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Astronaut sends moon mission good luck message from space

Astronaut sends moon mission good luck message from space

By Dean Murray A NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station has wished her Moon-bound colleagues luck with an eye-catching display of mission patches. Jessica Meir, 48, snapped them against the backdrop of the orbital platform’s iconic cupola windows, with Earth as a backdrop. She wrote on

Geary, Blade

Blade Geary Oct 25, 1955 - Mar 19, 2026 Blade Nelson Geary, aged 70, passed away on March 19, 2026 at home in Corvallis, Mont. Blade was born on October 25, 1955, in Bakersfield, Calif., to Jack and Lois Geary. After graduating from Cal Poly, Pomona, Blade succeeded as a grading

Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar over Mideast war

Indonesia rations fuel as prices soar over Mideast war

Indonesia on Tuesday announced fuel rations and mandated work from home for civil servants, as it seeks to conserve energy stocks amid global price hikes due to the Middle East war. "To ensure fuel distribution, the government will regulate purchases... with a reasonable limit of 50 litres per vehicle&

Letter to the editor: GeoPOWER Act leads the way to the future

I just learned of a potentially remarkable occurrence that has happened in Congress. Despite all of the discord that we hear that happens in our U.S. Congress, two senators, Montana’s own Sen. Daines and Colorado's Democratic Sen. Hickenlooper, have introduced a bill that could have major

It’s time for a steady, science‑based climate policy | David Andrews

Sustainability is a recognized virtue in natural resource management. The virtue of sustainability in legislation and government policy is less recognized but equally important. Businesses and individuals make plans and long-term investments based on government regulations and policy. If the rules change every few years, bad decisions are inevitable

72 hours in Vancouver during the World Cup, no ticket required

Less than 80 days remain until the FIFA World Cup reaches Vancouver. A FIFA-commissioned study estimates the 2026 World Cup could generate $40.9 billion in economic output. The tournament will feature 48 national teams and 104 matches, the largest format in FIFA history. “Vancouver is one of the

How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs

How Middle East war is driving up shipping costs

Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz trade route in the Middle East war is driving up the costs of shipping fuel and goods around the world, industry data shows. Prices have risen because of falling capacity, with ships staying put in the Gulf for fear of attack