This Week In Outer Space
- USYahoo News
Midwest flooding: At least 2 dead as heavy rains collapse a bridge, threaten a dam and trigger evacuations
Severe flooding in the Midwest has left at least two people dead as heavy rains caused a bridge to collapse, a historic dam to be on the brink of failure and an entire town to be cut off by floodwaters.
3 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Russian saboteurs burned down a Berlin factory to hit weapons supplies to Ukraine. Just one problem — the facility made car parts.
Diehl Metal's parent company makes the IRIS-T anti-air system given to Ukraine, but the factory hit makes parts for cars and electrical systems.
3 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Scientists discover plastic-eating marine fungus on debris floating in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch: 'Once the plastic has been carried there, it gets trapped there'
"There are still many questions about the dynamics of how plastic degradation takes place in deeper layers."
3 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 - USFox News
Body found near San Diego trail where missing hiker separated from group during heat wave
Diem Le Nguyen, 50, separated from her group during a hike along Nighthawk Trail on Black Mountain in San Diego before she went missing early Sunday.
2 min read - HealthINSIDER
3 lifestyle choices that could help you live healthily to 100, according to scientists
Researchers have identified the three lifestyle choices that could help you live to 100.
3 min read - OpinionSalon
Don’t explain. Don’t excuse: Joe Biden’s only debate strategy is to attack Donald Trump
Trump is trying to set an immigration trap
6 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The Cybertruck faces another setback as Tesla recalls more than 11,000 vehicles over its giant wiper
The automaker will replace wiper motors on affected vehicles, a recall notice issued by regulators said.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Judge Cannon Shredded by Expert for Constant “Bonkers” Favors to Trump
A legal analyst slammed Judge Aileen Cannon for being in over her head with Donald Trump’s classified documents trial.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Japan found enough minerals off a remote Pacific island to fuel its EV plans for over a decade
Researchers found a motherlode of around 230 million metric tons of minerals on the seabed off a remote island nearly 2,000km from Tokyo, per Nikkei.
2 min read - USYahoo News
Supreme Court decision guide: A breakdown of major cases and rulings expected in June and early July
The U.S. Supreme Court will be issuing decisions in a number of high-stakes cases concerning hot-button issues like abortion, gun access and former president Trump's criminal cases. Here's a guide to some of the major cases the justices will rule on in the coming weeks.
7 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election: Your guide to all the key primaries, debates and what happens next
Up next: Alaska and Wyoming, which are holding Democratic primaries on April 13, followed by Puerto Rico's Republican primary on April 21.
7 min read - LifestyleTODAY
200 juicy truth or dare questions to liven up your next game night
Try these good truth or dare questions on your next game night. Whether you want to keep things PG or get into the juicy stuff, you're sure to have tons of fun.
10 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
2024 election primaries: Biden, Trump delegate tracker and updated results
Visual presentation of the 2024 primary election schedule, results in each state and the latest delegate counts for each candidate.
1 min read - SportsMiami Herald
This is why UM freshman Kyshawn George is projected as a first-round NBA Draft pick
Kyshawn George is one of 24 players invited to the NBA Draft green room, indicating he is a likely first-round pick.
4 min read - SportsMiami Herald
A Stanley Cup was the final piece for Sergei Bobrovsky’s Hall of Fame-worthy resume
‘He’s been our best player all year long, all playoffs long. When we needed him the most, he stood on his head again. It’s just incredible.”
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Governor Gavin Newsom claims California is not a ‘high-tax state.’ Is he correct?
He declared it in his State of the State address.
2 min read - USSacramento Bee
More thunderstorms could be headed to Sacramento Valley and Sierra. What are the chances?
The region could also see rain, gusty winds and hail, the National Weather Service said.
2 min read - EntertainmentSacramento Bee
El comediante Paul Rodríguez prometió un espectáculo cómico sin polémica. ¿Cumplió?
Rodríguez realizó un “espectáculo de comedia gratuito” en el Eagle Mountain Casino, dos semanas después de que George López abandonara el escenario del lugar.
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Apple wants you to know it still doesn't like Meta
Apple and Meta probably aren't doing anything together on AI — or anything else — anytime soon.
2 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
Celine Dion says she 'could've died' from taking high dosages of Valium to manage Stiff Person Syndrome on tour
Celine Dion broke down in tears while discussing her canceled "Courage" tour and Stiff Person Syndrome in her new Amazon Prime documentary.
3 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
Forget 'eat your veggies' — a Blue Zone expert says you should prioritize these 2 protein-rich foods to live a longer, healthier life
Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive. Two cheap staples can make protein-rich, delicious meals that are great for your body and brain.
3 min read - EntertainmentSacramento Bee
Jorge Ramos, periodista de Univision: “Escribo para no explotar”
“En Miami me acusan de comunista; luego cuestiono a Maduro y ya no entienden”.
3 min read - USSacramento Bee
Man and teen drown trying to swim across ‘deceiving and dangerous’ Northern California river
Two people drowned at confluence of the American River on Monday, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office said.
1 min read - USINSIDER
Student-loan borrowers who were set to get debt cancellation or lower payments through Biden's new repayment plan won't get it — for now. Here's what you need to know.
Two separate court rulings blocked parts of the SAVE plan, including student-debt relief and cheaper payments. Here's what borrowers should know.
5 min read - CelebritySalon
"Don't take one second away": Celine Dion wanted most upsetting medical moment shown in documentary
"I Am: Celine Dion" director talks disability, resilience & showing the frigtening extent of the singer's disorder
14 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
New Photos Reveal Chaotic Way Trump Stored Classified Documents
Donald Trump was storing national secrets in Mar-a-Lago amid all his personal clutter, according to new court filings.
