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The substance is a byproduct of the process of treating water with chloramine, a chemical used to kill viruses and bacteria. It's not yet known whether it is dangerous.

SpaceX typically has a cadre of VIPs to view Starship launches and, with CEO Elon Musk's close relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, the sixth flight is no different.

Trump is a relatively recent convert to the potential value of SpaceX's services, after mocking Musk's "rocketships to nowhere" in 2022.

"These winds are likely to produce numerous power outages and tree damage in the most impact regions," the National Weather Service said.

A rare oarfish, believed to portend disaster, washed up on a beach in Encinitas last week. Since 1901, only 21 oarfish have been recorded on California's shores. This is the second this year.

The magazine's top editor wrote several profanity-laced social media posts about the results of the election.

The report was published a day after the second major hearing on UAPs was held in Congress, where leaders called for greater transparency from the Pentagon on UAP knowledge.

The beaver moon will reach its peak on Friday and the Leonid meteor shower will be on full display on Saturday.

The discovery, made public Wednesday, includes well-preserved footprints of reptiles and amphibians that scientists say date back 280 million years.

More than 58% of the Northeast is in moderate drought or worse, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.