**Ukraine Under Fire: Russia Launches Massive Attack on Kyiv, While the US Makes Strides in Space Exploration**
**Ukraine Under Fire: Russia Launches Massive Attack on Kyiv, While the US Makes Strides in Space Exploration**
**Russia's Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine**
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate, the city of Kyiv has come under attack. According to Kyiv's mayor, air defenses were activated in response to a "massive" Russian attack on the city. The exact nature and extent of the attack are still unclear, but it marks the latest development in a prolonged conflict that has seen significant human suffering and infrastructure damage.
**US Makes Strides in Space Exploration**
Meanwhile, in the United States, private aerospace company Blue Origin has successfully launched its New Glenn rocket into space. The rocket, which is designed to carry crew and cargo to low Earth orbit, was launched on a mission to test its capabilities ahead of future Mars missions. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Blue Origin, which is competing with other private space companies, such as SpaceX, to develop the capabilities needed to send humans to the Red Planet.
**US Politics: Johnson Shifts Strategy on Epstein Files Vote**
In US politics, a shift in strategy has been reported regarding a vote on files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. House Minority Leader Kevin Johnson has announced a change in