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Finding Devoted Sports Fans in the Coldest Place on Earth
An innocent question from a friend inspired one reporter to seek out sports buffs in a remote and chilly place: Antarctica.The New York Times - 5d -
Online searches for gambling addiction surge as sports betting expands, study finds
The study analyzed search queries mentioning gambling, addiction, addict, anonymous or hotline — such as gambling addiction hotline — from January 2016 through June 2024.CBS News - 1d -
Online searches for gambling addiction surge as legalized sports betting expands, study finds
Internet searches for gambling addiction help have surged as the number of states legalizing sports betting has grown, a new study found.NBC News - 1d -
Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job
People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor forceABC News - Feb. 6 -
North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, pledging his devotion to 'sacred struggle'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid his respect at a family mausoleum to mark the birthday of his late father and former leader Kim Jong Il, state media KCNA said on Monday, pledging to ...NBC News - 1d -
Life on Earth Depends on Networks of Ocean Bacteria
Nanotube bridge networks grow between the most abundant photosynthetic bacteria in the oceans, suggesting that the world is far more interconnected than anyone realized.Wired - Feb. 9 -
NASA's asteroid mission to Apophis: Key for Earth's defense
NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has an historic opportunity to closely observe the asteroid Apophis and improve our ability to defend against future asteroid threats, but government budget cuts are ...The Hill - 4d -
Sports Illustrated's fourth-quarter comeback
The great comeback makes for one of the most popular sports tropes – and Sports Illustrated got to live one, when the venerable weekly magazine and its staff overcame financial obstacles to ...CBS News - Feb. 9 -
After Attack, New Orleans Is Rattled but Ready for the ‘Biggest Show on Earth’
Officials scrutinized security plans for Super Bowl LIX after a deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street stoked fears about safety.The New York Times - Feb. 7 -
The Imagine Dragons Starfield Song Will Beam From Moon To Earth This Month
Bethesda's partnership with the band Imagine Dragons adds another layer with a forthcoming real-world space launch, as the Starfield song, "Children of Sky (A Starfield Song)," will be ...GameSpot - Feb. 7 -
Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)
NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Earth's inner core may have changed shape, say scientists
The findings shed light on a deeply mysterious part of Earth that is key to life on our planet.BBC News - Feb. 10 -
NASA to study "city-killer" asteroid as odds of hitting Earth go up
Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Scientists Detect Shape-Shifting Along Earth’s Solid Inner Core
The new research adds to the mysteries of the planet’s deepest interior region.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
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 -
How Can My Valentine’s Flowers Show the Earth Love, Too?
If you’re scooping up a bouquet at the grocery store, here are a few things to consider.The New York Times - 6d -
NASA says chance of asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 is 2.3%
NASA is monitoring a 300-foot-long asteroid called the 2024 YR4. The chances of a collision are low but NASA said there is a 2.3% chance that the asteroid will hit Earth in 2032. NBC News’ Kathy ...NBC News - 5d -
NASA says that, yes, an asteroid buzzing by in 2032 could hit Earth
An asteroid that measures up to 300 feet across could smack into Earth in 2032, and while NASA says the chances of a collision are “extremely low,” the probability has been increasing since the ...NBC News - 5d -
Innovators Plan for Nonstop 9-day Trip Around Earth in Hydrogen Plane
The grueling round-the-world trip is set for 2028, and the aircraft will run on green hydrogen.Inc. - 5d -
Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032
The head of planetary defense at the European Space Agency discusses 2024 YR4, an asteroid with a small chance of striking Earth eight years from now.CBS News - 5d -
Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.
The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger remains low, but experts are estimating the damage that could be done.The New York Times - 1h -
Yahoo Sports AM: Super Bowl LIX preview
In today's edition: Super Bowl LIX preview, Allen wins MVP, NCAA roster limits wreak havoc, Lindsey Vonn's comeback, Dickie V's return, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
Yahoo Sports AM: Fly Eagles Fly
In today's edition: Philly demolishes Kansas City, Eagles catch the A's, Hubie's farewell, Luka's debut, Baker's Dozen, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The three-peat club
In today's edition: Remembering the three-peat champs, Luka's Lakers debut, MLB payrolls, NHL playoff picture, Super Bowl excitement index, and more.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11 -
Yahoo Sports AM: The 4 Nations Face-Off
In today's edition: 4 Nations Face-Off, KD joins the 30K points club, Emma Hayes wants to revolutionize U.S. Soccer, the Super Bowl three-peat you probably missed, fantasy baseball mock draft, and ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
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Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China
Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.The New York Times - 1d -
Yahoo Sports AM: Hockey won the weekend
In today's edition: The NHL's big weekend, the NBA's new-look All-Star Game, another crash-filled Daytona 500, Ohtani on the mound, why we love sports, and more.Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Play Connections: Sports Edition. Tackle Today’s Puzzle.
Group sports terms that share a common thread.The New York Times - 7h -
Americans expected to place record $1.39bn in bets for Super Bowl LIX
The US sports betting industry has boomed since 2018 – with it brings a ‘dark side’ as gambling addiction also rises. More Americans than ever are expected to place bets on Sunday’s Super Bowl , ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Judge blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from orchestrating its plan to place more than 2,000 USAID employees on leave at midnight.ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Trump places 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports
The move comes a week after Trump promised to suspend tariffs on Canada and Mexico.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
With Kit Williamson's 'Unconventional,' Revry aims to cement its place in media
Starring Kit Williamson, the show is Revry's first original full-length scripted series, and it matches the ambitions of the LGBTQ+ streaming network.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 11 -
Dating apps could be in trouble – here's what might take their place
For some Gen Zs, meeting online through shared hobbies is an alternative to the tyranny of the swipe.BBC News - 4d -
Judge temporarily blocks termination of USAID contracts in place before Trump inauguration
A federal judge Wednesday ordered the government to temporarily cease efforts to terminate foreign aid contracts and grants in place prior to President Trump’s inauguration amid a fight over the ...The Hill - 4d -
'I wasn't in a particularly good place' but now 'I'm excited' - Potter
Football Focus' Kelly Somers speaks to Graham Potter about leaving Chelsea, his ambitions with West Ham and what he did while out of management.BBC News - 4d -
Why are women still being sent to prison as ‘a place of safety’? | Eva Wiseman
Reports reveal the true harm done by incarcerating women under the guise of protecting them. Every now and then I learn something about the world today that sticks into me like a fish hook and I ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘No safe place’: the BBC documentary showing Gaza through a child’s eyes
BBC Two’s Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone gathers intimate footage of three children surviving in the besieged strip. “Have you ever wondered what you’d do if your world is destroyed?” asks ...The Guardian - 1d -
Delaware Bill Seeks to Defend Its Place as the Corporate State
After a bruising battle with Elon Musk, the state where most of the S&P 500 is incorporated, is making itself more pliable for boards and big shareholders.Inc. - 2h
