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The first meteor shower of 2025 will peak this week
The annual Quadrantid meteor shower — the first of 2025 — is set to peak early on Friday. During that time, the shooing stars won't be overshadowed by moonlight.
3 min read - WorldSpace
'Ambitious climate action is more urgent than ever:' 3 Climate records broken in 2024
2024 has been another challenging year for Earth's climate, marked by record temperatures, extreme weather events, and urgent warnings from scientists about the accelerating pace of global warming.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
NASA's Orion crew capsule had heat shield issues during Artemis 1 − an aerospace expert weighs in (op-ed)
Issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield on Artemis 1 have delayed the next mission, Artemis 2. So what happened?
6 min read - BusinessSpace
Auroras, solar eclipse, Starship – 3 space stories make Google's Breakout Searches of 2024 (video)
Google's "Year in Search 2024" compilation is out, and three space stories this year made the list.
2 min read - WorldCBS News
Rare trove of ancient coins found in Israel: "Hanukkah miracle"
Archaeologists digging in the Jordan Valley recently discovered a collection of ancient coins during this year's Hanukkah holiday.
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Eclipses, meteor showers and more: The must-see skywatching events of 2025
A rundown of some of the exciting sky events — including meteor showers and the first total lunar eclipse for the U.S. since 2022 — that will take place this year.
8 min read - ScienceSpace
Was 2024 the year we finally started to understand dark energy?
2024 was a big year for the study of the universe's most troubling and mysterious "ingredient," dark energy. Here's what scientists found.
7 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
Rare access to hammerhead shark embryos reveals secrets of its unique head development
Because hammerhead sharks give birth to live young, studying their embryonic development is much more complicated than harvesting some eggs and watching them develop in real time.
3 min read - USYahoo News
Northern lights to ring in 2025? Look to the skies in these 18 states on New Year's Eve.
Here's where you may see aurora borealis from the geomagnetic storm forecast for Dec. 31.
3 min read - USNBC News
A global treaty to curb plastic pollution failed. An ocean conservation expert outlines next steps.
Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, who works to preserve marine resources, spoke about her group’s ongoing conservation efforts in the U.S. as she readies for future international talks to curb plastic pollution.
6 min read - ScienceSpace
Will 2025 be the year of Starship? SpaceX's megarocket is growing up.
SpaceX could make serious strides with its Starship vehicle in 2025, perhaps launching 25 test flights of the fully reusable megarocket.
6 min read - NewsYale Environment 360
A Year of Climate Extremes, In Photos
From floods in Brazil to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, extreme weather exacted a devastating toll in 2024.
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What to know about tonight's "black moon"
It may sound spooky, but a black moon is nothing ominous.
2 min read - ScienceCBS News
Lunar eclipses, supermoons, meteor showers happening in 2025
Skywatchers can mark the calendar with a busy lineup of celestial occurrences in 2025.
4 min read - USAssociated Press
Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year's Eve
There's a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year. The sun expelled two bursts of plasma that are hurtling toward Earth and are expected to arrive early this week, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Once they arrive, they may spark colorful auroras Monday and Tuesday nights in Alaska, Washington, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Hampshire, Vermont and M
2 min read - ScienceSpace
Get ready for the 'New Year Comet': What to expect from Comet ATLAS (C/2024) G3
Comet ATLAS (C/2024) G3 could be set to wow sky-watchers at the beginning of 2025.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
Aurora alert: Powerful geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois tonight and tomorrow
Aurora chasers are on high alert for powerful geomagnetic storm conditions on Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 with northern lights possible deep into mid-latitudes.
3 min read - WorldAssociated Press
The world population will be 8.09 billion on New Year's Day after a 71 million increase in 2024
The world population increased by more than 71 million people in 2024 and will be 8.09 billion people on New Year's Day, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates released Monday. The 0.9% increase in 2024 was a slight slowdown from 2023, when the world population grew by 75 million people. The United States grew by 2.6 million people in 2024, and the U.S. population on New Year's Day will be 341 million people, according to the Census Bureau.
