NASA’s Artemis I launch Monday was scrubbed. But why is the US trying to go back to the moon?
Story at a glance NASA’s Artemis 1 launch was scrubbed Monday morning due to issues with one of the rocket’s engines. The next time NASA will be able to relaunch the unmanned rocket into lunar orbit will be Friday. Scientists are interested in going back to the moon to pave the way for longer space travel.
Read MoreThe rich are using long-term care funds meant for the poor
Medicaid is a major payer for long-term care (extended-stay nursing home and home care for the disabled) in the United States. This health care program, intended for the poor and funded by federal and state governments, covers almost half of all long-term care spending, now nearly $500 billion a year. With the aging of the population and the declining birth rate, government spending on long-term care is expected to increas
Read MoreVirginia AG says state bound by California rule phasing out new gas-powered cars
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Read MoreThe worst-paying states for teachers
Story at a glance Teachers’ salaries declined by about 3 percent nationally from 2010 to 2021. In the U.S., the average teacher salary is $65,090. The District of Columbia, Arizona, and Virginia were among the states paying their teachers less than their state average of all other occupations.
Read MoreHow to cut ties with China once and for all
China presents the greatest threat to the United States today, and that threat is increasing at an ever-accelerating rate. We need to stop feeding the beast. China’s economy has grown more than anything else due to its sales to the United States. If we do not stop feeding this beast, it will bite off our arms or consume us whole. Its intentions are clear — world domination. In 2008, I had the chance to spend time with a Ch
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