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A number of telescopes scan the skies for potentially hazardous objects. In this case, the system detected a speeding spacecraft.

It's good to know that our planetary defense systems work.

The European Space Agency revealed that on July 6 the automated systems that sleuth the skies for potentially hazardous objects like asteroids sent out a warning.

"The object, estimated at around 50 m [164 feet] in diameter, was spotted hurtling towards Earth on a path that would take it uncomfortably close to the moon and our planet," ESA



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The adage "you can never go home again" speaks to the indifference of time passing. Sure, you can go back to your hometown whenever, but the "you" and the "home" will never be the same again. This is the dilemma facing the trans protagonist in the indie drama Close to You, which is both fronted and produced by Elliot Page (Umbrella Academy). After years of personal struggle, Sam is finally in good



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Waymo's fully autonomous Jaguar I-PACE
  • In San Francisco, you can now hail a self-driving taxi just as easily as an Uber or Lyft.
  • It's one of the first examples of a future long seen as science fiction: robots working in service of humans.
  • Robots could be performing more services for humans in the near future; food could be next.

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for August 16's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end



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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be



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Vice President Kamala Harris speaking during a campaign rally in Philadelphia.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaking during a campaign rally in Philadelphia.
  • Kamala Harris got some of the country's top designers to design her new campaign merchandise.
  • The 16 collaborating designers include Vera Wang and Tory Burch.
  • Experts say the new merchandise might help boost donations.

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One of the great things about Google Pixel phones, including the new Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, is that they are supported for a long time via OS and security updates.



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Jon Stewart said he felt bored watching former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's livestream on Monday.
  • Jon Stewart says he didn't expect the Trump-Musk X livestream on Monday to be so boring.
  • The livestream was like "two old dudes in a basement talking about how hot each other is," he said.
  • Stewart said that without Biden in the race

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