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In a high-stakes test, Boeing will launch NASA astronauts to space for the first time
Boeing is finally set to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Starliner spacecraft, following years of delays and glitches.
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When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
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Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
9 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA astronaut and director Ellen Ochoa awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
The first Hispanic woman to launch into space is now the second female astronaut to be awarded the United States' highest honor. Ellen Ochoa was bestowed with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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How to watch the first crewed flight of Boeing’s long-awaited Starliner spacecraft
After years of delays, Boeing’s Starliner is finally ready to fly NASA astronauts on a landmark test mission. Here’s what you should know about the historic launch.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Happy National Astronaut Day 2024! Holiday's founder talks importance of honoring America's spaceflyers (exclusive)
For National Astronaut Day 2024, we have an exclusive interview with Uniphi Good's Annie Balliro on why she founded the holiday honoring America's spaceflyers.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
After an 'emotional rollercoaster,' NASA astronauts are ready to fly on Boeing Starliner
Two NASA astronauts waited several extra years for their ride aboard Boeing Starliner, but the wait was not fully unexpected, the former test pilots recently shared with reporters.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
Boeing will launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA as early as this evening (May 6).
9 min read - ScienceSpace
X-ray spacecraft reveals odd 'Cloverleaf' radio circle in new light (image)
Thanks to XMM-Newton, astronomers may know the powerful event that gave rise to the Cloverleaf odd radio circle.
5 min read - WorldCNN
Developing Taiwan’s own ‘Starlink’ crucial for island-wide emergency, space agency says
Taiwan’s leaders are working on an ambitious new satellite system to keep the island online in case of disaster, as it deals with the constant threat of hostilities with China.
7 min read - ScienceCNN
New mission could shed light on the secrets of the moon’s ‘hidden side’
This week, explore the mysterious far side of the moon, see the reconstructed face of a Neanderthal woman, decipher the story of Plato’s final night, and more.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Boeing Starliner rolls out to launch pad for 1st astronaut flight on May 6 (photos)
Starliner is at last at its Florida launch pad for its historic 1st mission with astronauts. The Boeing spacecraft made a brief journey there May 4 to coincide with Star Wars Day.
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Look up for the dazzling Eta Aquariid meteor shower
Watch for the Eta Aquariid meteor shower in the early morning hours of May 5 and 6. Experts believe spectators may be in for a more dazzling show than usual.
4 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
Boeing is on the verge of launching astronauts aboard new capsule, the newest entry to space travel
After years of delays and stumbles, Boeing is finally poised to launch astronauts to the International Space Station for NASA. It’s the first flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule with a crew on board, a pair of NASA pilots who will check out the spacecraft during the test drive and a weeklong stay at the space station. NASA turned to U.S. companies for astronaut rides after the space shuttles were retired.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The FDIC change that leaves wealthy bank depositors with less protection
Affluent Americans may want to double-check how much of their bank deposits are protected by government-backed insurance. The rules governing trust accounts just changed.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Who will the Chiefs face in the NFL season opener? Let's look at the candidates
The Chiefs have some good home opponents this season.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Canada Style
Canadian OBGYN weighs in on menopause symptoms and if they might be a worse health issue
An Ontario woman mistook cancer for menopause symptoms. An expert explains what you should look out for.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
I wear a size 16-18 and these shorts saved my thighs from chafing at Disney World
Spoiler: it includes a $30 pair of biker shorts that saved my thighs from "chub rub."
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
5 things to know from the weekend in MLB: Dodgers trounce Braves, Phillies' Trea Turner injured and more
Here's what you might've missed from this weekend's action across the league.
7 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Celebrity UK
Eurovision winners Bucks Fizz break-ups and make-ups as latest member quits
Mike Nolan has announced he is retiring from spin-off group The Fizz for personal reasons.
6 min read - USYahoo News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows student Gaza protester demands will 'NEVER' be met. Here's how we got here.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a social media post Sunday that the University of Texas would not meet the demands of student protesters.
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'Beautiful, buttery soft leather': Grab this Kate Spade bag for over $100 off — plus other deals of the day
Also on our cheat sheet: Spring savings from Ninja, Coach, Lego and more.
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Sony quickly backs down on Helldivers 2 PSN requirement for PC players
After creating a massive kerfuffle by forcing Helldivers 2 PC players to link their accounts to the PlayStation Network, Sony is backing down.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stock futures gain as rally looks set to continue
Stocks rallied at the end of last week, getting a boost from a "Goldilocks" jobs report
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Princess Beatrice insists 'family is everything' as she makes This Morning debut
The royal daughter of Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew gave her first ever live TV interview from the top of the Empire State Building on the ITV daytime show.
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Wayfair Way Day 2024 is epic — we found the 30+ best deals to shop during the annual sale
Major deals await including cooling sheets for just $18, a 10-piece KitchenAid cookware set for $200 off and an Adirondack chair for a low $69.
1 min read - USYahoo News
Gov. Kristi Noem says Kim Jong Un book claims have been 'adjusted' but stands by killing Cricket. Here's where things stand with 'No Going Back.'
Kristi Noem, the Republican governor of South Dakota and potential 2024 running mate for Donald Trump, was pressed in an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation" on claims made in her forthcoming memoir.
