Astronauts Spend Nine Months at ISS Due to Capsule Issues
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore found themselves spending an extended nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) after the Boeing Starliner capsule that transported them encountered technical problems. On March 14, SpaceX launched a new crew to the ISS, intending to facilitate the astronauts' return to Earth. Suni and Butch are scheduled to begin their journey back two days following the new crew's arrival, though Earthly conditions might delay their departure.
The situation was detailed by Aruna Iyengar, with video footage captured and edited by Gabriela Boccaccio, and production by Ian Casey and Rachel Flynn.
In other news, severe weather, including tornadoes, has resulted in at least 20 fatalities across central and southern states. Meanwhile, political figures Marco Rubio and Mark Carney have commented on Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada should join the US as its 51st state.
In economic matters, the new leader's background as an economist is expected to play a crucial role in ongoing trade discussions with US President Trump. In February, Trump appointed himself as chairman of a venue, replacing several board members with his own choices, including the vice president's wife, Usha Vance.
In aviation, an American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport, but all passengers were safely evacuated without injuries. A storm predicted to potentially produce tornadoes is expected to intensify and head towards the central US by Friday.
At Texas Tech University, an explosion in a maintenance hole led to evacuation orders and the cancellation of classes for the remainder of the week. In Florida, bodycam footage captured a police officer delivering a pizza while responding to reports of an alligator in a neighborhood.
Historical weather conditions on August 30, 1892, caused a cargo ship to split and sink in Lake Superior. In political news, a Democrat and Republican clashed over the introduction of the only transgender member of the US Congress as "Mr. McBride."
Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent US resident, was arrested for his involvement in last year's pro-Palestinian protests on campus. An EF-2 tornado with winds reaching up to 115 mph (185 km/h) carved a 4-mile (6.4 km) path.
Dashcam footage showed a piece of wood flying from a pickup truck and shattering a car's windshield. A resident remarked, "You can dig up concrete but you cannot erase history," reflecting on local sentiments.
The president's evolving confidence in the US stock market is under scrutiny, while Canadians prioritize climate change, the economy, and US relations under Trump. Doug Ford announced a 25% electricity surcharge affecting 1.5 million homes and businesses in Minnesota, Michigan, and New York.
Mark Carney has been elected as Canada's new prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party, expressing concerns about threats from Washington impacting Canada's lifestyle.