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NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere

The twin spacecraft Blue and Gold could open a new era in space exploration and planetary science, powered by commercial partnerships and innovations.

NASA goes on an ESCAPADE – twin small, low-cost orbiters will examine Mars’ atmosphere
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Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say

Minnesota man kills co-worker with sledgehammer, saying he didn't like her, charges say
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

TCU student's blanket project brings comfort to kids in pain

TCU student's blanket project brings comfort to kids in pain

TCU student's blanket project brings comfort to kids in pain
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Kevin Mackey, who led Cleveland State to a historic NCAA upset over Indiana, dies at 80

Kevin Mackey, known for leading Cleveland State to a stunning NCAA Tournament victory over Indiana in 1986, has died

Kevin Mackey, who led Cleveland State to a historic NCAA upset over Indiana, dies at 80
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence

Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence

Justice Gorsuch to co-author children’s book about the Declaration of Independence
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation

Working professionals in the U.S. are taking on side jobs to supplement their incomes amid frozen salaries, inflation and fear of layoffs

Workers turn to 'polyworking' to combat frozen salaries and inflation
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier

Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis

Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis

Airline High School cheerleader encourages 'Curvy Girls' with scoliosis
Crime|Education|Entertainment

Former teacher guilty of sexual contact with student

Former teacher guilty of sexual contact with student

Former teacher guilty of sexual contact with student
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion

Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties

An unbiased appraisal is key to ensuring that homebuyers and those seeking to refinance a mortgage can do so under fair and equal conditions.

Black and Latino homeowners in Philly face discrimination when appraisers assess their properties
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech

While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.

Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party

Whether Maine’s Graham Platner wins or loses, his campaign to knock off longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins already points to a deeper question: Can Democrats do more than rent rural authenticity?

Why rural Maine may back Democrat Graham Platner’s populism in the Senate campaign − but not his party
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries

The technology that has helped propel the simulation theory may be new, but the questions it explores are ancient.

‘Simulation theory’ brings an AI twist out of ‘The Matrix’ to ideas mystics and religious scholars have voiced for centuries
Crime|Economy|Education|World

Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election

Chileans are heading into Sunday’s presidential election consumed by fear over crime, immigration and organized gangs that have taken root in a few

Crime, migration and the specter of Tren de Aragua steer Chile’s election
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal

The government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial

Classes in schools and colleges have been disrupted and transportation has been halted across Bangladesh as the former ruling Awami League party headed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina calls for a nationwide protest

Disruptions hit Bangladesh after former ruling party calls for lockdown to protest Hasina trial
Africa|Crime|Education|Health|World

Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives

Accused by her aunt at age 13 of being a witch responsible for her family's misfortunes, Faith ran away from her rural home in the southern Nigerian state of

Nigerian aid groups help children accused of witchcraft to rebuild lives
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?

When Fusarium graminearum infects wheat, it can pose a risk to humans, animals and agriculture.

What is Fusarium graminearum, the fungus a Chinese scientist pleaded guilty to smuggling into the US?
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A walk-on at Tailback U., King Miller has seized a historic job and a starring role at No. 17 USC

King Miller is starring as a walk-on tailback at No. 17 Southern California

A walk-on at Tailback U., King Miller has seized a historic job and a starring role at No. 17 USC
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Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay

A group of 17 transgender members of the Air Force are suing the U.S. government over what they say is the military’s unlawful revocation of their early retirement pensions and benefits

Transgender members of the Air Force sue over losing retirement pay
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities

'It changed me': Inmates help train puppies to help veterans with PTSD, other disabilities
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle

Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy

It’s popular in Hollywood to follow the tax credits wherever they go, but that was never going to be much of an option for “Train Dreams.”

