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Heat wave scorches US East Coast as dangerous temperatures expand to West
Baltimore and Philadelphia are forecast to touch records near 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) on Sunday, while temperatures rise into the 90s F in states like Idaho, Montana and Wyoming, as much as 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. The extreme heat will then shift to Nebraska and Kansas on Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Officials are warning of dangerous conditions in the Philadelphia region where high humidity could drive heat indices above 105 F (41
2 min read - BusinessCNN
This technology could transform one of the world’s dirtiest industries. Experts say it’s way off pace
Steelmaking is responsible for up to 9% of global planet-heating pollution. The technology exists to clean it up but big obstacles remain
9 min read - ScienceSpace
How the GOES U satellite will change Earth and space weather forecasts forever
GOES-U will complete NOAA's GOES-R weather satellite constellation, adding to the capabilities of its siblings and bringing a bigger focus on space weather.
6 min read - USCNN
Why Mount Rainier is the US volcano keeping scientists up at night
Scientists fear Washington’s Mount Rainier could trigger a swift debris flow caused by melting snow and ice. An event could endanger nearby populated areas.
8 min read - ScienceSpace
Perseverance Mars rover digs into intriguing 'Bright Angel' rock formation (photo)
NASA's Perseverance rover has begun studying an intriguingly light-colored patch of rock that mission team members call "Bright Angel."
2 min read - ScienceNBC News
Storm chasers catch tornado winds above 300 mph in rare 'intercept'
As a deadly tornado cut a path across Iowa last month, storm chasers tracked it, gathering rare data that is now offering detailed, close-range insight into powerful twisters.
6 min read - ScienceCNN
If Triceratops had a metalhead cousin, this dinosaur would be it
This week, get up close with the fossil of a rock-star dinosaur, watch the awakening of a supermassive black hole, explore Easter Island’s mysteries, and more.
5 min read - HealthThe Conversation
How seeing problems in the brain makes stigma disappear
It can be very hard for people to accept that they – or their family member – are not to blame for their mental illness. Seeing the evidence in a scan can make a difference.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 116 —Spreading the Good Word
On Episode 116 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with the team behind the Space and Things podcast.
2 min read - ScienceCNN
NASA has again delayed Boeing Starliner’s return to Earth
NASA announced Friday night that it is again delaying the return to Earth of Boeing Starliner’s spacecraft and two astronauts from the International Space Station.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Sweet Strawberry Moon, first full moon of summer, thrills stargazers around the world (photos)
June's Strawberry Full Moon of 2024 delighted skywatcher from across the globe, and was captured in some amazing photos.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
James Webb Space Telescope spies never-before-seen star behavior in distant nebula (video, photo)
A new James Webb Space Telescope image shows perfectly aligned protostellar outflows in the Serpens Nebula, supporting a long-running theory of stellar formation.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
How SpaceShipOne's historic launch 20 years ago paved the way for a new space tourism era
On June 21, 2004, SpaceShipOne reached the final frontier for the first time, notching a huge milestone for private spaceflight and paving the way for space tourism.
7 min read - ScienceCNN
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is different from what an Italian astronomer observed in 1665
Jupiter’s striking Great Red Spot has puzzled astronomers for years. Now, they think they know just how old it is and how the cyclone formed in Jupiter’s atmosphere.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA, Boeing delay Starliner astronaut landing again, to study helium leaks and thruster issues
Boeing's Starliner capsule will remain docked with the ISS until at least July 2, in part to give mission team members more time to assess helium leaks and thruster issues.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Climate change makes India's monsoons erratic. Can farmers still find a way to prosper?
Each year from June to September, a heavy band of rain makes its way from India's southwest coast to its northeastern borders, quenching farmers' thirsty fields. India's monsoon season is arguably the single most important weather phenomenon for the country, and a good monsoon can noticeably boost the nation's economy and the livelihoods of its 120 million farmers.
5 min read - ScienceCBS News
NASA again delays Boeing Starliner capsule's return to Earth
NASA plans to hold a formal re-entry readiness review before setting a new landing target date.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Rockies win on unprecedented walk-off pitch clock violation
It was bound to happen once MLB instituted the pitch clock.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Baby boomers and millennials face an 'intimidating' task as stocks trade near record highs: Morning Brief
Now is as good a time as any to ask your parents about their wealth. You have nothing to lose, and a lot to gain.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Men's College World Series Finals: Tennessee bats come alive to force a decisive Game 3 vs. Texas A&M
Facing elimination, national No. 1 seed Tennessee forced a decisive Game 3 in the 2024 Men's College World Series with a 4–1 win over Texas A&M.
4 min read - CelebrityYahoo Celebrity UK
Taylor Swift and Prince William's history as the pair reunite at Wembley Stadium
Following their Eras Tour selfie this weekend, here's a rundown of the popstar and heir to the throne's history.
4 min read - BusinessAutoblog
When will the U.S. get its first $25,000 EV? Sooner than you think
So where is America’s $25,000 EV? It’s coming soon. As EV demand has slowed, automakers have figured out that they need to pivot to practicality and affordability. Here's what's on the near horizon.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'No more annoying nose hair': This top-rated electric trimmer is down to $13
Peach fuzz and stray hairs are no match for this trimmer — and you'll save over 30%.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Canada Style
25 Lululemon sale styles that caught my eye this week
Replenish your summer wardrobe with these hard-to-resist Lululemon picks, starting at just $14.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Blue Jays' Orelvis Martínez suspended 80 games for violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy
Toronto Blue Jays infielder Orelvis Martínez has been suspended for 80 games after violating MLB's performance-enhancing drug policy.
