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"Historically, most new religions die, and it's fairly clear now that Scientology is on a downward path," said Stephen Kent who has ben tracking scientology for decades. "Unable to change with the times, the controversial belief system is doomed to fail. The German government views it as an abusive sect masquerading as a religion, France has classified it as a dangerous cult and there are only 67 member left in Ireland. "Scientology had its heyday in the late 0s and early 80s," said Kent, "but then the controversy started," as stories started to leak about abuse within the movement and the exorbitant donations required of its members to reach higher levels of spiritual purity. "With so much criticism of Scientology and so many of its secret documents available either in whole or in part, the impetus for continued membership is greatly diminished," said Kent. The Church of Scientology still has significant wealth, including lavish properties around the world, "but from what I can see, nobody is in them," said Kent. "And there are some that have closed down because they just don't have the staff."

Pope urges parents to not condemn gay children

Pope Francis urged parents in January not to condemn their children if they are gay. This was his latest gesture of outreach to the LGBTQ community which has long been marginalized by the Catholic hierarchy. The Pope spoke informally during his weekly general audience dedicated to the figure of St. Joseph, the nominal father of Jesus. He said he was thinking in particular about parents who are confronted with “sad” situations in their children's lives. Citing parents who have to cope with children who are sick, imprisoned or who get killed in car accidents, Pope Francis included: “Parents who see that their children have different sexual orientations, how they manage that and accompany their children and not hide behind a condemning attitude. ”Never condemn a child,” he said. He has previously said that gays have a right to be accepted by their families as children and siblings.


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PHOENIX Changing Hands New and used books, (602)274-0067 300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix AZ 85013 E-mail: inbox@changinghands.com Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am -10 pm, Sunday 9 am - 8 pm Website: www.changinghands.com/changinghandsphoenix Dragon's Den Contact: David and Violet Fausnaugh, Fragrance oil lamps, oils, incense, fantasy weapons, (623)330-1216 4255 W. Thunderbird, Phoenix AZ 85053 Hours: 10am - 6pm Elements of Spirit Contact: Gypsy Luna Purveyor of Spirit and magick culture and tradition (602) 699-5888 1325 Grand Ave, #107, Phoenix AZ Hours: Tues-Sat 11-7 E-mail: eos@elementsofspirit.net Website: https://elementsofspirit.net/ Fantasia Crystals Contact:Mike Erwin or Beth Crystals, jewelry, books, candles, incense & psychics (602 265-4065 5108 N. 7th Street, Phoenix AZ 85001 E-mail: fantasia.northern@gmail.com Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 7 pm, Sunday 9 am - 6 pm Website: www.fantasiacrystals.com Jan Ross New Age Books& Gifts Tarot cards, mdse, metaphysical, Pagan & self-help books (602)641-4933 Contact: Janet Cromwer-VIncent 4239 W. Thunderbird #2, Phoenix AZ 85053 E-mail: janrossnewage@qwesoffice.net Hours: Monday-Friday 10am - 7 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm Website: www.janrossnewagebooksandgifts.com KIndred Dragons Emporium-ONLINE contact: Ron Collett T-Shirts, jewelry, swords, dragons, fairies & wizards (602)299-7195 (480)307-3637 E-mail: kindreddragonsemporium@cox.net Loose Leaf Tea Market contact: Kita Centella Organic herbs, teas, spices, oils & custom blends. (602) 283-1210 4773 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (480) 759-0695 4025 E Chandler Blvd #5, Phoenix, AZ 85048 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 7 pm Sun 11 am - 5 pm Website: lwww.looseleafmarket.com Moebius Enterprises ONLINE ritual mdse for Asatru, Norse, Druid & Wiccan (623) 873-2856 E-mail: sales@moebiusenterprises.com Website: www.moebiusenterprises.com Oils N' Cense Incense, oils and perfume 1237 E. Northern, Phoenix AZ 85020 Hours: Tuesday - Fri 10 am - 6 pm, Mon & Sat10 am - 5 pm, Website: http://www.scentsandoils.com Penelope's Boutique Boutique and metaphysical center (602)938-5197 15610 N. 35th Avenue #6, Phoenix AZ 85053 Phoenix Rising Now Crystals, incense, candle, supples, healings & readings (602) 252-0321 4312 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix AZ 85003 E-mil: info@phoenixrisingnow.com Website:www.phoenixrisingnow.com Something's Brewing contact: Jeni Gough On line bulk herbs and teas from all over the world (602)540-7322 11018 North 31st Drive, Phoenix AZ 85029 Storm Wisdom contact: Charles McAlpine one of a kind shopping experience (602)334-1204 hours: 10-6 seven days 3375 E. Shea Blvd #A1, Phoenix AZ 85028 E-mail: info@stormwidsom.com Website: www.stormwisdom.com Vision Quest Books Contact: Apryl Douglas *Metaphysical books, tarot cards psychic readings and more* (480)949-1888 3114 E. Indian School, Phoenix AZ 85016 E-mail: vqbooks@cox.net Hours: Saturday - Thursday 10 am -6 pm, Fri 10 am - 8 pm Website: visionquest *SUN CITY* Place of Spiritual Wisdom Contact: Madaline La Mont Crystals, gems, books, tarot, music, readings and healing (623)335-5339, (623)583- 12630 N. 103rd Ave, #123, Sunn City 85351 *TEMPE* Star Woman Crystals contact Betty & Shari Crystals, stones, beautiful jewelry, singing bowls, gongs, wands, intuitive readings,energy work, workshops and wide range of gifts (480)423-9512 1000 E. Marigold Lane, Sco PEORIA Tanja's Natural Magick contact: Tanja Readings, healing, pendulums, spell kits, oils, herbs & stones, (623) 979-7428 8987 W. Olive, Peoria. Hours: Tuesday - Sat 10 am to 6 pm, Sun Noon to 5 pm Website: www.tanjasnaturalmagick.com/index.html		*APACHE JUNCTION* Explorers Emporium an educational, gaming, crafting, and medieval store (480)671-9534 306 S Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction 85120 E-mail: explorersemporium@gmail.com Website: www.explorersemporium.com/ Red Raven's Cauldron Needful things for Witches and Pagans (928) 368-3923 1979 S. Plaza Dr, Apache Junction AZ 85120 E-mail: red ravens cauldron@live.com CASA GRANDE The ApotheCraft Shop (520) 518-1461 Handmade, Organic Crafts & Gifts for Witches and Pagans 408 N. Florence St, Casa Grande AZ 85120 E-mail: ApotheCraft@gmail.com Website:http://www.theapothecraftshop.com/ GILBERT Tree of Life Bookstore contact: Dorianne Jankowski Classes, crystals, mdse, psychics & healers (480)284-4705 1515 N Gilbert Rd D-112, Gilbert 85234 Hours: Wedsday – Sunday 10am – 6pm E-mail:dorianne@tolmeta-az.com Website: https://treeoflifemetaphysical.com/ Wellspring Books contact: Nina Bates Books, crystals, tarot cards & psychic consultations. (480) 834-4187 1170 N Gilbert Rd #115, Gilbert, AZ 85122 Hours:Monday - Saturday 11am - 8pm Sunday Noon - 6 pm E-mail: wellspringmetaphysics@gmail.com Website: www.wellspringbooks.net GLENDALE The Astrology Store contact: Dave Campbell Metaphysical supplies, books, with tarot readings & classes (623) 463-6286 5735 W. Glendale Ave, Glendale AZ 85301 E-mail: astrologystore@aol.com Hours: Mon - Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm Website: www.theastrologystore.com Crescent Moon Emporium Contact: Debbie Trujillo Jewelry, gifts. Pagan supplies, healers, readers,l teachers . (480)415-2462 5719 W.Glendale Ave, Glendale AZ 85301 E-mail:debbietrujillo@cox.net Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30 am - 6 pm, Sun Noon- 5 pm Website: www.cresentmoon.net *GOLD CANYON* Earth Spirit Center for Healing Contact: Alaric Hutchinson (480)639-5275 Bookstore and healing center 10847 E Baseline Avenue, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 Hours: Wed - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 3 pm, Sun 10 am - 2 pm Website:earthspiritcenter.org GOODYEAR Lavendar Moon contact: Tonya Hofgard (623) 935-0501 Holistic center with health products and practitioners. 