Why the 'best meteor shower' of the year promises to be extra special

Taurid Meteor Shower set to dazzle in night sky - how you can best see it

The Northern Taurids are at their peak on 11-12 November - but will the clouds part to let us see them?

November brings a bonanza of meteor showers

November brings a skywatching bonanza, with three meteor showers — the Southern Taurids, Northern Taurids and Orionids — offering chances to see shooting stars.

Orionids meteor shower 2024: How to see it

The Orionids meteor shower will peak on Monday night into Tuesday with the best viewing conditions between midnight and dawn - if skies are clear.

The Taurid meteor showers peak a week apart in November

Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart

Tech - ABC News - 6 days ago

The Taurid meteor showers will peak a week apart in November

Two sister meteor showers are already flashing across night skies — and will peak a week apart.

Moonlight may hamper views of the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet

The Orionid meteor shower is about to peak

Tech - ABC News - October 17

Orionids Meteor Shower: When and How to Watch Its Peak

This event is linked to Halley’s comet, and occurs as another comet, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, remains visible. But a nearly full moon could interfere with some views.

Science - The New York Times - October 20

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four team

This move from a Group of Five conference to the Power Four is working out better than all right for SMU

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

Heidi Klum is always extra on Halloween. This year she was E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Heidi Klum transforms into E.T. for her annual Halloween party, donning an animatronic head and a 3-D printed costume to embody the beloved 1980s alien.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 1

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Best Warrior Skills And Specialization

When you start Dragon Age: The Veilguard , you have to choose from three distinct classes. One of these happens to be the Warrior, a melee powerhouse that has all the right tools for offense and ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Tesla’s stock sees best day in 11 years. Why it’s still hard not to be bullish.

Tesla added $150 billion in market cap — more than the combined value of Ford, GM and Stellantis — as analysts cheered the growth forecast and increasing transparency.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Wall Street is entering its best 6 months of the year. Why the stock-market rally has more room to run.

The U.S. stock market is about to enter historically its best six months of the year, after defying the popular Wall Street adage to “sell in May and go away” with strong gains.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why

These two-check months happen a few times each year.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

'The second special one' - Amorim by those who know him best

Friends and former colleagues of Ruben Amorim talk to BBC Sport about the new Manchester United head coach who will replace Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.

Alan Wake 2: The Lake House Star Explains Why Remedy Is Special

The final expansion of Alan Wake 2, The Lake House, is out now, closing a chapter for Remedy that was 13 years in the making. In The Lake House, players assume the role of Agent Kiran Estevez as ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

WNBA outlook is promising after record-setting year — but challenges lie ahead

The WNBA outlook seems promising heading into the offseason following a banner season with record ratings, attendance and a first-time champion in New York

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Celebrating 100 years: Bruins unveil special edition sweater

The look will be worn against the Montreal Canadiens on Dec. 1 and combines elements of the past with a vision for the future.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Would you pay Disney $449 extra for front-of-line access? Why VIP upgrades are becoming the new norm.

Companies want to extract every dollar they can from customers, say experts. But many consumers welcome the opportunity to feel like big shots.

Business - MarketWatch - October 19

Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests

Global heating particularly increasing risk of death from smoke inhalation in Australia, South America, Europe and parts of Asia. Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

COVID-19 led to extra college eligibility. Those 5th-year players are set for their last runs

The COVID-19 pandemic led to college athletes being granted an additional year of eligibility

Sports - ABC News - October 29

I’m 48 with $223,000 saved for retirement. I want to contribute an extra 1% every year. Will that have any meaningful impact?

“I anticipate that could have a large impact even though my retirement horizon is a bit short.”

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Extra Extra! The End Times, Onscreen

When the world as we know it ends in films and on television, newspapers are often used to convey what was known in those final days.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Nintendo Explains Why Acquisitions Aren't Always Best

Nintendo has commented on the possibility of acquiring more companies, saying that while it is considering all options, the Mario maker would prefer to "organically expand" instead.. As part of ...

Tech - GameSpot - 4 days ago

Trump election win spurs US stocks to strongest week in a year

S&P 500 breaks through 6,000 for first time

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Man known as 'best smuggler' jailed for 17 years

Amanj Hasan Zada is jailed for running "a sophisticated enterprise" organising small boat crossings.

With two more USC defenders done for the year, injuries are piling up for a once-promising Trojans defense

Linebacker Eric Gentry and defensive end Anthony Lucas are just the latest in a growing list of casualties for the Trojans defense this year

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Kashmir gets a largely powerless government 5 years after India stripped its special status

Leaders of Kashmir’s biggest political party have been sworn into office to run a largely powerless local government for the first time after India stripped the region of its special status five ...

World - ABC News - October 16

‘Something special’: Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones on bucolic comedy beauty Detectorists, 10 years on

The open-hearted paean to friendship and a quiet life has become a global hit after charming viewers the world over. As it turns 10, its stars reflect on how they made TV magic. ‘Finding junk and ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Why the Yankees must win this year -- or else

The Yankees have come up short in their past five trips to the ALCS. With a 2-0 lead this year, could it finally be their time to win another pennant?

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they've been in years

Airlines have ramped up capacity between the U.S. and Europe in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Business - CNBC - November 3

Why Brock Purdy Is One of the N.F.L.’s Best Quarterbacks

The 49ers’ passer has remarkably similar numbers to Joe Burrow.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

Here's why the U.S. retirement system isn't among the world's best

Annual rankings show the U.S. is in a lackluster position relative to global retirement systems.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Why an A road with 'charm' has been voted UK's best - and which others made top 10?

The stretch of the A19 from Selby to Teesside has charm and history, according to those who use it.

Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series had the best ratings in seven years

The Dodgers’ 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.

Stock Market Rallies to Its Best Week in Over a Year

President-elect Donald Trump’s win, coupled with a quarter-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, pushed major stock indexes into record territory.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Why SoFi’s stock is on track for its highest close of the year

A new partnership helps validate SoFi’s underwriting model at a time some when investors are concerned about the lending business.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

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