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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.
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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 - 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.
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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.
5 min read - ScienceCNN
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 - ScienceSpace
What's next for Boeing Starliner after its 1st crew flight test?
Astronauts will board a Boeing Starliner spacecraft for the 1st ISS test flight no earlier than May 6. Boeing says it's already working on first operational mission Starliner-1 for 2025.
5 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Pakistan records its wettest April since 1961 with above average rainfall
Pakistan has recorded its wettest April since 1961, with more than double the usual rainfall for the month, the national weather center said. The country experienced days of extreme weather in April that killed scores of people and destroyed property and farmland. Experts said Pakistan witnessed heavier rains because of climate change.
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What time is Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch for NASA on May 6?
Boeing is ready to launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA on May 6. Here's what to know on when it will launch.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Their other vehicle is the Starliner: Boeing's 1st crew to ride Astrovan II to the launch pad
When Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams lift off for the ISS on May 6, they will become the first astronauts to fly on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner. But that's not their only new ride.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
AP PHOTOS: South and Southeast Asian countries cope with a weekslong heat wave
In April, the United Nations Children’s Fund warned that the sweltering weather could put millions of children’s lives at risk and asked caregivers to take extra precautions. A UNICEF statement said that in the Asia-Pacific region, “around 243 million children are exposed to hotter and longer heatwaves, putting them at risk of a multitude of heat-related illnesses, and even death.” Meteorologists in Cambodia say the country is facing its hottest temperatures in 170 years, reaching as high as 4
2 min read - LifestyleCNN
‘China’s Cape Canaveral’ is booming, fueled by moon mission and space program
The city of Wenchang on China’s Hainan Island is home to a rocket launch center – and a tourist industry that caters to a growing interest in space-related tourism.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
The long-awaited Starliner mission is on track to carry two NASA astronauts — Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore — to the International Space Station.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Virgin Galactic to launch 7th commercial spaceflight on June 8
Virgin Galactic is targeting June 8 for its seventh commercial spaceflight, a suborbital jaunt called, fittingly enough, Galactic 07.
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H5N1 bird flu was circulating in dairy cows for four months before it was detected, USDA scientists say
Bird flu was probably circulating in dairy cows for at least four months before it was confirmed to be the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, according to a new analysis of genomic data by scientists at the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal Disease Center.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Does a cosmic 'glitch' in gravity challenge Albert Einstein's greatest theory?
Scientists think they've uncovered a cosmic "glitch" in gravity that could require a revision in Einstein's theory of general relativity.
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The lunar far side is wildly different from what we see. Scientists want to know why
There’s no real “dark side” of the moon, but the far side, which faces away from Earth, is different from the near side we see every day. Samples could reveal why.
8 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.
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Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
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SNL recap: Dua Lipa hosts and performs but has no good advice for Gov. Kristi Noem
Saturday Night Live returned this week with Dua Lipa serving as the show's host and musical performer.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Kentucky Derby: Mystik Dan wins in three-horse photo finish, outruns favorite Fierceness in stunning upset
The 150th Kentucky Derby produced yet another magnificent two-minute spectacle.
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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.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Lionel Messi smashes MLS and personal records with goal, 5 assists in a single half
Messi needed just 33 minutes to do things that no MLS player had ever done in a full game, and that Messi had never done in his career.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
The ending of Google's monopoly trial has Silicon Valley on edge
Google has a lot at stake as a federal judge weighs whether the tech giant’s search empire should be broken up. But so does the rest of Silicon Valley.
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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 - BusinessAutoblog
Junkyard Gem: 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon
A 1982 Volkswagen Vanagon, known as the T3 Transporter elsewhere in the world, found in a South Carolina junkyard.
