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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 - 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 - HealthNBC News
Farmers will now get paid to test their dairy cows for bird flu
Federal health authorities on Friday pledged nearly $200 million in an attempt to control the spread of bird flu among dairy cows.
4 min read - USAssociated Press
Federal agency says a second, if weaker, solar storm surge is likely Sunday
A U.S. government agency said a weaker repeat of Saturday’s powerful solar storm was likely on Sunday. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that “coronal mass ejections” — clouds of ejected solar plasma that can cause power grid irregularities and issues with high-frequency communications and global positioning systems — will slam into the Earth’s magnetic field and outer atmosphere until at least Sunday night.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Beethoven’s hair reveals new insights into the composer’s health issues
This week, learn secrets unlocked by studying Ludwig van Beethoven’s hair, explore lava tubes where Stone Age people lived, see the cosmic “God’s Hand,” and more.
5 min read - ScienceThe New York Times
Tuna Crabs, Neither Tuna Nor Crabs, Are Swarming Near San Diego
SAN DIEGO — When Anna Sagatov, an underwater cinematographer, goes on her usual night dives off La Jolla Shores in San Diego, she’s used to spotting the “occasional octopus, nudibranch and horn shark.” But what she witnessed on a late April plunge was shocking: a seafloor turned red by what she described as an “overlapping carpet of crabs.” Swirling and shifting in the current, the creatures stretched “as far as my dive lights could illuminate,” she said. The swarming red crustaceans she and oth
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Houston, we have an encore: ISS virtual reality experience 'The Infinite' returns
What do you do for an encore after you have virtually transported thousands of Houstonians to the International Space Station? If you are Felix & Paul, you invite them back, to fly to the moon.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 110 —Voyager 1's Brush with Silence
On Episode 110 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Linda Spilker, Voyager project scientist, about the recent rescue of Voyager 1 from beyond the solar system.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Jaw-dropping northern lights from massive solar flares amaze skywatchers around the world. 'We have a very rare event on our hands.' (photos)
An aurora show like no other is playing out in the night sky this weekend, spawned by intense solar storms that are painting the sky spectacular hues of pinks, purples and greens.
10 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's Chandra spacecraft spots supermassive black hole erupting in the Milky Way's heart
NASA's Chandra X-ray space telescope has spotted the supermassive black hole at the heart of our galaxy erupting, proving even quiet black holes like Sagittarius A* need to vent sometimes.
4 min read - LifestyleAssociated Press
Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere
Six guests are set to ascend aboard Spaceship Neptune to the stratosphere, where they will enjoy an immersive dining experience served up by Danish Michelin-starred chef Rasmus Munk. Munk, 33, will travel with the guests and serve the meal himself, from a small kitchen. “We want to tell stories through the food,” Munk says.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Northern lights may be visible across parts of the US this weekend. Why are they so active right now?
Increased solar activity could cause auroras as far south as Alabama and Northern California, but may disrupt communications on Earth tonight and over the weekend.
9 min read - USAssociated Press
Hawaii officials outline efforts to prevent another devastating wildfire ahead of a dry season
As Maui continues to recover from the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, Hawaii officials are looking at preventing another similar disaster ahead of what is expected to be a dry, fire-prone season, Gov. Josh Green said Friday in proclaiming Wildfire Mitigation and Risk Reduction Preparedness Month. The Aug. 8, 2023, wildfire destroyed much of the town of Lahaina and killed 101 people. Climate change has been boosting drought in Hawaii, drying the archipelago’s vegetation and incr
2 min read - ScienceNBC News
Severe solar storm expected to supercharge northern lights on Friday
A severe solar storm may supercharge the northern lights from Friday through the weekend, with a chance to see auroras as far south in the U.S. as Alabama.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NBA Draft Lottery: Hawks get No. 1 pick, despite 3 percent chance of winning
The Atlanta Hawks won the No. 1 overall selection in the NBA Draft Lottery. The Hawks had a 3 percent chance of winning the top pick.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Utility stocks are on fire — here are Wall Street analysts' top picks
Utility stocks are outperforming the broader markets. Here's a look at three top picks from analysts.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NBA playoffs: Pacers crush Knicks, 121–89, in Game 4 Mother's Day massacre
The Indiana Pacers crushed the New York Knicks, 121–89, in Game 4 of their second-round playoff matchup. The series is now tied 2–2 going into Tuesday's Game 5.
4 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
Rylan was shocked to find there's no 'sly motorways' in Venice
Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder's travel series on BBC Two premiered this evening with a trip to Italy's iconic lagoon city.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Australian ambassador: 'American model is proving its resilience' despite threat from Chinese industrial policy
China may be outspending the US when it comes to industrial policy in sectors like electric vehicles and semiconductors, but America is winning on innovation where it can’t on price, according to one China expert.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'I can see!': Shoppers say this No. 1 bestselling $8 eyeglass cleaning kit gets lenses 'crystal clear'
'Works like a charm' on all types of glasses, devices and more.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Savings interest rates today, May 12, 2024 (best accounts offering 5.15% APY)
If you’re searching for today’s best savings interest rates, we’ve narrowed down some of the top offers. Learn more about savings interest rates today.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Ring announcer mistakingly names wrong winner of Cherneka Johnson-Nina Hughes bout in wild scene
Like Steve Harvey and the "Moonlight" debacle, Lt. Dan Hennessey made a brutal mistake on the mic on Sunday in Perth.
2 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV
SNL Recap: Maya Rudolph vogues her way back into 30 Rock in a Mother's Day-themed episode
The 'SNL' alum revived her Beyoncé impression, with a new Cowboy Carter twist.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The T-shirt folding board shoppers say makes 'doing the laundry fun' is just $11 at Amazon
This problem-solving gadget takes the hassle out of getting your drawers and closets organized.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Canada Style
12 styles to shop in Lululemon's We Made Too Much section — starting at just $19
Enjoy special prices on belt bags, leggings and more (while sizes last).
