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The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl LX triumph over the Patriots marks a pivotal moment for the franchise and its new owner, Jody Allen, who inherited the team after her brother Paul's passing.
A million-year-old time capsule lies hidden in a New Zealand cave, revealing a lost world of ancient life waiting to be uncovered.
The bond between grandparent and grandchild is unmatched, as grandparents' wisdom and cherished moments create a profound connection that transcends time.
Rare Devonian lungfish fossils in Australia and China are yielding unprecedented anatomical insights through advanced CT imaging.
Unlocking the potential of MXenes: A groundbreaking synthesis approach grants researchers unprecedented control over the surface terminations of these versatile 2D materials.
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Soaring to new heights, a San Diego innovator reshapes the future of air travel. Natilus unveils a dual-decker Horizon Evo, revolutionizing blended wing design based on FAA and global carrier feedback.
One of the smoothest, most curvaceous hunks of sleep-in fiberglass you'll see this year, the all-new Morningstar series from startup Awaken RV looks to "wake up" an age of higher quality American Midwest-built campers. The 23.9-foot (7.3-m) trailer leaves the notoriously shoddy stick-and-tin constru...
Moments before a North Sea swim, 69-year-old Brenda Ogden's custom titanium prosthesis vanished, leaving her stranded. Her determined quest to recover the irreplaceable limb captivated the nation.
Prepare to be captivated as Art Basel Hong Kong unveils a digital revolution, featuring 240 galleries and the Asia debut of the cutting-edge Zero 10 program.
Elevating the listening experience, Sony's latest true wireless earbuds seamlessly blend user-centric design and cutting-edge technology, addressing key pain points with a refined shape and enhanced noise cancellation.
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Shattered dreams: Three-time Olympic medalist Lindsey Vonn's Milano Cortina hopes ended in a devastating crash, leaving her with a broken leg and an uncertain Olympic future.
Heartache and harmony collide as Harvard's finest reveal their most cherished love songs, from soaring serenades to bittersweet ballads, in honor of Valentine's Day.
Shedly Appolon's routine drive turned perilous when a sudden dizzy spell caused her to lose control of her car on I-95 in Martin County, Florida.
Torn between two worlds, Maconaquah faced a life-altering choice: embrace the only life she'd known for 58 years or return to civilization with her siblings.
Sotheby's spring auction in London will feature 10 donated works by Royal Academicians, aiming to rescue the financially-strained Royal Academy of Arts from pandemic woes.
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Lab-engineered stem cells may restore dopamine in Parkinson's patients, as a pioneering clinical trial explores this revolutionary treatment approach.
A manatee's desperate bid for warmth ended in a Florida storm drain, but a heroic rescue mission saved the day. Now, the gentle giant recovers at SeaWorld Orlando, thanks to a coordinated team effort.
Tight binary stars are a cosmic desert for planets - thanks to general relativity's orbital resonances that eject or destroy close-in worlds. Yet, over 4,500 stars host planets, revealing an intriguing trend.
Bonhams has a new front door in New York, and it is not subtle. This week, the 232-year-old auction house opened its new U.S. headquarters at 111 West 57th Street, inside the restored Steinway Hall and beneath the pencil-thin tower that now looms over Billionaires’ Row. The move shifts Bonhams from ...
Amid a brutal cold snap, a pet sanctuary opens its doors to shelter the homeless - a heartwarming tale of compassion in the face of crisis.
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Triumph and tragedy collide as Team USA navigates the Olympic Winter Games, where only the world's elite compete for the ultimate prize.
The Bond Between has been a safe haven for pets left to fend for themselves after their owners were detained — as well as a provider of resources for those afraid to leave their homes....
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A manatee that got stuck in a Florida storm drain while seeking warmer waters is on the mend at SeaWorld Orlando after a coordinated rescue effort. Multiple fire rescue units and officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the University of Flor...
Embarking on a remarkable 2,000-mile odyssey, five guanacos - South America's largest camelids - have been released into the wild, poised to revive the Dry Chaco ecosystem after years of overgrazing.
Jessie Diggins, a 34-year-old U.S. cross-country skiing legend, defied injury to clinch a bronze medal at the Milan Cortina Games, cementing her status as a three-time Olympic medalist.
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Gagosian's 14th Lichtenstein exhibition promises a rare glimpse into the artist's private collection, unveiling paintings, sculptures, and works on paper from his most prolific decades.
Hasan Hoque, a former teacher, eagerly waits in line to cast his ballot, savoring the democratic process despite the long queue in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Knitting a 2,000-mile border wall: Los Angeles artist Jayna Zweiman's Welcome Blanket project replaced Trump's concrete barrier with skeins of yarn, creating a welcoming community for immigrant and refugee neighbors.
The day you were born may predict your criminal future. Sociologist Robert J. Sampson uncovers a surprising new factor behind plummeting arrest rates among the youngest millennials.
JAKARTA — When old mattresses and broken chairs are dumped by the roadside in his neighborhood, Erwinsyah faces a choice: leave them there and risk accidents, or set them on fire. The head of a neighborhood unit, or RT, in the city of Bogor, south of Jakarta, Erwinsyah says residents often discard b...
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Librarian Ann Glusker's newly released oral history project takes readers on a captivating journey through four decades of quiet triumphs and transformations in the lives of 15 UC Berkeley librarians.
A 14-year-old engineering prodigy, Miles Wu, has harnessed the power of origami to create emergency shelters that can withstand 10,000 times their own weight.
When Thaddaeus Ropac announced this week that he would begin representing Florentina Holzinger, it landed as more than a standard roster update. Holzinger has spent the past decade building a reputation as one of Europe’s most uncompromising performance artists. She has filled opera houses and theat...
In 1985, over three dozen musicians united in a Los Angeles studio to record "We Are the World" — a charity single that would captivate the world and raise millions for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Death is inevitable - so why fear it? Nepali writer Mani Lohani explores life's profound mysteries through poetry and fiction honed over three decades.
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A massive analysis of randomized trials suggests that most side effects listed on statin labels may not be caused by the drugs at all. Cardiovascular disease kills about 20 million people worldwide and accounts for roughly a quarter of all deaths in the UK. Statins are widely used because they lo...
Nestled among towering peaks, Cortina d'Ampezzo hosts the 2026 Winter Olympics, where athletes will compete in thrilling skiing and sliding events.
Quantum computing takes a giant leap forward as researchers unveil a groundbreaking chip architecture that could revolutionize the scalability and testing of semiconductor spin qubits.
A historic Manhattan home that’s long been a window into 19th-century New York life has revealed an unexpected secret. It turns out the Merchant’s House Museum, a preserved landmark in the NoHo neighborhood, appears to have once served as a refuge for people escaping slavery.The discovery came durin...
A heroic neighbor wielding a sledgehammer rushed to save an 85-year-old woman trapped in her burning home, risking their own safety to pull the wheelchair-bound resident to safety.