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The Challenger launched and exploded while we were a few hours into the flight. We had just departed Antigua. I received an HF radio call from the Air Force informing me of the disaster. We were still 3-4 hours out from Ascension. I thought, “Do I tell the passengers or not?” I decided they needed to know. I told them.
One of the most somber moments in my career. They were devastated. The flight became deathly quiet for the duration. We realized we weren’t done yet as a crew. We needed to keep working. Our crew decided we’d all go to the bar with them when we arrived. And we did. It was a sad evening, but it was cathartic. Painful but necessary.
Crew dog life.
https://x.com/BuzzPatterson/status/2005355998861488155

🍃 @cardamomkiss - I've been looking for a world map for my son's room but I'm very particular about maps and I finally found a perfect one. No political borders just geographic features and 1,642 wild animals
https://x.com/cardamomkiss/status/2005467405519130726

Catherine Herridge @C__Herridge - In less than 72 hours @ZohranKMamdani officially takes office.
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Catherine Herridge @C__Herridge
Straight to the Point: NYPD Mass Exodus
Former NYPD Department Chief warns that veteran police officers will leave the force once @ZohranKMamdani is in office.
“This is going to be quick and we'll get the results within probably the first quarter of the year.”
@thelatmg @latimesstudios_
https://x.com/C__Herridge/status/2005656476908736514