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Miami’s chief heat officer knows the challenges of a climate-focused job in Florida
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — Jane Gilbert was relishing the mild temperatures and gentle breeze of early March as she hurried between meetings.
6 min read - LifestyleThe Conversation
A concept from physics called negentropy could help your life run smoother
In physics, entropy is the process of a system losing energy and dissolving into chaos. This applies to social systems in everyday life, too. Limiting energy loss can make social systems run better.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's 'Snap It!' computer game teaches kids about solar eclipses
NASA has launched a new computer game to help kids learn about solar eclipses ahead of April 8 when the moon's shadow will sweep across North America.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
India's Bengaluru is fast running out of water, and a long, scorching summer still looms
It’s the only water they can afford. A resident of Ambedkar Nagar, a low-income settlement in the shadows of the lavish headquarters of multiple global software companies in Bengaluru's Whitefield neighborhood, Muthuvel is normally reliant on piped water, sourced from groundwater. Bengaluru in southern India is witnessing an unusually hot February and March, and in the last few years, it has received little rainfall in part due to human-caused climate change.
4 min read - ScienceCNN
Starship’s monumental third flight ends unexpectedly
This week, see Starship achieve milestones during its third launch, find out how Stone Age humans wore piercings, meet adorable axolotls, and more.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Mercury slammed by gargantuan eruption from the sun's hidden far side, possibly triggering 'X-ray auroras'
A gigantic plasma eruption from the sun's hidden far side recently launched a sizable coronal mass ejection that slammed into Mercury, potentially triggering invisible X-ray auroras around the planet's rocky surface.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 102 — A New Volcano on Mars!
On Episode 102 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Dr. Pascal Lee about the intriguing features he and his associates found on Mars.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
New NASA astronauts celebrate moon missions, private space stations as they get ready for liftoff (exclusive)
NASA's newest generation of astronauts have moon missions and a growing space program in their future. The 2024 class tells Space.com they are excited for what's next.
7 min read - WorldAssociated Press
A warming island's mice are breeding out of control and eating seabirds. An extermination is planned
Mice accidentally introduced to a remote island near Antarctica 200 years ago are breeding out of control because of climate change, and they are eating seabirds and causing major harm in a special nature reserve with “unique biodiversity.” Now conservationists are planning a mass extermination using helicopters and hundreds of tons of rodent poison, which needs to be dropped over every part of Marion Island's 115 square miles (297 square kilometers) to ensure success. The Mouse-Free Marion pr
5 min read - ScienceCNN
The burning acid behind ant stings was spotted around two stars
Astronomers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to detect complex molecules such as alcohol and an ingredient found in vinegar around two young stars.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Hubble Telescope spies stormy weather and a shrinking Great Red Spot on Jupiter (video)
The Hubble Space Telescope's latest look at Jupiter finds writhing storms and a shrinking Great Red Spot.
6 min read - USAssociated Press
Meteorologists say this year's warm winter provided key ingredient for Midwest killer tornadoes
This winter's record warmth provided the key ingredient for a Midwest outbreak of deadly tornadoes and damaging gorilla hail that hit parts of the Midwest Wednesday and Thursday, tornado experts said. At least three people were killed in Thursday's tornado outbreak in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas, which came a day after large hail struck Kansas. It's a bit early, but not unprecedented, for such a tornado outbreak usually associated with May or April, but that's also because of the hott
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Artemis 2 moon astronauts celebrate engine test for future lunar missions (video)
Artemis 2 moon astronauts Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch watched a dramatic engine fire in Mississippi on March 6. The test will prepare NASA for future lunar landings.
3 min read - BusinessSpace
FAA to oversee investigation of SpaceX Starship's 3rd test flight
The FAA will oversee a SpaceX-led investigation into what happened on the third test flight of the company's Starship megarocket, which occurred March 14.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Debris from burning satellites could be affecting Earth's magnetic field
The growing number of satellites burning in Earth's atmosphere has concerned scientists for years. A new paper explores how the emerging shell of "conductive dust" may affect Earth's protective magnetic field.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clearing way for likely No. 1 draft pick of QB Caleb Williams
The Steelers have their Russell Wilson backup, and the Bears have their new way forward.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Lakers lose to Warriors after Anthony Davis exits with eye contusion
The Lakers have been dealing with a number of injuries.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NCAA tournament bubble: A chaotic Saturday could spell doom for these teams' tournament hopes
Wins by New Mexico, NC State, Oregon, Temple and UAB bumped three teams off the bubble.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Florida's Micah Handlogten stretchered out of SEC championship after horrific leg injury
Florida's Micah Handlogten is headed to the hospital after taking a hard fall against Auburn.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
5 toughest decisions facing the NCAA men's tournament selection committee
Who's the No. 1 overall seed? Who's the final No. 1 seed? Who stands out among the strongest collection of bubble teams in years? The committee has some tough calls to make.
