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.
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Asteroid triggers global defence plan amid chance of collision with Earth in 2032
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Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists
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Hindenburg Research founder says he's closing short-seller research shop
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Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
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Biden says he could have beaten Trump in 2024 election
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Biden says he could have won 2024 election, undecided on issuing preemptive pardons
“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," he told the newspaper.ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Biden says he thinks he could have beaten Trump in the 2024 election
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden in an interview published Wednesday said he still believes he could have defeated President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election but isn't sure if he could have ...NBC News - Jan. 8 -
UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year
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