Volusia County tops world in 2017 shark bites
Nine shark bites were reported last year on Volusia County beaches including New Smyrna Beach. The count, the highest globally, reflects Volusia’s large surfer and water user base. The university’s International Shark Incident File notes the rise despite a drop from the previous year.
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The
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Budget deal boosts Pentagon and domestic programs by nearly 300 billion
Senate leaders announce a two year budget pact boosting defense and domestic programs by almost 300 billion above current limits. The agreement covers disaster aid, raises the debt limit through March 2019, and shapes a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown while immigration talks remain unsettled.
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch extends Tesla Roadster voyage
The Tesla Roadster with a Starman dummy, launched on SpaceX Falcon Heavy, now heads toward a sun orbit that may cross Mars, exceeding Mars orbit and extending into the Asteroid Belt. Experts note the test proves the rocket's capability and future payload potential.
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Elon Musk
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University of Southern California
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Florida
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Hawthorne
Calif
Space Exploration Technologies Corp
Atlantic Ocean
Deep
U.S. Air Force
Los Angeles
Jonathan McDowell
Harvard- Smithsonian Center For Astrophysics
National Reconnaissance Office
McDowell
Military parade debate rocks Washington over cost and purpose
Trump directs the Pentagon to draft options for a large national parade amid partisan doubts about cost and symbolism. lawmakers and military leaders weigh risks and logistics while White House aides downplay final decisions. Defense Secretary Mattis notes options are being prepared for a possible decision.
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North Korea to send Kim Yo Jong to Winter Olympics
Kim Yo Jong, about 30, will join North Korea’s delegation to the South Korea Winter Games. Her presence marks a bid to ease tensions, with analysts noting potential diplomacy moves and possible meetings with South Korean leaders.
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Ivanka
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Korea Institute For National
Hong
Kim Yong Nam
Koh Yu-hwan
Dongguk University
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