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Why can’t we throw all our trash into a volcano and burn it up?
Volcanoes might seem like nature’s incinerators, but using them to burn up trash would be dangerous and disrespectful to indigenous people who view them as sacred.
3 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
New England stone walls lie at the intersection of history, archaeology, ecology and geoscience, and deserve a science of their own
New England has thousands of miles of stone walls. A geoscientist explains why analyzing them scientifically is a solid step toward preserving them
7 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX's 30th Dragon cargo mission departs the ISS, heads home to Earth
SpaceX's 30th robotic Dragon cargo ship undocked from the International Space Station today (April 28) and headed back home to Earth.
2 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Rewind. Fast forward. African farmers are looking everywhere to navigate climate change
From ancient fertilizer methods in Zimbabwe to new greenhouse technology in Somalia, farmers across the heavily agriculture-reliant African continent are looking to the past and future to respond to climate change. Africa, with the world's youngest population, faces the worst effects of a warming planet while contributing the least to the problem.
5 min read - ScienceCNN
Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on mysterious empire
This week, an analysis of ancient DNA sheds light on a bygone empire, Voyager 1 is back in touch with NASA, what to do now that the cicadas are here, and more.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
Astronomers just discovered a comet that could be brighter than most stars when we see it next year. Or will it?
Although it is still more than 18 months from its closest approach to Earth and the sun, comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS already has social media buzzing, with optimistic articles being written about how it could be a spectacular sight.
7 min read - ScienceSpace
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 108 — Starliner: Better Late Than Never?
On Episode 108 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about the long-awaited crew flight test of Boeing's Starliner commercial spacecraft.
2 min read - ScienceNBC News
Meet the NASA astronauts who will be first to fly on Boeing's Starliner spaceship
Two NASA astronauts are set to become the first to launch aboard Boeing's Starliner space capsule. They will fly to the space station in a high-stakes test flight.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket on record-tying 20th mission (video)
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a European satellite-navigation mission on Saturday (April 27). It was a record-tying 20th liftoff for this particular booster.
2 min read - ScienceNBC News
Inside NASA's 5-month fight to save the Voyager 1 mission in interstellar space
After months of trying to reestablish communication with the Voyager 1 probe — the most distant human-made object in existence — NASA finally announced success.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
Watch 2 gorgeous supernova remnants evolve over 20 years (timelapse video)
These supernova remnants are moving at extraordinary speeds only visible to us in long-term timelapses.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Boeing Starliner 1st astronaut flight: Live updates
Boeing will launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA as early as May 6, 2024
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: Denver Broncos earn one of our lowest grades mostly due to one pick
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Broncos' 2024 draft.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Legendary women's basketball star Candace Parker announces her retirement
Candace Parker announced her retirement from women's basketball after 16 seasons in the WNBA and a stellar college career at Tennessee.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams
While the Falcons baffled everyone, the defending champion Chiefs looked like champs again.
55 min read - PoliticsYahoo News
McConnell stands by Trump immunity stance, criticizes Tucker Carlson's 'destructive' rhetoric
University leaders need to "control" pro-Palestinian protestors, the Senator said.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones compared his 2024 NFL Draft strategy to robbing a bank
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made an amusing analogy when asked why the team selected three offensive lineman in the 2024 NFL Draft.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: Kansas City Chiefs get even richer with one of the best hauls this year
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Chiefs' 2024 draft.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Draft: Brenden Rice, son of Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, picked by Chargers
Brenden Rice played the same position as his legendary father.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: Baltimore Ravens do what they do best — let good players fall into their laps
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Ravens' 2024 draft.
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2024 NFL Draft grades: Carolina Panthers take big swings on boom-or-bust prospects
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Panthers' 2024 draft.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Lionel Messi is picking apart MLS at a ridiculous rate
Messi, after two more goals and an assist Saturday, is averaging 2.5 goal contributions per 90 minutes so far this MLS season.
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
LeBron James and the Lakers avoid a first-round sweep, but the clock is ticking in L.A.
The 11-game losing streak the Lakers had to the Denver Nuggets is over, delaying the inevitable questions about LeBron's future.
7 min read - PoliticsYahoo News 360
Will the Supreme Court help Trump avoid his election trial by siding with him on presidential immunity?
This week, the Supreme Court held a nearly three-hour hearing on whether Trump can be held criminally liable for trying to undo his 2020 election loss — or for anything else he did during his presidency.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
UConn women's basketball adds Princeton guard Kaitlyn Chen from transfer portal
UConn women's basketball is adding Ivy League Player of the Year Kaitlyn Chen from the transfer portal. Chen played her previous three seasons at Princeton.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: Green Bay Packers' stockpile of picks put to good use
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Packers' 2024 draft.