1 min read - ScienceSpace
'Mathematically perfect' star system discovered 105 light-years from Earth may still be in its infancy. Could that change its prospects for life?
Once thought to be 8 billion years old, the star HD 110067 — famous for its six synchronized exoplanets — may be only 2.5 billion years old, new research suggests.
4 min read - ScienceCNN
The comb jelly, one of the oldest animals on Earth, can fuse with another
A recent study of gelatinous marine creatures revealed a curious ability in which two animals fuse and function as a single organism.
5 min read - ScienceSpace
New flexible 'metamaterial' inspired by nature could help us build shapeshifting space habitats and telescopes
Researchers have designed a flexible material that could pave the way for the development of adaptable space structures.
3 min read - ScienceNBC News
What spaceflight owes to Jimmy Carter: The president's little-known NASA legacy
Carter is hardly remembered as a champion of NASA. But he saved the space shuttle program, and his words that have been journeying aboard the Voyager probes for decades.
8 min read - ScienceSpace
The top 7 black hole discoveries from 2024
2024 was a big year for black hole science, and Space.com was on duty all year to bring you every major development in our understanding of the universe's most fascinating entities.
11 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
South Carolina coach Shane Beamer has to be restrained after Illinois' Bret Bielema taunts USC sideline with substitution gesture
"Beamer could hardly believe it at first. He taunted Shane Beamer, and Beamer had enough and snapped," ESPN sideline reporter Quint Kessenich said.
3 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Here's where Wall Street sees stocks heading after the best 2-year stretch since '97-'98
Wall Street strategists see further gains for the S&P 500 in 2025 as a broadening of earnings growth and a resilient US economy continue to drive the bull market rally.
5 min read - CelebrityYahoo Movies
Justin Baldoni sues New York Times for $250M over Blake Lively story: A guide to the key players involved in the 'It Ends With Us' dispute
Blake Lively has formally filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and others for alleged sexual harassment while filming "It Ends With Us."
8 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
The best New Year's Amazon deals: Save big on Apple, Solo Stove, iRobot and more
End 2024 on a high note by scoring low prices on brands like KitchenAid, Adidas and iRobot.
2 min read - HealthYahoo Life
Eat pistachios, use a weighted backpack, sleep in on the weekends plus 14 more health tips that we learned and loved this year
This year was full of great health tips. Here's the wellness advice we're taking with us into 2025.
11 min read - SportsUncrowned
Referee gets blasted twice in the face with punches in RIZIN brawl gone wild; Ryan Garcia announces surgery
Things got crazy in the RIZIN replacement fight after Ryan Garcia's injury withdrawal for New Year's Eve.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 31, 2024: Rates decrease across the board
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Interest rates for house purchases are down today, so it could be a good time to buy. Lock in your rate today.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
With all the movement on the first-base market, what's the outlook for Pete Alonso?
The former Met offers a nearly unrivaled combination of durability and power production, yet as the calendar flips to 2025, he remains unsigned.
7 min read - OpinionYahoo Finance
Why Trumpers are tripping over immigration
Immigration is supposed to be one of Trump's strong suits, yet his own supporters are now bickering over it.
5 min read - BusinessYahoo Personal Finance
What is a good CD rate in 2025?
Currently, a good CD rate is one that exceeds the national average. However, rates can fluctuate over time. Here’s how to ensure you’re getting the best rate possible.
5 min read - EntertainmentUncrowned
The 2024 Crownies: Promo of the Year, Swerve, Gimmick, Most Improved and many more wrestling awards
The Uncrowned crew gathers together to hand out some (figurative) hardware for some of the under-appreciated wrestling categories.
11 min read - EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK
Supergirl is flying into cinemas soon. Here's what you need to know
House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock has landed the role of Superman's cousin Supergirl in the DCU.
