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World

China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after launch, satellite lost

China has suffered a rare failure of one of its newer-generation Long March rockets, losing a communications satellite after the launcher exploded shortly after take-off on Monday night. Around 8pm Beijing time, the unmanned 60-metre (197-foot) Long March 7A blasted off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the southern island of Hainan, piercing the night sky as it carried the ChinaSat-4B…

scmp.com ·

China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after launch, satellite lost

We haven't written up this one. South China Morning Post has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Also reported by 2 other outlets

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4 savings account mistakes to avoid right now

To improve your chances of savings success, it's important to know which specific mistakes to avoid making right now.

  • Avoid high-yield savings accounts for minimal returns
  • Ignore fluctuating rates in high-yield savings accounts
  • Overcommit to CDs may incur early withdrawal penalties

·cbsnews.com