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- ScienceThe Conversation
Rock stars: how a group of scientists in South Africa rescued a rare 500kg chunk of human history
Without intervention, the rock may have been destroyed by high tides and storm surges.
4 min read - ScienceThe Conversation
‘Man, the hunter’? Archaeologists’ assumptions about gender roles in past humans ignore an icky but potentially crucial part of original ‘paleo diet’
If hunter-gatherers went beyond nose-to-tail eating to include the undigested plant matter in a prey animal’s stomach, assumptions about gendered division of labor start to fall apart.
6 min read - BusinessSpace
SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites from Florida on Tuesday morning
SpaceX is set to launch yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Tuesday morning (May 28).
1 min read - ScienceCNN
How one of the world’s most successful indoor pests took over the planet
The ancestors of German cockroaches pestered people about 2,000 years ago far from Germany, a study found. Here’s how the critters achieved global domination.
4 min read - ScienceSpace
This telescope can observe stars, satellites and more during the day. But how?
An innovative telescope design has proven successful for daytime skywatching, opening new doors for uninterrupted observation of the cosmos.
3 min read - ScienceSpace
The future is bright for astronomy, and very expensive (op-ed)
The universe is being revealed in exquisite detail with the current generation of large optical telescopes.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Umpire Ángel Hernández, after long and controversial run in Major League Baseball, set to retire
Ángel Hernández, by both fans and players alike, has long been considered one of the most hated umpires in Major League Baseball.
3 min read - USAutoblog
Rhode Island asking kei car owners to turn in their registration
Rhode Island is making it illegal to register a kei car, and it's asking enthusiasts who already have one to turn in their registration.
2 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
'Go Celtics Go': Bill Walton cherished his place in Boston’s lineage of victors
Walton earned Sixth Man of the Year honors for uplifting Boston’s second unit en route to the 1986 crown.
7 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Wall Street is getting even more bullish on stocks
Wall Street is growing increasingly optimistic as the stock market rally rolls on.
5 min read - USYahoo Finance
Data reveals rising economic 'distress' across America despite post-pandemic growth
Data from the Economic Innovation Group's (EIG) Distressed Communities Index shows that as of 2023, local economies across America still hadn't fully recovered from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Cubs' Craig Counsell takes it in stride as Brewers fans boo their former manager's return to Milwaukee
Counsell grew up near Milwaukee and spent parts of 18 years with the organization in various roles. But fans weren't going to let him off the hook when he joined the rival Cubs.
6 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Summer's calling! This comfy floating recliner is like a 'La-Z-Boy for the pool' — and it's just $30
Alright kids, outta the water — it's adult swim (er, lounge) time.
3 min read - TechnologyEngadget
Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Max is $250 off
Amazon and B&H are running sales on Apple's 2023 MacBook Pro M3 Max.
2 min read - WorldYahoo Finance Canada
Seeking affordability, young families flee Canada's big cities for cheaper options
"I think we need to be thinking even further outside the core of these cities."
3 min read - SportsYahoo Sports
Bill Walton was as magical with words as he was with basketball
Bill Walton was one of a kind and lived life to its fullest, even more than his résumé as one of the game's greatest.
4 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
We're calling it: This is the best Memorial Day deal — a pair of bestselling zero-gravity outdoor loungers for just $90
'The Cadillac of beach chairs': Fans say these relaxation-makers will change your chill-out game for good. Snap them up at the lowest price they've been all year.
3 min read - StyleYahoo Life Shopping
We're obsessed with this chic, oversized button-down that's down to $26
You can dress it up or down and wear it all year round. Plus, the roomy style is so on-trend and looks great on everyone.
3 min read - LifestyleYahoo Life Shopping
Shoppers love these 10 flattering and flowy swimsuit cover-ups — all $20 or less for Memorial Day
Strut your stuff with confidence and style by the beach, pool or just catching rays in the backyard.
1 min read - CelebrityYahoo Canada Style
Pamela Anderson says she still struggles with public perception: 'I am the same fearful girl I was at 5’
The 56-year-old reflected on feeling as though she's "a chameleon who likes to try other lives on for size" in a new open journal entry.
