The Odds of a City-Killing Asteroid Hitting Earth Keep Rising from Eric Berger, Ars Technica
The likelihood of 2024 YR4 colliding with the our planet in 2032 have ticked up to over 3 percent. Is it time to start worrying?
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The 3 Best Essential Oil Diffusers (and One to Avoid) from Louryn Strampe
Keep things smelling fresh with these handy home gadgets.
Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine war from NPR Aya Batrawy
After meetings in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to push President Trump’s plan for Gaza and to meet with Russian counterparts on steps to ending the war in Ukraine. (Image credit: EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL) Read More
Understanding presidential power in the age of Trump from NPR Tonya Mosley
New York Times writer Charlie Savage discusses the scope of executive power as President Trump circumvents Congress, pushes legal boundaries and fires scores of federal workers, including at the FBI. Read More
Pope Francis’ hospital stay is extended due to ‘polymicrobial infection’ from NPR Juliana Kim
The 88-year-old pontiff was initially admitted to the hospital on Friday for bronchitis. On Monday, the Vatican said test results show Francis has “a polymicrobial infection of the respiratory tract.” (Image credit: Mondadori Portfolio) Read More
Power lines sparked new fires in LA after the Eaton Fire began, radio traffic shows from NPR Chiara Eisner
First responder communications show the power company in Altadena was slow to respond to Eaton firefighters — and that live power lines sparked new fires days after flames first broke out. (Image credit: Justin Sullivan) Read More
When online weight-loss drugs are too good to be true from NPR Sydney Lupkin
A telehealth company partnered with a pharmacy that lacked a required license, raising doubts about the safety and efficacy of the weight-loss medicines it mailed to patients. Read More
Frigid temperatures and snow are expected across the U.S. this week from NPR Joe Hernandez
A high-pressure system is pushing Arctic air into the central U.S. this week. Much of the country will experience plunging temperatures, while states such as Kansas and Missouri could see heavy snow. Read More
Asus Zenbook A14 Review: A Super Lightweight Laptop from Christopher Null
Asus’ Ceraluminum machine is one of the lightest 14-inch laptops we’ve ever tested.
Asus Zenbook A14 Review: A Super Lightweight Laptop from Christopher Null
Asus’ Ceraluminum machine is one of the lightest 14-inch laptops we’ve ever tested.