13291 W McDowell #E1, Goodyear AZ 85395 E-mail:info@lavendarmoonstore.com Hours: Tuesday through Friday Noon-6 pm, Saturday 10:30 am-5 pm, CLOSED Sunday & Monday Website: www.lavendarmoonstore.com MESA Dragonstar Books & Gifts Mystical gifts, books, candles, incense, CDs & tarot cards. (480)985-1308 3458 E. Southern, #101, Mesa AZ 85204 Hours: Tuesday -Friday Noon-6 pm, Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sun Noon-5 pm Website: www.dragonstargifts.com My Darling Dragon Mystical Boutique, psychic readers, craft classes 1-877-639-4824 54 W, Main St. #4, Mesa AZ 85201 Monday - Saturday 11 am - 6 pm, Opentil 9 pm Fridays Website: www.mydarlingdragon.com Panhalla Metaphysical & Psychic Store Incense, candles, supplies and reading sessions (602)977-7770 355 N. Lindsay, Mesa AZ 85213 SouthWest Herbs contact:Kathleeen Gould Classes, hundreds of bulk medicinal herbs and supplies (480)694-9931 148 N. Center Street, Mesa AZ 85201 Mon-Friday11 am - 5 pm Saturday 10 am - 3 pm website: www.swherb.com SCOTTSDALE American Federation of Astrologers Books, software and information for all astrology needs (480)838-1751 6535 S. Rural Rd., Tempe AZ 85283-3746 The Angel Store and More Gifts and products relating to angels (480) 466-0466 7121 E 5th Ave # 1, Scottsdale AZ 85251 Hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm Sun 10 am - 4 pm Scottsdale Crystals Contact: Cyndra L. Crystals, gifts and products relating to crystals 6841 E. Osborn #G, Scottsdale AZ 85251 Hours: Daily 9 am - 6 pm *WICKENBURG* At the Center of You contact:Laurel Hernandez Spiritual gift shop and healing center (480) 447-4968 86 N Valentine Street, Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 3 pm Website: http://atthecenterofyou.com/


The U. S. Supreme Court DID NOT outlaw abortion The Court did say that abortion has never been a right protected by the Constitution. The Court clarified that abortion can still be legal in any state thatauthorizes it.Abortion is a serious operation with complications that can result in injury or deatht to the mother. Unfortunately many women use abortion as a form of birth control, with some having as many as five or more abortions. Why should a woman risk her life when it is not necessary? There are any number of safer and cheaper means of birth control available including: masturbation, oral or anal sex, condoms, birth control pills or the morning-after pill. Woman's skin cells rejuvenated 30 years younger Researchers recently rejuvenated a 53-year-old woman's skin cells so they are the equivalent of a 23-year-old's. The scientists in Cambridge believe that they can do the same thing with other tissues in the body. The eventual aim is to develop treatments for age-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and neurological disorders. The technology is built on the techniques used to create Dolly the cloned sheep more than 25 years ago. The head of the team, Prof Wolf Reik, of the Babraham Institute in Cambridge, hoped that the technique could eventually be used to keep people healthier for longer as they grow older. "We have been dreaming about this kind of thing. Many common diseases get worse with age and to think about helping people in this way is super exciting," he said. Prof Reich stressed though that the work, which has been published in the journal eLife, was at a very early stage. He said that there were several scientific issues to overcome before it could move out of his lab and into the clinic. But he said that demonstrating for the first time that cell rejuvenation is possible was a critical step forward. Another televangelist makes wild prediction Pat Robertson came out of retirement February 28 to declare that Russian President Vladimir Putin is following God's wishes by violently invading Ukraine, insisting this is a step towards a global "End Times" battle in Israel. The 91-year-old
		evangelical, who stepped down as host of The 700 Club last fall, returned to discuss the Ukraine crisis as only he can: "People say that Putin's out of his mind. Yes, maybe so. But at the same time, he's being compelled by God. He went into the Ukraine but that wasn't his goal. His goal was to move against Israel, ultimately." Claiming that Ukraine is merely a "staging area" for one of the great Biblical armies that will gather for Armageddon in Israel, he later told viewers to "read your Bible" because "it's coming to pass." This is not the first time that Robertson has warned that the end of the world is nigh. He has predicted that the Pacific Northwest would be devastated by a tsunami in 2006, and an asteroid would destroy the earth after President Donald Trump won re-election in 2020. None of those ever came to pass.