3 min read - EntertainmentYahoo News Canada
'Outer Range': Canadian Tamara Podemski stars in one of the most popular shows to stream right now
After Outer Range Season 2 premiered on Prime Video, the series with Tamara Podemski and Josh Brolin became one of the most popular shows to stream.
4 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance UK
Bitcoin ETNs debut on London Stock Exchange
The move opens the door to potentially make the UK the crypto hub of Europe, according to a 21Shares executive.
3 min read - USVariety
Richard Dreyfuss Sparks Outrage, Massachusetts Theater Apologizes For His ‘Offensive and Distressing’ Remarks at ‘Jaws’ Screening
In recent years, “Jaws” star Richard Dreyfuss has come under fire for speaking out on subjects such as Oscar diversity requirements and the use of Blackface. At a “Jaws” retrospective screening in Beverly, Mass. on Saturday evening, he appeared to take his inflammatory remarks even further as he ranted about subjects reported to include trans …
3 min read - WorldReuters
Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers report
Pope Francis used a highly derogatory term towards the LGBT community as he reiterated in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops that gay people should not be allowed to become priests, Italian media reported on Monday. La Repubblica and Corriere della Sera, Italy's largest circulation dailies, both quoted the pope as saying seminaries, or priesthood colleges, are already too full of "frociaggine", a vulgar Italian term roughly translating as "faggotness". La Repubblica attributed its stor
2 min read - SportsNBC News
Dallas crowd boos Travis Kelce at NBA playoff with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes
Kansas City Chiefs superstars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes sat courtside for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals of the NBA playoffs Sunday.
2 min read - USCNN
6 people were stabbed at a restaurant and a movie theater, including 4 girls. Now, new details are emerging about a suspect
A suspect accused of stabbing a man through a McDonald’s drive-through window and then stabbing a woman inside the restaurant was arrested last month on suspicion of assaulting a family member, court records show.
4 min read - CelebrityPeople
Alex Rodriguez's Daughter Natasha, 19, Surprises Him at NBA Playoffs in Texas — and He 'Could Not Believe It'
The athlete had no idea his two daughters set him up for the epic courtside surprise
2 min read - PoliticsThe Hill
CNN legal expert says idea of Trump being acquitted in hush money case is ‘out of reach’
CNN’s legal expert Norm Eisen said there’s little chance of former President Trump being acquitted in his criminal hush money trial after jury deliberation this week, but that a result is far from decided. Prosecutors allege Trump illegally covered up hush money payments made to an porn actor in the weeks before the 2016 election…
2 min read - USWFXT
‘Went in for kill bite’: Mass. man who survived grizzly bear attack reveals what saved his life
A Massachusetts man who was left hospitalized with serious injuries after he was mauled by a grizzly bear while hiking in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is speaking out about the violent encounter.
2 min read - CelebrityThe Hollywood Reporter
Shannen Doherty Says ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Co-Star Michael Landon “Spurred” Her Passion for Acting
Shannen Doherty credits her passion for acting to her late Little House on the Prairie co-star Michael Landon. The actress looked back at the early days of her career in Hollywood on a recent episode of the Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty podcast, alongside her mother, Rosa Elizabeth Doherty. At 11 years old, Doherty …
2 min read - SportsNBC Sports Boston
Larry Bird shares heartfelt statement on Bill Walton's passing
Larry Bird released a statement on the passing of his former Celtics teammate and longtime friend Bill Walton on Monday.
1 min read - OpinionCNN
Opinion: The uproar over Emma Corrin’s armpits is about more than just a little hair
The uproar over Emma Corrin’s armpits is about more than just a little hair, writes Patricia Grisafi about the reaction to the star actor’s appearance on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar.
5 min read - HealthParade
This Facial Change Could Be a Sign of Lung Cancer, According to Pulmonologists
FYI: It warrants an ER trip even if it's not lung cancer.
5 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Ohio man plans to take a 2-person submersible to Titanic depths to show the industry is safe after the OceanGate tragedy
The implosion of OceanGate's Titan submersible sparked worries about the industry. A trip to the depths of the Titanic aims to change that.
3 min read - EntertainmentLouder Sound
“I’ve spoken to him twice in 11 years”: Jon Bon Jovi shuts down talk of a reunion with Richie Sambora
Don’t your breath for a Bon Jovi/Richie Sambora reunion any time soon
3 min read - USBuzzFeed
21 People Who Started A New Job And Got Fired Before They Even Finished Their First Shift
"I have never seen our HR manager run out of her office so fast."
