Spacecraft buzzes Mercury's north pole and beams back stunning photos
A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury's north pole
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Bitcoin swings back above $96,000, in stunning reversal, as light inflation data stokes risk appetite
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In Australia, Two Tennis Magnets at Opposite Poles
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Australian Open 2025: Kyrgios stunned by Fearnley; Osaka and Djokovic through – live
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Michelsen, 20, stuns Tsitsipas; ill Tiafoe wins in 5
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In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India
The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.BBC News - 1d -
Zirkzee redemption as 10-man United stun Arsenal in FA Cup shootout
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Neil Robertson stuns John Higgins with dramatic Masters fightback
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Latest buzz on Jets' head coaching search: Patriots hiring Mike Vrabel
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2 Sabres Stars Continue To Create Trade Buzz
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Plymouth stun Brentford in FA Cup giant-killing
Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle produced an FA Cup giant-killing on Saturday as they stunned Premier League side Brentford in the third round.ESPN - 3d -
Yankees free agency and trade buzz: NY checked in on LHP Brooks Raley
The latest Yankees free agency and trade buzz during the MLB offseason.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Spacecraft makes final flyby of smallest planet in solar system
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Ruins, racers and rockers: Photos of the week
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A Major Challenge for Trump’s Agenda: A Mercurial Coach Calling the Plays
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscar buzz for role in "Hard Truths"
Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting ...CBS News - 4d -
Pete Alonso free agency buzz: Slugger's camp has offered Mets a three-year deal with opt-outs
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Mercury's north pole seen in stunning new photos after spacecraft flyby
The BepiColombo spacecraft swooped as close as 183 miles above Mercury's night side before passing directly over the planet's north pole.CBS News - 4d -
‘Sea women’ and sacred waterfalls: Exploring one of Japan’s most stunning secrets
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Ed Sheeran stuns pupils with surprise appearance
Pop superstar gives pupils "goose bumps" with surprise performance at a school assembly in Cardiff.BBC News - 5d -
Mercury stuns in incredibly detailed new images
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Grey seals, minke whales and bluefin tuna: is the North Sea bouncing back to its glory days?
Hollywood stars once came for the big-game fishing, but the return of a host of species to the depleted waters around Britain’s coast is a cause for quiet optimism. From the outside, the Tunny Club ...The Guardian - 5d -
Justin Trudeau’s Political Career in Photos
A magnet for cameras, Justin Trudeau was at the center of moments that defined Canada’s image over the last decade.The New York Times - 6d -
Mets free agency and trade buzz: New York reportedly 'involved' in Alex Verdugo talks
The latest Mets free agency and trade buzz during the MLB offseason.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7 -
See photos of snow in Washington, D.C.
Multiple inches of snow were recorded in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area on Monday.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Betting buzz: Titans end season with all-time worst ATS record
The Titans secured the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft and made betting history in the process.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
‘I was stunned’: man claims Florence karaoke bar banned Neapolitan song
Enraged customer’s video triggers social media debate over linguistic and cultural discrimination in Italy. A debate over linguistic and cultural discrimination has erupted in Italy after a man was ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
A Frigid First: Chile’s President Visits South Pole to Bolster Antarctic Claims
Gabriel Boric’s trip to the pole, which his office called the first by a Latin American president, comes amid rising competition for influence in Antarctica.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Venus and crescent Moon stun stargazers
The planet appeared shining brightly above a crescent Moon on Friday.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
‘It’s buzzing here’: Detroit’s revival takes shape after decades of decay
The tech scene is booming in the US’s largest Black-majority city, with foreign investment and a recent population boost. When the Book Cadillac hotel opened in Detroit a century ago this month, ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Pant's stunning 61 leaves final Test finely poised
Rishabh Pant hits a brilliant 61 but Scott Boland takes 4-42 as India lead Australia by 145 with four wickets remaining after day two of the final Test.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole
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Cold dips, lights and fireworks: Photos of the week
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Chilean president makes historic trip to south pole amid Antarctica sovereignty claim
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Mike Johnson clinches Speakership in stunning first ballot
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) was reelected to the top post in the House in a stunning floor vote on the opening day of Congress on Friday, securing the gavel on the first ballot. But the vote did ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Possible Tariff Effects May Dim Some Buzz at CES
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NASA probe beams home update after record-breaking flyby of sun
NASA said scientists began receiving more detailed telemetry — or "housekeeping data" — from the spacecraft on New Year's Day.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Lions could have one of their best defenders back vs. Vikings as Detroit looks to lock up NFC North, top seed
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The Republic – photos of Ireland: in pictures
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New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools
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