desire to avoid difficult votes. 1015-1030 Andrew McCarthy and Thaddeus McCotter debate Trump's Venezuelan boat strikes. McCarthy questions whether drug boats equal naval attacks, noting drug trafficking is historically a felony, not war. McCotter highlights Congress's desire to avoid difficult votes. 1030-1045 Kevin Frazier testified that Congress needs a national vision to manage data center infrastructure and mitigate local impacts. He stressed vulnerable undersea cables are neglected and urged academics to prioritize teaching and public-oriented research. 1045-1100 Kevin Frazier testified that Congress needs a national vision to manage data center infrastructure and mitigate local impacts. He stressed vulnerable undersea cables are neglected and urged academics to prioritize teaching and public-oriented research. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 Scott McGill and Susannah Wright rendered Virgil's Aeneid in English iambic pentameter, noting Virgil's sympathy for opponents like Dido. The epic converses with Homer and shows Aeneas's restrained emotion. 1115-1130 Scott McGill and Susannah Wright rendered Virgil's Aeneid in English iambic pentameter, noting Virgil's sympathy for opponents like Dido. The epic converses with Homer and shows Aeneas's restrained emotion. 1130-1145 Scott McGill and Susannah Wright rendered Virgil's Aeneid in English iambic pentameter, noting Virgil's sympathy for opponents like Dido. The epic converses with Homer and shows Aeneas's restrained emotion. 1145-1200 Scott McGill and Susannah Wright rendered Virgil's Aeneid in English iambic pentameter, noting Virgil's sympathy for opponents like Dido. The epic converses with Homer and shows Aeneas's restrained emotion. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Simon Constable noted strong year-over-year price increases for aluminum, copper, iron, and steel. He highlighted that 99% of US West Coast seafood samples contained microplastics, calling the situation frightening. 1215-1230 Simon Constable noted strong year-over-year price increases for aluminum, copper, iron, and steel. He highlighted that 99% of US West Coast seafood samples contained microplastics, calling the situation frightening. 1230-1245 Bob Zimmerman reports the FAA approved SpaceX's Starship recovery at Boca Chica. Zimmerman criticized the proposed US Spaceport Act as a $10 million political slush fund that increases red tape. 1245-100 AM Bob Zimmerman reports the FAA approved SpaceX's Starship recovery at Boca Chica. Zimmerman criticized the proposed US Spaceport Act as a $10 million political slush fund that increases red tape.
Originally aired : February 11, 2023Elon Musk is on the cusp of reclaiming his position as the world's richest person after a surge in Tesla's share price.The static fire test took place on Thursday, February 9, with the Booster 7 prototype standing tall on the launch mount at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. As hoped, there were plenty of jaw-dropping visuals to go around and plenty to think about as SpaceX pushes forward with its ambitious Starship program.https://patreon.com/stagezero
Preview: SpaceX: Colleague Joe Pappalardo reports on the early days of creating Starbase USA from Boca Chica Texas. More later. 1959
From February 3rd 2023Elon Musk is on the cusp of reclaiming his position as the world's richest person after a surge in Tesla's share price.The static fire test took place on Thursday, February 9, with the Booster 7 prototype standing tall on the launch mount at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. As hoped, there were plenty of jaw-dropping visuals to go around and plenty to think about as SpaceX pushes forward with its ambitious Starship program.https://patreon.com/stagezeronews
