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The latest U.S. moon mission hit an immediate snag after its launch. The Pentagon released more information about the defense secretary's much-scrutinized hospitalization. And we've got all the best moments from (and a scathing review of) last night's Golden Globes. |
Hello, it's Spencer, still subbing in for Laura. Here's what you need to know this Monday. |
US moon lander encounters 'anomaly' after launch |
The first American mission to put a lunar lander on the moon in five decades may be in peril . Shortly into its flight Monday, Astrobotic's Peregrine lander encountered an anomaly that prevented it "from achieving a stable sun-pointing orientation," the Pittsburgh-based aerospace company said. The snag threatens the spacecraft's ability to land on the moon. The lander had hitched a ride Monday morning aboard the United Launch Alliance's shiny new Vulcan rocket, which launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. While NASA has a payload bound for the lunar surface, the space agency is merely a customer on what could end up being the first U.S. commercial spacecraft to ever touch down on the moon – if it can get there. | A United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket lifts off Monday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station This is the inaugural launch of the rocket, carrying Astrobotic's lunar lander. Craig Bailey/Florida Today via AP |
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Why was Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized? |
As Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin faces mounting criticism for failing to disclose for days that he was hospitalized with a serious medical condition, more details have begun to emerge . Austin had an elective procedure on Dec. 22, and complications set in more than a week later, Defense Department officials said. He required a stay in the ICU, where he remained for four days "due to hospital space considerations and privacy," according to a Pentagon spokesperson. The details are significant as the Pentagon and the Biden administration work to contain the fallout from unanswered questions about who was in charge of national security matters as Austin's medical problems unfolded. | Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin listens during a House Appropriations hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 11, 2022. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI, AFP via Getty Images |
Miss the Golden Globes last night? We've got you covered. |
The Golden Globes officially kicked off Hollywood's awards season on Sunday with plenty of trophies for "Oppenheimer" (five wins, including best drama) and TV's "Succession" (four wins, including best drama). Though "Barbie" entered the evening with nominations in nine categories, the summer hit took home just two wins. Aside from the winners, what were the other big moments of the evening? First off, comedian Jo Koy bombed his opening monologue for off-color jokes about "Barbie" ("a plastic doll with big boobies") and "The Color Purple" ("what happens to your butt when you take Ozempic"), among others, USA TODAY reviewer Kelly Lawler says. Also: Power couples such as Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner and Bill Hader and Ali Wong made their romances known with PDA. | Julia Gardner, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. Todd Williamson, CBS | | | | Christian Ziegler, chair of the Florida Republican Party, was voted out overwhelmingly on Monday after a rape allegation. | | | |  | Investigators are working to learn more about what caused a door plug to separate from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX during a flight Friday night. | | | | The NFL's annual day of reckoning for coaching staffs and front offices has arrived, with multiple key figures already having been fired. | | | | Hezbollah commander Wissam Hassan Al-Tawil was killed in a strike on his SUV in southern Lebanon. | | | | Donald Trump is back in court this week, on two different cases. One deals with presidential immunity, the other is his New York fraud trial. | | | | Audacy, owner of over 200 U.S. radio stations, announced it plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. | | | | For the kitchen-table investor with a little money to spare, now might be an ideal time to consider investing in a certificate of deposit. | | | | Taco Bell is launching a new value menu, which offers 10 items for $3 or less. Here's what the fast food chain is adding. | | | | The NHTSA announced recalls for more than 112,000 Ford F-150 trucks and nearly 11,000 Hyundai Kona SUVs. See the full list here. | | | | On January 29, the IRS will begin accepting and processing tax returns. If you're due a refund, don't hesitate. Prepare now to get your money faster. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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