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LIGO, facing threats of closure, more than doubles its black hole haul

LIGO, facing threats of closure, more than doubles its black hole haul

Sign up for the Starts With a Bang newsletter Travel the universe with Dr. Ethan Siegel as he answers the biggest questions of all. It’s amazing how far we’ve come, scientifically, in the span of only ten years. Back in 2015, humanity didn’t know whether a core prediction of Einstein’s General Relativity — the existence of energy-carrying gravitational waves — …

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Rampage Jackson getting death threats after son Raja’s wrestler beatdown

Rampage Jackson getting death threats after son Raja’s wrestler beatdown

Quentin “Rampage” Jackson has been on the receiving end of the hate stemming from his son’s actions. Jackson’s son Raja brutally battered professional wrestler Stuart Smith, leaving him hospitalized and in serious condition, and the former UFC star told TMZ Sports that he is being targeting with racist messages on social media. “All I can say is a lot of …

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Housewives, retirees in Venezuela line up to join militia in response to what Maduro calls “outlandish threats” by U.S.

Housewives, retirees in Venezuela line up to join militia in response to what Maduro calls “outlandish threats” by U.S.

Civil servants, housewives and retirees alike lined up in Venezuela’s capital Caracas over the weekend as thousands volunteered to join the country’s militia in case there is a U.S. invasion. President Nicolas Maduro called on citizens to respond to “outlandish threats” by the U.S. and sign up over the weekend to the Bolivarian Militia, a civilian corps linked to the …

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‘Boston will not back down’: mayor hits back at Trump officials’ sanctuary city threats | Boston

‘Boston will not back down’: mayor hits back at Trump officials’ sanctuary city threats | Boston

Boston’s mayor Michelle Wu has hit back sharply at the Trump administration’s legal threats over sanctuary city immigration policies, declaring that “Boston will not back down”. Wu told a news conference outside Boston’s city hall on Tuesday: “The US attorney general asked for a response by today, so here it is: stop attacking our cities to hide your administration’s failures. …

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Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro says he’s deploying 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by U.S.

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro says he’s deploying 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by U.S.

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by the United States after Washington raised the bounty for his arrest to $50 million and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. “This week, I will activate a special plan with more than 4.5 million militiamen to ensure coverage of the …

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U.S. East Coast faces "life-threatening" wave threats from Hurricane Erin – Axios

U.S. East Coast faces “life-threatening” wave threats from Hurricane Erin  Axios Hurricane Erin strengthens into Category 4; Outer Banks brace for dangerous storm surge  USA Today Tropical Storm, Storm Surge Watches issued for North Carolina coast from Hurricane Erin’s vicious outer bands  FOX Weather Atlantic Braces for Potential 100ft Ocean Waves Next Week  Newsweek How will Hurricane Erin affect the Jersey Shore and Delaware …

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Flash flooding threats in Minnesota as more storms arrive on Sunday – Bring Me The News

Flash flooding threats in Minnesota as more storms arrive on Sunday  Bring Me The News Heavy rain and t-storms could lead to more flash flooding tonight  KEYC News Now Flood watch issued ahead of Sunday night rainfall  MPR News FORECAST FIRST ALERT: Heavy rain and potential for flash flooding overnight  5 EYEWITNESS NEWS First Alert Day: Tonight Through Monday AM Due to Flooding Concern  KTTC …

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After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return – The Washington Post

After evading police and threats, Texas lawmakers prepare their return  The Washington Post After California and Texas, Which Other States Could Join the Redistricting War?  The New York Times Texas Democrats poised to end standoff: 5 things to know  The Hill Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back  CNN The Texas Democrats’ Remote Resistance  The New Yorker Source …

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