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Troubled Starliner Spacecraft Set to Make Return to Earth

NASA’s Boeing Starliner spacecraft is set to begin its return to Earth tonight, marking the end of a chaotic saga that has left two astronauts stuck in space for 93 days. The spacecraft will parachute down to a desert in New Mexico, bringing an end to the long and troubled mission.

The Starliner was originally supposed to be a 10-day mission, but technical issues and safety concerns have pushed its return date to February, when it will be brought back by SpaceX. The decision to bring the spacecraft back without anyone on board was made to ensure the safety of the astronauts, who have been supporting NASA’s decision to return the spacecraft.

Worst Week on Wall Street in Over a Year

The S&P 500 posted its worst week in over a year, with the Dow and NASDAQ also experiencing significant losses. The job support numbers, which were released today, showed a weaker-than-expected 142,000 jobs added in August, with the unemployment rate ticking down to 4.2%. The mixed report did not provide enough ammunition for either the bulls or the bears, leading to a choppy market.

Major Court Delay Hands Trump a Victory

A major court delay has handed former President Trump a significant victory, with a judge agreeing to hold off on his sentencing until after the election. The decision comes after Trump was convicted of tax fraud and other charges, and has sparked controversy over the role of politics in the justice system.

AI-Generated Songs and a Multi-Million Dollar Scheme

A man has been accused of pulling off a multi-million dollar scheme using thousands of AI-generated songs. The alleged scheme, which targeted multiple streaming services, has raised concerns over the use of AI in the music industry.

AI to Help Families Decide on End-of-Life Care

Researchers are developing an AI system that can help families make difficult end-of-life decisions. The system, which uses digital information about a patient to predict their preferences, aims to improve the accuracy of decisions made by medical surrogates.

Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Missouri

The CDC has confirmed the first human case of bird flu in Missouri, with the patient recovering and doing well. The case has raised concerns over the potential for the virus to spread, and has sparked calls for increased testing and surveillance.

Other Stories

• A new case of bird flu has been confirmed in Missouri, with the patient recovering and doing well.
• Researchers are developing an AI system to help families make difficult end-of-life decisions.
• A man has been accused of pulling off a multi-million dollar scheme using thousands of AI-generated songs.
• The S&P 500 posted its worst week in over a year, with the Dow and NASDAQ also experiencing significant losses.
• A major court delay has handed former President Trump a significant victory, with a judge agreeing to hold off on his sentencing until after the election.