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Ghostly ‘spiral’ photobombs Perseid meteors over several US states — and experts are unsure what caused it

Ghostly ‘spiral’ photobombs Perseid meteors over several US states — and experts are unsure what caused it

Photographer Joshua Thum captured a shot of the mystery spiral glowing above Wisconsin’s Yerkes Observatory while trying to snap “shooting stars” from the Perseids meteor shower. (Image credit: Joshua Thum) While searching for “shooting stars” from the Perseid meteor shower, stargazers across large parts of the U.S. were recently treated to a stunning surprise: a giant spiral of ghostly white …

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Once MMA was banned in 36 states, now it’s getting a White House stage

Once MMA was banned in 36 states, now it’s getting a White House stage

Dan WetzelAug 15, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Mixed Martial Arts, and, by proxy, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, was once banned in 36 states and on pay-per-view (which did allow adult films). In the early days, about the only way to watch was to wait …

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States battling outbreak of ‘bone-breaking’ virus brought in from Asia and Africa

States battling outbreak of ‘bone-breaking’ virus brought in from Asia and Africa

Hawaii has reported a dozen cases of ‘bone-breaking’ dengue fever, prompting urgent warnings from health officials.  The Hawaii Department of Health this week confirmed a case of dengue fever on the island of Oahu in a resident who contracted it during international travel.  It’s unclear exactly where the individual traveled, but the health department said it was a region where …

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What could happen in the states entering redistricting fights? : NPR

What could happen in the states entering redistricting fights? : NPR

Texas state Senator Carol Alvarado, a Democrat, speaks in a crowd of other Democratic state lawmakers outside the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025 in Boston. Leah Willingham/AP hide caption toggle caption Leah Willingham/AP President Trump sparked a national sprint to redistrict when he asked Texas Republicans to draw five more congressional seats for the GOP in their …

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Dollar General recalls Clover Valley Instant Coffee in 48 states

Dollar General recalls Clover Valley Instant Coffee in 48 states

An instant coffee sold at Dollar General stores nationwide is being recalled due to possible glass contamination. In an announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dollar General is voluntarily recalling three lots of its eight-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee. The coffee in question was was sold in stores between Jul. 9 and Jul. 21, and distributed to the …

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Coffee Sold in 48 States Recalled for Potential Glass Fragments – AOL.com

Coffee Sold in 48 States Recalled for Potential Glass Fragments  AOL.com Dollar General Announces Nationwide Recall of Popular Product Over Possible Glass Contamination  Allrecipes Instant coffee sold at Ohio, PA Dollar General stores recalled due to potential presence of glass  WFMJ.com Coffee recalled from Dollar General over glass contamination concerns  The Hill Dollar General recalls instant coffee sold nationwide for possible glass pieces  USA Today …

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These states have the highest COVID cases right now as "stratus" variant erupts – axios.com

These states have the highest COVID cases right now as “stratus” variant erupts  axios.com New COVID variant XFG is spreading across US. Is Wisconsin seeing a high number of cases?  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel With a new COVID variant on the rise, which US states have the most cases?  USA Today New COVID variant ‘Stratus’ spreads in the U.S. and Tennessee. What to know …

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These 10 States Could See Aurora Borealis Monday

These 10 States Could See Aurora Borealis Monday

Topline The majority of states along the U.S.-Canada border could have a shot at seeing the northern lights Monday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which issued a similarly strong forecast for Tuesday night. NOAA issued a Kp index of four for Monday night. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) Getty Images Key Facts A Kp index of …

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Office of Public Affairs | 26 Fugitives Wanted for Violent and Serious Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Alien Smuggling Organization

Office of Public Affairs | 26 Fugitives Wanted for Violent and Serious Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Alien Smuggling Organization

The United States announced today that it has taken into custody 26 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal and state criminal charges from around the country, including charges relating to drug-trafficking, hostage-taking, kidnapping, illegal use of firearms, human smuggling, money laundering, the murder of a sheriffs’ deputy, and other crimes. Among the fugitives taken into U.S. custody today …

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