9 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Nearing a loaded 2024 NFL Draft, Justin Fields and the 2021 QB class remind us the position is a crapshoot
Why Fields wasn’t scooped by other teams largely centers on his one year of rookie contract control, which features a fifth-year option that will be set at $25.6 million.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Wisconsin beats No. 3 Purdue in overtime to advance to Big Ten tournament title game
Max Klesmit hit the game-winning shot with less than five seconds to go.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Akron clinches NCAA tournament berth after Kent State player purposely fouls with his team leading by a point
Kent State's Julius Rollins made a mistake at an incredibly inopportune time.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Long Beach State reaches NCAA tournament with head coach who was fired 5 days ago
Dan Monson will coach in the NCAA tournament, then be out of a job.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Fed's inflation fight will affect housing supply for decades, says Redfin CEO
The housing market is showing signs of a recovery, but Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman warns higher rates will affect the housing sector for decades.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Ohio State promotes Jake Diebler to full-time head coach
Ohio State went 6-2 to close out the season after Jake Diebler took over.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
What retirees can do right now to reduce next year's taxes
For retirees, the moves made with retirement accounts in this year could lower the tax bill next April.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Isaiah Thomas reportedly signing 10-day contract with Suns in NBA return
It's been two years since the 35-year-old last appeared in an NBA game.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Aaron Rodgers apparently no longer in running to be Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s VP pick
Aaron Rodgers' tenure as a vice presidential prospect lasted about three days.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
All eyes on the Federal Reserve: What to know this week
An update on the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates will challenge the market rally in the week ahead.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
No. 7 Iowa State blows out No. 1 Houston to win Big 12 tournament
Iowa State throttled Houston in the second half and will be a popular Final Four pick.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Lakers-Warriors would be a thrilling Play-In matchup ... before reality sets in for both franchises
A showdown between LeBron James and Stephen Curry in the Play-In Tournament would be compelling, but neither of their teams are truly championship-worthy.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
March Madness: Follow Selection Sunday live as conference tournaments wrap up
Before the brackets are revealed, there are still a few conference championships to play and automatic berths to lock up.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
UConn outlasts Marquette to win Big East tourney, make case for No. 1 overall seed
UConn will find out its seed on Sunday.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
With Messi injured, Inter Miami's roadshow becomes the Luis Suarez show in D.C.
Suarez, through four weeks, leads Major League Soccer in both goals and assists. He is arguably the second greatest player MLS has ever seen.
5 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
This No. 1 bestselling anti-slip traction tape 'helps folks see the stairs to prevent falls' and it's just $14
You'll have peace of mind with every step up or down.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
With food inflation still hot, consumers turn to buy now, pay later to buy groceries and takeout
While food prices moderated in February, they remain 22% higher than 2020 levels. The uptick in prices has turned more Americans to buy now, pay later options to buy food.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Turn your patio into a pati-OH! with these popular string lights — they're on sale for $24
Over 20,000 five-star fans are making the best of the rest of the season with these al fresco superstars.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Amazon's FSA and HSA Store is the secret section where you can get deep discounts on healthcare products
The amount of money you’ll save is absolutely bonkers and cashing in on the extra savings is ridiculously easy.
2 min read - BusinessEngadget
SpaceX is reportedly building hundreds of spy satellites for the US government
According to a report from Reuters, SpaceX has been contracted by the Department of Defense’s National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to build a network of hundreds of low-orbiting spy satellites capable of operating as a swarm.
1 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
This ultra-flattering maxi dress is down to $30: 'Falls perfectly around my curves'
Psst: It has pockets and can be worn for a day out, to dinner and more.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Why Under Armour founder Kevin Plank is the wrong choice for CEO
The facts are the facts: Under Armour's founder has a mixed track record that doesn't align well with being a returning CEO.
7 min read - WorldYahoo News UK
Sacked council boss with PTSD after helping Grenfell fire victims wins record £4.6m payout
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has been ordered to pay £4.6m in compensation and damages to Rachael Wright-Turner in what is believed to be the highest ever award granted against a public body.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo out with hamstring soreness vs. Suns
Head coach Doc Rivers recently told Giannis that it's OK to take a game off to rest his injured body.
2 min read - WorldYahoo News UK
How bad was the M25 traffic this weekend?
Residents near the M25 closure have described the area as “surprisingly quiet” during this weekend's historic motorway shutdown.
5 min read - PoliticsCNN
Fact check: Trump, telling a completely fictional story, falsely claims he released ‘the tape’ of his Zelensky call
Former President Donald Trump told an entirely fictional story on Saturday about how he had supposedly outwitted his Democratic opponents by releasing “the tape” of the 2019 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that was a key factor in Trump’s first impeachment.
3 min read - CelebritySheKnows
Melania Trump Has Reportedly Made Son Barron’s Future Her Only Priority After This Major Event
It’s no secret at this point that Melania Trump’s biggest priority isn’t helping out her husband Donald Trump with his campaign or wanting to be First Lady again, it all has to do with her son Barron Trump. Barron is nearly 18, and is about to jet off for college; it’s a big time in …
2 min read - PoliticsNBC News
Trump says there will be a ‘bloodbath’ if he loses the election
Former President Donald Trump vowed on Saturday that there would be a "bloodbath" if he’s not reelected in November.
3 min read - USCNN
6 former Mississippi officers will be sentenced in federal court this week for torturing 2 Black men. Here’s what we know
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to state and federal charges stemming from the torture and abuse last year of two Black men, one of whom was shot in the mouth, are set to be sentenced in federal court this week.
9 min read - LifestyleMarketWatch
‘Is this an indecent proposal?’ I invited an out-of-towner for dinner. He said yes — but only if he could stay over and avoid spending $400 on a hotel room.
“He is not going to drive two hours to the city for the weekend if he is not sure that we are going to be serious.”
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