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How to See Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS as It Passes Near Earth
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is nearing Earth and getting brighter.Science - The New York Times - October 15 -
Solar power to the people: how the sun is bringing light – and TV – to Amazon villages
Their fuel resources have long been plundered by others, while national grids have failed to connect them. Now, solar panels could give more than electricity to Indigenous people. At dusk, Piyulaga ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
‘He had all the stuff you need to be a pop star’: how Liam Payne helped One Direction to global glory
Although he was less extroverted than his bandmates, his impressive vocals made him a cornerstone of the era’s defining boyband. So why did he struggle to accept his own greatness?. Liam Payne ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Through the roof: how a Brisbane shed is turning old solar panels into silver and copper
Australia’s solar waste problem – identified as a priority by the federal government in 2016 – is becoming larger and more urgent. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get ...World - The Guardian - October 22 -
FAIRY TAIL 2 - Opening Movie
The final battle of FAIRY TAIL is about to begin. FAIRY TAIL 2 is scheduled to release December 13th, 2024.Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
Why are Bellamy's Wales tailing off in games?
Wales have struggled to close out matches in the early stages of Craig Bellamy's tenure as head coach.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
From Pitt-iful to perfection: How Narduzzi turned the Panthers around
Pitt is off to the best start in the program in more than 40 years. So what's changed? Pretty much everything.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 days ago -
Nasa’s Europa Clipper sets sail for Jupiter’s icy moon to study habitability
Craft lifts off aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy with plans to peer under Europa’s crust where ocean may be near surface. A Nasa spacecraft has set sail for Jupiter and its moon Europa, one of the best ...World - The Guardian - October 14 -
Last chance to see 'comet of the century' for 80,000 years
Comet A3 was bright in the Monday evening sky and could be visible again on Tuesday - cloud permitting.Top stories - BBC News - October 15 -
October's supermoon pairs with a comet for a special nighttime spectacle
October's supermoon is the closest of the year and it's teaming up with a comet for a rare stargazing two-for-oneTech - ABC News - October 16 -
Pushing Buttons: With the safety of Roblox under scrutiny, how worried should parents be?
Millions of children play on this platform accused of having reams of troubling content and users, but there are hundreds of better alternatives that serve kids’ curious minds. • Don’t get ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Navigating the "Boomer stuff avalanche" with professional help
Baby Boomers have collected a lot over the years, leaving their children to figure out what to do with it all. Professional organizer Mindy Godding joins us to share expert advice on how to manage ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
How Yankees' Gleyber Torres turned his season around with a dominant second half: 'Didn't think too much'
Torres was awful through two months, but his excellent second half has carried over into the playoffsSports - CBS Sports - October 17 -
Rumble in the Jungle 50 years on: how Ali danced rings around apartheid | Donald McRae
King of the world was revered across South Africa’s racial divide when we heard the words ‘Foreman is down!’. Fifty years ago, in a corner of white South Africa, Muhammad Ali already seemed a ...World - The Guardian - October 27 -
The dispute around a women's volleyball team touches on a broader question: How to define 'fair'
One member of the women’s volleyball team at San Jose State University is part of a lawsuit challenging the presence of transgender athletes in women’s college sportsSports - ABC News - October 28 -
How Colorado turned its defense around, plus stop rate for all 134 CFB teams
We rank the top defenses each week based on how many times an opponent's drive ends without points.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Do Look Up: A Comet Is Visible After Not Being Seen For 80,000 Years
It's been 80,000 years since a meteorite by the name Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has visited our little planet called Earth. But now it's back and even visible by the naked eye in the western skies. ...Tech - GameSpot - October 16 -
Moonlight may hamper views of the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet
The Orionid meteor shower is about to peakTech - ABC News - October 17 -
'Halloween comet' breaks apart after flying close to the sun
NASA says a recently discovered comet has broken apart as it approached the sunTech - ABC News - October 29 -
"Halloween comet" disintegrates after flying close to the sun, video shows
NASA confirmed its sun-observing spacecraft captured the moment when the comet Atlas broke into chunks this week as it passed close to the sun.Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
