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 Stranded in Space for 9 Months: How Much Did These Astronauts Really Earn? (Spoiler: No Overtime!)🚀 After spending a staggering 286 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams finally returned to Earth on March 18, 2025. 🌍 Their extended mission, which lasted nine months instead of the planned six, has left many wondering: how much did they get paid for their time in space, and did they earn overtime for the extra months? The answer might surprise you. According to NASA, astronauts like Wilmore and Williams are paid a standard salary based on the General Schedule (GS) pay scale, which ranges from $100,287 to  $ 155,034 annually for GS 12-13 grades. These grades are reserved for highly skilled professionals with advanced degrees and specialized training, which astronauts certainly possess. However, despite their extended stay in space, they do not receive overtime pay. NASA clarified that astronauts are considered federa...

 Elon Musk Accused of Financial Retaliation in Custody Battle – What’s Really Going On?🔥 Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is at the center of a heated custody battle with Ashley St. Clair, a conservative influencer and author. St. Clair’s legal team claims that Musk has “substantially reduced financial support” for their infant son after she sued him for sole custody. 🚨 This explosive allegation has sparked a wave of controversy, raising questions about Musk’s actions and the ongoing legal drama. According to St. Clair’s attorney, Karen Rosenthal, Musk’s financial retaliation began after St. Clair filed a petition for custody in February 2025. The legal team alleges that Musk ignored her private attempts to resolve the matter amicably, forcing her to take the issue to court. “Elon Musk has financially retaliated against his own child,” Rosenthal stated, adding that Musk also filed an emergency application to silence St. Clair from speaking publicly about the ca...

 Trump’s Bold Move to Dismantle the Department of Education – What It Means for Students, Teachers, and Your Wallet!🚨 President Trump has just signed an executive order to “begin eliminating” the U.S. Department of Education, sparking a firestorm of debate across the nation. 🏛️ This move, which he’s hinted at for months, could have massive implications for student loans, public schools, and millions of families.  But can he actually pull it off? And what happens if he does? Let’s break it down. The Department of Education, established in 1979, oversees a whopping $268 billion budget. It’s responsible for federal student aid, including Pell Grants and loans that help millions of students afford college. 🎓 It also funds programs like Title I, which supports low-income schools, and IDEA, which assists students with disabilities. If the department is dismantled, these programs could be in jeopardy, leaving states to pick up the pieces. Trump argues that education should be loc...

 TOYCON PH 2025: A Year of Pop Culture Magic Awaits! 🎁🎉   TOYCON PH is gearing up to take 2025 by storm with an exhilarating lineup of events that will ignite the hearts of toy enthusiasts and pop culture fans alike! This year’s festivities kick off with the very first TOYCON Summer Prelude, happening on March 29 and 30 at Okada Manila’s stunning Crystal Pavilion.  This free event promises to be a paradise for collectors, creators, and fans, celebrating everything we love about toys, nostalgia, and creativity. Adding to the excitement, TOYCON PH is bringing in iconic Japanese talents to make the Summer Prelude unforgettable. Fans can meet the legendary Tetsu Inada, known for voicing characters like Nappa in Dragon Ball Kai and Endeavor in My Hero Academia . His meet-and-greet on March 30 from 1-5 PM is a must-attend. Meanwhile, Kei Shindo, the voice behind Kyoka Jiro in My Hero Academia and other beloved roles, will connect with fans through a virtual Q&A session,...

 Cosplay-Eh!™: Canada’s New Ultimate Cosplay Championship is Here! 🎭  Get ready to unleash your inner hero or villain as Canada introduces its very own national cosplay championship—Cosplay-Eh!™ The Canadian Cosplay Championship is a high-level competition designed to spotlight the artistry and creativity of the nation’s most talented cosplayers. This exciting event doesn’t just celebrate costumes—it honors the dedication and passion behind crafting and performing as your favorite characters.  From anime to video games, and everything in between, this championship aims to showcase cosplay as a true art form. With the global cosplay market expected to soar from $4.78 billion in 2023 to $8.65 billion by 2030, the timing couldn’t be more perfect for Canada to make its mark. Starting in 2025, regional selections will take place in cities like Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Quebec City, leading to an epic Grand Finale in July 2026 at Montreal Comiccon.  Winners from each region w...

 Celebrate Creativity: Maningning Miclat Poetry Competition Returns in 2025! ✍️ The Maningning Miclat Art Foundation, Incorporated (MMAFI), has announced the much-anticipated return of the Maningning Miclat Poetry Competition, an event honoring the legacy of a gifted artist and poet who left an indelible mark on the world. This year’s competition, themed “Pangarap at Pag-asa” ( Dream and Hope ), invites young poets aged 28 and below to submit their original works from May 15 to May 31, 2025.  With divisions in both Filipino and English, the competition highlights the beauty of language, cultural expression, and artistic creativity. Maningning Miclat, the poet behind this celebrated legacy, was a multilingual writer, prize-winning visual artist, and translator who tragically passed away at 28. In her honor, MMAFI has made it their mission to nurture and recognize outstanding young talents through alternating poetry and painting competitions.  This year, grand winners in ...

  Caught on Camera: San Jose Man Arrested for Keying Tesla in Viral Video! 🚗 A shocking act of vandalism has gone viral, capturing a man keying a Tesla in a Costco parking lot in San Jose. The incident, recorded by the car’s Sentry Mode, shows a white-bearded man in a "USA" leather jacket scratching the side of the Tesla before driving off in a dark-colored Hyundai SUV. Within 24 hours of the video surfacing, San Jose police identified and arrested the suspect, marking a swift response to what they called an act of felony vandalism. The video, which has garnered over 600 views on X, sparked outrage and debate online. The suspect, when confronted in a second video, denied the act, claiming, "I didn’t do that." However, his actions and attire left little room for doubt. Some speculate the vandalism was politically motivated, targeting Tesla due to opposition against its CEO, Elon Musk.  Even Musk himself reacted to the incident with a simple American flag emoji, whil...