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Big banks still funnel hundreds of billions into the fossil fuel industry, report shows
Over $700 billion flowed into companies conducting business in fossil fuels last year, funneled by 60 of the largest private banks, according to a new report.
4 min read - WorldNBC News
Canadian wildfires trigger air quality alerts across 4 U.S. states
Smoke from wildfires in western Canada has triggered air quality alerts and warnings in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.
2 min read - WorldReuters
For elephants, like people, greetings are a complicated affair
For elephants, greetings appear to be a similarly complex affair. A study based on observations of African savannah elephants in the Jafuta Reserve in Zimbabwe provides new insight into the visual, acoustic and tactile gestures they employ in greetings, including how greetings differ depending on factors such as their sex and whether they are looking at each other. "Elephants live in a so-called 'fission-fusion' society, where they often separate and reunite, meeting after hours, days or month
3 min read - HealthReuters
New breast cancer genes found in women of African ancestry, may improve risk assessment
Twelve breast cancer genes identified in women of African ancestry in a large study published on Monday may one day help better predict their risk for the disease and highlights potential risk differences from women of European descent. Studies to identify genetic mutations linked with breast cancer have previously mainly focused on women of European ancestry. The new findings are drawn from more than 40,000 women of African ancestry in the United States, Africa and Barbados, including 18,034
2 min read - WorldReuters
Four dead, several feared trapped under billboard in freak accident during Mumbai rainstorm
At least four people are dead, 61 injured and more than 40 feared trapped after a massive billboard fell during a rainstorm in India's financial capital of Mumbai on Monday, local officials said. The rainstorm was accompanied by gusty winds, causing the billboard, located next to a busy road in the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar to collapse on some houses and a petrol pump. A rescue operation for the people remaining trapped under the billboard is ongoing.
1 min read - ScienceCNN
A strange fungus could transform emerging cicadas into ‘saltshakers of death,’ scientists say
This spring, some cicadas will be turned into sex-crazed zombies, thanks to a strange fungus called Massospora cicadina.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Lego rolls out details about Apollo lunar rover model coming in August
Lego is gearing up to deliver a detailed model of the original "rock and rolling ride," the electric buggy driven by NASA's last three Apollo crews to explore the moon.
5 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
‘Dancing’ raisins − a simple kitchen experiment reveals how objects can extract energy from their environment and come to life
Want to bring extra life to a glass of champagne or soda water? Physicists will tell you to drop in a small object, such as a berry or raisin.
6 min read - ScienceCBS News
More geomagnetic storms likely to continue today
The forecasted conditions come after a weekend of jaw-dropping northern lights seen as far south as Florida and as "magnetically complex" sunspots bigger than Earth continue to emit solar flares.
2 min read - HealthThe Conversation
Binge drinking is a growing public health crisis − a neurobiologist explains how research on alcohol use disorder has shifted
Singer Amy Winehouse died from alcohol toxicity in 2011, the same year that the American Society of Addiction Medicine publicly recognized addiction as a brain disorder.
7 min read - USThe Conversation
Thirsty in paradise: Water crises are a growing problem across the Caribbean islands
Water is everywhere, but freshwater supplies are limited on many Caribbean islands. Rising demand and climate change are worsening water shortages for the people who live here.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
The surface of this volcanic exoplanet is hotter than some stars
Described as being like "Io on steroids," a newly discovered exoplanet is the victim of a tug of war between its neighboring planets and its star.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
How a giant sunspot unleashed solar storms that spawned global auroras that just dazzled us all
Intense solar activity generated the most extreme geomagnetic storm since 2003 on Friday (May 10), and the action could continue into this week. Here's how it happened.
8 min read - USAssociated Press
Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts, spewing thick ash and dark clouds into the sky
Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky for five minutes, officials said. “The volcanic earthquakes are still intense so there is a potential for a future eruption,” Hendra Gunawan, chief of the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said. Officials advised residents and tourists not to conduct any activities within 5 kilometers (3 miles) of Mount Ibu's crater.
1 min read - USCNN
There’s another chance to view the stunning northern lights show Sunday night – but not for everyone
In case you missed the stunning nighttime spectacle of multicolored auroras dancing in the skies across the Northern Hemisphere, there is still a chance Sunday evening to catch a glimpse – but not for everyone.
