On Wednesday, the SpaceX Crew Dragon became the first to launch civilian astronauts into the polar orbit. The SpaceX Crew Dragon had four civilian astronauts onboard, and they were able to glimpse the white tundra of Antarctica from space. Chinese-born crypto billionaire Chun Wang took to X and, in a video, stated, “Hello, Antarctica. Unlike previously anticipated, from 460 km above, it is only pure white, no human activity is visible.” Take a look at some of the scenes: Hello, Antarctica. Unlike previously anticipated, from 460 km above, it is only pure white, no human activity is visible. pic.twitter.com/i7JawFYzW2 — Chun (@satofishi) April 2, 2025 First views of Earth’s polar regions from Dragon pic.twitter.com/3taP34zCeN — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 1, 2025 Liftoff of Fram2 and the @framonauts! pic.twitter.com/XBL5juCnHQ — SpaceX (@SpaceX) April 1, 2025 Per NDTV: The first civilian astronauts to orbit the Earth’s polar region have shared a breathtaking view of Antarctica’s pristine “pure white” tundra in a historic video captured from space. On Wednesday morning, four space travelers aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule filmed the stunning footage, showcasing the desolate, snow-covered landscape of Antarctica from an altitude of approximately 285 miles. Chinese-born crypto billionaire Chun Wang, 43, took to X to share the video with a caption that read, “Hello, Antarctica. Unlike previously anticipated, from 460 km above, it is only pure white, no human activity is visible.” The breathtaking six-minute video showcases the continent’s vibrant landscape. In the footage, Mr Wang’s fellow space travellers can be heard congratulating him on this remarkable achievement. The captivating footage was taken through the Dragon’s Cupola, a unique, all-glass dome on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, offering astronauts stunning 360-degree views of space and Earth. In a playful moment, Mr Wang placed his sock-clad feet on the cupola’s window and began walking up and down, with the vibrant, cloudy, and snowy landscape drifting in the background. Jokingly, he referred to this as a “spacewalk,” sending the crew into fits of laughter. SpaceX Fram2 ‘s full polar orbit, from Antarctica to the Arctic, seen by timelapse. pic.twitter.com/mSBDcxJ56A — A. Pettit (@PettitFrontier) April 3, 2025 Per The Times: A bout of space sickness was followed by the perfect pick-me-up when four astronauts opened the blinds on their capsule orbiting their planet. “Hello, Antarctica,” exclaimed Chun Wang, commander of the Fram2 mission, as he and his three crew became the first people ever to view the South Pole from low earth orbit. Wang, a crypto-currency billionaire, paid SpaceX to operate the private mission, which is flying a Crew Dragon capsule in polar orbit around Earth — a trajectory no astronauts have taken before. Over the course of nearly four days in space, they will pass over the North and South Poles every 46 minutes, collecting imagery. They are also conducting 22 science and research projects that will expand understanding of the effects of space flight on the human body and how to support astronauts of the future on long-duration space missions. On Tuesday, they took the first human x-ray in space.

Nike stocks have plummeted following the announcement of President Trump’s 46% tariff on Vietnam. Nike stocks fell 6% following the tariff announcement. The Trump administration also placed a 32% tariff on Indonesia and a 34% tariff on China. Vietnam, Indonesia and China combined make up 95% of Nike’s manufacturing. Nike stock right now – the company has >450,000 employees across 130 factories in Vietnam (46% tariff rate) pic.twitter.com/9irIE3j5cW — Mike Bird (@Birdyword) April 2, 2025 Per WSJ: Nike shares fell 6% after President Trump announced reciprocal tariffs of 46% on Vietnam, 32% on Indonesia and 34% on China. Suppliers in Vietnam, Indonesia and China make 95% of the sneaker company’s manufactured goods. Like most U.S. footwear brands, Nike has long relied on Asia factories to produce its products. Nike had shifted away from China as its main manufacturing partner to countries like Vietnam and Indonesia. Shares of Skechers, Deckers and Crocs also fell on the news. Nike, Columbia stocks hit hard by Trump’s tariffs https://t.co/L8rh9D3rF3 — FOX 12 Oregon (@fox12oregon) April 3, 2025 Here’s what CNBC reported: Retailers and brands have turned to Vietnam to manufacture goods from sneakers to couches while moving some or all production out of China. For years, China’s southern neighbor became a popular alternative for companies trying to avoid the crossfire of U.S. trade tensions with Beijing. Now, as President Donald Trump expands his trade war worldwide, they can no longer steer clear. Trump said he will put a 46% duty on imports from Vietnam as part of a new wave of global tariffs announced Wednesday. That could soon raise costs for major corporations in the apparel, furniture and toy space, and some of them may pass those increases to consumers in the form of price hikes. The tariffs on Vietnam take effect on April 9. China exported more goods to the U.S. than any other country for more than two decades, but Mexico surpassed China as the top source in 2023. China is now the second-largest supplier to the U.S., accounting for $438.9 billion worth of goods in 2024, according to government data from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. For companies that have looked to diversify the countries they rely on for production and reduce risks from trade conflicts with China, Vietnam has also become a popular place to go. Imports from Vietnam grew to $136.6 billion in 2024, up about 19% from 2023, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

