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Wednesday, Apr 17

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Life's Building Blocks May Have Come From Space

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New evidence suggests the organic chemicals and biomolecules that led to life were brought to Earth by extraterrestrial bodies.

Paleontologists Discover Fossils of What May Be Largest-Ever Marine Reptile

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The "gigantic" creature, which lived more than 200 million years ago, may have reached around 82 feet in length, a study reports.

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Alien Life May Not Be the Color We Know It

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Research from Cornell University might have brought us one step closer to detecting extraterrestrial life.

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How to Watch Lyrids Meteor Shower Light Up the Night Sky This Weekend

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"The best time to see these is after midnight on a moonless night, with as little light pollution as possible," said astronomer Don Pollacco.

Monday, Apr 15

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First Look Exclusive: Michael Douglas Discusses Apple TV+'s 'Franklin'

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Michael Douglas discusses his new Apple TV+'s 'Franklin' in exclusive featurette provided first to Newsweek by Apple TV+.

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Tesla 'Layoffs' Spell Bad News for Elon Musk

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Elon Musk has seen his personal fortune slashed by tens of billions of dollars so far this year.

Thursday, Apr 11

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We Americans Can Find Common Ground. Here's How It Starts | Opinion

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I'm rubber, and you're glue. Whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you! That classic schoolyard chant pretty much sums up the current state of our national political discourse.

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NASA Says Giraffe-Sized Asteroid to Pass Incredibly Close to Earth Today

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2024 GJ2 will pass at only 4 percent of the distance between the Earth and Mars, making it a very close flyby.

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How NASA Astronauts Are Visiting Lunar Gateway Station Before It Exists

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The astronauts were both commanders of missions to the ISS, so they have crucial insight into what a space station needs.

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Viral Hack to Stop Sunglasses Ruining Makeup Divides the Internet

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If you hate your glasses leaving marks in your makeup, then this viral video has the hack that you need.

Andretti Global Eyes Road Car Future As F1 Development In Full Swing - 'More Power Than You Can Handle'

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Andretti is advancing its ambition to join Formula 1 and exploring the possibility of launching a racing-inspired road car, leveraging their motorsport legacy.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Joe Rogan's Rare Photo of Himself Goes Viral

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On Monday millions gathered across the U.S. to watch the total solar eclipse, and that number included top podcast host Joe Rogan.

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Astronomers Reveal Earth's 'Sad' Fate When the Sun Dies

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When planets and moons orbit a white dwarf, the star's gravity may rip them apart into tiny pieces, which may happen in Earth's far future.

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US Map Shows How States May Be Submerged by Rising Sea Levels in 2100

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Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina are expected to fare the worst if sea levels rise by 6 feet by the end of the century.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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2025 Buick Enclave Gets Longer, Wider; Adds Super Cruise Hands-free Tech

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The new Enclave gets a 30-inch screen standard and a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine.

Update on NASA Killer Asteroid Deflection Test

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Huge chunks of an asteroid that NASA sent a spacecraft slamming into may one day collide with Mars, new research has found.

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See Earth From Space As the Moon Casts Eclipse Shadow Over America

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A NASA satellite captured this shadow as it followed the eclipse path millions witnessed on April 8.

Solar Eclipse's Shadow Caught Passing Over the US in NASA–NOAA Video

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The video shows the moon's shadow racing across the country during the 2024 total solar eclipse.

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NASA Solves Moon-Crossing Object Mystery

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New photos from the space agency show a spacecraft in orbit around the moon earlier this year.

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Genius Google Hack Makes You the First to Apply for Your Dream Job

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Marni told Newsweek: "My profession is in tech and coding, so putting code in the search bar made a lot of sense."

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More Microplastics Are Showing Up in Our Food | Opinion

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The more we look for microplastics, the more we find them—including in our food.

Red Bull Blows Us Away With Insane Solar Eclipse Photography

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In an extraordinary display of precision and creativity, two pilots and two photographers joined forces for a breathtaking solar eclipse photoshoot.

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Celebrities React to Solar Eclipse

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Some used the eclipse for family time, others for its great lighting, while some celebrities got very spiritual.

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Fact Check: Solar Eclipse 'Makes Kid Go Blind' Video Floods Social Media

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A solar eclipse video appears to show a child crying and complaining that they can't see after looking at the sun.

Solar Eclipse Leaves Woman's Eyes With 'Blind Spot'

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A social-media influencer said how she developed eye problems after looking at an eclipse without adequate protection.

Map Shows States Where You Can Get Married Without Your Spouse

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These four states allow the uncommon practice of proxy marriages.

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Woman's View of Solar Eclipse Goes Viral: 'I Want Refund'

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A woman's view of the solar eclipse in Niagara Falls in Canada has gone viral as cloudy skies hindered her experience.

Solar Retinopathy: This Is Why Your Eyes Hurt After Looking at Eclipse

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Google queries looking for answers to why "my eyes hurt" shot up after the total eclipse passed through the U.S. Monday.

Monday, Apr 8

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MLB News: How Baseball Is Observing The Solar Eclipse

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Two cities are hosting major league games today in the path of a total solar eclipse. The Cleveland Guardians are observing it as only MLB can: outdoors.

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Great Barrier Reef Update on 'Extremely Worrying' Heatwaves

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If the global climate continues to warm, above 3°C pre-industrial levels, this cooling barrier could disappear meaning even more mass bleaching.