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About James Pittman

Hi. My name is Jamie Pittman, and I'm the Senior Editor of Eight Bit News. I'm an old school journalist who writes meat and potatoes news from Texas and around the world. I believe in telling the story, making sure to present an objective, complete and responsible news report. I am also an Eagle Scout, 2001 National Scout Jamboree staff, and Brotherhood member of Wahinkto Lodge 199.

Accident Topples Power Pole, Damages Fire Hydrant in Abilene

A minor accident in Abilene knocked over a power pole and damaged a fire hydrant in the city today.

The crash occurred at the intersection of South 20th Street and Highland Avenue.

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Iran Evacuates Energy Facilities as Deadline Looms for Strait of Hormuz to Open or Face Attacks on Energy Facilities

Iran has evacuated several energy and power plants across the country as a deadline nears for that country to open the Strait of Hormuz to international traffic or face an attack by the United States.

President Donald J. Trump has threatened to hit every power plant and refinery in Iran if the demands are not met within just a few hours.

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Artemis 2 Astronauts Travel Around Moon’s Backside, Enter Communications Blackout with Ground Control

After a journey of a few days to the Moon, the Artemis 2 crew and their Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, are behind the moon and currently in a communications blackout with flight controllers in Houston.

The loss of signal is expected to last just a few more minutes and was expected as the Moon blocks radio signals from reaching Earth.

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