NASA, Boeing Prep Starliner For Next Crewed Flight | TikTok's Expansion In Europe

NASA and Boeing are pushing ahead with efforts to certify the Starliner spacecraft for crewed flights, following a technical failure during its debut mission. The spacecraft's propulsion system malfunctioned, forcing an eight-day mission to extend into a nine-month stay for NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams. NASA is now working with Boeing to resolve these issues, with a series of propulsion tests planned through the spring and summer. In another development, TikTok Shop is expanding its e-commerce platform into France, Germany, and Italy, despite ongoing uncertainty over its future in the U.S. The shopping feature, which has been available in the UK since 2021, gained traction in the U.S. last year but now faces regulatory challenges unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, finds an American buyer. In Europe, TikTok Shop is partnering with major brands like Carrefour and cosmetics retailer Cosnova, as it aims to onboard more local sellers. Watch The World Report for the latest updates.