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Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad
The dream of mining metals in deep space crashed and burned in the 2010s. AstroForge’s Odin mission to survey a potentially metallic asteroid is packed and ready to lift off.The New York Times - 3d -
The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising
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Why the chance that an asteroid might hit Earth in 2032 keeps changing
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What we know and don’t know about the asteroid hurtling toward Earth
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Chance of giant asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 falls to 0.0017%
Asteroid 2024 YR4 had reached a 3.1% likelihood of impact but further data has rendered it negligible. It was a discovery that lead to panic-inducing headlines: a giant asteroid found to be ...The Guardian - 1d -
Earth Safe From Asteroid 2024 YR4, NASA Says
The odds that the space rock, 2024 YR4, will smash into our planet in 2032 have dropped to nearly zero, leading astronomers to conclude that we are no longer in danger.The New York Times - 1d -
Asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses significant threat to Earth, NASA says
2024 YR4 now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in about eight years, NASA said.CBS News - 1d -
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say
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Asteroids are headed this way – oh no! Are we all doomed? | First Dog on the Moon
Definitely maybe but probably not. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog ...The Guardian - 5d -
Putin ready to work with US companies on mining rare-earth deposits in Russian-occupied Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation was ready to work with U.S. companies to secure rare raw minerals within the nation’s borders in hopes of ending the conflict in Ukraine after three ...The Hill - 1d -
Bettman to announce 1st-round picks for 1st time
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Asteroid that sparked concerns no longer poses threat: NASA
An asteroid that sparked concerns about potentially hitting Earth no longer poses a significant threat of slamming into the planet, according to NASA’s latest analysis. The asteroid, Asteroid 2024 ...The Hill - 1d -
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Putin Dangles Deals for Rare Earth Metals for U.S.
In an interview broadcast on Monday, President Vladimir Putin said U.S. companies stood to profit in Russia, but suggested a Ukraine peace deal was still far off.The New York Times - 1d -
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The Erinsborough asteroid attack! Now that Neighbours is doomed, it needs to end with a bang
After the Austalian soap’s previous false ending, it’s almost impossible to imagine it getting a second starry finale – or it finding a new home. This time, its farewell needs to stick. It’s always ...The Guardian - 5d -
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 2032 asteroid collision
Scientists first spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 in December, initially calculating a record-high 3.1% chance of impact. While the odds have since dropped, questions remain. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse ...CBS News - 5d -
The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about
Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.BBC News - 3d -
What Elon Musk Got Wrong About Why Federal Retirement Is Still Managed out of a Limestone Mine
The massive underground facility, which has been used to store archives since the 1960s, remains a crucial but convoluted hub for US government records.Wired - 4d -
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Macario nets 1st USWNT goal in 3 years in win
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WATCH: 1st successful open heart surgery performed during birth
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Soto slams 426-foot HR in 1st at-bat with Mets
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Texas tops women's poll for 1st time in 21 years
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How much was generated in 1st month of NYC congestion pricing
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North Korea allows a group of international travelers for the 1st time in years
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Trump holds 1st Cabinet meeting. Elon Musk is there, too
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1st measles death linked to outbreak in Texas confirmed in child
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Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industryABC News - Feb. 11 -
In Rome, talks to protect Earth's biodiversity resume with money topping the agenda
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Ukraine, U.S agree to framework for rare earth minerals deal, officials say
The agreement could be signed as early as Friday, Ukrainian officials say.CBS News - 16h -
Ukraine says it is close to signing critical rare earth mineral deal with U.S.
Ukraine and the United States have prepared a draft agreement that would give Washington access to Kyiv’s rare-earth minerals in exchange for unspecified security guarantees, the Ukrainian ...NBC News - 4h -
What the U.S. and Ukraine May Gain From Trump’s Rare Earth Diplomacy
The White House and Ukraine struck a deal on strategic resources, a pact that speaks volumes about President Trump’s geopolitical strategy.The New York Times - 4h -
Ukraine, U.S agree to framework for rare earth minerals deal, officials say
The agreement could be signed as early as Friday, Ukrainian officials say.CBS News - 18m -
Moise Kean hospitalized after head injury collapse
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Kings' Two Future Centers Heading in Opposite Directions
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Ex-FIFA head Blatter on verdict: 'Witch hunt'
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