Paola Rosa-Aquino
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An Explosion Felt Round the World
Volcanologist Jess Phoenix walks us through the science of the powerful and astonishing eruption of the undersea Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano near Tonga in the South Pacific on Saturday — and what scientists are looking for next. → Read More
Australia Defeats and Deports Djokovic
Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic’s last-ditch legal effort to remain in Australia failed, and the unvaccinated athlete has left the country and will not play in the Australian Open. → Read More
Eruption of Undersea Volcano Near Tonga Triggers Tsunami Warnings Across Pacific
The extent of the damage in Tonga remains unclear after the country was struck by a tsunami generated by the eruption of the undersea Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai volcano. Hawaii and the West Coast experienced effects of the tsunami on Saturday morning. → Read More
What We Know About the Deadly Bronx Apartment-Building Fire
The fire, which began with a malfunctioning space heater, quickly filled the entire 19-story, 120-unit building with smoke, overwhelming residents. At least 9 children were killed, and more than 60 people injured. → Read More
5 Things to Look Forward to Now That the Webb Telescope Is Fully Deployed
The James Webb Space Telescope’s deployment in space has been completed. The life-hunting, image-grabbing, handiwork-inspiring time machine may be able to keep demystifying the universe for the next 20 years. → Read More
Pentagon’s New UFO Office Worries Some Ufologists
Some well known UFO researchers are skeptical the Defense Department can be trusted to share what it’s new UFO office learns about unidentified aerial phenomena. → Read More
Manchin Says He ‘Is a No’ on Biden’s Social Spending Bill
The senator signaled Sunday that he’s pulling the plug on the massive social policy and climate legislation, as written. → Read More
Kyrie Irving’s Return Lasted One Night
The unvaccinated all-star was going to play again, now he’s been in the league’s protocols after a suspect COVID test. → Read More
Court Reinstates Biden’s COVID-Vaccine Mandate for Large Companies
A federal appeals court reinstated the Biden administration’s vaccination or testing requirement on Friday, though the matter is unlikely to be settled until the Supreme Court weighs in. → Read More
January 6 PowerPoint Backer Says He Repeatedly Visited White House, Spoke With Meadows
Phil Waldron claims he repeatedly visited the White House and spoke with Trump’s chief of staff while pushing plans for how Trump could stay in power. → Read More
What Is the Link Between Climate Change and the Historic Tornados?
Climate scientists say there is growing evidence a warming world could make spates of intense tornadoes like Friday’s more common or more intense. → Read More
Newsom Calls for Assault Weapons Ban Modeled After Texas Abortion Law
Governor Gavin Newsom said that since the Supreme Court opened the door for private citizens to use lawsuits to get around federal laws, California will use that opening to allow citizens to sue assault weapons manufacturers and sellers. → Read More
Veteran Fox News Anchor Chris Wallace Is Leaving the Network
Chris Wallace’s surprise announcement on “Fox News Sunday” comes after 18 years at the network. The anchor said he was leaving because “I want to try something new, to go beyond politics to all the things I’m interested in.” → Read More
Many Feared Dead After Tornadoes Tear Through Central U.S.
At least 50 people may have been killed at a factory in Kentucky. More than 30 tornadoes struck at least six states overnight Friday. People were also killed at an Amazon warehouse in Illinois and a nursing home in Arkansas. → Read More
David Perdue Will Indeed Primary Governor Brian Kemp in Georgia: Reports
The former senator was reportedly recruited to run against Kemp by Donald Trump, who has repeatedly vowed vengeance against the incumbent GOP governor for not supporting his false claim that he defeated Joe Biden in Georgia. → Read More
Longtime Republican Lawmaker Bob Dole Dead at 98
The former Senate majority leader, presidential candidate, and World War II veteran died in his sleep on Sunday. → Read More
Upstate New York Hospitals Are Being Overwhelmed by COVID
COVID-19 hospitalizations have more than tripled upstate since August, and the surge has come amid a staffing shortage of health-care workers. → Read More
U.S. Warns of Possible Invasion of Ukraine by Russia
U.S. intelligence officials worry that Russia’s rapid buildup on the border means the country could launch an offensive in early 2022. The Biden administration is reportedly trying to dissuade Putin from such a plan. → Read More
Michigan School Shooter’s Parents Apprehended, Following Rare Charges
James and Jennifer Crumbley pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges on Saturday, days after their son allegedly killed four classmates. → Read More
Accidental Gunfire Caused a Panic at Atlanta’s Airport: What We Know
The scary incident at Hartsfield-Jackson airport on Saturday, during which a traveler accidentally discharged his gun, comes after the TSA has reported finding a record number of guns during U.S. airport security screenings so far this year. → Read More