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CNBC - Business
Boeing sweetens labor proposal in 'best and final' offer as strike enters second week
The new offer includes higher pay raises, reinstated annual bonuses and an increased ratification bonus, among other changes, Boeing said on its website.43 minutes ago -
ABC News - Tech
Capsule carrying 2 Russians and 1 American returns to Earth from space station
A Soyuz capsule carrying two Russians and one American from the International Space Station has landed in Kazakhstan, ending a record-breaking stay for the Russian pair1 hour ago - Russia -
NBC News - Top stories
An asteroid will soon enter Earth's orbit as a temporary 'mini-moon'
A school-bus-sized asteroid is expected to spend about two months orbiting Earth as a "mini moon" as it gets temporarily caught by Earth’s gravity.4 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 Presidents Cup teams: United States, International records by player entering Royal Montreal
The International side has a clear experience advantage, but the Americans bring the two best players in the world into Canada4 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Californians who steal water from rivers will soon be subject to much steeper fines
Californians will soon be subject to a sharp rise in punitive fines for illegal diversions of water resources, after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law this weekend. Newsom on Sunday ...4 hours ago - California -
BBC News - Top stories
Astronauts return to Earth after longest stay on ISS
One Nasa astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts, who spent 374 days in space, were aboard the shuttle.6 hours ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman anticipates superintelligence soon, defends AI in rare personal blog post
In a manifesto, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said deep learning and AI can solve the climate crisis and other remaining societal problems.6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Emoji lineup soon to include one that speaks for the weary masses
A tired face with bags under its eyes is among eight new emoji to appear on smartphones and computers late this year.7 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Boeing sweetens offer to union as strike enters second week
Boeing sweetened its contract offer and said it was its “best and final” proposal for more than 30,000 machinists on strike.8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Earth may have breached seven of nine planetary boundaries, health check shows
Ocean acidification close to critical threshold, say scientists, posing threat to marine ecosystems and global liveability. Industrial civilisation is close to breaching a seventh planetary ...9 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Nuclear blast could save Earth from large asteroid, scientists say
US physicists show how immense pulse of radiation could vaporise the side of asteroid and nudge it off course. Scientists, as well as Hollywood movie producers, have long looked to nuclear bombs as ...12 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
2 cosmonauts, NASA astronaut return to Earth after marathon mission
The Soyuz landing in Kazakhstan sets the stage for launch of a SpaceX Crew Dragon flight to the space station Thursday.12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Science
Earth Had a Ring 466 Million Years Ago, Study Says
Impact craters found around the Earth that were made around the same time could be linked to debris falling from a ring, a new study suggests.14 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Mini tornado hitting Luton' captured on video
Footage shows debris caught up in strong, rotating winds during Sunday afternoon's storm.15 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Boris Johnson has inserted himself into the working from home discourse. Amazing | First Dog on the Moon
Why won’t he just leave us alone?. 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 ...20 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Mini train park in Oregon still going 70 years on
A mini train park on Mollala, Oregon, has been shuttling people around for 70 years, and it's still going strong. Danya Bacchus has the story.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
No. 5 Tennessee continues to climb and Boise State enters poll for first time since 2020
Tennessee moved up to No. 5 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday as the Volunteers continued to surge up the rankings.Yesterday - College Football -
The Guardian - World
Hezbollah ‘enters battle of reckoning’ with Israel as world powers urge restraint
Both sides engage in significant escalation in conflict, prompting UN to say region is on ‘brink of imminent catastrophe’. Hezbollah has said it has entered an “open-ended battle of reckoning” with ...Yesterday - Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Could a powerful solar flare wipe out life on Earth?
Coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, can cause both the northern lights and widespread telecommunications disruptions. But could a powerful CME end the human race?Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Bristol NASCAR Cup playoff race results, driver playoff standings entering second round
Kyle Larson won Saturday night's race and is the No. 1 seed entering the second round of the playoffs.Yesterday - NASCAR -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 BMW PGA Championship scores: Rory McIlroy, Billy Horschel stand three shots back entering final round
Matteo Manassero holds the top spot after 54 holes2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
People expect Man City to be wiped 'from face of Earth'
Pep Guardiola says people expect to see Manchester City wiped "off the face of the Earth" over the club's alleged financial rule breaches.2 days ago -
ESPN - Sports
Struggling Verlander: Injury return was too soon
Justin Verlander, who has struggled since coming off the injured list last month, was rocked for six runs against the Angels and said he "came back from the neck injury a little fast."2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Our Appetite for Meat Is Hurting the Environment. Enter Lab-Grown Meat.
Are we ready for the future of meat?2 days ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Harris Enters Homestretch With a Far Bigger, Costlier Campaign Than Trump
Kamala Harris is collecting more money, spending more money and sitting on more money than Donald J. Trump.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
How Steph's Olympics showing ‘inspired' Kuminga entering vital season
Jonathan Kuminga explained how he was inspired by Steph Curry's epic showing during the 2024 Paris Olympics.2 days ago - Olympics -
BBC News - Top stories
Fire, water and full moon: Photos of the week
A selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week.3 days ago -
ABC News - Tech
Passenger on a previous Titan sub dive says his mission was aborted due to apparent malfunction
A paid passenger on an expedition to the Titanic with the company that owned the Titan submersible testified before a U.S. Coast Guard investigatory panel Friday that the mission he took part in ...3 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 BMW PGA Championship scores: Rory McIlroy in mix entering weekend at DP World Tour flagship event
For the second straight week, McIlroy enters the weekend with a chance to win on the DP World Tour3 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Netflix reveals new games based on Rebel Moon and other shows
As part of its Geeked Week announcements, Netflix revealed more details about new games coming to its platform. Several of the games are based on the company’s shows, including Rebel Moon and Squid ...3 days ago - Netflix -
CBS News - Top stories
"Mini-moon" to temporarily orbit Earth for 2 months
For the next two months, Earth will have a "mini-moon" when a small asteroid temporarily orbits the planet. Scientists say the asteroid, which is only 33 feet long, will enter Earth's gravity in a ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Fish! Do they have feelings? Now everyone wants to know about the emotional lives of fish! | First Dog on the Moon
Do fish feel despair or longing? Do they yearn for a simpler time?. 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 ...3 days ago -
The Guardian - World
History made as Shohei Ohtani becomes first MLB player to enter 50-50 club
Two-way star hits three HR and steals two bases in win No player had ever logged 50 HR and 50 SB in same year Shohei Ohtani became the first major league player to exceed 50 home runs and 50 ...4 days ago - MLB