BOCA CHICA, DREAMING OF TEXS RANGERS FOR MARS: 3/4: Red Sky Morning: The Epic True Story of Texas Ranger Company F, by Joe Pappalardo https://www.amazon.com/Red-Sky-Morning-Ranger-Company/dp/1250275245/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Between 1886 and 1888, Sergeant James Brooks, of Texas Ranger Company F, was engaged in three fatal gunfights, endured disfiguring bullet wounds, engaged in countless manhunts, was convicted of second-degree murder, and rattled Washington, D.C., with a request for a pardon from the US president. His story anchors the tale of Joe Pappalardo's Red Sky Morning, an epic saga of lawmen and criminals set in Texas during the waning years of the “Old West.” Alongside Brooks are the Rangers of Company F, who range from a pious teetotaler to a cowboy fleeing retribution for killing a man. They are all led by Captain William Scott, who cut his teeth as a freelance undercover informant but was facing the end of his Ranger career. Company F hunted criminals across Texas and beyond, killing them as needed, and were confident they could bring anyone to “Ranger justice.” But Brooks's men met their match in the Conner family, East Texas master hunters and jailbreakers who were wanted for their part in a bloody family feud. The full story of Company F's showdown with the Conner family is finally being told, with long-dead voices being heard for the first time. This truly hidden history paints the grim picture of neighbors' and relatives' becoming snitches and bounty hunters, and a company of Texas Rangers who waded into the conflict only to find themselves over their heads—and in the fight of their lives. 1865 BROWNSVILLE
BOCA CHICA, DREAMING OF TEXS RANGERS FOR MARS: 4/4: Red Sky Morning: The Epic True Story of Texas Ranger Company F, by Joe Pappalardo https://www.amazon.com/Red-Sky-Morning-Ranger-Company/dp/1250275245/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Between 1886 and 1888, Sergeant James Brooks, of Texas Ranger Company F, was engaged in three fatal gunfights, endured disfiguring bullet wounds, engaged in countless manhunts, was convicted of second-degree murder, and rattled Washington, D.C., with a request for a pardon from the US president. His story anchors the tale of Joe Pappalardo's Red Sky Morning, an epic saga of lawmen and criminals set in Texas during the waning years of the “Old West.” Alongside Brooks are the Rangers of Company F, who range from a pious teetotaler to a cowboy fleeing retribution for killing a man. They are all led by Captain William Scott, who cut his teeth as a freelance undercover informant but was facing the end of his Ranger career. Company F hunted criminals across Texas and beyond, killing them as needed, and were confident they could bring anyone to “Ranger justice.” But Brooks's men met their match in the Conner family, East Texas master hunters and jailbreakers who were wanted for their part in a bloody family feud. The full story of Company F's showdown with the Conner family is finally being told, with long-dead voices being heard for the first time. This truly hidden history paints the grim picture of neighbors' and relatives' becoming snitches and bounty hunters, and a company of Texas Rangers who waded into the conflict only to find themselves over their heads—and in the fight of their lives. 1895 EL PASO
BOCA CHICA, DREAMING OF TEXS RANGERS FOR MARS: 2/4: Red Sky Morning: The Epic True Story of Texas Ranger Company F, by Joe Pappalardo https://www.amazon.com/Red-Sky-Morning-Ranger-Company/dp/1250275245/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Between 1886 and 1888, Sergeant James Brooks, of Texas Ranger Company F, was engaged in three fatal gunfights, endured disfiguring bullet wounds, engaged in countless manhunts, was convicted of second-degree murder, and rattled Washington, D.C., with a request for a pardon from the US president. His story anchors the tale of Joe Pappalardo's Red Sky Morning, an epic saga of lawmen and criminals set in Texas during the waning years of the “Old West.” Alongside Brooks are the Rangers of Company F, who range from a pious teetotaler to a cowboy fleeing retribution for killing a man. They are all led by Captain William Scott, who cut his teeth as a freelance undercover informant but was facing the end of his Ranger career. Company F hunted criminals across Texas and beyond, killing them as needed, and were confident they could bring anyone to “Ranger justice.” But Brooks's men met their match in the Conner family, East Texas master hunters and jailbreakers who were wanted for their part in a bloody family feud. The full story of Company F's showdown with the Conner family is finally being told, with long-dead voices being heard for the first time. This truly hidden history paints the grim picture of neighbors' and relatives' becoming snitches and bounty hunters, and a company of Texas Rangers who waded into the conflict only to find themselves over their heads—and in the fight of their lives. 1911 BEAUMONT, TEXAS