7 min read - EntertainmentDigital Trends
5 best war movies you should watch on Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, stream these five great war movies, from a recent Oscar-winner about the Holocaust to a classic comedy about nuclear warfare.
5 min read - LifestyleThe Cool Down
Experts urge people to fish and eat crab species putting entire fishing industry at risk: 'An animal of unacceptable intelligence'
"We fight this blue crab, but he is stronger than us because there are so many of them."
2 min read - CelebrityThe Hollywood Reporter
Richard Dreyfuss Slammed for Alleged Sexist and Homophobic Comments at ‘Jaws’ Screening
A Massachusetts theater is apologizing to its patrons who came to attend a screening of Jaws with star Richard Dreyfuss but instead were subjected to alleged sexist and homophobic comments from the actor over Memorial Day weekend. Attendees who headed Saturday to The Cabot theater in Beverly, Massachusetts, for what was billed as “An Evening …
4 min read - LifestyleDaily Meal
Stanley Tucci Claims This Pasta Dish Is One Of The Best Things He's Ever Eaten
When it comes to food, we trust what Stanley Tucci says. The actor and cookbook author claims this pasta dish is one of the best things he's ever eaten.
4 min read - ScienceBusiness Insider
Why the US can't send humans to Mars
Getting humans to Mars has been on the minds of leading scientists and engineers since the '50s but for one reason or another, no one can manage it.
13 min read - USWashington Post
Home insurance was once a ‘must.’ Now more homeowners are going without.
Jamie Lafollette found out State Farm was dropping her policy from reading the news. After she saw a story about the insurer pulling out of Santa Cruz County, her longtime home, she called her agent to confirm that her plan would lapse - setting off a desperate search for a replacement policy that is ongoing.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. “Our first quote came in at over $10,000 a year, and that was bare bones covera
6 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
A millennial who made over $300,000 secretly working 2 remote jobs says he'll do whatever he can to ensure he never has to commute to work again
A millennial says secretly working two remote jobs has helped him buy a car and pay off debt. But remote jobs have gotten harder to come by.
4 min read - CelebrityBuzzFeed
"You're Next": People Are Sharing The Last Words They Heard Someone Say As They Were Dying, And They're Not All Inspiring
There's so much we don't understand about the end of life.
12 min read - BusinessReuters
Toyota showcases compact engines adaptable to different fuels
TOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota Motor showcased next-generation engines on Tuesday that can be used in cars as varied as hybrids and those running on biofuel, as it targets tougher emissions standards and doubles down on its strategy of selling more than just EVs. Toyota owns about a fifth of Subaru and roughly 5% of Mazda. The three said their efforts will help decarbonise internal combustion engines by making them compatible with alternative fuel sources such as e-fuels and biofuels.
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I ranked 12 fast-food double cheeseburgers from worst to best, and my favorite was also one of the cheapest
In-N-Out served up the best fast-food double cheeseburger for a low price, but White Castle's small but flavorful sliders were also a great value.
14 min read - CelebrityPeople
Bride Is Fired on Her Wedding Day via a Text Message from Her Boss: 'I Just Gasped'
"I think it was a bit of a coward's way of doing it while I'm not there. They had the opportunity to do it in person," the bride said of her employer's handling of the situation
4 min read - SportsAssociated Press
Bill Walton loved his bike and his hometown of San Diego. He died of cancer at age 71
Bill Walton might have been the ultimate San Diegan. While he went away to play basketball at UCLA and the bulk of his NBA career, he never missed a chance to celebrate his hometown. Long after his playing days ended, the Hall of Famer was an unofficial goodwill ambassador for San Diego, with his disposition matching the perennial sunny weather.
3 min read - USWGN Chicago
Homeowner exchanges gunfire with group attempting to steal Ferrari, Range Rover outside North Shore home
WINNETKA, Ill. — Police are investigating a shooting and attempted car theft that occurred early Monday morning outside a home in Winnetka. Police said three people attempted to steal cars in the 400 block of Sheridan Road around 5 a.m. Monday. The homeowner told WGN News that the people first broke into his home office, […]
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