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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 - ScienceSpace
SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida
SpaceX launched 23 of its Starlink satellites from Florida on Sunday (May 12), adding to its huge and ever-growing broadband megaconstellation.
1 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 - 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
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 - 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 - NewsYahoo News Canada
Taylor Swift The Eras Tour — Toronto version: Fans organize 'Taylgate' during Canadian concert dates
Canadians are going to new lengths to celebrate Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour, planning a fan experience, "Toronto’s Version: Taylgate ’24," in November.
3 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
'Carves through branches like a full-size': Grab this bestselling mini chainsaw for just $40 — plus other deals of the day
Also on our cheat sheet: Spring savings on Coach, Le Creuset, Apple and more.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Stock market today: US futures inch up 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 - SportsYahoo Sports
Caitlin Clark's first WNBA game: How to watch the Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun season opener
Are you ready to watch Caitlin Clark's first WNBA game?
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News UK
What we know about the Angela Rayner allegations
Officers are investigating whether Labour’s deputy leader broke electoral law.
7 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
Who is Michael Cohen, Trump's ex-lawyer who is expected to testify Monday in the former president's hush money trial?
Trump's devoted "fixer" might now play a role in turning the former president into a convicted felon.
4 min read - LifestyleAutoblog
2025 Aston Martin Vantage First Drive Review: Big changes, big big power
The new 2025 Vantage has so many upgrades and changes that it is fundamentally different from its predecessor.
9 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 - SportsYahoo Sports
NASCAR: Brad Keselowski wins for first time in over 100 races at Darlington
Keselowski took advantage of late-race contact between Chris Buescher and Tyler Reddick.
6 min read - BusinessEngadget
The Morning After: Those geomagnetic storms are messing with farming tech’s GPS systems
The biggest news stories this morning: Waymo’s robotaxis are making 50,000 paid trips every week, Most Apple App Store developers aren’t trying outside payments, Alienware m16 R2 review.
2 min read - TechnologyYahoo Finance
Big Tech sees neurotechnology as its next AI frontier
As Big Tech races to build off of neurotech advancements in the medical world, experts have cautioned that it could put our most valuable data — the privacy of our thoughts — at risk.
6 min read - NewsYahoo News UK
Walkers risk lives on cliff edge in hot weather despite warnings
Tourists have been warned not to get close to the edge of Birling Gap, East Sussex, because of the crumbling chalk cliffs.
3 min read - HealthYahoo Life UK
9 ways to recover from a traumatic birth
A new report has called for improvements in maternity services after "harrowing" stories from women who experienced a traumatic birth.
7 min read - CelebrityYahoo TV UK
This Morning viewers pay tribute to Hollywood reporter Sam Rubin
The American entertainment journalist died following a heart attack on Friday 10 May aged 64, days after appearing on the show.
3 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 - BusinessYahoo Finance
Is Austin’s hot housing market flipping in favor of buyers?
The average home price in Austin, Texas, jumped by $170,000 during the pandemic. But the market is shifting in favor of buyers, and prices are beginning to come down.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Rory McIlroy dominates Xander Schauffele, field for 4th Wells Fargo title as PGA Championship looms
McIlroy now has four wins at 2025 PGA Championship host Quail Hollow and is dialed in ahead of next week's PGA Championship at Valhalla.
3 min read - CelebrityYahoo TV UK
Rylan and Rob Rinder break down over heartbreaks
Rylan and Rob Rinder opened their hearts to each other while discussing their heartbreaks on BBC show Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour.
4 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 - BusinessYahoo Finance
Private equity is helping banks shed some of their risks
Banks are using "credit risk transfers" with private equity firms to help alleviate their regulatory burdens and protect against future losses.
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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 - 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 - 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 - USLexington Herald-Leader
Tragedy at Henry Clay High School: Student dies after breaking up on-campus bathroom fight
Friday’s death of a Henry Clay High School student raises questions for his family: Did school officials do enough to treat his injuries after he broke up an on-campus bathroom fight that preceded an apparent seizure?
2 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 - 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 - CelebritySheKnows
Katie Holmes’s Daughter Suri Just Ensured Her Father Tom Will Have No Part in Her Theater Career
With two parents who act, it’s no wonder that Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise’s daughter Suri Cruise got the acting bug. Not only did she star in her high school’s musical of Addams Family, which onlookers said she was “amazing” at, but she’s acting in local theater too! Along with that, eagle-eyed fans noticed a …
2 min read - EntertainmentCinemaBlend
Fans Can't Stop Watching Jenna Ortega's New Movie On Netflix, But Also Can't Stop Complaining About It
Can't. Stop. Hate-watching.
5 min read - OpinionCNN
Opinion: I’ve grilled Michael Cohen. The jury may be surprised by this star witness
Prosecutors’ effective strategy has significantly shortened the leap of faith the jury will have to take to believe critical witness Michael Cohen, writes Norm Eisen.
7 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S. electric vehicles that cost three times as much. Tariffs on imported Chinese vehicles will keep the Seagull out of America for now, and it likely would sell for more than 12 grand if imported.
5 min read - WorldINSIDER
A millennial couple invested in a $143,000 vacation home in Bali. It's become the crux of their early retirement strategy.
The couple wanted to invest in a tangible asset, and settled on the idea of building a villa in Bali. They hope to retire there within six years.
6 min read - CelebrityPeople
Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline's 2 Kids: All About Owen and Greta Kline
Phoebe Cates and Kevin Kline share a son and daughter
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