Astronomers hope for dazzling but brief celestial show after 80-year wait
Astronomers are poised to see a star system about 3,000 light years away explode into brightness.
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Wrexham's promotion hopes dented after defeat
Wrexham's promotion hopes took a hit on Wednesday as they dropped to third place in the League One table after succumbing to a 2-1 defeat to Barnsley.ESPN - 2h -
‘Wait and see’: Real Madrid keep their counsel over Trent Alexander-Arnold
Ancelotti won’t commit on move for Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold can speak to club over summer move Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid’s pursuit of the Liverpool ...The Guardian - 2h -
Thursday Briefing
A deadly attack in New Orleans.The New York Times - 11h -
Thursday Briefing: An Attack in New Orleans
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Here's your 2025 guide to the night sky and other celestial wow moments
The new year will bring a pair of lunar eclipsesABC News - 1d -
Wednesday Briefing
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Ukraine war briefing: New Year’s Day drone strike kills two in Kyiv
Explosions boomed across the morning sky as Ukraine’s air force warned of incoming drones. What we know on day 1,044. See all our Ukraine war coverage Russia launched a New Year’s Day drone ...The Guardian - 15h -
Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Dish About Their New Year’s Eve Show
The morning after the two were live on CNN, they talked about tequila shots, Diplo and Cohen’s dancing skills.The New York Times - 21h -
Videos show scene after car plowed into crowd in New Orleans
Videos from New Orleans show the damage and victims after a driver plowed into a crowd on Bourbon Street. NBC News' Morgan Radford has details on the videos, how they were verified and the ongoing ...NBC News - 1d -
Seven celestial events to look out for in 2025
It is a brand new year and if you are a stargazer there are some wonderful celestial events for you to get excited about - weather permitting.BBC News - 1d
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Cold weather health alerts issued as snow forecast for weekend
A major clean-up operation is also ongoing in parts of England after New Year's Day flooding.BBC News - 21m -
Within seconds, celebrations turned to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans
The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.BBC News - 4h -
Watch: CCTV shows the moment people escaped the path of truck by inches
CCTV footage shows people leaping out of the way of the vehicle, as it was driven at crowds on New Year's Day.BBC News - 3h -
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
The stronger powers are needed to tackle "vile gang networks", the home secretary says.BBC News - 1h -
UK's biggest ever dinosaur footprint site unearthed
About 200 footprints made by dinosaurs 166 million years ago have been unearthed in a quarry in Oxfordshire.BBC News - 10h
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New Orleans attack latest: Police don't believe any other suspects involved
The FBI and New Orleans police no longer believe there are any other suspects involved in the New Year's truck attack on Bourbon Street.ABC News - 8m -
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."CBS News - 12m -
What to know about the Sugar Bowl 2025
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.CBS News - 16m -
FBI to brief House Homeland Security Committee on New Orleans attack
The Assistant Director of the FBI's Counterterrorism will brief the committee members and staff in a call on Thursday morning, according to a committee aide.CBS News - 17m -
New Orleans truck attacker's financial difficulties revealed, divorce proceedings detailed
Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for CBS News' Crime and Public Safety Unit, has the latest information on the New Orleans truck attacker that killed at least 15 people early on New ...CBS News - 19m