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Scientists drill nearly 2 miles down to pull 1.2 million-year-old ice core from Antarctic
An international team of scientists announced Thursday they’ve successfully drilled one of the oldest ice cores yet, penetrating nearly 2 miles (2.8 kilometers) to Antarctic bedrock to reach ice ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
What is the 'ember cast' of the LA wildfires?
An ember cast occurs when heavy winds carry embers downwind to a new area where spot fires can be ignited.The Hill - Jan. 9 -
I can’t get this poor old man and his trolley out of my mind | Adrian Chiles
He wouldn’t sit down, wouldn’t get off, couldn’t or wouldn’t tell us what he wanted. What could we do? . I was part of a miserable incident on a bus. This was one evening just before Christmas and ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age climate mystery
What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
This 77-year-old climate activist should never have been jailed – and now faces a Kafkaesque struggle to get out | Zoe Williams
A failure of justice, and draconian Tory law, put Gaie Delap in prison. A failure of government is keeping her there. Gaie Delap will turn 78 on Friday, in Eastwood Park prison, Gloucestershire. ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
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American Primeval — Old West saga is a darker alternative to Yellowstone
Brutally violent Netflix series about a mother and son on the run is set in 1850s Utah TerritoryFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
What is Biden's legacy on climate change?
Officials on Wednesday afternoon briefed President Biden about the massive wildfires in Southern California fueled by climate change. Slashing Mr. Biden's climate regulations is at the top of ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
What Trudeau’s Resignation Means for Canada
By suspending Parliament and promising to resign, the prime minister bought the Liberals time. But Canada will now face Donald Trump with a lame duck in charge.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Biden administration jettisons effort to protect old-growth forests
The Biden administration is dropping its efforts to issue a policy to protect old-growth forests — though the president previously touted protecting such forests as an important component of his ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
What Trump Wants With Greenland
Interest in the vast, ice-covered island reflects a global scramble for the Arctic.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
I’m the executor of my 90-year-old aunt’s estate. A neighbor threatened me and wants to buy her house. What should I do?
“I believe she doesn’t have that much time left.”MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
I’m 57 with 7-year-old twins and a stay-at-home wife with $0 in her own retirement savings. We’re focused on financial aid for the kids.
“Our only debt is $100,000 left on our mortgage, which should be paid off in nine years.”MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
WATCH: Belle the service dog meets Disney Princess Belle in a 'tail' as old as time
They really are "Beauty and the Beast."ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Mexico-U.S. Migration: What to Know
Donald J. Trump has said that Mexico is allowing an “invasion” of migrants into the United States. But the current situation on the ground tells a different story: Unlawful crossings at the ...The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Did LeBron James just throw down the best dunk of his career at 40 years old?
Dereck Lively never stood a chance.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
Nvidia's DLSS 4 Promises Big Performance Gains For Both New And Old Hardware
Nvidia finally revealed their next-generation RTX 50-series graphics cards at CES 2025, with some big performance improvements expected thanks to the new Blackwell architecture. But since 2020 and ...GameSpot - Jan. 7 -
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What comes next for Kamala Harris?
Nii-Quartelai Quartey, author of "Kamala, The Motherland, And Me," joined CBS News to discuss what Kamala Harris will do now as she leaves the vice presidency.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Microsoft Says It's Time to Replace Your Old Windows 10 PC
The company is using the carrot of "new features" and the stick of "no more updates for your old PC."Wired - Jan. 7 -
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3-year-old dies, raising death toll in Honolulu fireworks explosion to 4
A 3-year-old boy has died of injuries in the massive explosion of fireworks at a home in Honolulu on New Year's Eve.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
What happened to Justin Trudeau's popularity?
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his plans Monday to step down after nearly a decade in office. Once an extremely popular leader, Trudeau has faced growing opposition over rising ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
What Will Trump Do With All That Power?
What can we expect from the president-elect?The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter: What It Means, and What’s Closed
Jimmy Carter, the only centenarian ex-president, died on Dec. 29. Here’s what to expect on Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
The Timberwolves are .500 and searching for an identity, but what if this is it?
Minnesota's chemistry on the floor has been, to put it kindly, off — and nobody’s really denying it.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Flames Should Put Claim In For 23-Year-Old Winger Waived By Kings
It may be unlikely the Calgary Flames would land him but franchise should have claim in for winger Arthur KaliyevYahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
Six-month-old girl dies after car park crash
Sophia Kelemen died in hospital on Friday, a day after the crash in a multi-storey car park.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Why playing a 70-year-old bat mitzvah student was so freeing for Carol Kane
Carol Kane really wanted to work with Jason Schwartzman. Then she found out about the director's unusual approach to filmmaking.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6 -
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What went wrong for Spirit Airlines?
Spirit Airlines hasn't had a profitable year since 2019, and it's lost more than $2 billion since 2020. It filed for bankruptcy protection in November.CNBC - Jan. 5
