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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 - 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
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 - ScienceSpace
The stormy sun erupts with its biggest solar flare yet from a massive sunspot — and it's still crackling (video)
Just when we think we’ve seen the most powerful of flares from a colossal sunspot, the sun unleashed kicked off the strongest eruption of the weekend yet and is still crackling with solar storms.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Who will the Hawks take at No. 1? Our projections for every pick with lottery order now set
With the lottery order set, here's a look at Yahoo Sports' projections for both rounds of the 2024 NBA Draft.
16 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
Anthony Edwards talks postgame exchange with Jamal Murray: 'We love that, keep talking that'
Edwards is here for the chatter. And he's goading Murray for more.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
How to earn a defensive driving discount
Learn about defensive driving courses, including how to find an approved class and how much a discount will save on your car insurance.
6 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 - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Cher loves these flared pants from Amazon that make her look 'bootyfull,' and they're down to $20
More than 28,000 shoppers agree with the legendary performer — and at over 30% off, the savings are un-'Believe'-able.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NBA Draft Combine: 7 players to watch, including Bronny James
Here's a look at seven players who could help their draft stock the most this week at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine.
6 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 - 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 - 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 - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: Stocks wobble with inflation data in focus
Attention is on this week's CPI report, seen as a potential starting gun for Fed rate cuts.
1 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK
The most exciting films at Cannes 2024
From Yorgos Lanthimos' Kinds of Kindness to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, there's a lot of films already generating buzz from this year's Cannes Film Festival.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The 40+ best Amazon deals this week: Save up to 80% on vacuums, gardening tools, tech goodies and more
We've got our eye on a viral Bissell carpet cleaner on rare sale for $99, plus an Apple iPad marked down by $80, to name a few.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy Baseball: 2-start pitcher rankings for Week 7
While it's not the best week for securing pitching services on the fantasy waiver wire, Fred Zinkie has you covered with a blueprint to maneuver the hurdles.
4 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Google teases new camera-powered AI feature one day ahead of I/O
Google is teasing an intriguing new AI feature one day ahead of its IO developer conference.
2 min read - BusinessEngadget
Apple and Google roll out a cross-platform feature to tackle unwanted Bluetooth trackers
Apple and Google are rolling out a feature that will alert iOS and Android users when an unknown Bluetooth tag appears to be tracking them.
2 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Google’s Project Starline video conferencing tech is coming to offices
Google just announced that it has teamed up with HP to bring its futuristic Project Starline video conferencing system to enterprise clients. It even integrates with Google Meet and Zoom.
1 min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
Canadian athlete Allison Lang shares her grueling experiences with fibular hemimelia surgeries as a child
The Montreal-born para athlete and advocate recalled "the hardest part" of her condition.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Dermatologists agree: The best dry-skin routine is a simple routine — and you can grab their top picks at Amazon
With skin-loving products from brands like CeraVe to La Roche-Posay, dermatologists agree on this simple, hydrating routine.
4 min read - EntertainmentVariety
‘Mad Max’ Director Says ‘There’s No Excuse’ for Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron’s ‘Fury Road’ Set Feud: Tom ‘Had to Be Coaxed Out of His Trailer’
With his “Mad Max: Fury Road” prequel movie “Furiosa” gearing up for both its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and its theatrical release later this month, director George Miller recently spoke to The Telegraph and reflected on the notorious feud that broke out between stars Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron during the grueling …
3 min read - CelebrityFox News
King Charles struggles to evict Prince Andrew as disgraced royal's home is in 'total disrepair': experts
Prince Andrew, the disgraced Duke of York, stepped back as a senior member of the British royal family in 2019 following his controversial friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
9 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 - USWPIX New York City, NY
Police search for man who punched actor Steve Buscemi on Manhattan street: NYPD
KIPS BAY, Manhattan (PIX11) — Police are searching for a man accused of punching actor Steve Buscemi in the face in New York City on Wednesday, according to the NYPD. Police were called to 369 Third Ave. in Manhattan around 12 p.m. Buscemi was taken to the hospital to be treated for bruising, swelling and […]
1 min read - USMyrtle Beach Sun News
Two young boys show up at Myrtle Beach area home. They say they were locked in a room
The boys had various bruises and lacerations on their body, according to Horry County Police. They showed up to a woman’s home in the early morning hours.
2 min read - SportsMMA Junkie
Joe Rogan says Mike Tyson in savage mode: ‘If I was Jake Paul, I would be sh*tting my pants’
Joe Rogan likes what he sees out of Mike Tyson's mentality ahead of his fight against Jake Paul.
2 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Springsteen Fans Roast Trump For Bizarre Boast About Size Of New Jersey Crowd
A spokesperson for the city of Wildwood said Trump spoke to 80,000 to 100,000 people, but video of the event made that hard to believe.
3 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 - WorldCBS News
8 people killed in mass shooting near resort town in Mexico
The town's mayor, Rafael Vargas, called the attack "a terrible violent act."
2 min read - BusinessGOBankingRates
Dave Ramsey: Why You Shouldn’t Pay Off Your Mortgage Early Even If You Can
Dave Ramsey, the renowned financial guru, has long been a proponent of financial discipline and savvy money management. This can include paying off your mortgage early, but only under specific...
7 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Jim Mattis Gave Absolutely Brutal Description Of Donald Trump, New Book Claims
A former Trump aide also detailed the ex-defense secretary's reported tactic of avoiding the then-president.
1 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Iranian filmmaker flees to Europe after prison sentence ahead of his Cannes premiere
After being sentenced to eight years in prison, the award-winning Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof says he's fled to Europe shortly ahead of the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his latest film. “I arrived in Europe a few days ago after a long and complicated journey,” Rasoulof said in a statement dated Sunday and distributed by press agents Monday. Last week, Rasoulof's lawyer told The Associated Press that the director had been sentenced to eight years in prison, flogging and confiscation
3 min read - SportsDeadline
Mike Tyson Drawing Concerns From Boxing Peers Over His Jake Paul Fight
Mike Tyson was once the baddest man on the planet as the heavyweight boxing champion. But at age 57, and better known for his roles in such projects as The Hangover films and the Mike Tyson Mysteries TV series over the last 19 years, Tyson has raised concerns that he’s making a big mistake by …
2 min read - CelebritySheKnows
John Travolta’s Alleged New Romance May Have a Major Hurdle on His End
While the internet and friends of the two are shipping John Travolta and Kristin Davis together, their alleged romance could have a huge hurdle on Travolta’s side. Insiders said to Closer Weekly on May 8 that Travolta is having a hard time moving on from the passing of his late wife, Kelly Preston. Now, this …
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