Trending News Live Today January 8, 2025: Never-seen-before video of aurora NASA astronaut impresses most, but some claim it’s ‘intensely fake’

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LiveTrending News Live: Get real-time updates on the biggest topics making waves across the internet. From trending topics to viral videos and offbeat stories, we bring you the pulse of the internet and all the social media buzz. Stay on top of all things trending and viral, right here with us.Latest news on January 8, 2025: Screengrab from the video of an aurora shared a NASA astronaut aboard the ISS. Trending News Live: Get real-time updates on trending news and dive into all things viral and offbeat with our live coverage, right here Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited Hindustan Times staff….Read MoreFollow all the updates here:Jan 8, 2025 6:54 AM Trending News LIVE: Never-seen-before video of aurora NASA astronaut impresses most, but some claim it’s ‘intensely fake’NASA astronaut Don Petit’s video of an aurora has gone viral on social media. He is currently in the ISS for approximately six months along with two cosmonauts.
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