Here's what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual

Here’s what has made Hurricane Milton so fierce and unusual

With its mighty strength and its dangerous path, Hurricane Milton powered into a very rare threat flirting with experts’ worst fears. Warm water fueled amazingly rapid intensification that took Milton…

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Twins born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

Twins born conjoined celebrate 1st birthday after separation surgery

PHILADELPHIA — Twin brothers who were born conjoined recently celebrated their first birthday after undergoing successful separation surgery. Amari and Javar Ruffin, whose family lives in Philadelphia, were born via…

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Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes

Severe solar storm could stress power grids even more as US deals with major back-to-back hurricanes

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A severe solar storm is headed to Earth that could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes, space weather forecasters…

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SpaceX launches rescue mission for two NASA astronauts who are stuck at the International Space Station until next year

Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work on proteins

Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work on proteins

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A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

A rare comet brightens the night skies in October

NEW YORK — Prepare to spot a rare, bright comet. The space rock is slinging toward Earth from the outer reaches of the solar system and will make its closest…

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American Water cyberattack renews focus on protecting critical infrastructure

American Water cyberattack renews focus on protecting critical infrastructure

CAMDEN, N.J. — A cyberattack continues to affect the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States, renewing a focus on the importance of protecting critical infrastructure…

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Scientists now know what the head of the biggest bug to ever crawl the Earth looked like

Scientists now know what the head of the biggest bug to ever crawl the Earth looked like

WASHINGTON — As if the largest bug to ever live – a monster nearly 9 feet long with as many as 64 legs – wasn’t terrifying enough, scientists could only…

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Wimbledon tennis tournament to use AI to make line calls in break with tradition

Wimbledon tennis tournament to use AI to make line calls in break with tradition

LONDON — Wimbledon is replacing line judges with electronic line-calling, the latest step into the modern age by the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament. The All England Club announced Wednesday…

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SpaceX launches rescue mission for two NASA astronauts who are stuck at the International Space Station until next year

Elon Musk's X platform is back in Brazil after a nearly six-week suspension, having complied with all judicial demands

Elon Musk’s X platform is back in Brazil after a nearly six-week suspension, having complied with all judicial demands

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Elon Musk's X is back in Brazil after its suspension, having complied with all judicial demands

Elon Musk’s X is back in Brazil after its suspension, having complied with all judicial demands

RIO DE JANEIRO — The social media platform X began returning to Brazil on Wednesday, after remaining inaccessible for more than a month following a clash between its owner, Elon…

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