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Retired Apollo 8 Astronaut Dies in Tragic Plane Crash

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San Juan Islands, California – Retired Apollo 8 astronaut, Maj. Gen. William Anders, tragically lost his life when the plane he was piloting crashed into the ocean off the coast of Washington state. He was 90 years old. Anders, known for capturing the iconic “Earthrise” image during the 1968 Apollo 8 mission, leaves behind a legacy of contributions to space exploration and environmental awareness. Greg Anders, the late astronaut’s son, confirmed the devastating news of …

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Man tragically dies while taking a ‘selfie’ at the beach

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An amateur photographer died after falling 40 feet while snapping a selfie on a cliff edge in Brazil. Igor de Oliveira Rodrigues Dias, a logistics analyst, visited Joatinga Beach to celebrate getting his dream job on November 10. According to his mother, Luiza Rodrigues, “In the morning, he had signed a contract with a company he wanted to work for. So he went out with a friend to have a little celebration on the beach.” …

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‘Doomsday’ glacier hanging by a thread, could forever alter coastlines worldwide

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Thwaites “doomsday” Glacier disintegrating faster than thought – The Washington Post Thwaites Glacier, which can push the sea level up several feet, is being eroded away at its submerged base as Earth heats up, and scientists expect it to recede rapidly over the next few years. The West Antarctic Ice Sheet, which holds enough ice to raise the sea level up to 16 feet, is under close scrutiny for rapid melt. Researchers have been concerned …

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