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NASA keeping workers on the job for Artemis missions with SpaceX, Blue OriginElon Musk speaks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump as they watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesNASA staff and contractors working on Artemis, the moon exploration program that contracts with Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, will stay on the job during the shutdown, according to internal memos obtained by CNBC.Those employees will not be paid “for the duration of the shutdown furlough,” but they…

BRUSSELS (AP) — Pro-Palestinian protests are shaking major European cities, and calls are growing to ban Israel from sporting and cultural events. European navies have been deployed to protect activists trying to get aid into Gaza — and a wave of countries have done the once-unthinkable and recognized a Palestinian state.As outrage over the humanitarian catastrophe grows, more European leaders, sometimes driven by pressure from their populations, have openly condemned Israel’s war conduct and sought to push Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to agree to a ceasefire and allow in aid. “There has been a ground-breaking shift in Europe where…

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — At least 69 people were killed in a powerful earthquake that hit a central Philippine province where dozens of peple were killed by a powerful earthquake Tuesday night.The magnitude-6.9 earthquake that hit at about 10 p.m. trapped an unspecified number of residents in collapsed houses, nightclubs and other businesses in the hard-hit city of Bogo and outlying rural towns in Cebu province, officials said.Rescuers scrambled to find survivors Wednesday. Army troops, police and civilian volunteers backed by backhoes and sniffer dogs were deployed Wednesday to carry out house-to-house searches for survivors.The epicenter of the earthquake, which…

BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government fighters entered the city of Sweida over the summer in an apparent bid to assert control over the enclave of the Druze minority that for years had operated in semiautonomy.It backfired. Sectarian attacks on Druze civilians during the ensuing fighting have hardened Sweida’s stance against the government, pushed it toward Israel, and led some in the minority sect to go as far as calling for secession.Now Druze groups have set up a de facto military and governmental body in Sweida, similar to the Kurdish-led authorities in the country’s northeast. It is a major setback for…

The U.S. government shutdown has begun after President Trump and Congress failed to reach a funding deal by Wednesday’s deadline. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face furloughs and many offices will close. Trump has threatened irreversible actions as he seeks to punish Democrats. Democrats picked this fight as they demand funding to save health care subsidies that are expiring and sending insurance costs soaring. Republicans have refused to negotiate. More voting is expected Wednesday. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., center, flanked by Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., left, and…

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — European leaders are converging on Copenhagen on Wednesday for two summits focused on security, defense and the war in Ukraine, following a spate of troubling drone incidents at Danish airports and military bases over the last week.Denmark’s defense ministry said that a precision radar system has been set up at Copenhagen airport to help keep watch. Unidentified drones forced the closure of the airfield a week ago, causing major disruptions to air traffic.France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden and the U.K. also sent aircraft, ships and air defense systems to Denmark ahead of the summits. Ukraine’s armed…

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho thanked Chelsea fans for their warm reception on his return to Stamford Bridge, but admitted his frustration at losing on Tuesday.”I don’t feed myself with these memories, I feed myself with victories,” Mourinho said after the match.Richard Ríos’ 18th-minute own goal was enough to give the Blues a 1-0 win in their Champions League clash on a night when Chelsea supporters serenaded Mourinho in each half in recognition of the eight trophies — including three Premier League titles — he won across two spells in charge at Stamford Bridge.Editor’s Picks2 RelatedMourinho won on his first visit…

Turkish club Galatasaray followed its huge victory over Liverpool on Tuesday with a simple troll aimed at the English club.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedGalatasaray stunned Liverpool with a 1-0 win in the UEFA Champions League league phase. Victor Osimhen netted home a first-half penalty in a matchup in which Liverpool dominated possession (67.1% to 32.9%) and shot attempts (16-9).But Galatasaray was able to hold on, securing its first victory of the competition. The club then proceeded to relay a simple troll aimed at Liverpool, captioning its post: “You’ll never walk alone, but sometimes you walk out without points.”You’ll never walk alone, but…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Chicago Fire FC jumped out to an early two-goal lead and withstood a furious second-half comeback try led by Luis Suárez in a 5-3 win over Inter Miami CF on Tuesday night.With the victory, Chicago (15-6-11) secured its first playoff berth since 2017 and improved to eighth in the MLS standings.Lionel Messi was held scoreless for the second straight game as Inter Miami, which has already clinched a playoff spot, slipped to 16-8-7. The loss hurt Inter Miami’s hopes of winning the Supporters’ Shield. The Philadelphia Union can secure the regular-season title with a win over New…

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool are not playing like a top team after back-to-back defeats in the Premier League and Champions League – and has called on Arne Slot to “earn his money” and “fix” the issues.Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Galatasaray in Istanbul on Tuesday night, which followed the 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Reds showed a lot of the same issues from Selhurst Park in the Turkish capital – with high-profile mistakes at the back, defensive errors – and the situation was worsened by a double injury blow to goalkeeper Alisson Becker and striker Hugo Ekitike.”I’m…