SpaceX’s massive Starship roared into the sky on the morning of April 20, but the spacecraft and its booster failed to separate, tumbling in the sky before breaking up and falling into the Gulf of Mexico.It was a historic moment, nonetheless, the successful launch of the largest and most powerful rocket ever to fly.

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Jan 1, 2023 · Countries across the world cut loose for Carnival this month. The biggest blowouts include Rio de Janeiro’s samba parades, masquerade balls in Venice, raucous Mardi Gras floats in New Orleans and a centuries-old masked celebration in rural Hungary.

Mar 4, 2023 · At the edge of Oregon’s high desert — home to sage brush, river canyons and snow-streaked volcanoes — is Bend, the state’s outdoor sports capital and fastest growing metropolitan area.

Feb 4, 2023 · In Texas, you can take part in exuberant street parties and traditional Latin American holidays, colourful festivals from the east and modern incarnations of Old West gatherings. Travel to San Antonio to uncover Texas's modern multiculturalism.

Sep 16, 2018 · Elsewhere, Tavline is an affordable Israeli restaurant in the Marais, with a great small-plates option that will keep both diners happy. Dishes to try include roasted cauliflower with tahini, pistou and tomato-seed vinaigrette and ktsitsot daguim — …

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Jan 6, 2014 · The great outdoors — and the sense of exploration. They became addicted to simple pleasures such as berry picking, fishing, skimming stones and toasting marshmallows over an open fire. Best place you stayed?

The central terrace of Teyuna in the jungle of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, is the site’s highest point.

Jul 9, 2013 · Transport yourself to some of the world's most secluded, stylish retreats. Each trip in this collection is paired with a contrasting experience, whether you want to detox or indulge, go rustic over high-tech, or wallow beside the birds rather than the beasts.