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A massive asteroid has a chance to hit Earth. Here's what to know.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.CBS News - 3h -
Jeff Bezos’s $10bn Earth Fund cuts ties with climate group
Decision to stop backing SBTi comes as Amazon founder seeks to curry favour with Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 11h -
Trump Urges Trading Ukraine’s Rare Earth Minerals for More U.S. Aid
Ukraine has already emphasized that by supporting its war effort, the U.S. could get access to the country’s wealth of critical minerals like lithium and uranium.The New York Times - 1d -
A massive asteroid has a chance to hit Earth. Here's what to know.
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.CBS News - 3h -
What are rare earth elements, and why does Trump want them from Ukraine?
Trump hopes to secure rare earth resources from Ukraine as part of a deal for US aid. Ukraine open to exchanging minerals for US military aid, says Zelenskyy Rare earth minerals, which ...The Guardian - 10h -
How does fentanyl get into the US?
President Trump has blamed China for its opioid crisis and imposed sweeping tariffs.BBC News - 1d -
Trump wants rare earth elements from Ukraine in exchange for military aid
President Trump indicated Monday he wants a deal for rare earth elements and other items from Ukraine in exchange for continued military aid in the nation’s war against Russia. “We're handing them ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump wants Ukrainian rare earths deal in return for US military support
US proposal appears to align with President Zelenskyy’s strategy to keep Washington onsideFinancial Times - 1d -
UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth
The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032BBC News - 1d -
This is the likelihood that an asteroid could strike Earth in the next decade
A large asteroid could be heading toward Earth within the next decade, and there's a small chance it could strike the planet, according to NASA.ABC News - 4d -
Review: In Justin Peck’s New Dance, Air, Earth and Self-Help
“Mystic Familiar,” a New York City Ballet premiere, has a score by the musician Dan Deacon and some all-too-familiar sentiments.The New York Times - 5d -
Asteroid triggers global defence plan amid chance of collision with Earth in 2032
Hundred-metre wide asteroid rises to top of impact risk lists after being spotted in December by automated telescope. A 100 metre-wide asteroid has triggered global planetary defence procedures for ...The Guardian - 6d -
Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike Earth, Researchers Say, But the Odds are Small
Researchers say there’s a 1.3 percent chance that the space rock 2024 YR4 could strike our planet — but not until December 2032.The New York Times - 6d -
RFK Jr. Appears Unfamiliar With Key Elements of Medicare and Medicaid
In testimony to the Senate Finance Committee, Mr. Kennedy seemed to confuse the two government programs that cover more than 150 million Americans.The New York Times - 6d -
What does Trump think of Starmer?
Sarah, Justin and Marianna join Matt Chorley on BBC Radio 5 Live.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Nevada’s Lithium Could Help Save the Earth. But What Happens to Nevada?
Many climate experts see its deserts as a place to build the green-energy future. For two local activists, the price is too great.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
A private US spacecraft headed to the moon captures a glorious view of Earth
A private U.S. spacecraft has captured stunning images of Earth one week into its flightABC News - Jan. 24 -
Supersonic winds rage on planet over 500 light-years from Earth
Researchers said this was the fastest wind ever measured in a jetstream that goes around a planet.CBS News - Jan. 23 -
Earth’s Mini-Moon Was Probably a Piece of Its Real Moon
Scientists think a small rock discovered near Earth last August was hurled into space by an ancient impact on the lunar surface.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Burchett says he believes aliens have underwater bases on earth
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said Wednesday he believes aliens have underwater bases on Earth. “I just think travelin’ light years, I think it happens. I think it's possible in the vastness of God's ...The Hill - Jan. 23 -
The Gorgeous Inertia of the Earth by Adrian Duncan review – the meaning of beauty
A sculptor embarks on a philosophical quest in this revelatory tale of love and loss, exploring our relationship with the divine. In 2020, when the statue of slaver Edward Colston was toppled into ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
'Hell on earth': China deportation looms for Uyghurs held in Thailand
Forty eight men detained since they fled China years ago risk being deported, rights groups say.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
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4 key elements and takeaways from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
The ceasefire agreement is essentially the same as the Biden proposals of May 2024, which had been coordinated with Israel.The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Fleeing mountain lions and scorched earth: can wildlife survive California’s wildfires?
The fires have been devastating for humans and taken a toll on nature, but many of California’s ecosystems will be able to regenerate. Beth Pratt has spent her career protecting Los Angeles’ ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
What does it mean to 'contain' a wildfire?
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the blazes. But what does it mean to “contain” a wildfire?NBC News - Jan. 13 -
A Glowing Metal Ring Crashed to Earth. No One Knows Where It Came From
The 1,100-pound mystery object landed in Kenya at the end of December. Experts are still baffled.Wired - Jan. 11 -
Earth sees second consecutive year of record-hot temperatures
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Earth sees scorching temps in hottest year on record: NOAA Earth saw its hottest year ever recorded last year, according to data ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Last year was the hottest in Earth's recorded history
Last year was the planet’s hottest in recorded history, NASA announced, marking two years in a row that global temperatures have shattered records.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Trump Received an Unconditional Discharge. What Does That Mean?
The rare and lenient sentence, which will spare President-elect Donald J. Trump jail time, was used to address his unusual status.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Does the IRS ever forgive back taxes?
The IRS may be known for taking a hard stance on tax debt repayment, but that isn't always the case.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
NASA overhauls plan to bring samples from Mars back to Earth
NASA on Tuesday announced an overhaul to its plan to collect samples from Mars and return them to Earth.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Why Does Trump Want Greenland?
The president-elect said the United States needed the island, which is a semiautonomous part of Denmark, for national security reasons. But there are other possible interests.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
NASA Will Let Trump Decide How to Bring Mars Rocks to Earth
The Mars Sample Return effort was billions of dollars over budget and not expected to return to Earth with its samples until 2040.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Reading group discussion guide for Oprah's book club pick, "A New Earth"
Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Free excerpt of "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose"
Oprah Winfrey selects Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" as her latest book club choice. The book encourages readers to find peace and purpose.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?
Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.Wired - Jan. 7