5 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)
SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink satellites from Florida on Sunday (May 12), adding to its huge and ever-growing broadband megaconstellation.
2 min read - ScienceCBS News
Spectacular photos show the northern lights around the world
People from the United States and Canada to the United Kingdom, Poland, parts of China and Russia saw the northern lights this weekend.
2 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Paying people to replant tropical forests − and letting them harvest the timber − can pay off for climate, justice and environment
It might seem counterintuitive to suggest timber harvesting when the goal is to restore forests, but that gives landholders the economic incentive to protect and manage forests over time.
6 min read - ScienceNBC News
In the mystery of Florida’s bizarre spinning fish, a leading suspect has emerged
A mysterious ailment causing fish in the Florida Keys to spin in circles and die has touched off a race to find the cause and save the endangered sawfish.
5 min read - USNBC News
Auroras illuminate night skies around the world, expected to possibly continue through Monday
Night skies were lit up by the northern lights Friday in locations the auroras don't normally shine as a severe solar storm supercharged the phenomenon.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
What scouts think of Bronny James' NBA prospects
The biggest question looming over the NBA draft combine this week: How will Bronny James do?
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL schedule release: Chiefs to host Ravens in 2024 season opener
Chiefs vs. Ravens on Sept. 5 will be a rematch of last season's AFC Championship Game.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
How rich homebuyers are avoiding high mortgage rates
Homebuyers with means are turning to an old strategy to get around a new crop of high mortgage rates: all-cash deals.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Architect of PGA-LIV framework agreement resigns in frustration: 'No meaningful progress' toward a deal
Jimmy Dunne cited 'no meaningful progress' being made in negotiations between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf as a reason for his resignation.
2 min read - BusinessTechCrunch
Anthropic is expanding to Europe and raising more money
On the heels of OpenAI announcing the latest iteration of its GPT large language model, its biggest rival in generative AI in the U.S. announced an expansion of its own. Anthropic said Monday that Claude, its AI assistant, is now live in Europe with support for "multiple languages," including French, German, Italian and Spanish across Claude.ai, its iOS app and its business plan for teams. The launch comes after Anthropic extended its API to Europe to get developers using and integrating its m
5 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
Best used cars to buy in 2024: From trucks and SUVs to EVs
The best used cars to buy in 2024 include small and midsize cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs, and even a couple of used electric cars.
19 min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
'I want to feel liberated': Shania Twain, 58, has no interest in undergoing surgeries to look younger. Everything the star has said about aging
"A surgery that is not necessary for my wellbeing is removing my cellulite," Twain said.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Great Osobor announces transfer to Washington, where $2M in NIL is reportedly waiting for him
Great Osobor will end up spending all four years of his college career playing under head coach Danny Sprinkle, who was hired by Washington in March.
2 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
2025 VW ID. Buzz will be available in three trims, lots of color combos
The 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz will be offered in three trim levels, with rear- or all-wheel-drive, and with either six or seven seats.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Biden's coming new tariffs on China reflect 'lessons learned'
A sweeping White House move on China tariffs that is expected to be unveiled early next week "reflects lessons learned," according to a former official who was involved in the process.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Dow snaps 8-day win streak, GameStop soars as meme frenzy reignites
Attention is on this week's CPI report, seen as a potential starting gun for Fed rate cuts.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Sports
'How has court worked out for them?' — With NCAA settlement talks heating up, college leaders brace for multibillion-dollar price tag
Industry leaders describe the next two weeks as, perhaps, the most consequential in college athletics history.
9 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 27 best Walmart deals to shop this week — save up to 75% on gardening supplies, tech and more
Get a space-saving vertical garden for just $40, a Wi-Fi movie projector for $117 off and a handy Bissell upright vacuum for under $60.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Novak Djokovic drops 'concerning' straight-sets loss 2 days after water bottle impact left him with 'nausea, dizziness'
Djokovic lost to World No. 29 Alejandro Tabilo at the Italian Open and said he feels like "a different player" two days after being hit with a water bottle.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Trump trial updates: Michael Cohen testifies that Trump directed him to pay hush money to Stormy Daniels and approved scheme to conceal reimbursement
This is Yahoo News’ succinct update on the criminal and civil cases against Trump. Here are the latest developments.