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10 Mother's Day gifts from Oprah's Favorite Things list that will arrive in time — starting at $25
Surprise Mom with gifts approved and used by Oprah herself.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
UFC 301 takeaways: Alexandre Pantoja digs deep; José Aldo still reigns in Rio
Pantoja had to squint through the blood to get it done, but his experience made all the difference in a close fight.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
The 1% Club viewers baffled by contestant's geography mishap
Lee Mack's popular Saturday night quiz show had viewers scratching their heads, but not because of a difficult question.
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'Silky and cool': This queen sheet set with 58,000+ fans is just $18 at Wayfair's Way Day sale (that's 60% off)
The wildly popular bed coverings are supremely soft, machine washable and resistant to pilling.
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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 - BusinessYahoo Finance
Why Warren Buffett's billions in cash at Berkshire Hathaway is a bearish stock market signal
Berkshire Hathaway cut its stake in Apple by about 13% as its cash pile hit a record high in the first quarter. A bearish signal all around?
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Luis Arráez logs 4 hits in Padres debut in 13-1 win over Diamondbacks
This is what the Padres had in mind when they dealt for Luis Arráez.
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UFC 301 full results: Alexandre Pantoja outlasts Steve Erceg to retain flyweight belt
Alexandre Pantoja and Jose Aldo gave the Rio crowd the wins they were hoping for.
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'She Was So Rude, My Family Is No Longer Allowed To Listen To Her Music': 34 Of The Absolute Best And Worst Celebrities People Have Ever Met
"I went to shake her hand, and she looked me up and down and said, 'I don't shake hands,' then walked away."
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Complaints, objections swept aside as 15-year-old girl claims record for 101-pound catfish
Not everyone seems happy about 15-year-old Jaylynn Parker’s 101.11-pound blue catfish, the new record catch in Ohio.
2 min read - OpinionUSA TODAY Opinion
Congress voted against funding a cure for cancer just to block a win for Biden
The Moonshot program was the largest, organized effort by the U.S. government to find cancer cures. Congress voted it down.
4 min read - OpinionUSA TODAY Opinion
Who will be dumb enough to become Donald Trump's vice president?
Who will be Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate? It's frankly remarkable that anyone would want the job.
4 min read - OpinionLA Times
Opinion: Since the Hamas attack, Israelis have begun arming themselves the American way
The terror attack on Israel was a catastrophic failure of state protection. It is generating an unprecedented spike in Jewish civilians getting guns.
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Travis Kelce Excitedly Reacts to Winning His First Bet at Kentucky Derby — See the Video
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end stepped out to Churchill Downs for the famous horse race on Saturday, May 4
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‘SNL’ Monologue: Not Even Radical Optimist Dua Lipa Can Put a Positive Spin on Kristi Noem Killing Her Puppy
After releasing her new album Radical Optimism, Lipa had her hands full with the GOP governor
2 min read - EntertainmentCinemaBlend
I Watched Airplane! For The First Time, And All I Can Think Is WTF
I finally watched Airplane! for the first time, and all I could think was WTF.
6 min read - LifestyleThe Kitchn
The Ingredient Combination That Makes French Toast Taste 1,000 Times Better
Make this once, and it will be your new go-to.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals how he made millions before becoming a movie star — and it wasn’t from bodybuilding
He owes it to one woman.
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RNC chief counsel resigns after two months
The Republican National Committee’s chief counsel Charlie Spies has resigned two months after accepting the position.
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At a private donor retreat, Trump team says Minnesota and Virginia are in play
Top officials for former President Donald Trump’s campaign believe they can flip Democratic strongholds Minnesota and Virginia into his column in November, they told donors behind closed doors at a Republican National Committee retreat Saturday.
3 min read - LifestyleBuzzFeed
People Are Calling Out The Annoying Home Feature They Didn't Notice Until After They Moved In
"We bought a house that was built back in 1947 and were charmed to death with what we then saw as 'character'..."
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Molly Cook beats state Rep. Jarvis Johnson in special election to fill open Texas Senate seat until January
Cook will fill John Whitmire’s unexpired term — but will face Johnson again in a Democratic primary runoff for a full four-year term.
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