2 min read - LifestyleYahoo Canada Style
This 'versatile' Lululemon crossbody bag us 'perfect' for travel — and it's under $75
Shoppers say this micro bag is "very cute" and "compact."
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Biden-Trump’s first presidential debate could change everything. Here’s what you need to know — and how to watch.
This year's debates have new rules that could make or break a candidate's future.
6 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Apple’s third-gen AirPods are back on sale for their lowest price yet
Apple’s third-generation AirPods have dropped back down to the lowest price we’ve seen thanks to a deal on Amazon right now. The AirPods, which normally go for $170, are 17 percent off, making them just $140.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Fed's favorite inflation reading highlights last week of Q2: What to know this week
The final trading week of the first half of the year will greet investors with a quieter economic and earnings calendar, with the Fed's favored inflation reading serving as the key highlight.
7 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
'No more clumping': This bestselling eyelash comb is now at Amazon for just $5
Nearly 18,000 Amazon shoppers are wide-eyed for this tool — and it's 50% off.
4 min read - PoliticsYahoo Finance
Test what you know about the economic résumés of Biden and Trump
Joe Biden and Donald Trump will lay out different summaries of recent history when they meet Thursday for their first debate. See if you can guess at their true economic records.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Copa America 2024: How to watch the USA vs. Bolivia game tonight
The Copa America 2024 soccer — or football — tournament continues tonight with USA v. Bolivia.
3 min read - WorldYahoo News UK
Keir Starmer: 'I would pay for baby formula being stolen by desperate mum in shop'
The Labour leader said the Conservative Party should feel 'shame' over people resorting to stealing baby formula.
5 min read - BusinessEngadget
Apple reportedly even held talks with Meta about an AI partnership as it plays catch-up
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, citing sources with knowledge of the discussions, Apple has held talks with Meta, Anthropic and Perplexity about the possibility of using the companies' generative AI models.
1 min read - EntertainmentYahoo TV UK
When is the next Game of Thrones book coming out?
It's been 13 years since George RR Martin's began writing The Winds of Winter.
5 min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
From Angelina Jolie to Emma Stone, here's who Yahoo Canada readers picked as the best and worst-dressed celebrities of the week
This week, we asked readers to vote on outfits from stars like Céline Dion, Eva Longoria and Brooke Shields.
7 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
'You don’t intimidate me': Labour election candidate defiant after office attacked overnight
This isn't the first time Labour's candidate for Walthamstow, Stella Creasy, has been the victim of threatening beheaviour.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Rangers' Max Scherzer allows one hit over five innings in season debut after herniated disc
Max Scherzer led the Rangers to a 4-0 win over the Royals on Sunday afternoon in his first start of the season.
3 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
What we know about mass flight cancellations at Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport has warned travellers not to come to terminals 1 and 2 after a major power fault damanged vital equipment. Here's what we know so far.
4 min read - LifestyleEngadget
Touch Egg is the most ridiculous Playdate game I’ve tried yet, and I’m hooked
Touch Egg, a Playdate game by Joelle Tindall, is simple: use the crank to poke the egg as many times as possible without the scary man in the room seeing you. It's absurd, mildly creepy and a lot of fun.
2 min read - BusinessAutoblog
2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV reportedly delayed 90 days, to August
Dodge has reportedly delayed the 2024 Charger Daytona EV launch by 90 days to August while engineers address some electrical issues.
2 min read - USYahoo Finance
Author Q&A: How the impact of a post-Civil War bank failure lingers today
Author Rodney Brooks unpacks the story of the rapid rise and fall of the Freedman's Bank created in 1865 by Congress to provide former slaves a place to deposit their earnings from their service in the Union Army.
6 min read - EntertainmentVariety
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Seemingly Mocks Taylor Swift at Band’s London Concert: ‘We Actually Play Live’
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl appeared to take a jab at Taylor Swift at the band’s concert on Saturday night at London Stadium. After mentioning that Swift’s Eras Tour was currently taking place at London’s Wembley Stadium, Grohl said on stage, “I tell you, man, you don’t want to suffer the wrath of Taylor Swift.” …
2 min read - CelebritySheKnows
Vanna White May Throw out Months of Negotiations After Working With Ryan Seacrest, Sources Claim
Many longtime fans of Wheel of Fortune were truly saddened to see the original host Pat Sajak announce his retirement from the show after over 40 years, including Vanna White. Now, with the new host, Ryan Seacrest, coming to take over in Sept for a new reason; insiders are claiming that White is having apprehensions …
2 min read - USFox News
Atlanta police release bodycam video of judge's arrest after she allegedly pushed officer
Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson was arrested after allegedly pushing a police officer during an altercation outside an Atlanta nightclub.
3 min read - StyleSheKnows
Keira Knightley Turned Heads at Her First Public Appearance in Over a Year
This is not a drill: Keira Knightley is back in the public eye, and is turning heads with this beautiful appearance. In case you missed it, on June 19, Knightley made an ultra-rare public appearance at the opening of the new exhibition “Imaginary Conversations: An ERDEM Collection Inspired by Duchess Deborah.” The event, sponsored by …
2 min read - SportsGlamour
Caitlin Clark is Tired of the Angel Reese ‘Rivalry’ Discourse—and WNBA Fans Are Loving Her New Statement
Her coach looked visibly shocked by her press conference response.
4 min read - OpinionCNN
Opinion: Destined to be a lame duck
Republicans couldn’t defeat President Franklin D. Roosevelt when he ran for a third and fourth term. But in 1947, two years after the Democratic president died of a stroke at his Warm Springs, Ga. retreat, the GOP-led Congress passed a resolution to make sure a three-term presidency never happened again. The two-term limit means Biden and Trump are slugging it out over their last hurrah, raising questions about who comes next
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