Evoking a Pacific Northwest past, 'Train Dreams' stirs a plaintive elegy
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks

As United Nation climate talks get underway in Belem, a different kind of conference is kicking off: the People’s Summit, a gathering of activists, organizers, environmentalists and Indigenous groups from around the world

A flotilla kicks off the People's Summit for activists at UN climate talks
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity

Library trades food for fines to help with food insecurity
Crime|Education

'All he did was leave school': Video shows police detaining student

'All he did was leave school': Video shows police detaining student

'All he did was leave school': Video shows police detaining student
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest

A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest

A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest
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Man charged in connection with KU student's hit-and-run death has 4 prior DUI charges, 3 convictions

Man charged in connection with KU student's hit-and-run death has 4 prior DUI charges, 3 convictions

Man charged in connection with KU student's hit-and-run death has 4 prior DUI charges, 3 convictions
Economy|Education|Health|Political

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|World

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming

Melissa was just the latest blow, following close on the heels of Beryl. Many islands today have little time to recover before the next disaster hits.

No time to recover: Hurricane Melissa and the Caribbean’s compounding disaster trap as the storms keep coming
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Major milestone: Two WWII centenarians celebrate birthdays and Veterans Day this month

Major milestone: Two WWII centenarians celebrate birthdays and Veterans Day this month

Major milestone: Two WWII centenarians celebrate birthdays and Veterans Day this month
Economy|Education

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates

UNC Board of Trustees rejects proposed tuition increase for in-state undergraduates
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison

Teen 'serial rapist' sentenced to 35 years in prison
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

President Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, officially becomes part of Miami golf recruiting class

Kai Trump has committed to the University of Miami to play golf for the Hurricanes

President Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, officially becomes part of Miami golf recruiting class
Education|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say

Researchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls

Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection

'Walking America Couple' pass through Northern California, share message of positivity and connection
Economy|Education

Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers

Rural school leaders are most concerned about recruiting and retaining teachers.

Colorado’s rural schools serve more than 130,000 students, and their superintendents want more pay for their teachers
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Millions of Americans rely on this network of federally funded health clinics for their primary care.

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option

Battery researchers are seeking options with better performance, improved environmental sustainability and lower cost than lithium-ion batteries.

Sulfur-based batteries could offer electric vehicles a greener, longer-range option
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays
Education|Health|Science|Technology

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise.

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically

Trump says United States doesn’t have people with ‘certain talents’ to fill jobs domestically
Education|Entertainment|Sports

College football Week 12: No. 10 Texas at No. 5 Georgia main event; ACC, American races in spotlight

College football's Week 12 features exciting matchups, especially in the Southeastern Conference

College football Week 12: No. 10 Texas at No. 5 Georgia main event; ACC, American races in spotlight
Crime|Education|Europe|World

UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent sees sharp rise in referrals

Britain's counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent recorded a 27% rise in referrals last year, with about a third of those concerning individuals without an ideology, showing the scale

UK counter-radicalisation scheme Prevent sees sharp rise in referrals
Education|Environment|Science

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects

Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat

Former Rep. Elaine Luria mounts a comeback for her old Virginia seat
Crime|Education|Political

Justice Department investigating UC Berkeley protests during Turning Point USA event

Justice Department investigating UC Berkeley protests during Turning Point USA event

Justice Department investigating UC Berkeley protests during Turning Point USA event
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Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud

Former aide to two NY governors, accused of being Chinese agent, goes on trial for money laundering and fraud
Business|Education|Environment|World

Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated

Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people ahead of Wednesday's arrival of a much weakened Typhoon Fung-wong that brought record downpours to the mountainous east

Typhoon Fung-wong brings floods to Taiwan, thousands evacuated
Economy|Education|Health|World

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says

Afghanistan's economic recovery is buckling as nine in 10 households are forced to skip meals, sell belongings or take on debt to survive, the United Nations said on

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says
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Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat
Education|Health|World

More sleep, less screen time as China aims to reduce student stress

Chinese authorities have announced measures to improve the mental health of primary and secondary school students by reducing academic pressure, cutting screen time and mandating

More sleep, less screen time as China aims to reduce student stress
Business|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion after there were no big winners in Tuesday’s drawing

