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Donald Trump Gets US Supreme Court's Nod For Mass Firings Of Federal Workers
US District Court Judge Susan Illston had paused the planned sweeping layoffs in May on the grounds that the moves required a green light from Congress.
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New Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Could Reveal Secrets of Distant Worlds
Astronomers have confirmed the arrival of 3I/ATLAS, only the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. First seen on July 1, 2025, by the ATLAS survey team in Chile, it was quickly identified by its unusual hyperbolic orbit and comet-like tail. Larger and brighter than either 1I/ʻOumuamua or 2I/Borisov, 3I/ATLAS is estimated to b...
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Video: Bear Sprints On Runway At Japan Airport, Causes Flight Cancellations
A Yamagata Airport employee in Higashine, Yamagata prefecture, first spotted the bear close to the runway.
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"Carry It To Freedom": Netanyahu Urges Iranians To Stand Against "Radical Tyranny"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday issued a direct plea for the "good people of Iran" to stand against Tehran's "radical tyranny", saying that "a light has been lit, carry it to freedom".
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NSF’s DKIST Captures Sharpest-Ever Images of Fine Solar Magnetic Striations
Using the NSF’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, scientists have captured the most detailed views of the Sun’s surface ever recorded. The new observations reveal ultra-narrow magnetic striations only 20 kilometers wide, etched into solar granules. These light and dark bands reflect subtle variations in magnetic field strength. Researchers say ...
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How Pregnant Women's Exposure To Climate Change May Affect Babies Brains
Climate disasters are known for damaging homes, disrupting power and displacing residents. But even after the lights come back on and people return to their homes, their effects can linger.
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Amid Putin-Xi Bonhomie, Russian Intelligence Cautious Of "Enemy" China
While the world sees Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as unshakable friends, a leaked internal document from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) sheds light on Moscow's growing distrust toward Beijing.
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NASA Rover Observes Aurora On Mars In Visible Light For First Time
NASA's Perseverance rover has observed an aurora on Mars in visible light for the first time, with the sky glowing softly in green in the first viewing of an aurora from any planetary surface other than Earth.
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"You Should Not Be...": AB De Villiers' Big Warning For Australia Ahead Of WTC Final vs South Africa
Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers warned Australia not to take South Africa lightly during the ICC World Test Championship final
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As Canada Votes, Trump Says 'They Would Face Zero Tariffs If...'
Canadians are heading to the polls to elect a new government that will navigate the country's relations with the United States, particularly in light of President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and annexation threats.
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7 Wildly Unique Beaches Around The World For Your Bucket List
Whether it's walking on disappearing coastlines in India or catching a bioluminescent light show in the Maldives, these unusual beaches around the world are perfect for anyone tired of cookie-cutter coastal trips.
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Rare Planetary Alignment To Form "Smiley Face" In The Sky Next Week. Check Details
Stargazers across the globe are in for a treat as a rare triple planetary conjunction is set to light up the skies with a "smiley face" on April 25, Friday.
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India From Space: NASA Shares Stunning Night-Time Photos
The image of India stands out for the display of city lights, showing the densely populated parts of the country.
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40% Of Tourists Confess To This Gross Habit When They Cannot Find Toilet
From avoiding public restrooms to looking for alternatives or just holding it in, a new study has shed light on tourists' behaviour when they are on the move.
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World's First 'Supersolid' Created From Light: A Groundbreaking Discovery
Scientists have turned light into a "supersolid" for the first time, marking a groundbreaking achievement in physics that could transform technology in fields like quantum computing and energy storage.
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Donald Trump Gets US Supreme Court's Nod For Mass Firings Of Federal Workers
US District Court Judge Susan Illston had paused the planned sweeping layoffs in May on the grounds that the moves required a green light from Congress.
-
New Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Could Reveal Secrets of Distant Worlds
Astronomers have confirmed the arrival of 3I/ATLAS, only the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. First seen on July 1, 2025, by the ATLAS survey team in Chile, it was quickly identified by its unusual hyperbolic orbit and comet-like tail. Larger and brighter than either 1I/ʻOumuamua or 2I/Borisov, 3I/ATLAS is estimated to b...
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Video: Bear Sprints On Runway At Japan Airport, Causes Flight Cancellations
A Yamagata Airport employee in Higashine, Yamagata prefecture, first spotted the bear close to the runway.
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"Carry It To Freedom": Netanyahu Urges Iranians To Stand Against "Radical Tyranny"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday issued a direct plea for the "good people of Iran" to stand against Tehran's "radical tyranny", saying that "a light has been lit, carry it to freedom".
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NSF’s DKIST Captures Sharpest-Ever Images of Fine Solar Magnetic Striations
Using the NSF’s Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, scientists have captured the most detailed views of the Sun’s surface ever recorded. The new observations reveal ultra-narrow magnetic striations only 20 kilometers wide, etched into solar granules. These light and dark bands reflect subtle variations in magnetic field strength. Researchers say ...
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How Pregnant Women's Exposure To Climate Change May Affect Babies Brains
Climate disasters are known for damaging homes, disrupting power and displacing residents. But even after the lights come back on and people return to their homes, their effects can linger.
-
Amid Putin-Xi Bonhomie, Russian Intelligence Cautious Of "Enemy" China
While the world sees Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as unshakable friends, a leaked internal document from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) sheds light on Moscow's growing distrust toward Beijing.
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NASA Rover Observes Aurora On Mars In Visible Light For First Time
NASA's Perseverance rover has observed an aurora on Mars in visible light for the first time, with the sky glowing softly in green in the first viewing of an aurora from any planetary surface other than Earth.
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"You Should Not Be...": AB De Villiers' Big Warning For Australia Ahead Of WTC Final vs South Africa
Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers warned Australia not to take South Africa lightly during the ICC World Test Championship final
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As Canada Votes, Trump Says 'They Would Face Zero Tariffs If...'
Canadians are heading to the polls to elect a new government that will navigate the country's relations with the United States, particularly in light of President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies and annexation threats.
-
7 Wildly Unique Beaches Around The World For Your Bucket List
Whether it's walking on disappearing coastlines in India or catching a bioluminescent light show in the Maldives, these unusual beaches around the world are perfect for anyone tired of cookie-cutter coastal trips.
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Rare Planetary Alignment To Form "Smiley Face" In The Sky Next Week. Check Details
Stargazers across the globe are in for a treat as a rare triple planetary conjunction is set to light up the skies with a "smiley face" on April 25, Friday.
-
India From Space: NASA Shares Stunning Night-Time Photos
The image of India stands out for the display of city lights, showing the densely populated parts of the country.
-
40% Of Tourists Confess To This Gross Habit When They Cannot Find Toilet
From avoiding public restrooms to looking for alternatives or just holding it in, a new study has shed light on tourists' behaviour when they are on the move.
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World's First 'Supersolid' Created From Light: A Groundbreaking Discovery
Scientists have turned light into a "supersolid" for the first time, marking a groundbreaking achievement in physics that could transform technology in fields like quantum computing and energy storage.
