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- WorldReuters
Death toll from rains in southern Brazil climbs to 66, over 100 still missing
The death toll from heavy rains that have inundated Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 66, local authorities said on Sunday. The number of people still missing rose to 101 and more than 80,000 had been displaced, according to the state civil defence authority. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to visit Rio Grande do Sul on Sunday.
1 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.
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.
1 min read - ScienceSpace
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.
2 min read - ScienceCNN
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.
7 min read - ScienceCNN
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 - ScienceSpace
Boeing Starliner spacecraft 'go' for 1st astronaut launch on May 6, NASA says
Two NASA astronauts, their spacecraft and rocket have been cleared for a historic 1st flight aboard Boeing's Starliner. Launch will take place no earlier than May 6.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Long ago, a lake on Mars might have been sprawling with microbes
The presence of manganese oxide on Mars has positive implications in the search for life beyond Earth.
4 min read - WorldCBS News
"Incredibly rare" dye that was once worth more than gold found in U.K.
The substance was found during a 2023 excavation of a Roman bathhouse.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
The 2024 Humans to Mars Summit is happening next week
The annual Humans to Mars Summit takes place next week, with talks focusing on establishing a sustainable and permanent human presence on the Red Planet by the mid-2030s.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Did the James Webb Space Telescope really find life beyond Earth? Scientists aren't so sure
Despite excitement last year, the James Webb Space Telescope probably hasn't detected life on a distant super-Earth exoplanet with life signs detected on potential ocean world K2-18 b likely premature.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Eta Aquarid meteor shower peak could spawn over 100 'shooting stars' per hour this weekend
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks on May 5, and this year looks favorable for a good light show put on by bits of Halley's Comet as they burn up in Earth's atmosphere.
6 min read - ScienceAssociated Press
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. Here's how to see it
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. The Eta Aquarids occur every year in early May. This year’s peak activity happens early Sunday with an expected 10 to 30 meteors visible per hour in the Northern Hemisphere. Viewing should be even better in the Southern Hemisphere.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
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.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
I'm an interior designer, and these are my favorite deals from Wayfair's Way Day rug sale— save up to 80% off
Score deeply discounted floor coverings from some of my favorite brands — Kelly Clarkson, Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines and Loloi.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
5 things I want to hear from Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the Milken conference
Out comes Tesla CEO Musk from the factory floor to one of more glitzy conferences of the year.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
WWE Backlash France 2024 results, grades and analysis: Cody Rhodes defeats A.J. Styles in first title defense
The Lyon, France crowd was electric start-to-finish in WWE's first major event since WrestleMania 40
- BusinessAutoblog
Why did Musk ax the Supercharger team?
Elon Musk’s decision to dismiss much of Tesla’s Supercharger team this week came as a shock. A look at possible reasons why he did it.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Jennifer Garner cooks with this gorgeous Staub cast iron skillet, and it's 60% off at Wayfair's Way Day sale
Thanks to the retailer's massive discount event, you can snag this celeb-beloved pan for just $126 — the current lowest price on the internet.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Wayfair Way Day 2024 is epic — we found the 30+ best deals to shop during the annual sale
Save up to 80% on finds for every room of your home, all editor-approved!
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Los Angeles Clippers 2024 NBA offseason preview: It's gonna be a tough summer
The Clippers will likely have some key free agents but are not expected to have any cap space.
5 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
How the Fed weighs 'political risk' behind closed doors
Jay Powell says pending elections don't get discussed at Federal Reserve meetings. Here's what Yahoo Finance found after reviewing years of transcripts.
10 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
BGT golden buzzer singer actually met Simon Cowell 20 years ago
Taryn Charles became the final act to receive the coveted golden buzzer on Britain's Got Talent 2024.
3 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 - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Mother's Day gold: 'Festive' solar torch lights to make her garden glow — save 40%
Get eight of these flickering-flame beauties for $30 and 'make spring/summer a little more fun.'
3 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 - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 30 best Walmart deals to shop this weekend — save up to 80% on outdoor essentials, Mother's Day gifts and more
Some major deals on board: A super-handy collapsible garden cart for over $200 off, a cordless Shark pro stick vacuum for over 50% off, and a 65-inch Philips 4K smart TV for under $400.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting: Warren Buffett talks Apple, AI, Paramount, and more
Warren Buffett took hours of questions from shareholders on Saturday for the first time since the passing of his right-hand man, Charlie Munger.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
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.
2 min read - CelebrityHuffPost
'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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Kenan Thompson is supportive of college protests as long as they don’t involve his daughter in ‘SNL’ cold open
“Saturday Night Live” took on one of the top news stories of the past week on its latest episode, when cast members played concerned parents of New York City college kids involved in protests in the cold open over the weekend.
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 - CelebritySheKnows
Celebrities Who Are Reportedly Banned From the Met Gala
Given that the Met Gala is often dubbed “fashion’s biggest night out,” it’s safe to assume that an invite to the prestigious New York event is one of the most sought after tickets. Every year, on the first Monday in May, A-listers from Kim Kardashian to Blake Lively make their way up the steps of …
4 min read - USTexas Tribune
Molly Cook declares victory over Rep. Jarvis Johnson in special election to fill open Texas Senate seat until January
With more than three-quarters of Election Day voting centers reporting, Cook led with 57% to Johnson’s 43%.
5 min read - SportsGlamour
Caitlin Clark Had an Epic WNBA Debut After Diana Taurasi Warned 'Reality Is Coming'
Clark is proving all her critics wrong.
3 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.
7 min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Trump accuses Biden of running a ‘Gestapo administration’ while praising Jan 6 rioters at donor retreat: Live updates
Former aide to Donald Trump answers questions concerning times as press secretary for 2016 campaign
44 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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