Joel Shannon
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Elon Musk says he's temporarily capping how many tweets you can read. What we know.
Twitter owner Elon Musk on Saturday set "temporary limits" on how many tweets users can read. Now some Twitter are getting 'rate limit exceeded' errors. → Read More
Is that a full moon? Check out May 2023's (almost) full moon Thursday, Friday.
There will be 13 full moons in 2023, and the next one will occur on Friday, May 5. What to know about full moons, super moons and blue moons. → Read More
What to know about climate change: Does winter weather disprove global warming? (No.)
What to know about climate change and global warming. As climate disasters mount, scientists say causes are clear and solutions are possible. → Read More
Southern California feels effect of 6.2-magnitude earthquake that struck off Mexican coast
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean near Mexico's Baja California on Tuesday morning. → Read More
At least 146 dead in South Korea after crowd surge during Halloween festivities, officials say
The deaths and injuries occurred after a large crowd pushed forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in Seoul, officials said. → Read More
'Earthquake swarm' in South Carolina: State shook by 2 of its strongest quakes in years Wednesday
South Carolina was rocked by several earthquakes Wednesday, including the two strongest quakes yet in a "swarm" of earthquakes. → Read More
'Earthquake swarm' in South Carolina: State shook by 2 of its strongest quakes in years Wednesday
South Carolina was rocked by several earthquakes Wednesday, including the two strongest quakes yet in a "swarm" of earthquakes. → Read More
'Earthquake swarm' in South Carolina: State shook by 2 of its strongest quakes in years Wednesday
South Carolina was rocked by several earthquakes Wednesday, including the two strongest quakes yet in a "swarm" of earthquakes. → Read More
'Rare and unusual' monkeypox cases are causing global concern. Here's what we know.
The U.S. recorded one case of monkeypox, in Massachusetts and a suspected case in New York City. Here's all you need to know about the virus. → Read More
Biden embarks on Europe trip; Ukraine says Russia seized relief workers in Mariupol convoy: Live updates
Biden embarks on a multi-day trip to Europe to meet with allies. Ukraine accuses Russia of seizing relief workers in a Mariupol convoy. Live updates. → Read More
Russia uses hypersonic missile; Military may be moving to 'suffocate Ukraine' in evolving strategy;
Saturday updates on the invasion of Ukraine, which has entered its fourth week without the Russians capturing Kyiv or toppling Ukraine's government. → Read More
Russia artillery damages another hospital, mosque sheltering children, Ukraine says; US expects 'ugly next few weeks': Live updates
Russia appears to be regrouping from recent losses. President Joe Biden called for a removal of normal trade relations with Russia. Live updates. → Read More
Russian airstrikes hit western Ukraine; Congress passes billions in aid money: Live updates
Russia widens its military offensive with airstrikes in western Ukraine ahead of its requested meeting with the U.N. Security Council. Latest news. → Read More
Ukrainians flee Russian-occupied towns with tales of war; 3 dead after strike on maternity hospital: Live updates
Ukraine's leaders say civilians are increasingly suffering and dying as Russia's assault on Ukraine enters its third week. Latest news. → Read More
Russian troops seize site of nuclear plant fire; Western leaders condemn latest attacks: Live updates
Ukrainian authorities on Friday said the fire at Europe's largest nuclear power plant that prompted widespread concern has been extinguished. Updates. → Read More
'It could happen tomorrow': Experts know disaster upon disaster looms for West Coast
The West Coast could at any moment face disasters that could kill thousands of people and forever change the lives of millions more, experts say. → Read More
Omicron surge leads to canceled flights, scaled-back events and sidelined sports stars. Latest COVID-19 updates
The disruptions may mark a new phase of the pandemic, where many Americans are likely to become infected with omicron. Latest COVID-19 updates. → Read More
'Dishes can wait, but the food can’t': Here's how long Thanksgiving leftovers can stay out
How long you leave out your Thanksgiving turkey and leftovers can lead to a greater risk of food poisoning, the CDC says. → Read More
'Miserable' breakthrough COVID-19 cases are increasing, but experts aren't sure how common they are
Breakthrough infections of COVID-19 among the vaccinated are rising, even as the vaccine continues to protect against severe disease and death. → Read More
The vaccinated are angry. That's understandable but unproductive, health experts say
The resurgence of COVID-19 in the U.S. can be blamed on the unvaccinated, but health experts say blame doesn't help end the pandemic. → Read More