NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has achieved a groundbreaking feat by definitively detecting crystalline ice water in the young star system HD 181327, located 155 light-years away. This marks the first time frozen water has been found outside our solar system, offering crucial insights into the composition of distant planetary systems.
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Donald Trump plans a 50% tariff on the European Union starting June 1, 2025. He says trade talks are stalled. Trump claims the EU takes advantage of the US. He also warns Apple. Trump wants iPhones sold in America to be made in America. He says tariffs will apply if Apple manufactures elsewhere.
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