On Monday, an all-female crew, including pop superstar Katy Perry, is set to embark on a historic journey to the edge of space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, marking a significant milestone in space travel. The diverse team, featuring notable figures such as Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn, showcases the varied expertise and accomplishments of women across different fields. This mission underscores the democratization of space travel by private companies like Blue Origin, offering participants a chance to fulfill lifelong dreams and explore new possibilities.
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Oil prices have surged in response to the looming Israeli ground assault on Gaza, with the Biden administration warning Israeli counterparts to show restraint and avoid mass civilian casualties. The US has also tightened sanctions on major crude-producing countries, further stoking market fears over a drop in supply as demand increases. President Biden has called Hamas' actions "pure evil" and urged all sides to de-escalate the situation and find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.