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Released in 2014, Interstellar took place in a dystopian future where Earth is suffering from world-ending famine, prompting a group of astronauts — led by former NASA test pilot Coop (Matthew McConaughey) — to go in search of a new home for humanity.
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Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Glover, a Navy test pilot, was the first Black astronaut to live and work aboard the space station in 2020 and 2021.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Wiseman, 50, was born in Baltimore and had a career as a naval aviator and test pilot before being chosen as an astronaut candidate in 2009.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Victor Glover — a former Ontario High School wrestler and Navy test pilot who often wears his excitement on his royal-blue jumpsuit sleeve — will be the first Black person to reach the moon.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Glover, a Navy test pilot, was the first Black astronaut to live and work aboard the space station in 2020 and 2021.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Wiseman, 50, was born in Baltimore and had a career as a naval aviator and test pilot before being chosen as an astronaut candidate in 2009.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Victor Glover — a former Ontario High School wrestler and Navy test pilot who often wears his excitement on his royal-blue jumpsuit sleeve — will be the first Black person to reach the moon.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
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Each week, about 20 guests embark on a fishing trip of a lifetime here, supported by 28 staff members, including seasoned guides, bush pilots, and a chef.—
Kim Cross,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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With the incessant storms that year, bush pilots said red lights would be easier to see than the current blue ones.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit was filed by Nicole Biffle, the ex-wife of Greg Biffle, on behalf of their daughter, Emma, against the estate of the pilot, Dennis Dutton, and her ex-husband on May 13 in Iredell County Superior Court.—
Jeff A. Chamer
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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The jet released the unpowered spaceplane, and its two pilots steered Unity to a runway landing at Spaceport America.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Salesforce and ServiceNow have both cited AI copilot features driving sales productivity metrics—more pipeline per rep, faster deal cycles, higher contract values—that show up in revenue per employee metrics.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Morales had been rescued by Brothers to the Rescue four years earlier while attempting to cross the straits on a makeshift raft and later joined the group as a copilot.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Texas’ ace followed up with another gem versus Nebraska and allowed just one run in the full seven innings.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The ace struck out 10 in a shutout win over the Wolfpack on May 8.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
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“Test pilot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test%20pilot. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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