6 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Lakers trade D'Lo, Grizzlies miss out on Finney-Smith, Kings need a reset & Pistons deep dive | Kevin O'Connor Show
In this episode of the Kevin O'Connor Show, KOC is joined by Dan Titus to break down some of the NBA's biggest trade moves and coaching shakeups before deep diving on the Detroit Pistons with Bryce Simon.
2 min read - PoliticsYahoo News Canada
Kevin O'Leary wants to negotiate with Donald Trump about 'combining' economies of Canada and U.S.
The TV personality claims people trust him to make the deal, but a poll found only a small minority of Canadians interested in becoming "51st state."
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Want reading glasses like Oprah's? Her favorite pair is down to just $24
These stylish readers made it on the mogul's 'Favorite Things' list this year, and all four colors are on sale at Amazon!
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
Nordstrom has 2,500+ sweaters on sale — here are 8 to shop now and wear forever
Brave the winter chill in style by stocking up on these cozy, classics — all look rich but all are under $80.
1 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Is Intel stock done going down?
Here's why this tech investor thinks Intel has a lot of proving to do.
4 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
These stats PROVE Grizzlies big man Zach Edey is the Rookie of the Year | The Big Number
On this week's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dig deep into a stellar rookie season for Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey. They help paint the picture of why Edey leads the discussion for Rookie of the Year in the NBA.
1 min read - LifestyleBuzzFeed
After I Found Evidence Of Cheating, I Spent A Week At 'Sex Monster Camp.' It Changed My Life.
"I fell to the floor in disbelief and then lay there next to a pool of my own vomit, as my brain scrambled to find a logical explanation."
12 min read - USCNN Business
A ‘Ladies’ Night’ lawsuit sent a family-owned restaurant out of business. It’s more common than you’d think
The owner of the California restaurant Lima said it hasn’t been able to bounce back after settling a lawsuit over a promotion that discounted drinks for women.
3 min read - CelebrityVariety
Justin Baldoni Files $250 Million Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Blake Lively Story: It Relied on Her ‘Self-Serving Narrative’ (EXCLUSIVE)
On June 2, 2023, Blake Lively began a text exchange with her “It Ends With Us” director and co-star Justin Baldoni that blamed her assistant for not getting her an updated batch of script pages. “She didn’t realize they were new,” Lively wrote. “New pages can always be sent to me as well please.” The …
11 min read - CelebrityPeople
Prince Louis Sent Sandringham Crowd Into ‘Peals of Laughter’ with Christmas Day Antics at Church Service
The large crowd of well-wishers gathered outside could hear what was going on inside the church service through speakers — and Louis, as ever, stole the show
4 min read - PoliticsHuffPost
Megadonor To Democrats Has Surprise 2-Word Description Of Donald Trump
John Morgan said the president-elect has tapped into one key thing.
1 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Warren Buffett tells people to buy an S&P 500 index fund. A celebrity tech investor says they face a 'rude awakening.'
Stocks like Tesla and Nvidia now make up a huge chunk of the S&P 500's total value, exposing investors to heavy losses if they tumble.
3 min read - SportsUSA TODAY Sports
A reminder that Jon Gruden should never be a head coach in the NFL again | Opinion
The NFL Network reports that Jon Gruden is drawing interest from NFL teams. His vile emails should prevent him from ever coaching in the NFL again.
4 min read - CelebrityPureWow
Kensington Palace Just Posted an Ethereal Photo of Kate Middleton & a Very Personal Video of Prince William
December has been one for the royal books. I'm talking Kate Middleton and Prince William releasing their Christmas card, Will (once again) skipping a certain holiday tradition and the palace dropping a surprise interview with the future monarch. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. In an effort to remind us of just how busy the Wales fam has been, Kensington Palace has released its December Rewind, a social media review of the past month. Here are a few of the highlights from their Instagram
1 min read - PoliticsCNN
Roberts warns against ignoring Supreme Court rulings as tension with Trump looms
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts slammed what he described as “dangerous” talk by some officials about ignoring federal court rulings, using an annual report weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office to stress the importance of an independent judiciary.
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