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NASA, Boeing Remain Star Stuck

NASA, Boeing Remain Star Stuck

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James Kratch
June 24, 2024

Good morning and happy Monday. We hope you had a great weekend. Some good news: The avocados are back on track. Have a great day!

In Today’s Brief

Supreme Court: Gun ruling
Dagestan: Deadly attacks
Veepstakes: Trump’s tease
Car dealerships: Hacking fallout
Stanley Cup: Game 7 tonight

... and more

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1) Left in space

This is one heck of a flight delay.

The news: NASA announced the first crewed Boeing Starliner mission's return to Earth will be postponed yet again. Two astronauts were scheduled to come home on the capsule on Wednesday, but they will now remain at the International Space Station until at least July 2 due to issues with their vehicle.
Catch up: The mission took off on June 5 after several scrubbed attempts. The astronauts were supposed to be at the ISS for a week. But helium leaks and thruster issues were detected. NASA has now pushed back the Starliner departure three times.
Big picture: NASA said the repeated mission extensions are not a cause for concern; while it and Boeing are working to address the issues, the aircraft is safe and performing well in orbit and there are ample supplies available for the astronauts. The delays are also designed to accommodate other ISS missions. But they come as Boeing is embattled with airplane safety issues and working to avoid criminal charges.

2) Smoke out

Deadly wildfires in New Mexico have become the subject of a federal investigation.

The news: FBI officials announced they believe arsonists started the recent Salt and South Fork Fires in the state. The agency is offering rewards of up to $10K for information that leads to arrests and convictions of the person or people responsible for igniting the blazes.
Catch up: Both fires began June 17 near the village of Ruidoso. An estimated 1.4K structures have been damaged or destroyed and two people have been killed. Utility lines have been impacted and recent rains have caused flooding in burn scars. Thousands of evacuated residents will be able to return home starting today, but officials do not expect to contain the fires for at least three more weeks.
Big picture: While rains in recent days have helped firefighters, the U.S. Southwest has been hit by droughts this year, leading to dry and hot conditions. Over 3.3K square miles nationwide have been impacted by wildfires this year, which is above the 10-year average.

3) Bite back

Researchers in Japan believe they may have achieved a miraculous dental breakthrough.

The news: A human clinical trial to test a drug that may spur tooth regrowth will begin this fall. Scientists at Kyoto University Hospital will work with 30 men ages 30-64 who are missing at least one molar after tests on ferrets and mice have worked with no major side effects.
The concept: Teeth are similar to bones, but they cannot regenerate. Researchers believe an antibody -- uterine sensitization-associated gene-1 protein -- blocks tooth regrowth. The trial aims to suppress USAG-1 with intravenous treatments and keep it from interacting with molecules that can spur growth.
Next steps: The trial will run for 11 months. If successful, it will expand to younger patients as well as other people who have lost teeth. Scientists hope to have the drug commercially available by 2030. Initial trials will be conducted among people with congenital dental issues, but researchers believe the drug could eventually treat any person who loses a tooth, regardless of reason.

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U.S. News

The Supreme Court said domestic violence suspects can be restricted from owning guns. The high court upheld the constitutionality of such bans tied to protective orders with an 8-1 decision (More)
Illinois may transfer a 1.5K acre state park to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation as a reparation measure. The federal government violated a treaty when it sold the tribe's reservation in 1848 (More)
Residents of a small Iowa town were evacuated by helicopter due to extreme flooding. Rock Valley has seen the worst of the deluge, which has led to a state of emergency in 21 of the state's 99 counties (More)

World News

Gunmen in Dagestan killed six police officers and a priest in a series of attacks. Two churches, a synagogue and a police checkpoint were targeted in the Russian republic; 12 cops were injured and four gunmen were killed (More)
Seven New Caledonia independence advocates were arrested and sent to France for pre-trial detention. They are accused of organizing the deadly riots that rocked the French territory last month (More)
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is in Washington for meetings with U.S. officials. His visit comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on claims American weapon shipments have been withheld (More)

Campaign News

Former President Donald Trump said he has selected a running mate and the pick will attend Thursday's presidential debate. The candidate had not been informed, Trump said (More)
Teamsters Union General President Sean O'Brien will speak at the Republican Convention. The labor leader has asked to address the Democratic Convention as well; the Teamsters have not yet made a presidential endorsement (More)
A Canadian special election today is being viewed as an unofficial referendum on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Some have said the embattled PM should resign if his Liberal Party loses an open parliamentary seat in a Toronto-area party stronghold (More)

Business & Markets

Major indexes closed mixed on Friday. The Dow Jones closed out its best week since May (Dow +0.04%, Nasdaq-0.18%, S&P 500 -0.16%).
Hackers demanded an eight-figure ransom to end a cyberattack that has shut down car dealerships nationwide. Bloomberg News reported CDK Global, which provides software to the dealerships, was planning to pay; the company has begun resolving the outage (More)
Under Armour will pay $434M to settle a 2017 class action lawsuit. The sports apparel maker was accused of lying to shareholders about the company's financial health; UA previously paid a $9M fine to the SEC regarding the matter (More)

Entertainment & Sports

Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals is tonight (8 p.m. ET, ABC). The Edmonton Oilers are attempting to become the first team in 82 years to rally from a 3-0 series deficit to win the championship; they have outscored the Florida Panthers 18-5 in the last three contests (More)
Sabrina Carpenter announced a 2024 North American arena tour this fall. The pop star has exploded in popularity with singles Espresso and Please, Please, Please; she has also opened for Taylor Swift and appeared on Saturday Night Live (More)
Longtime television executive Jamie Kellner died at 77. The influential leader helped launch Fox and The WB; he was Ted Turner's successor as Turner Broadcasting CEO (More)

Quick Hitters

Fun Stuff: Charlie the golden retriever gets in line at his favorite coffee place and politely asks, er, barks for a pup cup. Some human java drinkers should take notes.
Be Smart: Everyone should wear sunscreen. According to a dermatologist, one often overlooked part of the body needs particular attention.
Safety First: Another summer reminder: Keep the fuel away from the flames when grilling. It can be bad news if you do not.
Take Note: A pleasant stroll may be the best antidote for back pain. A recent study by spinal pain experts in Australia found regular walking helped adults with past lower back issues avoid recurrences.
Life Hack: If you need a pick-me-up, check out these suggestions to instantly lift your spirits and improve your mood.
OPTIMIZE ME: Researchers “found convincing evidence that higher intake of ultra-processed foods was associated with 50% increased risk of cardiovascular disease-related death, a 48% to 53% higher risk of anxiety and common mental disorders, and a 12% greater risk of type 2 diabetes.”

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