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Space Rock That Crashed Into a New Jersey Bedroom Holds Clues to the Origins of Life
A meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home in 2024 has been identified as a rare, primitive space rock carrying evidence of ancient water. Scient…
By Reese Coleman · Jul 17, 2026
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Curiosity Rover Finds Giant Honeycomb Formations on Mars That Defy Easy Explanation
NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered a strange honeycomb-like pattern on the surface of Mars, baffling scientists who are working to determine what c…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 17, 2026
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Keto Diet May Fuel Small Intestine Tumors Through Fat Not Ketones, MIT Finds
New research suggests that when a ketogenic diet promotes intestinal tumor growth, dietary fats are the main driver rather than ketone bodies themselv…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 17, 2026
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Maryland Cyclospora Cases Nearly Double as Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to National Outbreak
Cyclosporiasis cases in Maryland have more than doubled in just one week, according to state health officials. The sharp rise in cases of the parasiti…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 17, 2026
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TSMC Bets $265 Billion on America as AI Chip Profits Shatter Records
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is planning to invest an additional $100 billion in Arizona, a major expansion of its US presence. The anno…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 17, 2026
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Global Markets Rattle as Chip Selloff Hammers South Korea While US Data Holds Steady
U.S. stock futures moved slightly higher as investors awaited key economic data, including retail sales figures and weekly jobless claims, to gauge wh…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 17, 2026
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FDA Approves First Cholesterol Pill to Rival the Power of Expensive Injections
The FDA has approved enlicitide, a daily pill that can lower cholesterol by up to 60% in under six months. The drug works by blocking a protein that h…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 17, 2026
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Opens Today With a Historic IMAX Gamble
Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic "The Odyssey" opens in theaters today, with its global debut projected…
By Devin Marsh · Jul 17, 2026
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Hundreds of Canadian Wildfires Send Toxic Smoke Choking Millions of Americans
Millions of Americans are facing hazardous air quality this week as over 800 wildfires burn across Canada, sending smoke drifting into major U.S. citi…
By Drew Mitchell · Jul 17, 2026
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US Strike Near Iranian Children's Cancer Hospital Sparks International Outrage
Iran has strongly condemned a US military strike it describes as barbaric, with the attack occurring near a children's cancer hospital. Iranian offici…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 17, 2026
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Federal Sting Dismantles Multi-State Meth Pipeline Flooding Central Arkansas
A law enforcement operation called Operation Return to Sender led to multiple arrests and the seizure of more than 300 pounds of methamphetamine that …
By Sydney Parker · Jul 17, 2026
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ICE Agents Abandon Mid-Air Arrest at Las Vegas Airport After Crowd Intervenes
A crowd at a Las Vegas airport interfered with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Bystan…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 17, 2026
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The Safety App That Knows About Crimes Before Police Even Respond
The Citizen app is a personal safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents and emergencies happening in their local area. The app d…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 17, 2026
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A Viral Simulation Reveals Just How Terrifyingly Fast the Space Station Moves
A viral simulation showing the International Space Station traveling at its actual speed at ground level has left viewers amazed. The ISS orbits Earth…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 16, 2026
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Astronomers Crack a Decades-Long Mystery and Find a Hidden Black Hole in a Massive Star Cluster
University of Utah astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the first stellar-mass black hole ever found within Omega Centauri,…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Simple Blood Test Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk a Decade Before Symptoms Appear
A blood test commonly used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease may also predict whether healthy older adults will develop the condition years down the lin…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 16, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Massachusetts Stays Calm as Cyclospora Parasite Ravages the Midwest
Massachusetts has recorded 18 cases of cyclosporiasis between May 1 and July 1, though a Tufts physician says the state is unlikely to be hit as hard …
By Casey Morgan · Jul 16, 2026
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Stripe and Advent Make Blockbuster $53 Billion Bid to Take Over PayPal
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered to acquire PayPal Holdings at $60.50 per share, valuing the payments giant at…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 16, 2026
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ASML Supercharges Its Forecast as AI Chip Hunger Reshapes the Semiconductor World
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML has raised its annual sales forecast for the second time this year, citing surging demand driven by artificia…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 16, 2026
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Trump's Cabinet Nominees Face Grilling Over Epstein Files, Election Claims, and Science
The Senate held confirmation hearings for three of President Trump's nominees on Tuesday. Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche apologized to Jeffrey …
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 16, 2026
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How a Naked Mole Rat Queen Uses a Common Cosmetic Chemical to Rule Her Colony
Naked mole rat queens use a common chemical compound to prevent other females in their colony from becoming fertile, new research has found. The odorl…
By Emerson Gray · Jul 16, 2026
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Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final Promises an Epic Showdown on Every Level
Spain and defending champion Argentina will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with kickoff at 3 …
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 16, 2026
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SpaceX Hits 637 Booster Landings as Starlink Constellation Surpasses 10,700 Satellites
SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission went smoothly…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 15, 2026
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Sharks Are Smarter Than You Think and Science Keeps Proving It
Sharks may have more in common with humans than most people realize, according to a fascinating new look at these ocean predators. Among the surprisin…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 15, 2026