Backward eclipse? Why the Aug. 12 total solar eclipse appears to move the wrong way on maps
Every total solar eclipse travels from west to east, because the moon and Earth move in the same direction — counterclockwise, or from west to
Dozens of health workers at epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak protest lack of payment
Health workers at the epicenter of Congo’s Ebola outbreak are protesting over unpaid wages
The best dehumidifiers to use if you have a small room or apartment
I talked to appliance experts to find the best dehumidifiers for small rooms, including ones perfect for small homes and apartments. The best options are
Miss North Carolina USA stripped of her crown, pageant says ‘standards and values’ not upheld
Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Boltinhouse had her title removed, with the Miss USA pageant saying it “does not tolerate racism, homophobia, transphobia.”
Is Israel’s Netanyahu preparing to fight Iran alone?
Experts question Netanyahu’s strategy, labeling Israel’s war on Iran a strategic failure with global economic impacts.
Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says
The 34-year-old New Zealander tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.
Eight countries ‘strongly denounce’ ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza
Foreign ministers of Arab and Muslim nations slam Israel targeting Gaza’s hospitals, demand action to protect medics.
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information ‘leakers’ being ‘hunted down’
While precise data is classified, publicly available information suggests the US has used up many difficult-to-manufacture weapons.
Boxer charged with killing aid worker in Athens after his wife gave police ‘key’ details
Sharif Ahmadzai, who is 26 and from Afghanistan, faces charges of homicide with intent, robbery and weapons offences.
Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support
Fifa’s backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday “changes nothing”, says European governing body Uefa.
Ukraine hits two oil refineries deep in Russian territory
Ukraine’s president says the strikes aim to limit revenues Russia “used to finance” its war.
China’s Unitree Prices IPO in Bet Investors Are Ready for Humanoid Robots
Unitree Robotics wants to raise about $900 million in an I.P.O. that tests market interest in humanoid robots, a technology that wows but has yet
TikTok Lays Off 250 Employees in Office That Includes Content Moderation
TikTok did not give a detailed reason for the layoffs, which will shutter its Nashville office.
Don’t fall for video of Amazon delivery robot seemingly driving into ocean
Amazon canceled development of its Scout delivery robots in 2023.