Jehovah's Witnesses on decline Since 1995, Jehovah's Witnesses growth rates have been dropping. Most significant is the decrease in conversion rates - since 2010, over 10,000 hours of preaching has been required to gain just one active member. An extensive study into American religious groups identified Jehovah's Witnesses as having the highest turnover of any religion. It’s been over a year since the Witnesses stopped their door to door ministry due to Covid and this is affecting the growth of the church even more. The Jehovah;s Witnesses don’t call their meeting house a church, they call it Kingdom Hall . l The Kingdom Hall near us closed its doors a month ago after being open for years. Thousands of AZ Catholic baptisms are invalid A Catholic priest in Arizona has resigned after he was found to have performed baptisms incorrectly throughout his career, rendering of people unbaptised. The Catholic Diocese of Phoenix announced that the Rev.Andres Arango used
		the wrong wording in baptisms performed up until June 17, 2021. During baptisms in both English and Spanish, Arango used the phrase "we baptize you in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." He should have said "I baptize," said diocese spokesperson Katie Burke. “If you were baptized using the wrong words, that means your baptism is invalid, and you are not baptized." It is believed to have used the incorrect word since the beginning of his priesthood in 1995. "I do not have an exact number of people affected, but I believe they number in the thousands," she added. "What this means for you is, if your baptism was invalid and you've received other sacraments, you may need to repeat some or all of those sacraments after you are validly baptized as well." It seems that, according to Catholic doctrine, those mis-baptised individuals who have died have been sent to perdition.
Church of Scientology faces extinction, says cult tracker "Historically, most new religions die, and it's fairly clear now that Scientology is on a downward path," said Stephen Kent who has ben tracking scientology for decades. "Unable to change with the times, the controversial belief system is doomed to fail. The German government views it as an abusive sect masquerading as a religion, France has classified it as a dangerous cult and there are only 67 member left in Ireland. "Scientology had its heyday in the late 0s and early 80s," said Kent, "but then the controversy started," as stories started to leak about abuse within the movement and the exorbitant donations required of its members to reach higher levels of spiritual purity. "With so much criticism of Scientology and so many of its secret documents available either in whole or in part, the impetus for continued membership is greatly diminished," said Kent. The Church of Scientology still has significant wealth, including lavish properties around the world, "but from what I can see, nobody is in them," said Kent. "And there are some that have closed down because they just don't have the staff." Pope urges parents to not condemn gay children Pope Francis urged parents in January not to condemn their children if they are gay. This was his latest gesture of outreach to the LGBTQ community which has long been marginalized by the Catholic hierarchy. The Pope spoke informally during his weekly general audience dedicated to the figure of St. Joseph, the nominal father of Jesus. He said he was thinking in particular about parents who are confronted with “sad” situations in their children's lives. Citing parents who have to cope with children who are sick, imprisoned or who get killed in car accidents, Pope Francis included: “Parents who see that their children have different sexual orientations, how they manage that and accompany their children and not hide behind a condemning attitude. ”Never condemn a child,” he said. He has previously said that gays have a right to be accepted by their families as children and siblings. Changes in the LDS church January marked the four-year anniversary since Russell M. Nelson was ordained president, prophet, seer and revelator of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and it’s been quite an unexpected ride. He reversed the long-standing
		policy of excluding LGBT’s. The church is now treating LGBTQ members as equals, welcomed into full fellowship. He moved toward more racial diversity. One of Nelson’s very first changes was to call two new apostles who were not white men from the U.S. or Europe for the first time in LDS history. He made improvements to the missionary program by providing more mental health services for missionaries who experience anxiety or need to return early. As well, he initiated>the shortened “service mission”for some young people who will continue to live with their families at home. In 2021, that option to do a short-term service mission was also given to retired senior members. Also - finally - many female missionaries are now