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2024 NFL Draft grades: Minnesota Vikings risked a lot to get J.J. McCarthy and Dallas Turner
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Vikings' 2024 draft.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Kawhi Leonard won't play for Clippers in Game 4 vs. Mavericks with knee inflammation, could be out longer
The Clippers will be without Leonard for a critical Game 4 against the Mavericks.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Draft grades: Tampa Bay Buccaneers get much-needed help on offense
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Bucs' 2024 draft.
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2024 NFL Draft grades: Dallas Cowboys take swings on left tackle and front seven in underwhelming class
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Cowboys' 2024 draft.
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2024 NFL Draft grades: Los Angeles Chargers begin Jim Harbaugh's roster restock with very good class
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Chargers' 2024 draft.
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NFL Draft: Joe Milton III selected by the Patriots, who double up at quarterback
The Patriots took a shot on strong-armed Joe Milton III in the sixth round.
2 min read - BusinessAutoblog
Ford Ranger vs Chevy Colorado: 2024 Comparison
Expert advice comparing the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2024 Ford Ranger's power, towing, mpg, safety, price and specs, including the Raptor and ZR2.
8 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
New Bills WR Keon Coleman makes hilarious first impression with Macy's shopping advice and more
If nothing else, the Bills have a player who can recognize a good deal.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Draft grades: San Francisco 49ers put together a strange class with some upside
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the 49ers' 2024 draft.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins 'doesn't have to look over his shoulder' for Michael Penix Jr., says Raheem Morris
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris says Cousins and Penix will not be competing.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: New York Jets build out offense with limited capital
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Jets' 2024 draft.
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2024 NFL Draft grades: Cincinnati Bengals walk away with immediate impact, especially along the lines
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Bengals' 2024 draft.
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2024 NFL Draft grades: Pittsburgh Steelers flex out offensive line as part of strong class
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Steelers' 2024 draft.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: Cleveland Browns add potential impact DT and some OL depth with limited resources
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Browns' 2024 draft.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: Las Vegas Raiders didn't get a QB, but they did take a couple impact offensive players
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Raiders' 2024 draft.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: Buffalo Bills play it safe but also nab potential impact receiver
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Bills' 2024 draft.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
US buys 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Russia's ally costing on average less than $20,000 each, report says
The US bought 81 Soviet-era combat aircraft from Kazakhstan for $1.5m.
3 min read - LifestyleCNN Business
Say goodbye to Ruby Tuesday and Chili’s. These are the hot new restaurants at the mall
Applebee’s, Chili’s, Auntie Anne’s and other national brands used to dominate every corner of the American mall.
4 min read - CelebrityAssociated Press
Once dominant at CBS News before a bitter departure, Dan Rather makes his first return in 18 years
Dan Rather returned to the CBS News airwaves for the first time since his bitter exit 18 years ago, appearing in a reflective interview on “CBS Sunday Morning” days before the debut of a Netflix documentary on the 92-year-old newsman's life. After 44 years at the network, 24 as anchor of the “CBS Evening News,” Rather left under a cloud following a botched investigation into then-President George W. Bush's military record. With continued enmity between him and since-deposed CBS chief Leslie Mo
3 min read - HealthCNN
Sexsomnia: An embarrassing sleep disorder no one wants to talk about
Imagine having sex with your partner in your sleep and having no memory of it once awake. Welcome to the world of sexsomnia.
7 min read - PoliticsAssociated Press
Donald Trump is running against Joe Biden. But he keeps bringing up another Democrat: Jimmy Carter
As Donald Trump campaigns for a return to the White House, he often reaches back more than 40 years and seven administrations to belittle President Joe Biden by comparing him to 99-year-old Jimmy Carter. Most recently, Trump used his first campaign stop after the start of his criminal hush money trial in New York to needle the 46th president by saying the 39th president, a recently widowed hospice patient who left office in 1981, was selfishly pleased with Biden's record. “Biden is the worst p
7 min read - WorldCNN
Last letters of pioneering climber who died on Everest reveal dark side of mountaineering
Newly digitized letters shed light on mountaineer George Mallory’s hopes and fears about ascending Mount Everest, leading up to the last days before he disappeared.
8 min read - PoliticsFox News
Justice Thomas raised crucial question about legitimacy of special counsel's prosecution of Trump
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas raised a question Thursday that goes to the heart of Special Counsel Jack Smith's charges against former President Donald Trump.
5 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Tech Billionaire’s Missing Teen Found on Streets of San Francisco
The Daily Beast/Marin County SheriffFormer Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield’s teenage child has been “safely recovered” a week after being reported missing in San Francisco, the family said in a statement released Sunday.The 16-year-old, who was considered a runaway after leaving their home in Marin County, was found on the streets of San Francisco Saturday evening, according to an email from the teenager’s father, their mother, and their stepdad.“Our hearts are full of gratitude tonight to the har
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