A deadly tornado killed at least eight people and prompted over 20 twisters across the Mississippi Valley on Wednesday.

As Article III judges launch a coup d’état of the administration, Republicans are concerned that no one controls Trump’s tariffs. Four Republicans broke with President Trump on tariffs on Canada, and now they are looking for ways to rein him in. According to the anti-GOP NBC “News,” Democrats in the House are exploring ways to […] The post Senate Republicans Want to Control Trump & His Tariffs appeared first on www.independentsentinel.com.

Kate Middleton and the royal family have had a challenging year. The princess and King Charles both experienced cancer diagnoses that changed things dramatically. But both faced their health battles with dignity and grace. Kate Middleton announced she was in remission in January, but Charles continues with his cancer treatment. She recently returned to her royal duties and has maintained an active presence on special media. Kate posted a video on Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom, and some eagle-eyed enthusiasts noticed a change in the family. It looks like they may have welcomed a new addition. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Prince and Princess of Wales (@princeandprincessofwales) Kate Middleton Seemed To Introduce A New Furry Family Member Kate wrote in the caption, “Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary. This Mother’s Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature and recognise how our bond with the natural world can help not only nurture our inner selves, but remind us too of the role we play within the rich tapestry of life. C” In Kate’s video, an ode to Mother Nature, we see a pair of legs being trailed by two dogs. The black one appears to be the family’s pup, Orla, but the red dog looks like a new addition. Kate Middleton and William love animals, so it would be a natural fit for the pair to add a new pet to the family.   But some say not so fast. The brown dog could belong to Kate Middleton’s family. According to Hello!, the dog resembles one owned by Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton. No matter who the pup belongs to, it is clearly very loved and gets along well with Orla. As much of an animal lover as Kate is, we’re sure she believes in the more, the merrier. This story’s featured image is by Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty. The post Did Kate Middleton Subtly Introduce A New Family Member In Her Latest Video? appeared first on InspireMore.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos recently announced Live With Kelly and Mark would relocate to a new studio after nearly four decades at the current location. The news was bittersweet for longtime host Kelly, who said her children grew up at the studio. Kelly Ripa recalled her early days on Live with People. “They came to work with me every day until they went to school,” she said. “They would go to All My Children with me, they would come here with me… we meant when we say they grew up in this building, in these four walls.” The move to the new studio will bring Live together with other ABC Disney shows at the Robert A. Iger Building at 7 Hudson Square in downtown Manhattan, but there is a bit of a catch. The studio isn’t quite ready. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LIVE with Kelly and Mark (@livekellyandmark) “Live With Mark And Kelly” Will Broadcast From A Temporary Home An insider shared with Page Six, “They’re basically going to be doing it from the cafeteria lobby… because they don’t have a studio.” This is only temporary, but it will be in a different spot when the show returns live. Another person said it’s a “gorgeous open sprawling space near the cafeteria.” “It’s amazing!” an insider insisted. “They’re just putting the final touches on the studio, but everyone is thrilled to be in this new Disney building,” they said. Kelly and Mark shared a touching farewell video on Instagram on April 1, captioning it, “Here’s to new memories.” Live With Kelly And Mark hosts’ daughter, Lola Consuelos commented, “This building, the people, and the family that was formed here made me who I am today. Some of my best memories have taken place here. I cannot believe this!!!I refuse to accept.” This story’s featured image is by LORENZO BEVILAQUA/Disney via Getty Images. The post “Live With Kelly And Mark” Is Currently Filming In An Unlikely Place appeared first on InspireMore.

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