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Musk's SpaceX faces setback with new Starship upper stage loss
Musk's SpaceX faces setback with new Starship upper stage loss

Elon Musk's SpaceX saw mixed results in the latest test launch of its Starship mega-rocket Thursday, successfully catching the massive booster but with the upper stage failing for the second consecutive time.

March 07, 2025

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Australians told 'prepare for worst' as tropical cyclone nears
Australians told 'prepare for worst' as tropical cyclone nears

Violent winds toppled power lines Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia's eastern coast, sparking evacuation orders and leaving more than 50,000 homes without electricity.

March 07, 2025

Clark edges two clear at Arnold Palmer Invitational
Clark edges two clear at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Wyndham Clark conjured two birdies in his final three holes to open up a two-shot lead after the opening round of the PGA Tour's Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida on Thursday.

March 07, 2025

Super cool: ATP sensation Fonseca learning to deal with demands of fame
Super cool: ATP sensation Fonseca learning to deal with demands of fame

Casual conversations with superstars and autograph-hungry fans are 18-year-old Brazilian Joao Fonseca's new normal, but he's determined to stay grounded as he strives for tennis greatness.

March 06, 2025

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Deja vu on the Moon: Private US spaceship again lands awkwardly
Deja vu on the Moon: Private US spaceship again lands awkwardly

Second time unlucky: A US company's lunar lander appears to have touched down at a wonky angle on Thursday, an embarrassing repeat of its previous mission's less-than-perfect landing last year.

March 06, 2025

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Man Utd draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten
Man Utd draw in Spain in Europa League last 16 as Spurs beaten

Manchester United drew 1-1 away to Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday, while Tottenham suffered a 1-0 loss away to Dutch side AZ Alkmaar.

March 06, 2025