Columbus, OH

NASA was reporting late Friday that an asteroid the size of an airplane traveling at an incomprehensible speed is headed Earth's direction, though it is unlikely to make contact, scientists said. The asteroid, named 2024 NB2, will get as close as 2,390,000 miles from Earth as it passes through the...

Asteroid headed toward Earth at remarkable speed

Researchers made a tantalizing discovery after they MacGyver-ed old data from a radar instrument on a satellite gathered 14 years ago from the Moon. When they used the mission data in a fresh new way, they found proof of a Moon cave hiding in plain sight. The cave is inside...

Scientists Just Found Evidence for Hidden Passageways Under the Moon’s Surface

The James Webb Space Telescope has an eye for bling. A new image released by the European Space Agency shows the powerful telescope's latest — and decidedly glamorous — finding: a bright quasar that looks like a "bejeweled" ring. Quasars are a luminous form of active galactic nuclei...

James Webb Spots Distant Space Object With Jewel-Like Lights

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The asteroid will reach a distance that is uncomfortably close to earth

NASA reports 100-foot asteroid zooming toward Earth at astounding speed

An international team of astronomers employing NASA’s Webb Space Telescope captured an exoplanet 12 light years away, and in a location that may be familiar to fans of science fiction. The alien planet orbits the K-type star Epsilon Indi A, which is around the same age as Earth’s Sun, but is slightly cooler.

NASA's Image Of An Alien Planet 12 Light Years Away Gives Astronomers Chills

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Patagonia Regional Times

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The light from the most distant galaxy in the known universe suggests that there's something off about our current cosmological models, a new James Webb Space Telescope study finds. The explanations remain elusive.

James Webb telescope confirms the earliest galaxy in the universe is bursting with way more stars than we thought possible

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Anika Jindal

A shower is an essential grooming ritual in most people’s routines. Yet, one could be unknowingly doing things that are unusual blunders. Let’s look at 14 weird, unsanitary, unhealthy, or dangerous things one shouldn’t do in a shower.

14 Things You Shouldn’t Do in Shower

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Patagonia, AZ

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

The US Sun

NASA’s Mars rover may have found the first possible signs that life existed on the Red Planet billions of years ago. An arrowhead-shaped rock has been identified that appears to contain chemical signatures and structures formed by microbial life. The 3.2ft by 2ft rock was discovered by the Perseverance...

Nasa’s Mars rover finds arrowhead-shaped rock which could contain first signs that life existed on planet

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Santa Cruz County, AZ

Time erases people. But not necessarily deeds. Such is the case with Fay M. Hill, a Cowbelle who, as president of the Santa Cruz County chapter in 1950, wrangled up local contributions to the organization’s state-wide cookbook project. Printed in 1951, “Roundup Recipes” celebrates Arizona’s ranching heritage with hearty dishes ready to be served “ranch style.”

A BBQ Chicken Recipe From Arizona’s Littlest County

It is just days before the solstice. Spring has fully morphed into summer and the prospect of climbing around on a hot, treeless waste rock pile in pursuit of specimens has lost its appeal. Cooler days will return. Still, in need of exertion, I volunteer to help a neighbor with...

Paving the Way

The Patagonia Regional Times is hosting a Santa Cruz County District 3 Supervisor Candidates Forum on Saturday, July 13, from 2-4:30pm at the Tin Shed Theater in Patagonia (304 Naugle Ave.) Here are the details:. Who will be participating?. The following candidates have been confirmed for the forum:. Bruce Bracker...

PRT to Present District 3 Supervisor Candidates’ Forum July 13

Interesting Engineering

The rock exhibits characteristics that might indicate ancient life, according to rover data.

Mars mystery deepens: NASA rover stumbles upon rock with signs of possible life

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

Nogales, AZ

Following is the text of a joint press release from Santa Cruz County, the City of Nogales, the Town of Patagonia and South32. Legally-binding agreement concerns key commitments the Hermosa project will adhere to. Santa Cruz County, the City of Nogales, the Town of Patagonia and South32 have recognized a...

Press Release: SCC, Nogales, Patagonia, South32 Developing ‘Community Protection and Benefits Agreement’

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A Nova and a Pale Blue Dot

Sometimes you need two speeches in your pocket because you’re just not sure which one will match with the facts or the audience once you get...

A Nova and a Pale Blue Dot

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