6 min read - ScienceTechCrunch
Why NASA is betting on a 36-pixel camera
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is making strides in astronomy with its 122-megapixel primarily infrared photos taken 1.5 million kilometers away from Earth. The space agency's newest sky-peeper takes a different approach, however, performing groundbreaking space science with 36 pixels. The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), pronounced “crism,” is a collaboration between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Twins' 12-game win streak ends with 9–2 loss to Red Sox
The Minnesota Twins' 12-game winning streak ended on Sunday with a 9–2 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Target Field.
2 min read - SportsAutoblog
Lando Norris gets long-awaited first win at 2024 Miami Grand Prix
Lando Norris nabs first race win at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.
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Kelly Clarkson's comfy-chic home line is up to 80% off at Wayfair's Way Day sale — prices start at just $26
Treat your living space to a makeover with fabulous finds from the pop icon's curated furniture and decor collection.
1 min read - TechnologyAutoblog
Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche and Koenigsegg Lego sets coming this summer
Lego announces new sets including Lambo V12 Vision GT, Aston Martin AMR23, Mercedes-AMG G63 & SL63, Porsche GT4 e-Performance, and Koenigsegg Jesko.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The Oracle of Omaha warns about AI: What Buffett said at Berkshire
Warren Buffett told Berkshire Hathaway shareholders that he has mixed feelings about artificial intelligence — in a tone he's expressed before.
14 min read - SportsYahoo News Singapore
EPL TALK: Never mind the title race, Arsenal's midfielder maestro Declan Rice is already the player of the season
However the EPL title race ends up, Arsenal's Declan Rice is already the player of the season as he has transformed the Gunners into supreme title contenders.
6 min read - OpinionYahoo News Singapore
LTA's 'new' ERP 2.0 is a bad idea, and the sooner that is acknowledged and accepted, the better
We already wasted money on ERP 2.0, but it's not too late to backtrack, says contributing editor Aloysius Low.
5 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
The Responder viewers pay tribute to Bernard Hill's final performance on day of his death
The Lord Of The Rings star died in the early hours of Sunday morning before the new series if police drama launched on BBC One.
4 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Should you take up tai chi? Experts explain the benefits and how to get started.
Despite the practice often being considered a low-impact exercise ideal for older adults, experts say it's beneficial for all ages.
5 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Sequoia's Jess Lee explains how early-stage startups can identify product-market fit
Founders at the early stages of building their startups may have already created a strong solution, identified a gap in the market, or may simply have an inescapable and driving motivation to build their own business. The investors at Sequoia, one of the world's biggest venture capital firms, have come up with a very handy framework to answer those two questions. "Hair on Fire" roughly means that your startup addresses an urgent problem.
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Mama Cass 'didn't choke to death on a ham sandwich', daughter says
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Mama Cass Elliot's death, her daughter's memoir hopes to help people know the truth
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Woman arrested after baby has cardiac arrest at Legoland
The five-month-old baby boy is in a critical condition, police say.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she reported Jimmy Kimmel to Capitol Police after Will Smith joke
Kimmel made the joke during a monologue on his show criticizing Greene for a tweet in which she called three GOP senators “pro-pedophile.”
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Russia announces nuclear drills after Western officials talk of deepening involvement in Ukraine
Russia said Monday it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons amid rising tensions following comments by senior Western officials about the possibility of deeper involvement in the war in Ukraine. The announcement came on the eve of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration to a fifth term in office and in a week when Moscow on Thursday will celebrate Victory Day, its most important secular holiday, marking its defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II.
4 min read - USCNN
Black voters won a big victory in Louisiana. Some White voters said it violated their ‘personal dignity’
Nearly two years after a federal judge said that Louisiana’s congressional map diluted Black voting power, Black voters are at risk of voting for a second time in an election under a plan that likely violates the Voting Rights Acts.
10 min read - PoliticsLA Times
Donald Trump puts America on notice again: If he loses, he won't go quietly
Trump was asked whether the election would end in political violence if he lost. "It depends," the former president said. Here's what he meant by that.
4 min read - BusinessFortune
$3 trillion could be injected into the U.S. economy without any federal spending by tweaking this corner of the mortgage market, ‘Oracle of Wall Street’ says
"Rarely have I seen such a true win-win scenario for the government, Wall Street and the U.S. consumer."
3 min read - LifestyleBuzzFeed
Non-Americans Are Revealing The Ways They Can “Spot An American Tourist From A Mile Away” — And I’m Both Laughing And Crying
I also feel personally attacked at the accuracy of these.
3 min read - USFox News
Mexican authorities reveal bizarre reason they believe Australians, American were murdered on surfing vacation
Mexican authorities on Sunday said two Australians and an American were killed on a surfing trip because thieves wanted the tires from their truck.
3 min read - CelebrityThe Daily Beast
Kim Kardashian Is Booed Relentlessly at Tom Brady’s Netflix Roast
NetflixReality star Kim Kardashian was clearly shocked to be booed onstage while making a special appearance at Tom Brady’s The Greatest Roast of all Time on Netflix Sunday. Kardashian, who also made a number of digs at Caitlyn Jenner, was called up from the crowd by presenter and comedian Kevin Hart to give a toast, and while she initially received some applause at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, it was quickly drowned out by a chorus of boos, forcing Kardashian to pause as she began her speech.“
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