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SpaceX Starship’s Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds

An independent researcher found that noise recorded miles away from the site of a recent test flight was equal to standing 200 feet from a Boeing 747 during takeoff.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

We assume damage to Baltic Sea cables was sabotage, German minister says

Boris Pistorius says ‘no one believes’ two undersea fibre-optic communications cables were cut accidentally. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Germany has said it has to assume that ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

German defence minister: Damage to Baltic Sea cables likely sabotage

World - Yahoo News - November 19

Pacific Northwest braces for severe weather from 'bomb cyclone' — with an atmospheric river on the way

Severe weather is set to hit opposite ends of the country this week, with a powerful low pressure system — followed by an atmospheric river — set to bring damaging winds, up to 12 inches of rain ...

Europeans hint at possible Russian sabotage as undersea cables damaged

As undersea cables are cut, Finland and Germany say Europe is threated not only bt Russia's war in Ukraine, but "from hybrid warfare by malicious actors."

Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West

A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

Ukraine estimates environmental damage of 1,000 days of war at $71 bn

World - Yahoo News - November 20

Vancouver airport clears damaged Amazon Air cargo jet from runway area

World - Yahoo News - November 21

Will Rachel Reeves' difficult week cause her lasting damage?

BBC's Ben Wright looks at the impact of a tricky week of scrutiny for the chancellor.

Kennedy’s Antivax Views and Friends Can Cause Real Damage

What he did during a measles epidemic in Samoa shouldn’t be forgotten.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Israelis survey damage and mull return to north as ceasefire begins

The deal has triggered discussions of what it would take for people displaced by Hezbollah attacks to return.

Pivotal races that could determine control of the House

Republicans currently hold a slim 220-212 majority in the House of Representatives, and a few dozen tight races could decide which party will boost or slow a Trump or Harris presidency, with about ...

How Heidi Klum Transformed Into E.T. for Halloween

The model and television host dressed as the alien from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film for her annual New York City costume party.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

The Best Ever Game Controller May Be Set for a Comeback

The GameCube's controller remains a titan, which is why so many have “borrowed” from its design. But now things are afoot that signal Nintendo could be about to resurrect this gaming gem.

Tech - Wired - November 3

England lost control with game in their hands - Dawson

England will be frustrated they let victory slip from their hands against New Zealand, writes Matt Dawson.

Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day

In addition to electing a new president, control of Congress will also be determined on Election Day. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Senate while Republicans have a slim advantage in the ...

5 races to watch that will decide control of the Senate

Senate Democrats head into Tuesday's elections defending a 51-49 majority; Republicans call it their best opportunity in a decade to gain ground.

5 races to watch that will decide control of the House

Republican's narrow majority in the House of Representatives enters Tuesday on the knife's edge, with both parties possessing paths to control in the next Congress.

Republicans clinch Senate control with key flips

Republicans are projected to clinch control of the Senate after flipping at least two key states and successfully protecting their incumbents.

Democrats maintain control of Kildee's Michigan House seat

Michigan state Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet will win the race for the open seat representing the state’s 8th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects. McDonald Rivet defeated Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo

The majority in the chamber is expected to be slim no matter who wins, meaning a call on House control could take days or weeks.

Politics - Politico - November 6

How Republicans took back control of the Senate

House Speaker Mike Johnson's prediction for a GOP Senate majority is coming true as key seats flip red. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane explains what these results mean for Congress as we look ahead to ...

Republicans take Senate, House control remains uncertain

Scott MacFarlane looks at the implications for Washington's power dynamics, especially if Republicans retain the House.

Republicans win control of the Senate, NBC News projects

Americans are poised to elect a new Congress as every seat in the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate is up before voters on Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

US elections 2024: control of House remains unclear

Republicans make progress as results are returned, but US may have to wait days to learn chamber’s composition. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Where the fight for control of Congress currently stands

With Republicans in control of the Senate, CBS News rates control of the House as lean Republican as of Thursday evening. Controlling the lower chamber would give President-elect Trump a unified ...

Control of House remains in limbo as Democrats reflect on losses

Election ballots are still being counted to determine which party will hold the power in the House. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke out about the Democratic losses so far. Willie James ...

Crews getting control of Mountain Fire in California

Fire crews are making progress containing the Mountain Fire in California's Ventura County. Thousands of residents are returning home to survey the damage. Elise Preston has more.

Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control

Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.

Republicans will control House of Representatives, CBS News projects

Republicans will have the majority in the House of Representatives, CBS News projects. This comes after the GOP gained control of the Senate and as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his ...

Republicans gear up to take control of Washington

Plus, Trump’s eyebrow-raising pick for defence secretary

World - Financial Times - November 14

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