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
A.J. Smith — architect of Philip Rivers-era Chargers — dies at 75
Smith helped lead the Chargers to five AFC West championships and oversaw some of the most consequential quarterback decisions in NFL history.
4 min read - WorldYahoo News UK
Students at University of Birmingham warned of possible legal action over Gaza encampment
A letter issued to students at Birmingham University who have set up a pro-Palestine encampment has warned them they could face legal action.
3 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Blinken, Sanders and Graham offer differing takes on latest State Dept. report on Israel's possible humanitarian violations in Gaza
Antony Blinken and Bernie Sanders praise Biden for withholding military aid to Israel. Lindsey Graham calls it the 'worst decision.'
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
These 10 trending cleaning products — all under $20 — have thousands of five-star Amazon ratings
The Pink Stuff, Scrub Daddy and more: Scour your space from top to bottom with essentials starting at just $5.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Inflation and consumer spending updates ahead: What to know this week
A crucial reading of inflation faces investors in the week ahead after a string of disappointing reports to start the year dampened investors' interest rate cut hopes.
7 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
Britain's Got Talent is really grinding viewers' gears with an editing decision
Fans are sick and tired of songs from The Greatest Showman being used for the BGT soundtrack.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'Transformed my grilling experience': This No. 1 bestselling grill basket is just $26
A barbecue enthusiast's dream, this gadget comes with a brush and heat-resistant glove.
3 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Mercedes-AMG planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63
Mercedes planning a 585-hp V8 for the AMG CLE 63 instead of the expected four-cylinder PHEV. Slow sales of the new C 63 S could be part of the reason.
3 min read - TechnologyTechCrunch
Women in AI: Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick wants to pass more AI legislation
To give AI-focused women academics and others their well-deserved — and overdue — time in the spotlight, TechCrunch has been publishing a series of interviews focused on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution. Dar'shun Kendrick is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, a position she was elected to at the age of 27 in 2010.
5 min read - CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UK
How Stephen Mulhern befriended Ant and Dec
TV presenter stroke magician Stephen Mulhern has explained how he originally became close with Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly.
2 min read - USEngadget
The geomagnetic storm is a nightmare for farmers relying on precision agriculture tech
According to a report by 404 Media, the intense solar activity over the last few days has disrupted critical GPS systems that guide modern tractors. Modern John Deere tractors as well as those from other brands rely on this technology for precision.
2 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
David Cameron rules out putting British boots on the ground in Gaza to deliver aid
Foreign secretary Lord David Cameron feared there would be 'specific targeting of British or American troops' if military personnel were allowed onto Gaza's beaches.
5 min read - PoliticsAFP
Trump, reciting songs and praising cannibals, draws yawns and raises eyebrows
Former US president Donald Trump raised eyebrows among his no-nonsense New Jersey crowd at a rally Saturday when he recited a 1963 soul song in its entirety and referenced a fictional cannibal as "great.""A tenderhearted woman saw a poor, half-frozen snake," Trump said, reciting -- but not singing -- the song to the crowd.
2 min read - WorldThe Daily Beast
Students Walk Out on Jerry Seinfeld’s Duke Commencement Speech
Frederic J. Brown/AFP via GettyA slew of students walked out of Duke University’s commencement ceremony on Sunday to protest Israel’s war in Gaza just as the university’s commencement speaker, Jerry Seinfeld, was set to speak.Videos posted on social media—but omitted from the university’s livestream—showed students walking out as Duke President Vincent Price introduced the comedian, who received an honorary doctorate. Other students erupted into dual jeers and cheers of “Jerry!”student walkout a
2 min read - USCNN
A 19-year-old called 911 in a crisis and ended up dead. For advocates, it’s a call for a better way of policing
“Please don’t shoot,” Notan Eva Costa, a 48-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant living in Queens, begged the two New York City police officers who entered her home after her teenage son called 911.
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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 …
2 min read - USNY Daily News
Actor Steve Buscemi randomly punched on Midtown Manhattan street
Actor and native New Yorker Steve Buscemi was randomly punched in the face in Midtown Manhattan last week. The 66-year-old star was walking on Third Ave. near E. 27th St. in Kips Bay when a stranger slugged him in the face just before 11:50 a.m. Wednesday, cops said. Medics took the “Fargo” actor to Bellevue Hospital, where he was treated for bruising, swelling and bleeding to his left eye. ...
1 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Trump leads his supporters in vulgar chants at Jersey Shore rally
Donald Trump attacked his hush money trial prosecutor and judge at a New Jersey rally. He claimed he was being indicted on "bullshit" charges.
3 min read - BusinessMotley Fool
Fact or Fiction: Congress Stole From Social Security and Should Return the Money It's Taken, With Interest
Did lawmakers really pilfer Social Security's piggy bank? Here's the truth.
8 min read - CelebrityPeople
Meghan Markle Wears Traditional Skirt Gifted to Her in Nigeria After Admitting She Needs to 'Wear More Color'
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have stepped out for their last day in Nigeria
5 min read - WorldAFP
Protesting students walk out on Seinfeld graduation speech
Dozens of students walked out of Duke University's graduation ceremony Sunday as comedian Jerry Seinfeld, who has vocally supported Israel over its war in Gaza, received an honorary doctorate, videos posted on social media showed.A live feed from Duke of the graduation ceremony did not show the walkouts, but boos were audible, forcing university president Vincent Price to briefly halt his introduction of Seinfeld as the comedian stood next to him.
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