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‘Doomsday fish’ returns to Southern California shores for the third time this year
An elusive deep-water oarfish considered to be a harbinger of bad news was discovered on the shores of Encinitas, California last Friday.
3 min read - ScienceCNN
Baby saber-toothed cat mummy found in Siberia with intact skin, fur and toes is ‘mind-blowing,’ scientists say
A mummified ice age cub discovered in Siberia is exceptionally preserved, providing the first view of what saber-toothed cats looked like and clues about their hunting style.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX's epic Starship Super Heavy rocket catch looked just like the company imagined (side-by-side video)
New video ahead of SpaceX next Starship launch shows footage of a rendering versus reality of the Super Heavy booster performing its landing burn before being caught by the launch tower's "chopstick" arms.
4 min read - ScienceReuters
Fossil from Germany unlocks history of ancient flying reptiles
Aloft over the landscape of Bavaria some 147 million years ago was a pterosaur - an ancient flying reptile - with a wing span of about 7 feet (2 meters), a bony crest on front of its snout and a mouthful of sharp teeth, searching for a lizard or another nice morsel to eat. Scientists have unearthed a well-preserved fossil skeleton of this newly identified species, named Skiphosoura bavarica, in a discovery that fills a major gap in the understanding of the evolution of pterosaurs - creatures th
3 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX fuels up Starship megarocket in key test ahead of 6th test flight (photos)
SpaceX has fueled up Starship and completed preflight checkouts ahead of the sixth test launch of the giant rocket, which is scheduled for Nov. 19.
4 min read - WorldNBC News
What did King Richard III sound like? State-of-the-art technology re-creates voice of medieval monarch
State-of-the-art technology has helped to create an avatar of the voice and face of Britain's Richard III over 500 years after his death in battle.
4 min read - ScienceCNN
Earth ring theory may shed light on an unexplained ancient climate event, scientists say
Earth may have had a ring made up of a broken asteroid over 400 million years ago, a study finds. The Saturn-like feature could explain a climate shift at the time.
7 min read - ScienceSpace
Hubble Telescope witnesses Milky Way strip its galactic neighbor of gas
The Hubble Space Telescope may have captured our Milky Way galaxy being a bit of a bully.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
India plans to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040
India plans to build a moon-orbiting space station by 2040 to support crewed missions to the lunar surface.
3 min read - USAssociated Press
6 monkeys are still on the loose from a South Carolina compound after dozens escaped
Six monkeys were still on the loose early Monday after dozens escaped earlier this month from a South Carolina compound that breeds the primates for medical research, according to authorities. Two more Rhesus macaques were trapped Sunday outside the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee, bringing the total of recovered monkeys to 37 of the 43 that escaped, Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard said in a statement relayed by Yemassee Police in a social media post. Both monkeys recaptured Sunday were
4 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's Parker Solar Probe is solving long-standing mysteries about the sun. Here's what we've learned so far.
The goal of the Parker Solar Probe mission is to investigate the mysteries of the sun's corona, its outer atmosphere. What has it learned so far?
5 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX launches heavy satellite in 1st mission for India's space agency (video, photos)
SpaceX launched the GSAT-N2 satellite today (Nov. 18), the company's first-ever mission for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
3 min read - BusinessSpace
What to expect during SpaceX's 6th Starship test flight on Nov. 19
SpaceX is targeting Tuesday (Nov. 19) for the launch of its sixth Starship flight test, during a 30-minute launch window that opens at 5 p.m. EST (2200 GMT).
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Young people, whose futures are at stake in UN climate talks, push through anger to fight for hope
Young people who attend the United Nations climate talks have a lot to be angry about. “It has become so tiring for me to be just a poster child,” said Marinel Ubaldo, who by age 16 had watched two back-to-back supersized typhoons destroy entire communities in her native Philippines. While many passionate youth want to protest, this will be the third straight COP in an authoritarian country with tighter controls on protests and speech. And for many of the young people hardest hit by climate ex
4 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX launches 20 Starlink satellites from California (video, photos)
SpaceX launched 20 more of its Starlink internet satellites from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base early Monday morning (Nov. 18).