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion after there were no big winners in Tuesday’s drawing

Mega Millions jackpot nears $1 billion after there were no big winners in Tuesday’s drawing
Asia|Education|Environment|World

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island

Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday

Taiwan evacuates 8,300 and shuts schools before tropical storm brushes island
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses game with hamstring injury

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson missed Tuesday night's game against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi due to a hamstring injury

Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson misses game with hamstring injury
Business|Education|Technology|World

Big tech stops complaining, starts complying with Australia's teen social media ban

Online platforms will ping Australian teenagers through over a million accounts in coming days offering a choice: download data, freeze profiles or lose the lot when a

Big tech stops complaining, starts complying with Australia's teen social media ban
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move

Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted

Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
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Families of 15 Camp Mystic flood victims file lawsuits claiming gross negligence after 27 girls and counselors died

Families of 15 Camp Mystic flood victims file lawsuits claiming gross negligence after 27 girls and counselors died

Families of 15 Camp Mystic flood victims file lawsuits claiming gross negligence after 27 girls and counselors died
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A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper

A rural Kansas county has agreed to pay more than $3 million and apologize over a law enforcement raid on a small-town weekly newspaper in 2023

A Kansas county agrees to pay $3 million and apologize over a raid on a small-town newspaper
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer

Residents raise concerns at city council meeting after viral arrest video involving police officer
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash
Crime|Education

Prosecutor: Teen spent months researching how to kill 64-year-old neighbor

Prosecutor: Teen spent months researching how to kill 64-year-old neighbor

Prosecutor: Teen spent months researching how to kill 64-year-old neighbor
Crime|Education|Science|Technology

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes

AI incident involving middle school girl leads to multiple investigations, possible law changes
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Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs

A Virginia transportation security officer is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of sex discrimination over a policy barring transgender officers from performing security pat-downs

Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television

Three original paintings by iconic television artist Bob Ross will be auctioned by Bonhams in Los Angeles on Tuesday in a sale aimed at supporting public television

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support US public television
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s decision to step aside after nearly four decades in Congress kicks off a wide-open contest to replace her at a time when her home city of San Francisco is roiled in debate about what its future should look like

Nancy Pelosi's exit opens way for tough fight to replace her in San Francisco district
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room

Mother demands justice after disturbing incident in high school locker room
Education|Lifestyle

Army veteran brings lessons of discipline, service, and purpose to the classroom

Army veteran brings lessons of discipline, service, and purpose to the classroom

Army veteran brings lessons of discipline, service, and purpose to the classroom
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit
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South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking

South Carolina's highest court has refused to stop Friday's execution of a man who killed three people over five days and left taunting messages for police in one victim's blood

South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking
Economy|Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science|US|World

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good

Politicians get blamed for government shutdowns. But does the fault lie also with citizens, who are more invested in punishing partisan rivals than in demanding competent government?

Blame the shutdown on citizens who prefer politicians to vanquish their opponents rather than to work for the common good
Arts|Education|Entertainment

San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry

The Monkey King, a beloved figure in Chinese mythology, is now the star of an opera

San Francisco Opera’s ‘The Monkey King’ ready to premiere with magical Kung Fu and puppetry
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Third grade hockey player raises money to get veterans' kids on the ice

Third grade hockey player raises money to get veterans' kids on the ice

Third grade hockey player raises money to get veterans' kids on the ice
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Technology

These private schools are replacing teachers with AI

These private schools are replacing teachers with AI

These private schools are replacing teachers with AI
Education|Science|Technology|Travel

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students

Delta Air Lines marks 25 years of annual "Dream Flight" for Black students
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats

A Utah judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative that appears likely to result in

Utah judge rejects Republican congressional map in win for Democrats
Business|Education|Environment|World

Taiwan evacuates thousands ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong which left 25 dead in the Philippines

Taiwan has evacuated more than 3,000 people and closed schools and offices ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong

Taiwan evacuates thousands ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong which left 25 dead in the Philippines
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Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
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Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power