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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 - 8h -
DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government
The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.Wired - 4d -
Geopolitical rupture sparks quiet market rebellion
It does not take a deep scratch beneath the surface to uncover investor nervesFinancial Times - 4d -
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 - 2d -
How one girl's bionic arm sparked a movement
After receiving a life-changing bionic arm through crowdfunding, 9-year-old Remi Bateman is now paying it forward, helping other children access the prosthetics they need. David Begnaud has more.CBS News - 1d -
Elon Musk's approach to government spending sparks debate
As head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk has taken an aggressive approach to budget cuts. Economist Oren Cass weighs in on whether this strategy is reform or reckless ...CBS News - 8h -
Ravens: Allegations against Tucker 'concerning'
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said the number of sexual misconduct allegations made against kicker Justin Tucker is "serious and concerning" but indicated that the team will wait before ...ESPN - 1h -
The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising
The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?Wired - 5d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
‘Betrayed by the system’: Chappell Roan sparks debate over pay and healthcare in pop
The singer castigated record labels in her Grammys speech – but, as music industry insiders explain, issues around artist health and support run even deeper. At this year’s Grammys, as she accepted ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Bannon’s Salute at CPAC Sparks Outcry, Even on French Right
A gesture by Stephen Bannon at CPAC, outside Washington, echoed a move by Elon Musk and prompted the president of France’s far-right National Rally to say it had evoked “Nazi ideology.”The New York Times - 3d -
Why the chance that an asteroid might hit Earth in 2032 keeps changing
An asteroid has a slight chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's why the odds are a moving target, according to the astronomer who invented the scale used to measure such risks.NBC News - 3d -
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 -
Trump’s assault on aid sparks chaos in east Africa’s relief hub
Kenya’s economy and healthcare system are reeling from president’s bid to shut down USAIDFinancial Times - 2d -
What we know and don’t know about the asteroid hurtling toward Earth
Asteroid 2024 YR4, a 50- to 90-meter-wide Earth-approaching object, is likely not going to hit our planet in 2032.The Hill - 2d -
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 - 22h -
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 - 21h -
NBA Power Rankings: Jimmy Butler has sparked the league's largest leap
From the tanking teams to those that refuse to lose, and the many pretenders to the few contenders, we take an updated look around The Association.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer a threat to Earth, scientists say
Scientists have finally given the all-clear to Earth from a newly discovered asteroidABC News - 7h -
Musk's whirlwind approach sparks rift in White House and Trump's orbit: Sources
Musk’s whirlwind approach since coming to Washington has sparked a rift among some in the White House and Trump’s inner circle, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 2h -
Lionesses have 'lots to work on' but Wiegman 'not concerned'
Is there reason to be concerned by the Lionesses' form or is there enough to suggest England are on the right path?BBC News - 4d -
Concerns for ceasefire as Israel accuses Hamas of breaking promise to return hostage remains
Israel says Hamas is violating the ceasefire deal over the return of hostage remains. Israel identified the bodies of a 4-year-old and his 9-month-old brother, but forensic tests revealed a third ...CBS News - 4d -
US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...The Guardian - 4d -
Wall Street sees major drop amid concerns over slowing economy
Wall Street saw a dramatic drop on Friday with the Dow Jones plunging nearly 750 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling sharply amid fears of a slowing economy and stubborn inflation. CNBC’s ...NBC News - 3d -
Gottlieb "very concerned" about Texas measles outbreak: "I think this will spread"
"I think that this is going to get into the hundreds of cases and could take many months to fully snuff out," Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the FDA, said about the ongoing measles ...CBS News - 2d -
Former FDA chief ‘very concerned’ about Texas measles outbreak spreading
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he is “very concerned” about the measles outbreak in Texas spreading. Gottlieb joined CBS News's "Face the Nation” on ...The Hill - 2d -
Flight from New York to India diverted to Rome after security concern
Two Italian military fighter jets flanked American Airlines Flight 292 as it arrived but the Federal Aviation Administration did not elaborate on what was the security issue aboard the plane.CBS News - 2d -
Potential cuts at AI Safety Institute stoke concerns in tech industry
Potential cuts to the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI) are causing alarm among some in the technology space who fear the development of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) could be at risk as ...The Hill - 13h -
Nvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concerns
Nvidia reports fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday after the bell.CNBC - 8h -
Consumer confidence plunged in February amid rising economic concerns
Sharp drop in closely watched consumer sentiment gauge marks the biggest monthly decline in confidence in more than four years.CBS News - 7h -
Nvidia to report earnings amid infrastructure spending, DeepSeek concerns
Nvidia is scheduled to report fourth-quarter financial results on Wednesday after the bell.NBC News - 3h -
Gabby Petito's AI-faked voice in new Netflix documentary sparks viewer backlash
Netflix's “American Murder: Gabby Petito” is facing backlash from some viewers who are questioning whether the filmmakers' decision to use AI to recreate Petito’s voice is ethical.NBC News - 4d -
Alabama starts slow vs. Kentucky, but Mark Sears sparks No. 4 Crimson Tide to regular-season sweep of Wildcats
After two straight losses, Alabama bounced back with a statement win over No. 17 Kentucky on SaturdayCBS Sports - 2d -
Elimination of federal climate tools, some used to inquire in to Musk’s firms, sparks alarm
Environment justice advocates say tools to study pollution in vulnerable communities by companies, including xAI and SpaceX, have disappeared. As Donald Trump’s administration continues its purge ...The Guardian - 1d -
On side A, our baby’s first words! The vinyl-carver sparking a craze for cutting records at home
Using a diamond needle, lathe-cutters can turn blank vinyl discs into your very own record – with a pressing run of however many or few you fancy. We report on a booming business. If you want to ...The Guardian - 8h -
As Israel uses US-made AI models in war, concerns arise about tech’s role in who lives and who dies
U.S. tech giants have quietly empowered Israel to track and kill many more alleged militants more quickly in Gaza and Lebanon through a sharp spike in artificial intelligence and computing servicesABC News - Feb. 18 -
Finalists announced for Lukas book prizes, which champion 'serious research and social concern.'
Books on slavery, the justice system, poverty and gender identity are among this year’s finalists for JABC News - 6d