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House of Wise Launches Sex Chocolate to Elevate Wellness, Intimacy

House of Wise launched two new products, premium Pre-Rolls and indulgent Sex Chocolate, to elevate wellness and intimacy.

NASA, Boeing Welcome Starliner Spacecraft to Earth, Close Mission

NASA and Boeing safely returned the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft to Earth.

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed as Death Count Rises in Boar’s Head Listeria Outbreak

The first Boar's Head Listeria Wrongful Death lawsuit was filed on behalf of the family of a Holocaust survivor. The lawsuit was filed in Florida.

NASA, Blue Origin Prepare for New Glenn Launch of Mars Mission

NASA and Blue Origin preparing for ESCAPADE mission, which begins on the inaugural launch of the company's New Glenn rocket.

National Park Foundation Receives Historic $100 Million Grant

The National Park Foundation announced historic $100 million grant - the largest ever received by NPF and the largest grant benefitting national parks.

Lilly Releases Zepbound Single-Dose Vials for Adults Living with Obesity

Eli Lilly and Company released Zepbound (tirzepatide) 2.5 mg and 5 mg single-dose vials for adults living with obesity.

More Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Despite Increased Budgeting

More Americans are living paycheck to paycheck despite increased budgeting, according to Debt.com's 2024 budgeting survey.

Science in Space to Cure Disease on Earth, International Space Station, NASA Announce Funding Opportunity

Space-based research to cure most significant diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurodegenerative disease on International Space Station.

Amtrak Launches Fare Sale on the Iconic Auto Train

Amtrak launched a fare sale on the iconic Auto Train, as low as $34 for adults and $17 for kids ages 2-12, plus the cost of the vehicle.

Coast Guard Repatriates Migrants to Cuba and Haiti

The U.S. Coast Guard recently repatriated migrants to Cuba and Haiti.

Coast Guard Offloads 1,115 Pounds of Cocaine in Puerto Rico

Coast Guard Cutter offloaded more than 1,115 pounds of cocaine with an assessed street value of approximately $14.7 million in Puerto Rico.

CBP Officers Seize Over 600 Pounds of Meth in Celery Shipment

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted 629 pounds of meth concealed within a shipment of celery.

New Date for Polaris Dawn Crewed Rocket Launch from Central Florida

There is a new date for the Polaris Dawn crewed rocket launch from Central Florida.

HUD Announced Over $3.5 Billion to Help People Experiencing Homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will provide more than $3.5 billion to help people experiencing homelessness.

Farmers’ Almanac Releases Wet Winter Whirlwind Forecast

The Farmers' Almanac released a winter forecast for 2024/25, which could be a "wet whirlwind."

Delivery of Largest U.S.-Flagged Bunker Barge

Crowley accepted delivery of the LNG bunker barge Progress, the largest U.S. Jones Act-compliant vessel of its kind, after construction was completed.

United Launch Alliance Launched 100th National Security Mission

United Launch Alliance launched the 100th national security mission with Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

2025 YoungArts Award Competition Accepting Applications

YoungArts award winners receive financial awards up to $10,000, opportunities to work with leading artists, and development support.

Rocket Stage Delivered to NASA, Will Launch First Humans Around Moon Since Apollo

NASA rolled out the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket's core stage for the Artemis II test flight for shipment to the agency's spaceport in Central Florida.

Goodyear Announces Sale of Off-The-Road Tire Business for $905 Million

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced it will sell its Off-the-Road tire business for $905 million in cash.

Snoop Dogg Launches First Coffee Shop, Smoke Weed Every Day, in Amsterdam

Snoop Dogg announced the official opening of his first coffee shop, Smoke Weed Every Day (S.W.E.D.), located in Amsterdam.

President Biden Nominates Central Florida’s Val Demings

President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Central Florida's Val Demings.

Former White House Physician Gives Update on Trump’s Gunshot Wound

Former White House physician and current Congressman released an update on Donald Trump's gunshot wound and the health of the former President.

Coast Guard Cutter Valiant Returns after Deployment in Florida Straits, Windward Passage

Coast Guard Cutter Valiant returned after 49-day migrant interdiction operations patrol in the Florida Straits and Windward Passage.

Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition by Boeing in $8.3 Billion Transaction

Spirit AeroSystems announced it entered into definitive merger agreement with Boeing in an $8.3 billion transaction involving Boeing common stock.

Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, Calls for Unity

President Donald J. Trump survived assassination attempt at his rally, standing with blood on his face and raising his fist in the air after being shot.

Report: U.S. Disenfranchises Large Numbers of Citizens for Criminal Convictions

New report reveals the United States is out of step with rest of the world in disenfranchising large numbers of citizens based on criminal convictions.

First Supersonic Airliner Factory in United States Completes Construction

The first supersonic airliner factory in United States recently celebrated the completion of construction.

Lockheed Martin-Built GOES-U Weather Satellite Successfully Launched

GOES-U advanced weather satellite built by Lockheed Martin launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Central Florida.

U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Public Health Crisis of Gun Violence

United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a landmark advisory declaring gun violence in America a public health crisis.