permitted to wear pants and men can branch out slightly from the white-shirt-and-tie rule. He shortened Sunday Church to two hours. It will consist of a 60-minute sacrament meeting each Sunday, the ordinance of the sacrament, and spiritual messages. After time for transition to classes, Church members will attend a 50-minute class that will alternate each Sunday. Sunday School will be held on the first and third Sundays. Priesthood quorums, Relief Society, and Young Women meetings will be held on the second and fourth Sundays. He ended the Hill Cumorah Pageant. Many people have loved these spectacles through the years, with fond memories of attending them as children. But it had not been improved in years and was getting boring . Omicron is taking a toll on Pagans & metaphysicians Valley Pagans and metaphysicans are decentralized, comprising largely independent, small churches, covens and the like. Many groups are operated by solitary practitioners. Without a common doctrine or theology to bring them together, all they do have is conferences, special meetings and the Omega Directory. “In person events are our crossroads," they say. But, without the Omega Directory to publish their announcements, they are unable to reach each other. Uncle Ben, Aunt Jemima and other black icons erased For 131 years, Aunt Jemima syrup and Uncle Ben's rice pancake mix have been breakfast staples in Americans’ homes. Most of us have grown up with Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben, the black chef on Cream of Wheat and others. Their smiling faces reminded us of the good times that we spent growing up. They were nostalgic and positive representatives for the black race. Now they are gone and soon will be forgotten. Those of us who remember, will miss them. In attempting to create racial equality, the food industry has foolish eliminated black icons from several major food and beverage products, leaving only white icons. They’ve even rebranded and renamed them . The companies may think they are fighting racism, but actually they are actually promotng it Omicrom virus proving to be less dangerous Scientists and doctors increasingly find evidence that the omicron variant of the coronavirus is less likely to cause severe disease than previous variants. Data from hospitals in South Africa, the U.K., and the U.S. all suggest that the risk of a
		patient with omicron being admitted to a hospital is about half that observed with the delta variant. If you are admitted to the hospital, the risk of being put on a ventilator has dropped by about 75%. On top of that, laboratory experiments and animal studies have shown that omicron acts differently in the lungs than previous variants. For example, biologists at the University of Cambridge found that omicron doesn't infect lung cells as aggressively as delta does. In addition, investigators report that the administration has been including deaths from other causes in its Covid death statistics. Some are claiming the pandemic may be over by may or June.
Same $1000 bill donated every year The Salvation Army of West Virginia received the same $1,000 bill every year since 1978. The donor donated the bill
		printed in 1928, as part of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, which is where most of their income comes from. Sheldon Greenland, a lieutenant with the Army said the donor has been dropping off thousand dollar bills for 41 years. The $1,000 bill donated in December has the same serial number and unique markings as last year’s donation. “We surmise that the anonymous donor has an arrangement to retrieve or repurchase the same or similar note each year from the bank,” Greenland said. “And that’s all the information we have. We have no idea who it is" They ceertainly will need that $1000, if they don't change their policies!
Letters blame Satan for Covid-19 Letters blaming natural disasters and the coronavirus pandemic on Satan have been delivered to homes in Sutton Cold-
		field, just outside of Birmingham, Alabma. The letters have led to surprise and sometimes concern on the part of residents receiving them. The letter had been by a local woman, a Jehovah’s Witness. Some are concerned about the impact the letter might have on someone who was vulnerable The letter begins: “Dear neighbour My name is [redacted] and I live in the neighbourhood. I am writing to my neighbours to share positive hope for the future. Over the past 18 months, events around the world seem to have escalated, from the pandemic to wildfires, flash floods and humanitarian challenges. This has led to many people wondering if there is a God why does he allow so much suffering?" The writer goes no to say that it is the Satan who is causing all the harm, but God will save us soon

Tens of thousands of illegals dumped in Arizona Over the past year the Biden administration has dumped tens of thousands of illegal immigrants into Arizona towns.
		The Border Patro says they are limited as to how many people they can safely hold at nearby facilities. So in practice, that means migrants are just being dropped in rural Arizona towns like Ajo. There a group of local humanitarians quickly moves them into a small gym they've converted to an improvised shelter. The illegals are given water and told where they are. Because most of them have no idea. They are given a COVID-19 test since the U.S. government is not testing migrants unless they show symptoms. All this is paid for by small unincorporated towns like Ajo.
U.S. churches are closing as attendance declines A study analyzed church data and found that half as many new congregations were started as were closed in 2019, and
		closures were even higher in 2021. The biggest reason for church closings is a decline in church membership. Church attendance is down, the number of Americans who classify themselves as having no religion has grown by 30 million in the past decade and only 65% of American adults describe themselves as Christians, down 12% over the past decade. Some Americans say they attend church for religious reasons ("to worship God," "it's my faith," "believe in God"), while most attend for social reasons. Apparently few, if any attend church to learn what their church teaches. The pastor of the New Age Community Church (one of the few churches still functioning) says, “We are here to teach. It is important to learn about God, life after death and what churches teach. When people learn those things, their lives become more meaningful.”