A week after China’s war games, US and Canadian warships sail through Taiwan Strait
U.S. and Canadian warships sailed through the disputed Taiwan Strait on Sunday, almost a week after China held massive war games around Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own territoryWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
North Korea is blowing stuff up and making threats, but it's unlikely to go further
World - Yahoo News - October 15 -
'Storybook-type stuff': Three reasons the Mets believe they can win the pennant
New York needs two straight wins in L.A. to reach the World Series. Here's why Mets players are feeling confident.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
In the Kentucky Mountains, a Bitcoin Mining Dream Turned Into a Nightmare
When bitcoin was on a hot streak, owners of small industrial facilities in Kentucky struck up crypto mining partnerships with Chinese companies. Then things fell apart.Tech - Wired - October 21 -
Working on the frontline of disaster: Tim Cadogan on leading GoFundMe
Crowdfunding platform has generated $30bn for users since 2010 but faced criticism over a lack of transparencyBusiness - Financial Times - October 27 -
Nikki Haley pans Trump world for 'bromance and masculinity stuff'
Nikki said Republicans are alienating Latinos and women, who are turned off by divisive language like what was on display at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally.Top stories - NBC News - 6 days ago -
There are still banks prone to the runs that brought down SVB and Credit Suisse, regulators warn
The Financial Stability Board, an international body of global regulators, delved into the issues that brought about the collapse of Credit Suisse, the failure of SVB, Signature and First Republic, ...Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
How one Minnesota college got nearly 90% voter turnout — and is pushing for more
St. Olaf College in Minnesota boasted an 87.6% voter turnout rate in 2020, taking home the top prize in the All In Campus Democracy Challenge. It's trying to beat its own record in 2024.Politics - NBC News - October 17 -
After Pelicot: how one woman’s courage has pushed France to a turning point
Gisèle Pelicot’s dignity during the rape trial of her husband has inspired not just worldwide support but renewed debate about the law. A message in large capital letters has been posted on a wall ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Volunteers Set Up Solar Power In Hurricane Helene Disaster Zone
Areas affected by Hurricane Helene are getting a solar power boost with help from volunteers.Business - Inc. - October 13 -
Huasun and ITRAMAS link to develop 1.5GW solar projects in Malaysia
World - Yahoo News - October 14 -
US government announces $861 million for two solar farms in Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced an $861 million loan guarantee to build two solar photovoltaic farms in Puerto Rico as persistent power outages plague the U.S. territoryWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
Largest floating solar system inaugurated in south-western Germany
World - Yahoo News - October 21 -
Biden administration expands tax credit for producing solar, wind and battery components
The Biden administration is expanding a federal tax credit that seeks to incentivize domestic production of components for solar and wind energy, as well as batteries. The Treasury Department ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Why China's Solar Boom Is a Bust for Its Leading Players
Shielded by tariffs and fostered by subsidies, a solar panel commands triple the price in the U.S. compared with China and Europe, but expanding in America has become trickier.World - The Wall Street Journal - 13 hours ago -
New York Times to Bezos-Backed AI Startup: Stop Using Our Stuff
Publisher demands that Perplexity stop accessing its content. Startup isn’t interested “in being anyone’s antagonist,” CEO says.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 15 -
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Celebrates 3rd Birthday With Teaser For New Stuff
Don't forget to wish the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service a happy, happy birthday. The add-on turns three years old--known as the Triforce year--and Nintendo is teasing new stuff for ...Tech - GameSpot - October 15 -
Patrick Mahomes saw "high-level stuff" from DeAndre Hopkins in his Chiefs debut
Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins didn't have a lot of time to learn the Chiefs offense ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders, but it also didn't take him long to show the kind of impact he can ...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 28 -
Missed out on the northern lights? Scientists expect more solar storms to produce auroras
Space weather experts say expect to see more northern lights in unusual places as the sun continues to sizzleTech - ABC News - October 15 -
S&P 500 eyes another record close — plus, our 2 health-care stocks that defied the group
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Business - CNBC - October 18