BOCA CHICA, DREAMING OF TEXS RANGERS FOR MARS: 1/4: Red Sky Morning: The Epic True Story of Texas Ranger Company F, by Joe Pappalardo https://www.amazon.com/Red-Sky-Morning-Ranger-Company/dp/1250275245/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Between 1886 and 1888, Sergeant James Brooks, of Texas Ranger Company F, was engaged in three fatal gunfights, endured disfiguring bullet wounds, engaged in countless manhunts, was convicted of second-degree murder, and rattled Washington, D.C., with a request for a pardon from the US president. His story anchors the tale of Joe Pappalardo's Red Sky Morning, an epic saga of lawmen and criminals set in Texas during the waning years of the “Old West.” Alongside Brooks are the Rangers of Company F, who range from a pious teetotaler to a cowboy fleeing retribution for killing a man. They are all led by Captain William Scott, who cut his teeth as a freelance undercover informant but was facing the end of his Ranger career. Company F hunted criminals across Texas and beyond, killing them as needed, and were confident they could bring anyone to “Ranger justice.” But Brooks's men met their match in the Conner family, East Texas master hunters and jailbreakers who were wanted for their part in a bloody family feud. The full story of Company F's showdown with the Conner family is finally being told, with long-dead voices being heard for the first time. This truly hidden history paints the grim picture of neighbors' and relatives' becoming snitches and bounty hunters, and a company of Texas Rangers who waded into the conflict only to find themselves over their heads—and in the fight of their lives. 1907 FORT WORTH
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore some of the most recent and intriguing developments in space exploration and cosmic phenomena.Starship's Latest Test Flight Ends in ExplosionSpaceX faces another setback as its 10th Starship test flight ended in a massive explosion at the Massey test stand in Boca Chica, Texas. The incident occurred just minutes before a planned static fire test of the upper stage. We discuss the details of the explosion, including early indications of a cryogenic methane leak and the implications for SpaceX's ambitious goals of interplanetary transport.A Cosmic Anomaly and Its Frightening Implications for EarthA newly discovered cosmic anomaly challenges our understanding of galaxy evolution. A distant spiral galaxy, housing a supermassive black hole billions of times the mass of the Sun, is emitting colossal radio jets stretching over 6 million light years. This finding raises alarming questions about the potential future of our own Milky Way and the dangers posed by similar jets originating from Sagittarius A, our galaxy's supermassive black hole. We delve into the study's findings and their implications for life on Earth.New Insights into Neutron StarsA groundbreaking study has provided new insights into the birth masses of neutron stars, revealing that they typically form with a mass around 1.3 times that of our Sun. Using advanced modeling techniques, researchers analyzed a sample of neutron stars in binary systems to understand their formation history better. This research opens up new avenues for interpreting gravitational wave detections and understanding the lifecycle of massive stars.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Societyhttps://academic.oup.com/mnrasNature Astronomyhttps://www.nature.com/natureastronomy/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.00:00 This is Space Time Series 28, Episode 75 for broadcast on 23 June 202501:00 Starship's latest test flight ends in explosion12:15 A cosmic anomaly and its frightening implications for Earth22:30 New insights into neutron stars30:00 Science report: Cannabis use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk
Au bord de la route, un buste d'Elon Musk... L'entrepreneur américain n'a pas ménagé ses efforts pour développer Starbase, ville nouvelle construite autour de la base lancement des fusées de SpaceX. Située dans l'Etat du Texas aux Etats-Unis, près de la plage de Boca Chica, à deux pas du Rio Grande et de la frontière mexicaine, la base spatiale est officiellement devenue une commune après un vote populaire début mai 2025.La ville, en pleine expansion, est entourée de nature et de faune, en particulier d'oiseaux. Et si des fans d'Elon Musk se réjouissent de sa création, tous les habitants de la région ne sont pas du même avis: " SpaceX pollue et profane cette terre", déclare à l'AFP le Dr Christopher Basaldu, membre de la tribu autochtone Carrizo/Comecrudo.Invités : Moises Avila, correspondant de l'AFP à Houston,Charlotte Causit du bureau de l'AFP de Washington Olivier Lascar, auteur de l'enquête « Elon Musk, l'homme qui défie la Science « édité chez Alésio.Réalisation : Emmanuelle BaillonReportage : AFPTVDoublages : Camille Buananno, Maxime Mamet, Sébastien Castéran. Sur le Fil est le podcast quotidien de l'AFP. Vous avez des commentaires ? Ecrivez-nous à podcast@afp.com. Vous pouvez aussi nous envoyer une note vocale par Whatsapp au + 33 6 79 77 38 45. Si vous aimez, abonnez-vous, parlez de nous autour de vous et laissez-nous plein d'étoiles sur votre plateforme de podcasts préférée pour mieux faire connaître notre programme Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
Residents of Boca Chica, Texas, have voted to turn their community into a new official city called Starbase. This new municipality is tightly controlled by SpaceX leadership and most residents are SpaceX employees, which has raised concerns about the reemergence of company towns. In this Upzoned episode, Abby is joined by our Chief Technical Advisor Edward Erfurt to discuss the Strong Towns perspective on this story. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES “Elon Musk's company town: SpaceX employees vote to create ‘Starbase'” by Nick Robins-Early, The Guardian (May 2025). Abby Newsham (X/Twitter). Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.
Texas approves Starbase's city status as the FAA greenlights increased SpaceX Super Heavy launches from Boca Chica. The German Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy has signed a seven-figure contract with Planet Labs. ClearSpace has successfully completed Phase 2 of the CLEAR mission for the UK's first Active Debris Removal (ADR) project, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. Selected Reading SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Project at the Boca Chica Launch Site- Federal Aviation Administration Welcome to Starbase: Texas has a new city home to Elon Musk's SpaceX Planet Signs 7-Figure Contract Expansion with the German Government, Enabling Land and Water Management from Space ClearSpace Completes Phase 2 of Mission CLEAR, Strengthening UK's Leadership in In-Orbit Services USSF strengthens Missile Warning Mission with FORGE Enterprise OPIR solution effort award- Space Systems Command Star Catcher and Satlyt Partner to Unlock Scalable Edge Computing with On-Demand Orbital Energy Space Force eyeing international launch sites to increase 'resilience' - Breaking Defense ispace Completes Success 7 of Mission 2 Milestones Bringing the Moon to the Classroom- MDA Space T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
durée : 00:03:06 - Un monde connecté - par : François Saltiel - Après une élection, la base de lancement de SpaceX (Starbase) est devenue une ville privée des États-Unis, une ville à la solde d'Elon Musk.
PREVIEW - SPACEX Colleague Bob Zimmerman presents what is immediately needed for the Boca Chica launch site - an increase in launch cycle frequency and a greatly expanded launch facility. More details tonight. 1900 Jules Verne
PREVIEW: SPACEX: Space historian Bob Zimmerman details SpaceX's proposed Starbase City development plans for Boca Chica and surrounding areas. More later. 1936 Roswell New Mexico
PREVIEW: SPACEX: FAA: STARSHIP: Conversation with colleague Eric Berger of Ars Technica re the cost of the FAA-mandated delays in testing Starship/Super Heavy from Boca Chica. More tonight. 1951
SPACEX: Boca Chica and the slow-walking FAA. Bob Zimmerman BehindtheBlack.com https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/essays-and-commentaries/faa-releases-proposed-environmental-assessment-of-boca-chica-permitting-more-starship-superheavy-launches/ 1955
GOOD EVENING. The show begins in the State Department, asking what sort of foreign policy for the second term of either candidate. To China, to Venezuela, to the USA. To Israel, to Iran, to Central Asia, to Lebanon. To Ottawa, to DC, to Boca Chica, to ISS, to Paris and London for the vote, to Eurasia and Gazprom. undated England
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