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Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists further hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought.
Astronomers know that the universe is expanding — and not just expanding, but doing so at a faster and faster rate. For decades, they’ve puzzled over what could possibly be speeding everything up. Their mathematical model describing how the universe behaves could explain it well if there were a powerful, constant force at play — but they didn’t know the nature of this force or where it came from, so they called it dark energy. AP
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A fast-moving fire broke out in the hills above Hollywood Boulevard and threatened some of the most popular Los Angeles tourist spots as firefighters battled to get control on two other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena.
The Sunset Fire started around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday as officials were holding a news conference to update residents on efforts to fight massive blazes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena and to warn that fire danger remained high.
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Aftermath of Israeli air strikes, in Gaza.
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Fire at the World’s Largest Battery Plant in California Forces Evacuations
San Francisco (AP) — A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant
Fires Scorched Campuses Across Los Angeles. Many Schools Are Seeking Places to Hold Classes
Los Angeles (AP) — Days after losing her home in the same fire that
Writing on Clay Tablets — Uncovered in Iraq — Reveal Hidden History of Ancient City
(The Charlotte Observer) An ancient game board, building remains
Midwives Blame California Rules for Hampering Birth Centers Amid Maternity Care Crisis
(KFF Health News) Jessie Mazar squeezed the grab handle in her
Firefighters Boost Containment of Palisades and Eaton Fires Amid Break From Destructive Winds
(Los Angeles Times) — Containment of the Palisades and Eaton fires that
UK Leader Starmer Signs ‘100-Year Partnership’ Agreement With Ukraine During Trip to Kyiv
Kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a 100-year
US Recovers $31 Million in Federal Payments to Dead People
Washington (AP) — The U.S. government clawed back more than
Supreme Court’s Decision on a Looming TikTok Ban Could Come Friday
he Supreme Court ‘s decision could come Friday in the case about whether
Biden Warns the US Risks Becoming an ‘Oligarchy.’ What Does the Term Mean?
Washington (AP) — President Joe Biden in his Wednesday farewell speech
US Steps up Russia Sanctions, Placing Threat of More Sanctions on Businesses Partnering With Russia
Washington (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department said Wednesday that
Trump’s Tariffs Brought China and Mexico Closer. Will His Second Term Change That?
(Los Angeles Times) — The last time Donald Trump was president, he
Prison Abuse, Deaths and Escapes Prompt Calls For More Oversight
(Stateline.org) Rampant sexual abuse by guards at women’s prisons
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