A NASA mission that was retired in 2022 has helped scientists detect water on the surface of two asteroids. Researchers from the Southwest Research Institute were able to use data from the retired Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, a joint project between NASA scientists and the German Space Agency at DLR, to discover the water molecules, according to a news …
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14 February
Jason Kelce calls out Travis after Kansas City Chiefs star bumped into coach Andy Reid during Super Bowl
Just days after Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce won another Super Bowl, his older brother, Jason, told his sibling that he “crossed the line” when he bumped into his head coach Andy Reid in middle of the game. Jason Kelce, who himself won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles six years ago, said his brother’s behavior was “not …
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14 February
Threats to federal judges have risen every year since 2019
Washington — Federal investigators responded to over 400 threats to federal judges across the country in 2023, nearly 300 more than in 2019, according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and obtained by CBS News. There were 457 incidents targeting federal judges that were investigated last year, up from just 300 in 2022 and 179 in 2019. …
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14 February
Virtual valentine: People are turning to AI in search of emotional connections
A few months ago, Derek Carrier started seeing someone and became infatuated. He experienced a “ton” of romantic feelings but he also knew it was an illusion. That’s because his girlfriend was generated by artificial intelligence. Carrier wasn’t looking to develop a relationship with something that wasn’t real, nor did he want to become the brunt of online jokes. But …
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14 February
Former U.S. ambassador accused of spying for Cuba for decades pleads not guilty
Washington — A former top U.S. diplomat who is accused of spying for Cuba for decades pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Victor Manuel Rocha, the former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, wasindicted by a federal grand jury on Dec. 5 on charges that he allegedly spied for Cuba’s intelligence agency for four decades. In a court document filed Wednesday saying he …
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14 February
Kingsley Ben-Adir on why hes choosing to not use Patois language after filming Bob Marley
Kingsley Ben-Adir is known for his diverse roles, from playing former President Barack Obama to playing a Ken doll in the “Barbie” movie. Now, he takes on the challenge of portraying reggae legend Bob Marley in the much-anticipated biopic “Bob Marley: One Love.” Set in the 1970s, the film explores the aftermath of an assassination attempt on Marley, showcasing his …
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14 February
Who should pay on the first date? Experts weigh in on the age-old question.
It’s Valentine’s Day, and some couples might be going out together for the first time. The special occasion brings up an age-old question as the unwritten rules of dating change: Who should pay on the first date? As it turns out, a majority of Americans still hold traditional views on that topic. Over 70% of Americans believe that in heterosexual …
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14 February
Typo in Lyft earnings sends shares aloft nearly 70%
What a difference a zero can make. Lyft shares enjoyed a short-lived pop after Tuesday’s closing bell, surging as much as 67% after the company issued an outlook mistakenly projecting that its margins would expand an astounding 500 basis points. Less than an hour later, the ride-sharing provider offered that the estimate had missed the mark — by a lot, …
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14 February
Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce has a new side hustle — the movies
After winning Super Bowl LVIII,not to mention attracting feverish interest inhis romantic relationship with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce is setting his sights on Hollywood. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is making his foray into the movie business as executive producer on “My Dead Friend Zoe,” an independent film set to premiere at the South by Southwest film festival in …
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14 February
Squishmallows maker to Build-A-Bear: Stop copying
The fur is flying in a legal dispute between two rival toymakers. Kelly Toys, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned company behind the popular Squishmallows stuffed toy, is suing Build-A-Bear, alleging the company rips off its mega-popular design. Kelly Toys claims Build-A-Bear’s recently launched Skoosherz line copies its own products, including using “same distinctive trade dress,” according to a lawsuit filed Monday in …
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