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What black holes can teach us about daily life
Black holes may contain the masses of more than a billion suns, but they also hold a few lessons that we humans can apply to everyday life.
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Scientists and volunteers work together to monitor annual butterfly migration
The annual butterfly migration is underway. For decades scientists have relied on volunteers to tag butterflies to provide details about their journey.
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He wrote this film before AI was a hot topic. Now it's all the rage.
The new film THE CREATOR takes place in a future war raging between humans and AI. Director Gareth Edwards says he wrote the film when technology was viewed in a much more positive light.
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European Union pressured to stop the flood of foreign investment in soccer clubs
Money from Gulf States has distorted the balance of power among European soccer clubs. Now there's a push to regulate outside money coming into the sport.
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Quagga Mussels Invade Idaho
Tiny, highly invasive mussels have been found in the Snake River in Idaho, prompting an urgent response from officials. The mussels can devastate ecosystems, hydroelectric dams and more.
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Ten of thousands of Kaiser healthcare workers could strike over understaffing
75,000 healthcare workers at Kaiser facilities across the U.S. could go on strike next week, largely due to understaffing concerns, if their unions and Kaiser don't reach an agreement by Saturday.
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Maui residents grapple with rumors about the fire and aid as they try to rebuild
As if the most deadly wildfires in modern U.S. history hadn't been devastating enough, Maui residents were then hit with rumors and conspiracy theories, making some people hesitant to seek help.
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David McCallum, Actor and NCIS Icon, dies at 90
Actor David McCallum, known for his role as the eccentric medical examiner on NCIS, died this week. He was 90.
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The unclear fate of a top Russian commander
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Retired U.S. Navy admiral James Stavridis about Ukraine claiming to have killed the commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
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New survey shows that local officials are experiencing increased hostility
Municipal and county officials are consistently experiencing high levels of harassment and even threats, according to new data. Many worry this may tip into violence as the 2024 election nears.
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What to watch for in the second Republican presidential debate
The second Republican presidential debate will take place tomorrow. The top candidate, former president Trump, won't be there. Can the 7 GOP hopefuls on the debate stage make a dent in his lead?
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France is pulling its ambassador — and 1,500 troops — out of Niger.
France will withdraw its troops and ambassador from the West African country of Niger, meeting one of the demands of the military junta, which seized power there in July.