1 min read - EntertainmentBusiness Insider
'Bridgerton' author Julia Quinn defends the show giving Francesca a queer romance amid fan backlash
Season three of "Bridgerton" introduces Michaela Stirling, played by Masali Baduza. Here's how Julia Quinn reacted to the book-to-TV change.
5 min read - USMiami Herald
DeSantis suspends Hialeah councilwoman following multimillion-dollar fraud charges
Angelica Pacheco has been suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis
3 min read - USKTLA articles
Ventura Pier set to reopen this weekend
The Ventura Pier is set to finally reopen after it’s been closed for about a year and a half. The storms of January 2023 initially closed the pier after they “whipped up heavy surf and knocked out multiple support pilings,” according to the Ventura County Star. That initial bout of damage was further compounded by […]
1 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
An ex-Wall Street banker who's visited every country shares 6 places where you can spend less and still travel in luxury
Veteran traveler Lee Abbamonte said Americans can have indulgent vacations in Southeast Asia for the equivalent of a budget holiday in other regions.
8 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
Nobel Economists Issue Dire Warning About Re-Electing Trump
Sixteen economists predict that a second Trump term would cause inflation to skyrocket.
2 min read - TechnologyINSIDER
'Every trench' in Ukraine needs a close-range electronic warfare shield against drones and other threats, top official says
Both Russia and Ukraine have relied on electronic warfare tools and tactics to defeat weapons like drones and precision-guided munitions.
4 min read - USSacramento Bee
Biplane strikes truck during takeoff in Northern California as fuel spills, authorities say
The incident sparked the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate.
1 min read - PoliticsSacramento Bee
California Gov. Newsom labels state a ‘beacon of hope’ in State of the State speech
The address, originally scheduled for March, highlighted his priorities and successes of his administration on climate action to gun safety to immigration.
2 min read - OpinionThe New Republic
MAGA Official Floats Gruesome Threat Against Election Officer
An Arizona Republican leader threatened to “lynch” a county official who said the 2020 election wasn’t stolen.
3 min read - CelebrityKTLA articles
John Mulaney says ‘amazing’ KTLA inspired Netflix special
An “amazing” local news station in Los Angeles was the inspiration for John Mulaney’s “Everyone’s in L.A.” Netflix special, the comedian says. In an interview with Variety, Mulaney said that his six-part special, which was part of the larger “Netflix is a Joke” festival, was even better because there were so many comedians in the […]
2 min read - CelebrityBusiness Insider
Mark Zuckerberg's PR team can't stop him from posting, internal texts reveal
Meta's PR people agonized over Zuckerberg's idea to post a zinger on Facebook, with one saying, "My spine has been surgically removed."
5 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Who is Bernard Arnault? The LVMH founder is the third-richest man in the world
Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, has built a family-run luxury goods empire that's made him one of the world's richest people, worth $200 billion.
15 min read - LifestyleSacramento Bee
New Sacramento-area cafe serves up coffee, ice cream. Here’s the scoop
One of the coffee shop’s specialties is affogato, an Italian dessert featuring ice cream topped with espresso.
1 min read - USMiami Herald
Photo exhibit at the Kampong is a significant slice of local Miami history
“A Lens on Community: Photographs by Klara Farkas and Georgette Ballance” is an exploration of humanity through the work of two remarkable South Florida photographers. The historically significant mother/daughter exhibition is currently on view at The Kampong in Coconut Grove, a location that reflects the intertwined relationships between histories both human and natural. Farkas (1910- 2014, Hungary) lived and worked in Coconut Grove for 70 years and passed just shy of her 104th birthday and Bal
6 min read - USSalon
Alex Jones’ court-appointed trustee plans to shut down his conspiracy-spewing media empire
Jones will pay off Sandy Hook families with assets from his liquidated company on top of his $1.5 billion payment
2 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Tesla still has one massive leg up on every automaker
Tesla is building its electric vehicles for cheaper than the competition, giving Elon Musk a leg up in a slowing EV market.
2 min read - USMiami Herald
Coast Guard searching for missing paddleboarder last seen leaving Key Biscayne
The search extends all the way to Bimini in the Bahamas, the Coast Guard says.
1 min read - USFox News
Venezuelan migrants' barbaric crimes come as Maduro refuses to take back illegal immigrants from US
The Venezuelan regime is still refusing to accept illegal immigrants from the U.S., even as migrants commit a slew of horrific crimes across the U.S.
3 min read - LifestyleBusiness Insider
EV chargers are too boring — and it's holding us back from electrifying the classic American road trip
Building an EV charger is just the first step. More amenities at charging stations can improve the experience and convince more people to go electric.
3 min read - PoliticsBusiness Insider
Biden shouldn't focus on his White House successes at the debate because nobody cares, advisors say
Top Democrats advise Biden to target Trump at Thursday's debate, rather than his focusing on his own achievements, sources told CNN.
2 min read - USKTLA articles
Homeless man accused of trying to drown woman at Santa Monica Beach
A homeless man went on a violent rampage at Santa Monica State Beach Monday, attacking three women and trying to drown one of them in the ocean, according to police. The chaotic scene unfolded just north of the Santa Monica Pier and south of the California Incline. “I was sitting on the beach and I […]
1 min read - USFox News
Oklahoma man praises God, US lawmakers in return home after ammo arrest in Turks and Caicos
The Oklahoma man, who was facing 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after authorities found stray bullets in his luggage, has praised God for getting him through the ordeal.
5 min read - USMiami Herald
Lottery player won $100,000 over a decade ago. He ‘could not believe’ he won again
“I’ve been playing that combination for months now. Something about it just felt right,” the Maryland winner said.
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