Spring has sprung, and coming with it is a mass emergence of two broods of cicadas. After more than a decade underground, they will tunnel through the soil and up to the treetops to spend the remainder of their lives loudly buzzing for a mate. In some places, people have already spotted the insects — […]
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‘Fall Guy’ Movie Opens With Just $28 Million in Ticket Sales
“The Fall Guy” seemed to have everything. Megawatt stars. Death-defying stunts. Splendid reviews. An original story — what sequel-weary moviegoers say they want. Universal backed “The Fall Guy” with a six-month marketing campaign, releasing trailers that racked up 400 million views and carpet-bombing televised sporting events, including the Super Bowl, with ads. It added up […]
Read MoreDairy Workers Are the Most Vulnerable Population to Bird Flu
H5N1 is in a better position than ever to move between species and spill over aggressively into humans: This bird flu virus is now thought to have been spreading among dairy cows for many months, and federal regulators have found viral fragments circulating widely in the commercial milk supply chain across the United States (though […]
Read MoreG.M. Reports Big Jump in Profit on Gasoline Car Sales
General Motors on Tuesday reported a big jump in profits for the first three months of the year, based on the strength of its gasoline vehicle business, and raised its outlook for the rest of the year. The company saw slow growth in electric vehicles, but robust sales of internal combustion vehicles, especially pickup trucks, […]
Read MoreA Divided America Agrees on One Thing: The Eclipse Was Awesome
Aidan Hernandez lay on the sidewalk wearing his eclipse glasses and staring up. The day was cloudy in Eagle Pass, Texas, and for a while he was silent. Then the clouds parted and the sun appeared, obscured by the moon. “There it is! There it is!” said Aidan, 7, alerting everyone that the total eclipse […]
Read MoreTotal Solar Eclipse 2024: Path, Time and How to Watch Safely
On April 8, North America will experience its second total solar eclipse in seven years. The moon will glide over the surface of our sun, casting a shadow over a swath of Earth below. Along this path, the world will turn dark as night. Skywatchers in Mexico will be the first to see the eclipse […]
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