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SpaceX launches NASA Crew-3 mission: Live updates

Four astronauts are set to blast off from the Florida coast this evening. You can watch and follow live right here.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 is scheduled to launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 10, carrying four astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month stay. The Crew-3 mission will be the third operational flight of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon and, while it hasn’t been the easiest road to the launchpad, the astronauts are ready to fly.

The launch was originally scheduled for Halloween but some nasty weather and a «minor medical issue» pushed lift off back by almost two weeks. Crew-3 will now be flying just hours after Crew-2 splashed down in the Atlantic on Wednesday.

We’ll be running live updates of all the major milestones heading into launch and beyond. You can also follow along via CNET Highlights YouTube page below. Ad astra, SpaceX and NASA!

«The good news is… everything is looking good,» says John Insprucker, the Principal Integration Engineer at SpaceX and a familiar voice for those of us who routinely tune in to SpaceX launches.

«The weather is looking good for launch,» he notes, but says «we’re still showing a 30% probability of violation.»

You know what else is looking good? Perseverance rover on Mars. If you haven’t heard, the rover drilled a tiny hole in some rock and has seen «something no one’s ever seen before.»

It’s time for «ingress,» which is just a fancy way of saying «the astronauts are going to climb into the spaceship.» Chari and Marshburn are the first two astronauts to climb in. Barron and Maurer enter about 10 minutes later.

One of the most sci-fi aspects of a Crew Dragon launch is seeing the astronauts walk through the crew arm, which leads up to the Crew Dragon capsule. The white walkway and those lighting effects makes it look just like something out of a movie.

Just under three hours before launch, the astronauts are on their way up to the top of the launch tower.

The four astronauts on today’s mission are:

US Navy submarine warfare officer Kayla Barron
Test pilot Raja Chari
Veteran astronaut and emergency physician Tom Marshburn
European astronaut Matthias Maurer, a German materials scientist who’s been with the European Space Agency for more than a decade.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im