A discovery during a backyard expedition turns up squirming and unfamiliar things, Dana Wilde writes.
2023
Posted inNation & World, News
Webb Space Telescope reveals moment of stellar birth, dramatic close-up of 50 baby stars
Scientists said the breathtaking shot provides the best clarity yet of this brief phase of a star’s life.
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Snow shovels in hand, Vermonters volunteer to clean up after epic floods
President Biden has declared an emergency in Vermont and authorized federal disaster relief assistance.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Legislature moves closer to sending state flag question to voters
Lawmakers released a hold on the bill after determining that the referendum would not have additional costs. It faces a final vote in the Senate before being sent to Gov. Janet Mills, who is still considering the proposal.
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At NATO summit, Biden declares ‘our unity will not falter’ on Ukraine
A joint declaration lays the groundwork for each nation to negotiate agreements to help Ukraine bolster its military over the long term.
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Director Wray defends the ‘real FBI’ against criticism from House Republicans
Chris Wray refused to engage in specific questions about ongoing federal investigations, including those involving former President Donald Trump and Hunter Biden.
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Few U.S. adults support full abortion bans, even in states that have them, poll finds
The poll was conducted in late June, one year after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, undoing a nationwide right to abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years.
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Milan Kundera, Czech writer and former dissident, dies in Paris aged 94
Kundera’s novel ‘The Unbearable Lightness of Being’ won critical acclaim, earning him a wide readership among Westerners.
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Pickleball comes to Fenway Park as growing sport reaches the big leagues
The Pickle4 Ballpark Series runs from Wednesday to Sunday and will include an exhibition with top-ranked players from the Professional Pickleball Association Tour.
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All-Star Game: Díaz homers as NL beats AL 3-2 to end nine-game losing streak
Elias Díaz of the Rockies hits a two-run homer off Félix Bautista in the eighth inning to give the NL the win.