Artemis II Moon Rocket Fueling Test Hampered by Hydrogen Leak
A hydrogen leak disrupted a fueling test for NASA's Artemis II moon rocket on Monday at the Kennedy Space Center, according to CBS News. The leak occurred at the base of the rocket during a "wet dress" rehearsal, which simulates a launch countdown. Engineers managed to work around the issue, allowing the test to proceed.
The success of the workaround is critical as NASA aims to launch the mission as early as Sunday, February 8th, to send four astronauts on a flight to the moon, CBS News reported. If the launch cannot occur within the window of February 8, 10, or 11, the mission will be delayed until March. A detailed review and post-test analysis will determine if the rocket is cleared for launch. The 32-story-tall Space Launch System rocket requires over 750,000 gallons of supercold liquid oxygen and hydrogen fuel.
San Francisco Authorities Shut Down Secret Drug and Gambling Dens
In San Francisco, city officials announced last Thursday the discovery and shutdown of nine secret drug and gambling dens disguised as convenience stores, Fox News reported. These dens were located in the Tenderloin, a downtown neighborhood known for illicit activity and homelessness.
City Attorney David Chiu stated that the stores engaged in illegal activities, including gambling operations, selling illegal drugs, possessing firearms, and trafficking stolen goods. They also violated the city's nighttime safety ordinance, according to Fox News. The closures and lawsuits against these establishments occurred over the past 18 months.
Trump Administration Drops Cash Demand From Harvard
The Trump administration has dropped its demand for a $200 million payment from Harvard University, according to The New York Times. This decision marks a shift in negotiations aimed at resolving conflicts between the administration and the university.
The New York Times reported that hard-liners within the Trump administration had initially sought the payment to address claims that university officials mishandled antisemitism. Harvard, however, resisted the demand due to concerns about backlash from students and faculty. Officials indicated in recent days that they would no longer pursue the payment.
Son of Norway's Crown Princess Faces Trial
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is on trial in Oslo, BBC World reported. The trial stems from a violent episode at a woman's flat a year and a half ago.
The seven-week trial is considered a significant case in Norway, according to BBC World. On the eve of the trial, it emerged that the 29-year-old had been detained again on suspicion of assault, under circumstances similar to his initial arrest.
Colombian President Petro to Meet with Trump Amidst Tensions
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, marking their first in-person meeting after months of escalating tensions, according to BBC World.
BBC World reported that Venezuela, drug trafficking, oil, security, and U.S. strikes on alleged drug vessels are expected to be key topics during the meeting on Tuesday. While the two leaders had a cordial phone call after the U.S. military operation on January 3rd to seize Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, Petro has previously condemned U.S. foreign policy and raised concerns about potential U.S. military action in Colombia.
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