From Alcor to Zappafrank: How the stars and other celestial objects got their names
If you step out the door on a clear, dark night at this time of year, you’ll find the great constellation called Ursa Major high in the sky…
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Activist investor ousts two Exxon directors in historic win for pro-climate campaign
A hedge fund that’s criticized ExxonMobil’s climate strategy won enough shareholder support to oust two directors from the oil…
Continue ReadingPolice need your help finding large quartz crystal cluster stolen from local gem mine
Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Deputies in Henderson County are…
Continue ReadingFord expects 40% of global sales to be electric vehicles by 2030
Ford is doubling down on electric vehicle development, announcing Wednesday it will invest $30 billion in electrification efforts by 2025. The…
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Portland police declare riot, arrest 5 amid violence at event marking year since Floyd’s death
Portland police declared a riot and arrested five people Tuesday night after violence broke out during a gathering on the anniversary of the murder…
Continue ReadingMultiple fatalities after shooting at public transit rail yard in San Jose, California
A gunman opened fire at a public transit rail yard in San Jose, California, Wednesday morning, causing multiple casualties and fatalities, Deputy…
Continue ReadingWhy Amazon just spent more than $8 billion on MGM
MGM, a classic Hollywood brand synonymous with “The Wizard of Oz” and Leo the roaring lion, was purchased for $8.45 billion on Wednesday…
Continue ReadingSofia Sapega, Russian student arrested alongside Belarus activist, appears in ‘confession’ video
Sofia Sapega, the Russian girlfriend of Belarusian dissident journalist Roman Protasevich, appeared in a video overnight after the pair were…
Continue ReadingMultiple fatalities after shooting at public transit control center in San Jose, California
A shooting at a public transit control center in San Jose, California, Wednesday morning left multiple casualties and fatalities, Deputy Russell…
Continue ReadingWalgreens and CVS shares sink on report that Amazon is mulling physical drug stores
Shares of Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid dropped Wednesday following a report that Amazon is considering opening brick-and-mortar pharmacies in the…
Continue ReadingThe Vessel in New York is reopening, focusing on suicide prevention after three young adults took their own lives there
One of New York City’s newer tourist attractions is reopening to the public with a focus on suicide prevention after three young adults took…
Continue ReadingMultiple fatalities reported after shooting at Valley Transportation Authority control center in San Jose
A shooting at a Valley Transportation Authority control center in San Jose, California, Wednesday morning left multiple casualties and fatalities,…
Continue ReadingMarietta man wanted in Cobb County, captured in Arkansas
Click here for updates on this story PALESTINE, Arkansas (WFSB) — Arkansas State Police captured Cody Demmitt of…
Continue ReadingMcDonald’s BTS deal is here, and it’s more than we expected
Fans eager for the “BTS Meal” at McDonald’s will be excited to hear that collaboration goes beyond nuggets. McDonald’s is…
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Police respond to shooting in downtown San Jose by VTA maintenance yard
Police in San Jose, California, responded to a shooting near a Valley Transportation Authority light rail maintenance yard on Wednesday morning, the…
Continue ReadingHere’s why schools are on alert over new coronavirus variants
As new coronavirus variants pop up around the world, public health experts are looking at one key group of people who might be particularly…
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Police responding to shooting in downtown San Jose by VTA maintenance yard
Police in San Jose, California, are responding to a shooting downtown near Younger Avenue and San Pedro Street, according to a tweet from the San…
Continue ReadingGov. plans to sign sports betting, online gaming bill in the coming days
Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A bill legalizing sports gaming in the state heads…
Continue ReadingMan with burns on 100% of his body severely shocked at construction site
Click here for updates on this story CHEROKEE COUNTY, Georgia (WGCL) — Fire investigators are working to determine how…
Continue ReadingPolice responding to shooting in downtown San Jose, California
Police in San Jose, California, are responding to a shooting downtown near Younger Avenue and San Pedro Street, according to a tweet from the San…
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