Joanna Cole, author of ‘The Magic School Bus,’ dies age 75
Award-winning US author Joanna Cole, who wrote “The Magic School Bus” series and other children’s books, has died at the age of 75.…
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This pitch-black fish of the deep has a disappearing act scientists just solved
The Invisible Man isn’t the only expert in making himself imperceptible with optics science. Species of ultra-black fish also have that tactic…
Continue Reading Bacteria that eats metal accidentally discovered by scientists
Scientists have discovered a type of bacteria that eats and gets its calories from metal, after suspecting they exist for more than a hundred years…
Continue Reading Siberian heatwave made 600 times more likely by climate change, experts find
The prolonged heatwave in Siberia from January to June, which pushed overall temperatures 5 degrees Celsius (9 degrees Fahrenheit) higher than…
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1.3 million Americans filed first-time unemployment claims last week
It’s still not easy to remain employed in the US, nearly four months after the coronavirus pandemic began upending the economy. Another 1.3…
Continue Reading What you need to know about coronavirus on Thursday, July 16
Who do you trust? When it comes to coronavirus information, most Americans don’t trust President Donald Trump. But they do trust Dr. Anthony…
Continue Reading Cats may have been pets along the Silk Road over 1,000 years ago
Cats may have been pets for Kazakh pastoralists along the Silk Road over 1,000 years ago, a new study said. Tests on a cat skeleton found along the…
Continue Reading Louisville mayor to be investigated for handling of protesters and Breonna Taylor’s case
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer’s handling of the Breonna Taylor case, the death of David McAtee and the protests that followed will soon be…
Continue Reading A 33-year-old tech CEO was found dismembered in a New York apartment, law enforcement source says
A 33-year-old tech CEO was found dismembered in a luxury New York condo, a law enforcement source told CNN. The New York Police Department confirmed…
Continue Reading An Arizona man in a coma from coronavirus woke up paralyzed
For Eddie Case, recovering from Covid-19 comes with hard work and uncertainty. The virus sent him into a medically induced coma, he told CNN’s…
Continue Reading George Floyd’s family files civil rights lawsuit calling killings by police a ‘public health crisis’
Attorneys for the family of George Floyd filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Wednesday against the city of Minneapolis and the police officers…
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No more delays: It’s tax day – Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s deadline
WASHINGTON, DC — This year’s federal income tax deadline was postponed to July 15 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and the Internal…
Continue Reading USC will award $4,000 scholarships per semester to students who stay at home
The University of Southern California’s financial aid office announced it will award up to $8,000 in scholarships to students who would…
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Joe Biden’s among numerous prominent Twitter accounts hacked in ransom attack
WASHINGTON, DC — The Twitter accounts of numerous well-known figures and companies have apparently been compromised by an unknown hacker asking…
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Kanye West dropping out of 2020 presidential race
NEW YORK, NY — Kanye West’s run for the 2020 presidency is reportedly over just as quickly as it started. Less than two weeks after the July…
Continue Reading One of the country’s largest megachurches says it’s canceling all in-person services for the rest of 2020 over coronavirus concerns
One of the country’s largest megachurches said it is suspending in-person worship for the rest of 2020 due to coronavirus concerns.…
Continue Reading Several big US school districts are extending remote classes into the fall
School districts across the country are being forced to reconsider their reopening plans and even reverse course for the upcoming school year, as…
Continue Reading Huge protests rock several countries as coronavirus ignites rage against governments
Major protests are breaking out against governments in several countries after coronavirus sparked fury over grievances including economic problems…
Continue Reading 5 years after its Pluto flyby, New Horizons spacecraft forges ahead
When NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft flew by Pluto five years ago this week, it captured detailed views of the mysterious icy dwarf planet on…
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New Mexico DA sues ‘vigilante’ militia group with alleged ties to white supremacy
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — In the wake of a protest that turned violent after a man opened fire on demonstrators last month, a prosecutor in New…
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A Michigan man won $2 million after a gas station clerk gave him the wrong ticket
A Michigan man is lucky, even by lottery winner standards, after a gas station clerk gave him a $2 million winning scratch-off ticket by mistake. The…
Continue Reading Scientists strapped a tiny camera to a beetle to test just how small video technology can get
Scientists have developed a tiny wireless camera that can ride on the back of an insect, giving users a bug’s-eye view of the world.…
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Walmart requiring customers in all U.S. stores to wear masks
Walmart will require customers at all of its U.S. stores to wear masks beginning next week, becoming the largest retailer to mandate facial coverings…
Continue Reading Warrant issued in Atlanta shooting death of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner
A warrant has been issued in the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl over Fourth of July weekend, the Atlanta Police Department said. The warrant…
Continue Reading Philadelphia public schools will have a hybrid start this fall, joining other districts reconsidering opening plans
The Philadelphia Independent School District plans to reopen with a hybrid of in-person and online learning, with most students physically attending…
Continue Reading Couple finds out they’re living with thousands of bees after fresh honey drips down their walls
A Pennsylvania couple didn’t know they had house guests until lines of fresh honey started dripping down the walls of their home’s…
Continue Reading Black birdwatcher Christian Cooper says prosecuting Amy Cooper ‘lets white people off the hook’
Christian Cooper, the Black man who filmed a White woman calling the police on him while he was birdwatching in New York’s Central Park in May,…
Continue Reading New police body camera footage reveals George Floyd’s last words were ‘I can’t breathe’
New police body camera video viewed by CNN offers critical new context in the moments leading up to George Floyd’s death. Floyd sobbed as…
Continue Reading Teenage boy dies from bubonic plague after eating marmot
A 15-year-old boy has died from bubonic plague in western Mongolia, according to government health officials. The teenager caught the plague after…
Continue Reading Colorado man survives bear attack in his kitchen
A Colorado man knew something was wrong when he heard a commotion early Friday morning in the Aspen house where he’s staying with his kids.…
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