The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

Why the chance that an asteroid might hit Earth in 2032 keeps changing

An asteroid has a slight chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here's why the odds are a moving target, according to the astronomer who invented the scale used to measure such risks.

NBC News - 1d

Earth’s 1st Asteroid Mining Prospector Heads to the Launchpad

The dream of mining metals in deep space crashed and burned in the 2010s. AstroForge’s Odin mission to survey a potentially metallic asteroid is packed and ready to lift off.

The New York Times - 10h

What we know and don’t know about the asteroid hurtling toward Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4, a 50- to 90-meter-wide Earth-approaching object, is likely not going to hit our planet in 2032.

The Hill - 4h

The asteroid hits and near-misses you never hear about

Since a potentially hazardous asteroid was detected in December, tens of others objects have come close to Earth.

BBC News - 22h

2025 Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta odds, NASCAR predictions: Best bets from expert who hit 17 winners

SportsLine's Steven Taranto, who nailed William Byron's Daytona 500 win at 16-1 last year, reveals his picks for the 2025 Ambetter Health 400 from Atlanta Motor Speedway

CBS Sports - 1h

2025 Kentucky Derby horses, futures, odds, date, preview: Expert who hit 10 Derby-Oaks Doubles shares picks

When is the Kentucky Derby 2025? Jody Demling revealed his 2025 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs

CBS Sports - 4h

Bracketology: Kansas keeps sliding

Kansas has never been worse than a 4-seed under Bill Self -- until this season (potentially).

ESPN - 1h

Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies

Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.

Inc. - 2d

This country was just named the most relaxing destination on Earth

Yahoo News - 2d

On the Ropes, Olaf Scholz Keeps Punching

The German chancellor, who defied calls to step aside after his government fell apart, is down in the polls but insisting he can still win.

The New York Times - 1d

Asteroids are headed this way – oh no! Are we all doomed? | First Dog on the Moon

Definitely maybe but probably not. Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog ...

The Guardian - 2d

The Erinsborough asteroid attack! Now that Neighbours is doomed, it needs to end with a bang

After the Austalian soap’s previous false ending, it’s almost impossible to imagine it getting a second starry finale – or it finding a new home. This time, its farewell needs to stick. It’s always ...

The Guardian - 2d

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses 2032 asteroid collision

Scientists first spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 in December, initially calculating a record-high 3.1% chance of impact. While the odds have since dropped, questions remain. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse ...

CBS News - 2d

Did a Rock Hit Your Windshield, or Did Your Windshield Hit a Rock?

Either way, it sucks. But at least there’s some fun physics to ponder while you’re sitting in the repair shop.

Wired - 2d

Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences

Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.

The New York Times - 1d

This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?

From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...

The Guardian - 2d

Why the Price of Gold Keeps Going Up

The precious metal, considered a haven asset, is usually sought out by investors during times of turmoil.

The New York Times - 2d

The H.B.C.U. Players N.F.L. Scouts Are Keeping an Eye On

No players from H.B.C.U. schools had their names called in last year’s N.F.L. Draft. Could the 2025 class change that trend?

The New York Times - 1d

Europeans will need to decide which Russian sanctions to keep

And they should identify those they are willing to lift in order to secure a just and durable peace in Ukraine

Financial Times - 8h

Jobless Claims Rise a Little, But Do Not Yet Reflect DOGE Layoffs

Unemployment claims for the week of Feb. 15 were slightly more than expected, but don’t yet reflect the aggressive efforts of Elon Musk’s group.

Inc. - 3d

StanChart CEO says bonus cap led to ‘grotesque’ banker pay rises

Lender reduces chief executive’s basic pay by 40% but higher reward possible after UK’s abolition of cap

Financial Times - 2d

Men: Mizzou likely isn't done rising after beating Alabama

Alabama's defensive struggles are Missouri's gain this week. Plus, Wisconsin, Michigan State surge as Purdue, Memphis drop and Louisville returns.

ESPN - 2d

LGBTQ+ community in Germany rally against rise of far right ahead of elections

Community grapples with fear over ‘proliferation and normalisation of anti-queer and anti-trans sentiment in politics and the media’. They poured on to streets across Germany by the thousands, ...

The Guardian - 2d

'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE

Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.

ABC News - 1d

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy

Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still relatively stable.

NBC News - 1d

The rise of browser-use agents: Why Convergence’s Proxy is beating OpenAI’s Operator

A new wave of AI-powered browser-use agents is emerging, promising to transform how enterprises interact with the web. These agents, including OpenAI's Operator and Convergence's Proxy, can ...

VentureBeat - 1d

Why Guardiola's tactics stopped working amid rise of rapid football

BBC Sport analyses why Pep Guardiola's possession-focused tactics have stopped working amid the rise in rapid, direct football.

BBC News - 1d

Europe’s big carnivores are on the rise – but can we live with bears next door?

Numbers of animals once hunted as vermin are rising across the continent. But scientists worry about how we are going to get along with these predators. Europe’s carnivores have had a remarkable ...

The Guardian - 15h

Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes

Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.

Inc. - 3d

Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance

A 40-year-old man was hit by the ambulance, which was responding to an emergency call, on the outskirts of Elgin.

BBC News - 1d

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Patch Lets Players Keep Pouring The Wine

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 hasn't even been out for a month yet, but the wildly successful game already has another patch ready to go from Warhorse Studios. Although there are a handful of crash ...

GameSpot - 3d

‘We’re Just Keeping Everybody Alive’: The Damage Done by the U.S.A.I.D. Freeze

Testimonials from around the world show that Trump’s foreign aid funding freeze has been damaging and chaotic.

The New York Times - 2d

Rivian keeps promise on making a profit, but here’s why the stock is falling

Rivian Automotive Inc. makes good on its promise to get to its first quarterly gross profit and blows past Wall Street estimates for its sales.

MarketWatch - 2d

Arizona advances bill to keep AI from rejecting medical claims

Arizona state lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday that would ban the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to deny medical claims. The Arizona House of Representatives passed the legislation 58-0, ...

The Hill - 1d

England thrash Scotland to keep up U20 Grand Slam bid

England take a step closer to an Under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam by hammering Scotland in Newcastle.

BBC News - 1d

‘Revenge porn’ abusers allowed to keep devices with explicit images

Prosecutors in England and Wales are failing to obtain orders requiring the deletion of intimate content shared without consent, analysis reveals. Perpetrators of “ revenge porn ” offences are ...

The Guardian - 1d

How these Black-owned businesses are keeping Atlanta trailblazer's legacy alive

Black-owned business leaders in Atlanta are finding creative ways to infuse culture and history into their inviting spaces.

CBS News - 1d

Yanks use ABS challenge system, keep inning alive

On Saturday, during the second game of their Grapefruit League schedule, manager Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees used the automated ball-strike system to turn a strikeout into a walk, then ...

ESPN - 15h

Japan's emperor marks 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote ...

ABC News - 15h

The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising

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