'Vampire' stars could be using galactic henchmen to help feed on their companions

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Artist's impression composed of a star with a disc around it (a type-Be "vampire" star; foreground) and its companion star that has been stripped of its outer parts (background).

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Elon Musk says his kids' safety is at risk unless a Texas judge restricts access to his custody battle with Grimes

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Elon Musk with his son, X Æ A-Xii.

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We're begging you — just use your generation's slang

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A Democratic congressman convicted of tax evasion, bribery, and 8 other criminal charges was the last House member expelled before George Santos

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Left to Right: Rep. George Santos joins a small list of representatives who were expelled from Congress, including former Rep. James Traficant of Ohio.

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Amazon launches partnership with rival SpaceX to send competing satellites into orbit

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SpaceX's Falcon 9 lifts off early on September 21, 2014, from launch complex 40 at Cape Canaveral.

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Ruby Franke's husband files for divorce 3 months after the YouTuber was arrested on child abuse charges

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Ruby and Kevin Franke.

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A 5,000-ton cargo ship crashed into a Scottish island while the officer on watch was 'snoring loudly' after a night of drinking, report finds

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The BBC Marmara sustained "significant damage" after it ran aground the west coast of a Scottish island in July 2021 when a crew member fell asleep on watch.

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Who you follow on Instagram could be costing you dates

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Following a lot of hyper-sexualized content on social media may be turning off potential dates in the real world.

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I'm a career coach who works with Millennials and Gen Z. The younger generation needs constant stimulation. Millennials just want stability.

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Alice Stapleton is a UK-based career change coach, coach supervisor, and podcast host of The Career Change Diaries.'

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Elon Musk says he debated the 'meaning of life' as a 12-year-old and wondered 'isn't it all pointless?'

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Elon Musk speaks onstage during The New York Times Dealbook Summit 2023 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 29, 2023 in New York City.

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