The Midwest US could be a hotspot for deadly 'moist heat stress' as global temperatures climb
Large parts of the world, including China and the Midwest US, are on track to become too hot for humans to handle as accelerating global temperatures expose billions to heat and humidity so extreme their bodies will no longer be able to cope, according to a new study.
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Audio Invasion: How the Theremin Went From Soviet Labs to Hollywood
The theremin—a spooky instrument that scored the biggest sci-fi films of the 1950s—was invented by accident.
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5 breakout fantasy football stars to pick up for Week 6
A vacancy in the Bears' backfield and some intriguing rookie receivers highlight the top fantasy football pickups of Week 6.
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Israelis, united in shock, rally behind war to punish Hamas
The country is adjusting to a new reality as the conflict enters uncharted territory
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Airlines cancel or delay flights to Israel as fighting continues
Major carriers including Delta and Virgin Atlantic suspend direct flights, while others warn of delays.
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Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors
Villagers are searching through what is left of their homes with shovels and bare hands.
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Israel's military says it has regained control of communities on Gaza border
The military clears areas seized by Hamas two days ago, but it says gunmen may still be at large.
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US wealth, income concentration resume upward climb in post-pandemic era
By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON The richest Americans are emerging from the coronavirus pandemic with their share of wealth
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Lana Del Rey donates ticket sale money to tour stop cities
Pop star Lana Del Rey has declared she has been using money from ticket sales on her tour to do good in the cities she has been performing in - insisting she just loves touring
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Schaeffler AG Offers to Buy Out Vitesco in €3.64 Billion Deal
Schaeffler AG is seeking to buy out Vitesco Technologies Group AG, valuing the maker of electric-vehicle and combustion-car
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$1.55 billion Powerball Jackpot is up for grabs in Monday night's drawing
The Powerball jackpot swelled to an estimated $1.55 billion for Monday night's drawing after weeks with no grand prize winner.
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HSBC Buys Citi’s $3.6 Billion China Retail Assets in Expansion
HSBC Holdings Plc agreed to buy Citigroup Inc’s retail wealth management portfolio in mainland China, adding to its
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