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US rocket company Astra Space seeks to raise $250 million in comeback bid

The California-based company has approached investors ‌in recent months, ⁠pitching ⁠new growth opportunities and financing strategies aimed at expanding its mobile-launch rocket program and spacecraft propulsion business as it seeks to evolve into a broader "space platform company," according to an email from an Astra fundraising adviser seen by Reuters.

The Economic Times

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

AAP

A fish fight off Florida tests Trump's drive to deregulate America's seas

A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years

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Snapper season dispute tests Trump’s drive to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas

The conflict landed in court just before the season was about to begin May 22

The Independent UK

Launch startup Astra gets up to $44 million from US military for new 'Rocket 4' line

Launch startup Astra has secured a contract with the US military, worth up to $44 million, to continue developing its new Rocket 4 vehicle.

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HBO's 'Wild Wild Space' provides an inside look at the private space race (review)

A review of HBO’s new documentary "Wild Wild Space," which chronicles the private space race via three of its high-profile players.

Space

How to protect trees from winter weather – including heavy snow, frost, and wind

Inclement weather can damage trees and make them a safety hazard, so here's how to be prepared

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Road to nowhere costing residents a fortune

A bungled upgrade of a 'critical livestock freight route' is costing taxpayers tens of millions of dollars.

Newcastle Herald

'Who doesn't want to be a Padre right now?' Ethan Salas, 16, eager to start pro climb.

SAN DIEGO — As he bounced from his native Venezuela to watching his brother play in the Arizona Fall League to the Padres' complex in the Dominican Republic to his introduction to Petco Park on Tuesday, one thing was as essential as the clothes and catching gear stuffed in Ethan…

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'Building something special': Padres sign top international prospect Ethan Salas for $5.6 million

The Padres are coming off their third NLCS berth in franchise history. They walked away from the hot-stove season with one of the top free agents available. Their commitment to the foundation is as strong as ever, too, as they signed top Venezuelan catching prospect Ethan Salas as the 2023…

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‘Do not, in any circumstances, incite the crowd’: how the Astroworld tragedy changed gigs for ever

Since 10 fans were killed at a Travis Scott event, artists from Billie Eilish to Harry Styles have been stopping their shows at the first sign of trouble. Safety experts explain why – and how it started with Oasis

The Guardian - UK

UB40 fans spot 'upsetting' note on door moments after arriving at gig

The venue said they tried to notify as many people as possible beforehand

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