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 The Earth will be hit by a tiny asteroid today, astronomers have said.But the tiny asteroid – which is roughly one metre in size – will burn up in the atmosphere as it arrives.That means it should pose no risk to anyone on the ground. But it should provide them with a show: the asteroid may be visible as a fireball as it burns up in the sky.The object was found only this morning, by the Catalina Sky Survey. It shared images of the object as it flew towards Earth.BIG NEWS! CSS observer Jacqueline Fazekas has just discovered a small meteoroid...

Asteroid will strike Earth later today, astronomers say – but it should be fine

A giant hole in the earth is breaking open the land in Siberia, and photos from space show it's growing rapidly. It's the shape of a stingray, a horseshoe crab, or a giant tadpole. It started as a sliver, barely visible in declassified satellite imagery from the 1960s. Now it's...

'Gateway to Hell': Giant Hole in Siberia Is Expanding Rapidly

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A team of scientists have discovered a planet-wide electric field believed to be as fundamental to Earth as magnetic fields and gravity. The new research focuses on the ambipolar electric field which was first theorised over 60 years ago by NASA's suborbital Endurance rocket, with scientists wanting to explore how the planet's atmosphere evolves and the behaviour behind it.  Published in the journal Nature, study lead author Glyn Collinson, principal investigator of the Endurance mission at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre explained that planets with an atmosphere "should have an ambipolar field," adding: "Now that we've finally measured it,...

Scientists discover new electric field on Earth 'as important as gravity'

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Disclaimer: This content aims to entertain and inform, drawing from research and detailed observation of astrological patterns to offer valuable insights. When it comes to astrology, not every zodiac sign is known for being the most adventurous in the bedroom. Some signs are more comfortable with routine and security, which can sometimes translate into a more predictable love life. If you’re curious whether your sign is on the list, here are four zodiac signs that might need a little extra push to spice things up in bed.

The 4 Zodiac Signs That Are the Most Boring in the Bedroom

A tiger mauled its handler at a popular amusement park in Australia, leaving the experienced worker hospitalized with “serious lacerations and puncture wounds”.

Tiger mauls handler at amusement park

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Tuesday in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes as severe land shift in the area is threatening the community and disrupting power lines.

‘You can almost see the ground move’: State of emergency declared in California as land movement threatens power lines

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

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5 Most Envious Zodiac Signs

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Video obtained by CNN shows the moment a man trapped in his SUV had a lucky escape during a flash flood in San Antonio, Texas on September 3.

See the moment man trapped in SUV narrowly misses floating car

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Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

A new poll conducted by ABC News and IPSOS shows that Vice President Kamala Harris has a wide lead over former President Donald Trump in favorability rating. A panel of political experts joins CNN’s Alex Marquardt to discuss the impact on the race for the White House.

New poll shows whether Harris or Trump is leading in favorability rating

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CNN’s David Chalian breaks down new 2024 election polling from critical battleground states. Kamala Harris holds a lead in Wisconsin and Michigan. Trump is leading in Arizona, but Pennsylvania remains evenly split.

See where Harris and Trump currently stand in critical swing states

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Bans on cell phones, hoodies, all-black clothing – and even the removal of mirrors from school bathrooms – are among the changes schools across the US are making in the name of safety and better student engagement.

All-black outfits, hoodies, Crocs, cell phones and mirrors. Some students are returning to school with new bans in effect

Going to college in the United States has long been considered the ticket to a higher-paying job. But the growing share of high school graduates who are enrolling in vocational schools instead of four-year programs may not be missing out on as much earnings potential as you might think.

Want job security in this uncertain market? A surprising trend is paying off

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It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

The DOJ charges Hamas leaders for October 7, new CNN polls give swing state snapshots, DirecTV offers credits to users after Disney after outage, and much more on today’s episode of 5 Things. Sign up for our newsletter at CNN.com/5Things and watch more at CNN Max.

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Vice President Kamala Harris likes to portray herself as tough on the border and immigration.

KFile: Harris move to the center on border wall, asylum contradicts her years of progressive immigration positions

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Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Meta’s oversight board found that the phrase “From the River to the Sea,” used to express Palestinian support, did not break the company’s hate speech policies.

‘From the River to the Sea’ is not hate speech, Meta’s Oversight Board rules

A “remarkable” Pictish ring with “an intricate setting” was discovered in Scotland by an amateur archaeologist after being buried for more than 1,000 years.

‘Enthusiastic amateur’ finds ‘remarkable’ Pictish ring buried for more than 1,000 years

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Asteroid will imminently burn up in Earth’s atmosphere over Philippines

A roughly 1-meter asteroid will enter Earth’s atmosphere over the Philippines near Luzon Island at 12:39 p.m. ET, according to the European Space...

Asteroid will imminently burn up in Earth’s atmosphere over Philippines

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