February 28, 2025 – Page 299

Lunar Trailblazer Odin spacecraft suffering problems after IM2 launch SpaceNews

Jeff FoustFebruary 28, 2025

Two spacecraft, one from a startup and the other built by a major aerospace company, are experiencing problems after their launch as rideshares on a lunar lander mission.

Watch rare planetary parade online for free today as 7 planets align across the sky…

Samantha M...February 28, 2025

Seven planets will line up for a rare "planetary parade" today (Feb. 28) and you can watch it live online, beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET (1700 GMT).

Capitol agenda Signs point to a long stopgap POLITICO

Mia McCart...February 28, 2025

Trump says he wants "a clean, temporary government funding Bill" through Sept. 30, but just how clean does he want it?

Layoffs at federal weather and climate agency threaten forecasts Axios

Andrew Fre...February 28, 2025

Some Weather Service offices were already cutting back on their services.

Microsoft is shutting down Skype in favor of Teams The Verge

Tom WarrenFebruary 28, 2025

Microsoft is shutting down Skype on May 5th. Existing users will need to export their data or migrate to Microsoft Teams.

Austin leaders provide updates on measles in Texas urge vaccinations amid outbreak KXANcom

Julianna R...February 28, 2025

Austin Public Health is expected to provide an update Friday on the current situation of measles in Texas, as well as the level of threat locally.

Iowa gives final approval to a bill removing gender identity protections despite massive protests CNN

Associated...February 28, 2025

Iowa lawmakers became the first in the nation to approve legislation removing gender identity protections from the state’s civil rights code Thursday, despite massive protests by opponents who say it…

Russian tourist dies after being attacked by sharks in Philippine diving spot another drowns The…

February 28, 2025

Two Russian tourists, who went scuba diving in waters south of Manila, have died when they were swept away by strong undercurrents with one drowning and the other being attacked…

Jon Gruden is returning to the Bucs Ring of Honor Tampa Bay Times

Rick Strou...February 28, 2025

The Super Bowl-winning coach reconciled with the Glazer family at a memorial for Monte Kiffin last July.