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Ukraine war briefing: Trump demands rare earths from Kyiv in exchange for aid
US reportedly briefly paused weapon shipments into Ukraine; Russian forces continue to gain ground as Ukraine struggles with manpower. What we know on day 1,077 Continue reading...The Guardian - 7h -
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 - 9h -
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 - 9h -
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 - 10h -
UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth
The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032BBC News - 14h -
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 - 3d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
I’m a mum who feels like the most boring fool on Earth. How do I find ‘interesting me’ again? | Leading questions
You’re allowed to want to feel like yourself again, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith . Sometimes things have to change outside us for things to change inside. Read more Leading ...The Guardian - 4d -
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 - 5d -
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 -
Luca is the progenitor of all life on Earth. But its genesis has implications far beyond our planet
New research into the single-celled organism is providing clues about what the early planet looked like – and raising the prospect that we may not be alone in the universe. For scientists, our ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
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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 -
Roll up, roll up! The Trump inauguration may be the least great show on Earth | Emma Brockes
Despite a few more recognisable names (er, Kid Rock) due to appear than last time, this will not be the cultural event of the year. In the quaintly upsetting era of George W Bush’s presidency, ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
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 -
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate threshold
Earth records its hottest year ever in 2024 and passes major climate thresholdABC 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 -
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 -
"A New Earth" makes history as Oprah's first-ever repeat book club selection
Oprah Winfrey reveals her newest book club selection, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose" by Eckhart Tolle, only on "CBS Mornings." The book, focused on finding peace and living in the ...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 -
Climate crisis ‘wreaking havoc’ on Earth’s water cycle, report finds
Global heating is supercharging storms, floods and droughts, affecting entire ecosystems and billions of people. The climate crisis is “wreaking havoc” on the planet’s water cycle, with ferocious ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Federal Agencies are too powerful. 2025 is Congress’ chance to bring them back down to Earth.
Congress has the power to legislate, but federal agencies have mistakenly assumed that power, resulting in an expansion of the administrative state and increased regulatory costs.The Hill - Jan. 5
