SUMMARY: NASA has extended the mission of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who will remain in orbit aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule until spring, nearly ten months after their June 5 launch. Originally slated for an eight-day mission, their return has been delayed due to issues with Starliner, prompting NASA to send it back empty in September. The pair’s homecoming is now pushed to late March or April, contingent on the launch of a replacement crew, which has been postponed for over a month. NASA chose to wait for a new SpaceX capsule rather than using an older model for crew transport.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will soon mandate that hotels, vacation rental platforms, and event promoters disclose all fees upfront in their pricing. This decision, motivated by consumer complaints about unexpected “junk fees,” aims to promote transparency and ensure consumers know the total costs before booking. The rule takes effect in 120 days and was approved by four of the five commissioners. It requires businesses to clearly disclose all mandatory fees in their advertised prices, potentially saving consumers 53 million hours annually. This initiative follows the FTC’s exploration of fee transparency, spurred by over 12,000 public comments.

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SUMMARY: “Dirty Dancing” and “Beverly Hills Cop” are newly inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, which honors films deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. “Dirty Dancing,” a 1987 classic, features Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey addressing social issues alongside romance. “Beverly Hills Cop,” releasing in 1984, elevated Eddie Murphy to stardom and transformed the action comedy genre. The 2024 list includes 25 films, growing the registry to 900 entries, with notable selections like “Pride of the Yankees,” “The Miracle Worker,” and “No Country for Old Men.” Turner Classic Movies will feature a special screening of the inductees.

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