Key facts about asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

NASA says that, yes, an asteroid buzzing by in 2032 could hit Earth

An asteroid that measures up to 300 feet across could smack into Earth in 2032, and while NASA says the chances of a collision are “extremely low,” the probability has been increasing since the ...

NBC News - 5d

NASA says chance of asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 is 2.3%

NASA is monitoring a 300-foot-long asteroid called the 2024 YR4. The chances of a collision are low but NASA said there is a 2.3% chance that the asteroid will hit Earth in 2032. NBC News’ Kathy ...

NBC News - 5d

Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)

NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

NASA's asteroid mission to Apophis: Key for Earth's defense

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has an historic opportunity to closely observe the asteroid Apophis and improve our ability to defend against future asteroid threats, but government budget cuts are ...

The Hill - 4d

NASA to study "city-killer" asteroid as odds of hitting Earth go up

Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of striking Earth in 2032.

CBS News - Feb. 10

China opens recruitment for ‘planetary defence force’ amid fears of asteroid hitting Earth

Recruitment drive comes amid increasing focus on an asteroid with a low – but growing – likelihood of hitting earth in seven years. China has begun recruiting for a planetary defence force after ...

The Guardian - 4d

Will That Asteroid Strike Earth? Risk Level Rises to Highest Ever Recorded.

The threat from space rock 2024 YR4 has surpassed that of Apophis, an asteroid feared by scientists 20 years ago. The danger remains low, but experts are estimating the damage that could be done.

The New York Times - 1h

Fact-Checking Claims About USAID Funding

Trump administration officials have misled about how the aid agency is spending its funding, in an effort to cite widespread “waste.”

The New York Times - Feb. 9

This Is Where Asteroid 2024 YR4 Could Strike

There is a 2 percent chance that seven years from now, “the city destroyer” will hit Earth with the force of an 8-megaton nuclear weapon. Here are its possible impact points.

Wired - 5d

A rock star's plane crashes, Earth's asteroid threat, and a serious lack of childproofing: The news quiz

Police kill the music on a pop idol, a playground discovery definitely wasn’t childproofed, and why your wallet might soon get lighter.

NBC News - 3d

How Trump, Musk and Bezos could preserve humanity from an asteroid strike

At the moment, humanity has all of its eggs in the planet Earth basket.

The Hill - Feb. 8

Steelers legend Jerome Bettis celebrates 53rd birthday: Five facts about Hall of Fame RB known as 'The Bus'

Five things you may not have known about 'The Bus'

CBS Sports - 2d

Michael Jordan turns 62: Sixty-two fascinating facts about His Airness on his birthday

Jordan's impact on the game and culture is second to none

CBS Sports - 1d

With a new hit film, Netflix has reduced disabled lives to feelgood fodder – and got the facts shockingly wrong | Archie Bland and Ruth Spencer

This story about a child with cerebral palsy is badly misleading – and a slap in the face for families like ours. Amazing news from Netflix: there is an extraordinary treatment available for ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Could the War in Ukraine be About to End?

Trump says there’s a “good possibility” it could be.

BBC News - 5d

Key committee could advance stalled health policy overhaul

Politico - 5d

Two key steps the UK could take on fiscal pressures and growth

Government should consider handing over inflation target to BoE and issue more index-linked gilts

Financial Times - 5d

Key details about Hamas' next planned hostage release, including an American

Hamas has named three hostages it plans to release on Saturday under the ceasefire terms with Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more details and CBS News national security ...

CBS News - 3d

Ukraine's rare earth elements could help keep US military aid flowing

Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry

ABC News - Feb. 11

Here’s a key Social Security issue that Elon Musk’s DOGE task force could tackle — and it’s not fraud

Overpayments can be both costly to the government and to the beneficiaries who face aggressive efforts to claw back the funds, often years after they’ve received them

MarketWatch - 1h

Welcome to the offseason: What you need to know about key dates, biggest questions

Will there be any rule changes? Here's a look at the offseason's most important issues and questions.

ESPN - 6d

What to Know About Buprenorphine, Which Could Help Fight Opioid Crisis?

This medicine may be one of the best tools doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis.

The New York Times - 1d

Gold could hit $3,000 soon and $4,000 in 2026, this market pro says. Here’s why.

Yardeni: Inflation, tariffs, plus countries accumulating gold as a haven from U.S. sanctions.

MarketWatch - 3d

Notre Dame's Micah Shrewsberry hits mic, goes on epic rant about fan support after Louisville loss

Shrewsberry vowed to turn things around despite another tough home loss on Sunday night

CBS Sports - 1d

Fact-checking Elon Musk's claims in the Oval Office

The billionaire has made a number of exaggerated or unevidenced claims during a White House event.

BBC News - 6d

‘The Köln Concert is the hit he wants to disown’: why Keith Jarrett shunned two new films about his unlikely masterpiece

His back hurt and his piano was substandard. But the musician’s improvised 1975 show entered jazz history. Now two films are celebrating that mesmerising night – and the sweary teen promoter who ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Trump says America was at its richest in the late 1800s. Here are the facts.

As President Donald Trump promises that more tariffs will be coming, he has made an effort to give history lessons to explain his fondness for imposing taxes on imports. Here’s what historians make ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 8

China says tweak to official U.S. fact sheet on Taiwan risks peace

China says the Trump administration has "gravely backpedaled" the U.S. position on Taiwan by removing a short clause in an online fact sheet.

CBS News - 1d

Life on Earth Depends on Networks of Ocean Bacteria

Nanotube bridge networks grow between the most abundant photosynthetic bacteria in the oceans, suggesting that the world is far more interconnected than anyone realized.

Wired - Feb. 9

Finding Devoted Sports Fans in the Coldest Place on Earth

An innocent question from a friend inspired one reporter to seek out sports buffs in a remote and chilly place: Antarctica.

The New York Times - 5d

Wanted: 3 asteroid watchers for China's 'planetary defense force'

China is recruiting for a planetary defense force amid growing global focus on the risk of asteroids colliding with Earth.

NBC News - 13h

After Attack, New Orleans Is Rattled but Ready for the ‘Biggest Show on Earth’

Officials scrutinized security plans for Super Bowl LIX after a deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street stoked fears about safety.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

The Imagine Dragons Starfield Song Will Beam From Moon To Earth This Month

Bethesda's partnership with the band Imagine Dragons adds another layer with a forthcoming real-world space launch, as the Starfield song, "Children of Sky (A Starfield Song)," will be ...

GameSpot - Feb. 7

Earth's inner core may have changed shape, say scientists

The findings shed light on a deeply mysterious part of Earth that is key to life on our planet.

BBC News - Feb. 10

Scientists Detect Shape-Shifting Along Earth’s Solid Inner Core

The new research adds to the mysteries of the planet’s deepest interior region.

The New York Times - Feb. 10

Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid

Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industry

ABC News - Feb. 11