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New Zealand loses first naval ship since WWII; vessel threatening oil spill off Samoan coast
European ‘crash scene investigation’ spacecraft is ready to follow up on NASA’s asteroid impact mission
Milton strengthens into a major hurricane. Florida prepares for large-scale evacuations

New Zealand loses first naval ship since WWII; vessel threatening oil spill off Samoan coast
European ‘crash scene investigation’ spacecraft is ready to follow up on NASA’s asteroid impact mission
Milton strengthens into a major hurricane. Florida prepares for large-scale evacuations

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New Zealand loses first naval ship since WWII; vessel threatening oil spill off Samoan coast

New Zealand’s navy lost its first ship since World War II after the HMNZS Manawanui sank on a reef off the coast of Samoa on Sunday creating a potential environmental disaster in waters used for fishing and tourism.The specialist dive and hydrographic vessel lost power and ran aground on Saturday evening while conducting a reef survey one nautical mile off the southern coast of the Samoan island of Upolu, according to New Zealand authorities.By Sunday morning, the vessel was “listing heavily,” the navy said. Smoke was spotted around 6:40 a.m., and by 9 a.m. the ship had slipped below th

European ‘crash scene investigation’ spacecraft is ready to follow up on NASA’s asteroid impact mission

Milton strengthens into a major hurricane. Florida prepares for large-scale evacuations

World

Russian court sentences US citizen to six years in prison for fighting for Ukraine, state media reports

A Moscow court sentenced American citizen Stephen Hubbard, 72, to six years and 10 months in prison on Monday for allegedly fighting as a mercenary for Ukraine, according to Russian state media TASS.Hubbard, originally from Michigan, was accused of fighting against Russia for monetary compensation and pleaded guilty last month to charges of being a mercenary, according to Russian state media RIA Novosti.Russian prosecutors alleged that Hubbard fought with Ukraine in the key city of Izyum, after signing a contract for about $1,000 per month, RIA previously reported. He was detained by Russian

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Science

How to see the elusive Draconid meteor shower

Keep your eyes on the night skies to see the elusive Draconid meteor shower, expected to peak Monday evening into early Tuesday.Unlike many meteor showers, the Draconids aren’t ones you’ll have to stay up late to witness because the shower is most visible just after nightfall and throughout the evening hours, rather than the early morning, according to EarthSky. And the moon will be only 27% illuminated in its current phase, which will allow better visibility of the faint meteors once night falls.However, the Draconid meteor shower is on the sparse side. Expect to see a few meteors — abo

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Madonna remembers her brother Christopher Ciccone in moving tribute: ‘There will never be anyone like him’

Madonna is mourning the loss of her younger brother.Christopher Ciccone, a designer, dancer and artist, died “peacefully” on Friday, according to a statement from Ciccone’s family provided to CNN by his representative Brad Taylor. He was 63.The superstar paid tribute to Ciccone in a post on her Instagram page on Sunday, calling him “the closest human to me for so long.”Their bond, she wrote, “grew out of an understanding that we were different and society was going to give us a hard time for not following the status quo.”The “Vogue” singer recalled how the art of dance symbol

Entertainment

Andrew Garfield recalls awkward moment when he and Florence Pugh didn’t hear ‘cut’ while filming love scene

Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh’s chemistry on the set of their new movie was so electric, they didn’t even hear their cue to cut while filming a steamy love scene. During an appearance at the 92nd Street Y on Friday to promote “We Live in Time,” Garfield colorfully recalled filming what he described as a “very intimate, passionate sex scene” with Pugh, during which they both failed to hear the director yell “cut,” leading to an awkward moment.According to footage posted to social media from the event, Garfield told the audience that this happened during the very first take o

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Maya Rudolph as Kamala Harris can’t handle VP candidates ‘vibing’ during spoof debate on ‘SNL’

Maya Rudolph and the cast of the 2024 election cycle’s political impersonators returned to the Studio 8H stage in New York on Saturday for the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live,” taking on last Tuesday’s vice presidential debate in the cold open.As Kamala Harris, Rudolph was joined by Andy Samberg as Harris’ husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, to kick off the skit. The pair got cozy at home, poured a glass of wine and tuned in while Jim Gaffigan, who returned to play Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and “SNL” cast member Bowen Yang as Ohio Sen. JD Vance went head-to-head on vario

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Dolly Parton pitches in toward Hurricane Helene relief efforts

Dolly Parton is doing her best to lend support to flood- and storm-ravaged areas in the aftermath of Helene.Parton, along with her companies Dollywood Parks & Resorts, The Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton’s Stampede and Pirates Voyage, will partner with Walmart to provide significant donations to flood relief across the Appalachian region.The efforts were announced Friday at a Walmart in Newport, Tennessee, where meals, showers and laundry facilities are being offered to community members affected by the unprecedented flooding in the area.Parton, who was present at the event, said that lik

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New Zealand loses first naval ship since WWII; vessel threatening oil spill off Samoan coast

Environment

Historic Biltmore Estate suffers ‘extensive’ damage in some places after Helene thrashes North Carolina

The 8,000-acre Biltmore Estate, Asheville’s biggest attraction that welcomes 1.4 million visitors a year, had significant damage in some buildings after Helene ripped through Western North Carolina, the Biltmore said.“We are still assessing impacts to the estate from Tropical Storm Helene and that will take some time,” the Biltmore said in a statement Thursday.The estate is home to the Biltmore House, America’s largest privately owned mansion. The 250-room house, along with the estate’s winery, conservatory and hotels, “received minimal or no damage from the storm,” the Biltm

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Environment

Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed after suffering catastrophic impacts from Helene

The famed Blue Ridge Parkway – spanning more than 400 miles – remains closed with no reopening date, according to the National Park Service.“The entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia is closed as crews continue their assessment of the damage from Hurricane Helene,” NPS spokesman Mike Litterst told CNN.Blue Ridge Parkway staff and NPS employees from 32 states and the District of Columbia are working in the recovery efforts, Litterst said.“Based on what the teams have seen so far, significant, and in some cases catastrophic, damage has occurred al

Environment

See challenges faced by FEMA rescuers in Hurricane Helene aftermath

A week ago, Helene was plowing into Florida, thrashing cities and towns on the Gulf Coast while millions of people ahead of the hurricane’s path were dealing with rains that preceded even more rain. Forecasters warned of impacts that would be felt far inland.In the Southeast, roads were covered with cars, not feet of water. Bridges were still up. The lights were still on. The town of Chimney Rock – home to a popular North Carolina state park, breathtaking views and iconic rock formation – was still looking forward to visitors.A week later, 213 people are confirmed dead from Helene across