2 min read - ScienceSpace
SpaceX launches Optus-X telecom satellite from Florida in gorgeous sunset liftoff (video, photos)
SpaceX launched a satellite for the Australian telecom company Optus on Sunday evening (Nov. 17) from Florida's Space Coast.
2 min read - USCNN
‘Everything’s getting weird’: New Yorkers have experienced tornadoes, an earthquake, and an extreme fire season this year
Floods, fires, hurricanes, and a lot more of them. People will lose their homes and possibly loved ones.
7 min read - ScienceNBC News
A mythical harbinger of doom washes up on a California beach
A second oarfish, the mythical harbinger of doom, has been found washed up on California’s shores.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Space-flown Choctaw Nation seeds to be planted on Earth for STEM experiment
Five varieties of heirloom seeds from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma were flown to the International Space Station last year and will be compared to Earth-bound seeds when planted this coming spring.
2 min read - WorldNBC News
Lebanon’s ancient heritage faces a barrage of Israeli airstrikes
The conflict is taking a devastating toll on Lebanon’s ancient heritage, with airstrikes wiping out centuries-old villages and endangering fragile, millenia-old archaeological sites, like the Roman ruins of Baalbek, a United Nations world heritage site.
5 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Tea is a way of life in Azerbaijan and center stage at COP29. But it's not immune to climate change
Agreements might not yet be brewing amongst negotiators at United Nations climate talks, but tea certainly is. It's one of the clearest reminders that the climate summit — COP29 — is hosted by Azerbaijan. At Azerbaijan's country pavilion, women in Baku's traditional dress pour the warm drink for visitors.
5 min read - WorldReuters
Methane from tropical wetlands is surging, threatening climate plans
BAKU (Reuters) -The world's warming tropical wetlands are releasing more methane than ever before, research shows — an alarming sign that the world's climate goals are slipping further out of reach. A massive surge in wetlands methane — unaccounted for by national emissions plans and undercounted in scientific models — could raise the pressure on governments to make deeper cuts from their fossil fuel and agriculture industries, according to researchers. Scientists had long projected wetland me
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press
Indigenous peoples, impacted by climate change, raise alarm about the planet at COP29
For the many Indigenous peoples who attend the annual U.N. climate talks, this year being held in Azerbaijan, it's a chance to make their voices heard. At the same time, traditional practices make many such communities vital in efforts to combat global warming. After all, for thousands of years Indigenous peoples around the world have successfully cared for lands, finding a balance with nature.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
A stunning loss to Seahawks pushes 49ers and Kyle Shanahan into another uncomfortable coaching crossroads
There is no Steve Wilks to blame. There is no bye week to get things right. And now the focus is starting to shift to Shanahan’s offensive play-calling.
6 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Nvidia stock sinks on reports of Blackwell AI server issues ahead of earnings
Nvidia stock sank early Monday ahead of earnings later this week as investors reacted to a report from The Information highlighting issues with its latest Blackwell AI servers.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, November 18, 2024: Better time to buy than refinance
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. It's not a great time to refinance, but potential buyers may want to start house hunting. Lock in your rate today.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Jim Harbaugh has the Chargers so far ahead of schedule in their rebuild, they might be real playoff contenders
Harbaugh has done nothing but build winners at every single one of his coaching spots, and the Chargers (7-3) appear to be next on his résumé.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
The only early Black Friday clothing deals worth your time
Grab classic Levi's jeans for 50% off, plus massive discounts on Gloria Vanderbilt, Skechers, Crocs, Kate Spade and more.
1 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The Christmas decor deals are so good right now — and it's not even Black Friday
Save up to 50% on pre-lit artificial trees, Swarovski ornaments, L.L. Bean stockings, Le Creuset holiday cookware and more.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Luis Gil becomes Yankees' AL-best 10th Rookie of the Year winner
Gil replaced Gerrit Cole in the Yankees' rotation during spring training, then did his best Gerrit Cole impression.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
I tried The Pioneer Woman's popular Walmart blouses— here's what they look like IRL
Could Ree Drummond convince this New Yorker to ditch black turtlenecks and embrace bright floral prints?