Feds release UFO report The U.S. Defense and intelligence officials have released an unclassified report which they say reveals everything the gov-
		closures were even higher in 2021. The biggest reason for church closings is a decline in church membership. Church attendance is down, the number of Americans who classify themselves as having no religion has grown by 30 million in the past decade and only 65% of American adults describe themselves as Christians, down 12% over the past decade.Some Americans say they attend church for religious reasons ("to worship God," "it's my faith," "believe in God"), while most attend for social reasons. Apparently few, if any attend church to learn about their relation to God and the spiritual purpose of life. Dr. Rodgers, pastor of the New Age Community Church, says, “We are here to fill that last catagory. We are teaching our students about God and their purpose. When they learn those things, life becomes more pleasant and meaningful.”
No more classes at Storm Wisdom Charles McAlpine, founder of the metaphysical bookstore, Storm Wisdom, 3375 E. Shea in Phoenix, announced that the store will no longer hold classes. The store is open seven days a week from 10 am - 6 pm for the sales of gifts and merchandise. Psychic readers will be available, but there will be no more classes held.
Human bodies used for composting in Colorado Food scraps and biodegradable utensils are common fodder for compost, but in Colorado, human remains may soon be
		transformed into soil, also. The Colorado State Legislature passed a bill May 4 that would allow composting of human remains in addition to burial and cremation. State Representative Brianna Titone, a Democrat who sponsored the bill, said when she learned about human composting, she said, "It really excited me." If Gov. Jared Polis signs the bill into law, which he said he would, Colorado would become the second state to legalize human composting. Washington State did so in 2019, and legislators in Oregon, California and New York have proposed human composting legislatio
New location for Fantasia classes Fantasia Crystals, is holding its classes at a new location -10850 N 32nd St, 10850 N 32nd St ,Phoenix. The store remains at 5108 N. 7th Street in Phoenix and will be open 10 am to 6:30 pm everyday except Tuesdays. Psychic readings will continue to be held at the original location. Masks are not required if you have been vacinated.
Queen Creek metaphysical center has moved The Earth Spirit Healing Center of Queen Creek is now at a new location: 10847 E Baseline Avenue, Gold Canyon AZ 85118. This is northeast of Queen Creek, about 45 minutes east of Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. For more information they can be reached at (480) 706-0677
Leader Quits Pagan Community Jane Ditzel, whomanaged EPIC and the Witches' Ball for nearly five years, ln 2017posted on her facebook page her resig-
		nation from the Pagan Community. Many in the Valley are surprised, others say they saw it coming. On her facebook page she said, "There have been some recent changes in my life and to do these changes I have had some time to reflect on things that have gone on in my - life things that have been said about me, things that have been done to me and I think at this point in my life I'm ready to start over. So this is my official statement: I am no longer going to be a part of the Pagan community. I am still a Witch - always will be..." She further says she is looking for someone to take over the witches ball. Contact her if you're interersted
New EV battery lasts longer, charges faster QuantumScape, a San Jose - based company announced that its new “solid state” batteries for electric vehicles will charge
		aster, hold more power, and last longer than traditional EV batteries. The separator is about the size of a playing card and as thin as a human hair. Most EV companies use “wet” lithium-ion batteries, which are slow to charge, can freeze up in subzero temperatures and contain flammable material that can be hazardous in the event of a crash. QuantumScape says its batteries last perhaps “hundreds of thousands of miles of driving.” And the batteries will charge up to 80% capacity in just 15 minutes, an amount that typically takes 40 minutes or longer.
NASA powers first air flight on another planet Ingenuity, a NASA helicopter, weighing about five pounds, has achieved the first powered, controlled air flight on an-
		other planet. The feat took place at 11:31 p.m. Sunday evening, but it wasn't until over three hours later that NASA engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory received the first data from Mars. The first flight of Ingenuity is a milestone in space exploration, paving the way for future missions to the red planet to utilize the skies. Learning to fly on Earth is a difficult engineering task because the atmosphere of Mars is much thinner than Earth's (less than 1%).

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