4 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
The Fortune Hotel viewers all spot same thing as show starts on ITV
Viewers claim The Fortune Hotel is very similar to The Traitors.
2 min read - LifestyleSlate
I Let My Daughter Spend the Weekend at a Friend’s Lake House. When She Returned, I Knew Something Went Terribly Wrong.
I need to know exactly what happened.
14 min read - USAssociated Press
'Judge Judy' Sheindlin sues for defamation over National Enquirer, InTouch Weekly stories
NEW YORK (AP) — “Judge Judy” Sheindlin sued the parent company of the National Enquirer and InTouch Weekly on Monday for a story that she said falsely claimed that she was trying to help the Menendez brothers get a retrial after they were convicted of murdering their parents. The story was first published on InTouch Weekly's website on April 10 under the headline “Inside Judge Judy's Quest to Save the Menendez Brothers Nearly 35 Years After Their Parents' Murder,” according to the lawsuit, file
2 min read - USMyrtle Beach Sun News
Naval ships spotted off the coast of North Myrtle Beach, SC. Here’s why they are here
The ships were spotted over the weekend in Cherry Grove. The U.S. Navy explained why people are seeing the ships in the area and for how long.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
GOP senators see warning signs for Trump after embarrassing week
Senate Republicans see some warning signs flashing after an embarrassing week for former President Trump, despite his strong poll numbers in battleground states against President Biden. Some Republican lawmakers think Trump needs to step up his appeals to disaffected GOP voters, especially women, after Nikki Haley won 128,000 votes in solidly Republican Indiana despite ending…
6 min read - SportsHuffPost
Boxer Is Declared Winner In Championship Bout — Then The Unthinkable Happens
Nina Hughes and Cherneka Johnson fought for the WBA women's bantamweight title.
1 min read - CelebrityThe Independent
Van Hunt ‘accidentally’ posts nude photo of Halle Berry in honour of Mother’s Day
Berry and Hunt have been dating since 2020
2 min read - USAssociated Press
Dutch artist expelled from Eurovision Song Contest is likely to face charges, Swedish police say
The Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest who was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before the grand finale will likely be charged for making illegal threats, Swedish police said Monday. Joost Klein had failed to perform at two dress rehearsals on Friday and the organizer, the European Broadcasting Union said that police were investigating a complaint by "a female member of the production crew” at the competition in the Swedish city of Malmo. Police spokesman Ji
2 min read - CelebrityMiami Herald
‘Now I know what he sounds like’: Listen to Barron Trump’s voice in resurfaced video
The teenager is about to graduate high school
1 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Cohen: Trump Said That Stormy Daniels Preferred Former President To NFL Player
Trump is accused of covering up a $130,000 payment to Daniels in 2016 to stay quiet about a 2006 affair.
1 min read - LifestylePeople
Mom Who 'Gave Up Entire Life' to Raise 6 Kids in Tears on Mother's Day After Getting No Recognition: 'Of All the Days'
"My kids are disappointing," Kelsey Mayfield says in her viral TikTok video
2 min read - EntertainmentVariety
Anya Taylor-Joy Has About 30 Lines of ‘Furiosa’ Dialogue, Spent ‘Months’ Without Speaking on Set and Fought to Scream on Camera: ‘I’ve Never Been More Alone Than Making That Movie’
In a new profile of “Furiosa” director George Miller published by The Telegraph, it’s revealed that Anya Taylor-Joy’s eponymous character only has around 30 lines of dialogue in the upcoming “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel movie. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to fans of the road warrior franchise, as Tom Hardy and …
3 min read - WorldParade
King Charles Gives Unsettling Health Update Amid Cancer Battle
The 75-year-old monarch only recently returned to his royal duties after announcing he was diagnosed with cancer.
2 min read - PoliticsGood Morning America
Michael Cohen and the Trump pardon that never happened
Two weeks after the FBI raided Michael Cohen's office in April 2018, I asked then-President Donald Trump a simple question that prompted a furious response. "Mr. President, what about Michael Cohen?" I asked during an Oval Office photo op with French President Emmanuel Macron. "Stupid question," Trump angrily responded, glaring and pointing his finger at me.
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