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Nintendo Black Friday 2024: Shop early deals on the Nintendo Switch, games and more
Level up your gifting with these fan favorites from the legacy gaming brand — on sale for as low as $20 on Amazon.
1 min read - USYahoo News
Winter storms forecast to hit much of U.S. as Americans gear up for Thanksgiving travel
With millions of people preparing to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, two strong storm systems are forecast to bring snow, wind and rain across a large swath of the United States this week.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Tech
Get Apple's newest iPad at a rare discount — no need to wait for Black Friday
'Extremely convenient and amazingly clear': The 10th-generation tablet features a larger screen and faster processor for work and play.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Women in their 60s and 70s say this $27 eye cream 'works wonders'
Packed with dermatologist-loved ingredients, the superstar formula targets puffiness, bags, dark circles and fine lines.
3 min read - WorldEngadget
Two Baltic Sea communications cables have been knocked offline
Two undersea cables in the Baltic Sea were cut, with at least one physically damaged. A cable between Lithuania and Sweden was cut on Sunday morning. The second disrupted cable, about 60 to 65 miles from the first, routes communications between Finland and Germany.
2 min read - USYahoo News
Laken Riley murder trial: A look at what happened in court on Day 2
Here are the key moments from day two in the murder trial of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the man accused of killing Georgia nursing student, Laken Riley.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Super Micro stock surges as company files plan to avoid Nasdaq delisting
Super Micro Computer met a deadline Monday to avoid delisting from the Nasdaq after delaying prior financial statements.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
I scrolled through nearly 20,000 Nordstrom new arrivals for November — here are my top 15
It's my job to search the retailer's digital racks and I found must-have goodies from Bombas, Skims, Free People, Sam Edelman and more.
1 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Fantasy basketball waiver wire pickups and start/sit advice for Week 5
Dan Titus shares his favorite hoops adds for the week, including a rookie shot-blocker getting more time.
8 min read - OpinionYahoo Finance
My Trump trade went bust — with a consolation prize
Some investors made millions on the "Trump trade." Not me.
5 min read - OpinionThe Hill
Opinion - The Trump administration’s next target: naturalized US citizens
Even “documented” immigrants will not be safe, because Miller has declared that he will pursue the seldom-used process of “denaturalization” to go after people who have been citizens for years or decades.
4 min read - OpinionThe Hill
Opinion - Putin is sending a not-so-friendly message to Trump
Russia’s prime-time “60 Minutes” program congratulated Melania Trump on her husband’s electoral victory by displaying on air a handful of nude photographs of future first lady.
4 min read - CelebrityWIAT Birmingham
Alabama student Sydney Thomas gets attention as ring girl during Tyson-Paul fight
A student at the University of Alabama has been turning heads following her work in a heavily-publicized boxing match between heavyweight Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul.
1 min read - CelebrityNY Post
Nicole Kidman, 57, reveals she wakes up ‘crying and gasping’ over her mortality — and Keith Urban marriage
"So life is, whew. It’s definitely a journey.” — Nicole Kidman
3 min read - PoliticsThe Independent
Trump’s popular vote total drops below 50 percent as he confirms plan to use military for mass deportations: Live
President-elect continues to nominate allies to key government posts and cabinet positions as he builds his second administration
34 min read - SportsCBS News
How much money did Mike Tyson and Jake Paul make for their big fight?
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
7 min read - WorldINSIDER
Russia is dropping millions on pay for up to 100,000 North Korean soldiers. They're unlikely to see much of it.
Russia is paying $2,000 a month for each North Korean soldier, per reports. But the soldiers, who could number 100,000, probably won't see any of it.
4 min read - WorldBBC
Fury in Russia at missile move but Putin so far silent
What really counts is what President Putin does next, writes the BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
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