Dazzling Northern Lights Photos

Published: Sun, 05/12/24

Updated: Thu, 05/16/24

Large parts of the world got a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights on Friday night, after one of the strongest geomagnetic storms to hit Earth for years.Insert Preheader

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Dazzling Northern Lights Photos

BBC

Large parts of the world got a rare glimpse of the Northern Lights on Friday night, after one of the strongest geomagnetic storms to hit Earth for years.

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U.S. Offers Israel Intel To Hold Back

Washington Post

The Biden administration is offering Israel valuable assistance if it holds back, including sensitive intelligence to help the Israeli military pinpoint Hamas leaders.

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Biden's Effort To Remind America

Associated Press

Biden and his allies think the country needs reminding about Trump’s tenure and his outlandish and often concerning statements, particularly because the Republican is no longer ubiquitous on X or on TV.

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Trump May Owe (Another) $100M

New York Times

Former President. Trump used a dubious accounting maneuver to claim improper tax breaks from his troubled Chicago tower, according to an Internal Revenue Service inquiry uncovered by The NYT and ProPublica.

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WATCH Michael's Abridged Graduation Address

What Difference Does Divestment Make?

Yahoo!

As pro-Palestinian protests have spread to college campuses across the country, students involved have made one demand clear: that their universities divest from all financial ties with Israel.

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"Whole Paycheck" To Go Affordable

The Sun

Speaking with Yahoo Finance, Buechal revealed Whole Foods would be expanding its generic brands to offer more affordable options and "minimize" the impact of inflation.

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Golan Secures 5th Place at Eurovision

The Times of Israel

Eden Golan, back in Israel after securing fifth place in last night’s Eurovision Song Contest, tells reporters that she considered it an honor to represent the country and to be a voice for those needing to be brought home.

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Asian-Americans Less Likely To Get Help

USA Today

Nationwide, pandemic-related isolation, anti-Asian rhetoric and abuse – along with mass shootings in Atlanta and California – have exacerbated the mental health challenges faced by Asian Americans

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Justice Alito Sees Speech Under Attack

Washington Examiner

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito addressed students at a commencement ceremony for the Franciscan University of Steubenville by saying that support for freedom of speech is “declining dangerously.”

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Trump Says No to Nikki Haley as Veep

Politico

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday shot down reports that he was weighing Nikki Haley as his running mate. “Nikki Haley is not under consideration for the V.P. slot, but I wish her well!” Trump posted on Truth Social.

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Biden Takes Israel Flak From All Sides

The Hill

President Joe Biden’s decision to pause an arms shipment to Israel is his most dramatic move so far in the war in Gaza — and it may end up pleasing no one.

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Haidt Manages Book Blowback

Wall Street Journal

Jonathan Haidt Blamed Tech for Teen Anxiety. Managing the Blowback Has Become a Full-Time Job. The bestselling author is calling on parents to take away their children’s phones.

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Oprah Apologizes for Diet Culture Role

NBC News

Oprah Winfrey addressed the role she played in perpetuating diet culture over the years in a recent livestream. Over the decades, Winfrey has remained candid about her health, including her experience with weight loss.

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Big Opening for "Apes" Franchise

Hollywood Reporter

The Planet of the Apes franchise has always been a big player overseas, and the latest installment is opening around the globe timed to its North American release. Hopes are for an $80 million international launch.

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Newt: Early Voting Will Determine Winner

Fox News

Many Republicans will be shocked to learn that Election Day 2024 happens long before Nov. 5. In fact, it hurts the Republican cause – and the elections of House and Senate Republicans – to focus narrowly on Nov. 5.

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RFK Jr. Veep Surprised by Stance

Intelligencer

As it relates to abortion, there’s one presidential aspirant who really doesn't want to address the issue. That would be independent candidate RFK Jr., whose campaign gets exasperated at efforts to figure out his position

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Read: USC Valedictorian Speech

Daily Trojan

The Class of 2024 valedictorian shared the speech she hoped to deliver during the now-canceled May 10 main stage commencement ceremony with Annenberg Media and the Daily Trojan.

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Brian Wilson's Endless Summer Ends

ABC 7

A judge found Thursday that Beach Boys founder and music luminary Brian Wilson should be in a court conservatorship to manage his personal and medical decisions because of what his doctor calls a "major neurocognitive disorder."

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Dumbphones Are Having a Moment

Axios

The well-known negative effects of screens — loneliness, addiction and anxiety or depression — has left many eager to disconnect. A dumbphone is a basic, '90s-inspired cellphone without the vortex of apps.

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Man Who Received Pig Kidney Has Died

CBS Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital announced Slayman's passing on Saturday, around two months after he received the transplant. The hospital also emphasized there is no indication his death was a result of the transplant.

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Prince Harry Chose To Be in a Hotel Despite Staying Near King

For the Left

Despite high expectations, King Charles and Prince Harry did not have a planned meeting, as sources close to the King were unaware of Harry's desire to meet, conflicting the Duke of Sussex's team. 

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Minnesota Unfurls New State Flag Atop the Capitol

For the Right

A new state flag was hoisted over the Minnesota Capitol on May 11, replacing the old one after a lengthy effort to change state emblems. The design was chosen from over a thousand submissions. 

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