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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission has returned, with the crew landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission carried astronauts to and from the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft. Little additional detail beyond the landing announcement is available, and reaction to the return has not yet been widely reported.
- 2CDC 'Zombified' by Cuts, Struggles on Science Mission▼‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lost roughly a third of its staff and much of its independence under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his allies, The New York Times reports. The agency is described as 'zombified', struggling to carry out its scientific mission as political control tightens and budget and personnel cuts take hold, raising alarms about the future of US public health leadership.
- 3Trump says 'no interest' in Kennedy Center overhaul after ruling●Trump says 'no interest' in Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders his name removed
A judge has ordered former President Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center, prompting Trump to say he has 'no interest' in pursuing an overhaul of the institution. The ruling marks the latest development in a dispute over Trump's association with the Washington, DC performing arts center, and the legal and political fallout is drawing widespread attention.
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission is on its way to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a step in preparations for the crew's upcoming flight to the International Space Station. The mission is part of NASA's ongoing partnership with SpaceX under the Commercial Crew Program, which regularly rotates astronauts to and from the orbiting laboratory.
- 5Core rocket for Artemis III moon mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center●Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center
The core stage rocket for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The delivery marks a key step in preparing for the crewed lunar landing mission, and coverage is highlighting progress on NASA's effort to return astronauts to the moon. Observers are watching hardware milestones closely given past schedule delays for the Artemis programme.
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew’s arrival marks a standard pre-launch milestone, as astronauts typically quarantine and complete final training at the Florida facility in the weeks before liftoff on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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The Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their scheduled launch to the International Space Station on October 1. The crew's arrival at KSC is a standard step in final launch preparations, including training reviews and quarantine protocols. The mission will carry astronauts to the ISS for a long-duration expedition aboard the orbiting laboratory.
- 8NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center●WATCH LIVE: NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center
NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 astronauts have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming mission to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival was covered live by Fox News and Fox Business. The pre-flight milestone marks the next step in preparations for the launch of the latest NASA-SpaceX crew rotation mission.
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is facing turmoil under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with observers describing the agency as struggling to carry out its public health mission. Commenters point to leadership upheaval and policy shifts as sources of concern about the agency's future effectiveness.
- 10Kennedy Center accused of delaying repairs despite structural issues▼Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege
Former employees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington allege that the institution postponed planned maintenance and repairs even though structural problems were known to staff. The claims, picked up by multiple US news outlets, raise questions about building safety and management priorities at the iconic arts venue. The allegations come as the Kennedy Center faces heightened political and public scrutiny.
- 11Next Space Station Crew Arrives in Florida for Launch▼Next crew bound for the space station arrive in Florida
The next crew bound for the International Space Station has arrived in Florida, ahead of their launch to orbit. The arrival at Kennedy Space Center is a routine but important step in pre-launch preparations, allowing astronauts to complete final training and quarantine before lifting off to join the station's expedition crew.
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Washington's Kennedy Center is closing, according to reports circulating widely online. The performing arts venue has been at the centre of political controversy since the Trump administration took control of its board earlier this year, with artists cancelling shows in protest. Many online are treating the closure as a significant development in the cultural institution's turmoil, though details of the closure's scope and duration remain uncertain.
- 13Ex-Kennedy Center staff say repairs halted before closure▼Former Kennedy Center employees claim officials halted repairs months prior to closure
Former Kennedy Center employees allege that officials stopped needed repairs months before the venue's closure, according to reporting by The Hill. The claim raises questions about whether the shutdown of the famed Washington, DC performing arts center was foreseeable or avoidable, and who is responsible for the deferred maintenance.
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The Kennedy Center in Washington is being referred to as the Trump Kennedy Center, following Donald Trump's takeover of the institution's leadership earlier in 2025, when he removed board members and installed himself as chairman. Reports and commentary continue to focus on the renaming or rebranding of the iconic performing arts centre and what it means for its independence and legacy.
- 15Crew-13 astronauts arrive at Kennedy Space Center ahead of launch●Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center before big launch
The astronauts of NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission have arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of their upcoming launch to the International Space Station. The crew's arrival marks the final pre-launch preparations, with final checks and training underway. Coverage is drawing attention to the mission as the next rotation of astronauts heads to orbit aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule.
- 16Crew-13 arrives at Kennedy Space Center ahead of Oct. 1 launch●Crew-13 lands at Kennedy as the Oct. 1 countdown begins
The Crew-13 astronauts have landed at Kennedy Space Center in Florida as preparations intensify for a targeted October 1 launch. Their arrival puts the mission into final countdown mode, with preflight checkouts, training and rehearsals underway at the spaceport. The crewed mission is set to continue rotational flights to the International Space Station, and attention now turns to whether the launch date holds.
- 17Kennedy Center delayed repairs despite known safety issues, ex-employees say●Kennedy Center put off repairs despite known issues, former employees allege
Former employees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington allege that management deferred building repairs even after problems were flagged internally. The claims raise questions about maintenance priorities and workplace safety at the landmark arts venue. The Center has not been quoted in the available reporting responding to the allegations.