It’s time to get excited about space again
By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN In order to take the next giant leap for mankind and put a person on Mars, NASA first wants to go back to the moon, 50 years…
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It’s time to get excited about space again
CNN By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN In order to take the next giant leap for mankind and put a person on Mars, NASA first wants to go back to the moon, 50…
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Elena Rybakina feels like she’s ‘not the Wimbledon champion,’ says life as champion ‘not the greatest’
By Ben Morse, CNN Just weeks ago, Elena Rybakina claimed arguably the most sought-after accolade in tennis: becoming a Wimbledon winner. However,…
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The surprising backstory of AriZona Iced Tea’s name
AriZona Beverages sells its 23 oz cans of iced tea for 99 cents, the same price since its 1992 launch. The company’s founder and chairman Don…
Continue Reading The surprising backstory of AriZona Iced Tea’s name
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business When Don Vultaggio was considering names for his new iced tea business three decades ago, he wanted something that…
Continue Reading Failures of the Uvalde massacre response, including not heeding lessons of Columbine, could shadow law enforcement for decades
By Peter Nickeas, CNN After the 1999 mass shooting at Columbine High School, a state commission investigating the attack in Colorado offered a…
Continue Reading Oklahoma state board affirms decision to downgrade accreditation for 2 school districts over violating law on race and gender teaching
By Aya Elamroussi and Andy Rose, CNN Two school districts in Oklahoma will remain under a downgraded accreditation status after they were accused of…
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A state-by-state breakdown of crashes involving large trucks
Which states had the most fatal accidents involving large trucks in 2020? Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger used data from the National Highway…
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Idaho, the Carolinas lead the country with biggest increase in car loans
To find out where Americans bought the most vehicles over the last five years, Experian looked at the number of auto loans…
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Airlines that best serve passengers with limited mobility
Bounce collected information from Air Travel Consumer Reports for the first quarter of 2022 to rank airlines based on how often they mishandle…
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10 plant-based, kid-friendly snacks for back-to-school season
Kick off the back-to-school season with these tasty and healthy plant-based snacks for your children, compiled by…
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Handball, jai alai and other activities that burn a lot of calories
Gigacalculator used data from the Wisconsin Department of Health to determine which activities burn the most…
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Milestones in women’s history from the year you were born
From American women winning the right to vote to the #MeToo movement, Stacker draws on a number of historical and archival sources to explore the…
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15 of the best TV shows set in college
Stacker surveyed TV history and chose 15 of the best series that illuminate the interactions and intricacies of college life, using data from…
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Discover Europe’s hidden vacation spots and ideas for fall travel
By Maureen O’Hare, CNN Shoulder season is almost here, when travel transitions from peak crowds and prices to something — hopefully…
Continue Reading ‘This will change everything for me’: Americans react to Biden’s plan to forgive up to $20k in student loan debt
By Emma Tucker and JiMin Lee, CNN Americans across the country are sharing their mixed reactions to President Joe Biden’s decision to forgive…
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Tunisia hosts Japanese-African economic cooperation meeting
By FRANCESCA EBEL Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — African heads of state, representatives of international organizations and private…
Continue Reading Parents of 43 missing Mexican students welcome arrest of former attorney general
By Karol Suarez The mothers and fathers of 43 Mexican students who went missing nearly eight years ago have welcomed the findings of a recent…
Continue Reading ‘We’re a part of this movement, too.’ Transgender and nonbinary people say they feel excluded from the abortion fight
By Jacquelyne Germain, CNN Mikiko Galpin still feels the impact of being sexually assaulted by someone he thought he could trust — and the…
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Haniger lifts Mariners over Guardians 3-2 in 11 innings
By LUKE OLSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Mitch Haniger singled home the winning run in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the…
Continue Reading How Ukraine is using resistance warfare developed by the US to fight back against Russia
By Oren Liebermann, CNN As the war in Ukraine has passed the six-month mark, US and European officials say Ukraine has successfully used a method of…
Continue Reading Clements wins at crash-filled Daytona, reaches postseason
By MARK LONG AP Sports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Clements won a crash-filled Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway…
Continue Reading Russia blocks final draft of nuclear disarmament treaty at UN
By Richard Roth, CNN A month-long meeting on nuclear disarmament ended in failure at the United Nations Friday night when Russia refused to accept…
Continue Reading Braves reliever Jackson Stephens hit in head by line drive
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Atlanta Braves reliever Jackson Stephens was hit in the side of the head by a line drive Friday night and was headed to a hospital…
Continue Reading Yankees reliever Trivino warms up in wrong jersey, changes
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Yankees reliever Lou Trivino got a tap on his shoulder as he warmed up in the bullpen…
Continue Reading Mealworm seasoning: Scientists explore creepy-crawly flavoring to satisfy meat cravings
By Zoe Sottile, CNN Would you like some meaty, savory mealworm powder seasoning with your food? It’s a question you might soon be hearing at…
Continue Reading Cole strikes out 11, Judge hits 49th HR as Yankees beat A’s
By JANIE McCAULEY AP Baseball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Gerrit Cole struck out 11 in his first win since July 17, Aaron Judge hit a three-run…
Continue Reading Strider, Contreras lead streaking Braves past Cards, 11-4
By JASON L. YOUNG Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Spencer Strider pitched six strong innings and William Contreras hit a three-run double as the…
Continue Reading Happ’s homers help Cubs defeat Brewers 4-3 in 10 innings
By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ian Happ hit two two-run homers for Chicago’s only hits, and the Cubs beat the Milwaukee…
Continue Reading Winston sharp, Saints top Chargers 27-10 in preseason finale
By BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston looked ready for the regular season in his first…
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