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Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo closed their doors on Sunday in response to the ongoing government shutdown. In a statement over the weekend, the Washington DC-based Smithsonian Institution announced that it was temporarily closing its museums, research centers and its zoo due to the government shutdown which has now entered the third week. “We will update our operating status …

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Topline After being visible on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, two green comets are becoming easier to see — and more convenient. On Monday, Oct. 13, the brighter comet, Lemmon (C/2025 A6), will shift from being a morning-only target to evening visibility as well, appearing low in the northwest about 90 minutes after sunset. The dimmer comet SWAN (C/2025 R2) will …

“There is so much about this moment that is trying to make people feel like they’ve lost their minds, when, in fact, these mothafuckas are crazy.” — Kamala Harris Mike ‘Moses-Grinder’ Johnson turns the pro forma into the performative by not swearing-in Grijalva. Frog-Boiling to a recession Carlyle estimates that just 17,000 jobs were created, among the weakest results since the …

Panda Bao Li eats bamboo at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 28. The zoo, as well as other Smithsonian facilities, will be closed beginning on Oct. 12 as the government shutdown continues. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images As the government shutdown drags on, Smithsonian museums, the National Zoo and other facilities …

REI Co-op has confirmed plans to close its store in Paramus in the first quarter of 2026 along with stores in two other states. The REI store is in the Bergen Town Center shopping center. REI also plans to close stores in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City and in Boston later next year. “After thoughtful consideration, we have …

Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi don’t intend on going anywhere.  The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Saturday that the pair “has no plans to leave Chapel Hill” despite non-stop drama surrounding the North Carolina football program.  Belichick reportedly “loves coaching at the college level” and “believes they’re building something meaningful at UNC.” Bill Belichick (l.) during UNC’s home loss to Clemson …

This week’s science news was bursting with mind-blowing astronomical observations, led by new discoveries about the origins of the comet 3I/ATLAS. The comet, an interstellar interloper from far beyond our solar system, was first spotted in late June. Now, scientists are finally closing in on its age and where it came from. They discovered it likely originated in the far …

Tech giant Apple (AAPL) is close to acquiring Prompt AI, which is a computer vision startup best known for its home security camera app, Seemour. In fact, according to CNBC, in a recent company-wide meeting, Prompt told employees about the deal and explained that those not joining Apple would receive a reduced salary but could apply for Apple jobs. Interestingly, …

Just a few days ago, the Cubs made the long bus ride home from Milwaukee after dropping the first two games of the National League Division Series to the Brewers. It’s already a distant memory. On Friday evening, the Cubs drove back up with the series tied, a victory away from a ticket to the NL Championship Series against the …