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US scientists use sharks to collect ocean data on hurricane prediction

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:29:13 GMT

NEWARK, Delaware: Scientists are now using sharks to collect ocean data that could help predict how strong hurricanes will be before they reach land.

Researchers from the University of Delaware are studying whether sharks can act like moving data collectors in the ocean. These sharks carry small sensors that record important information about the water, such as temperature, salt levels, and depth. This data can

Meta pushes back against state attorney generals over social media addiction lawsuit as trials begin

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:57:47 GMT

Oakland (California) [US], August 14 (ANI): Tech giant Meta faced renewed legal scrutiny over allegations that its social media platforms misled the public about user safety and caused harm to young users. The company pushed back against these claims in a major social media addiction trial, describing the allegations as 'unsubstantiated', according to a report by ABC News.

The legal battle stems from a lawsuit fi

US natural gas production set for record 122.5 Bcf/d in 2026, up 3.4%: EIA

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:30:59 GMT

Washington DC [US], August 13 (ANI): US marketed natural gas production is projected to rise to a record 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, about 3.4 per cent higher than the previous record set last year, driven largely by higher output from the Permian and Haynesville regions, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The latest projection, contained in the EIA's August 2026 Sh

MLB roundup: Alex Bregman blasts 3 homers as Cubs crush Nationals

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:05 GMT

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Alex Bregman slammed three homers and drove in seven runs, both career highs, leading the visiting Chicago Cubs to a 12-6 win against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

Dansby Swanson homered, doubled and scored three times in the No. 9 spot for the Cubs, who have won eight of their past nine games. Seiya Suzuki had two hits, two RBIs and two runs, and Pedro Rami

Rockies outduel Diamondbacks for series clincher on road

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:19:09 GMT

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Brett Sullivan and Zac Veen homered, Ryan Feltner recorded his first road victory this season, and the Colorado Rockies held on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Wednesday in Phoenix to take the deciding game of a three-game series.Sullivan hit a three-run homer high off the right field foul pole against Merrill Kelly (8-10) to cap a four-run second and Veen belte

Rockies place INF Kyle Karros on concussion list

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:05:06 GMT

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The Colorado Rockies placed infielder Kyle Karros on the seven-day concussion list Wednesday, one day after he was injured during a 3-2 victory over the host Arizona Diamondbacks.

Karros was injured in the bottom of the sixth inning when he collided with shortstop Ezequiel Tovar while chasing a grounder. Though Karros is the third baseman, he was positioned near seco

New Mexico among top states for August's Perseid meteor showers

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:50:28 GMT

Those living in New Mexico will have one of the clearest views of this week's Perseid meteor showers, one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights.

A new study from the Action Network ranks New Mexico among the top 10 states for viewing and this year, the timing o

Poll: Voters don't like candidates who dodge climate change

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:01:35 GMT

Democratic candidates in New Mexico who avoid the topic of climate change could end up losing elections because of it, according to a new poll.

After the 2024 election, many Democrats stopped campaigning on global warming. But the 2035 Initiative at the University of California, Santa Barbara finds that the so-called

CONMEBOL postpones Libertadores matches after Colombia quake

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:45:32 GMT

BOGOTA, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) announced the suspension of two Copa Libertadores matches in Colombia after a powerful earthquake struck the country on Monday.

At least 100 people were killed and dozens more injured after the 7.4 magnitude quake toppled buildings in several cities in the country's west.

The suspended round of 16 fixtures, both scheduled for

10th Circuit: New Mexico campaign finance law interferes with political expression

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:41:48 GMT

(CN) - The 10th Circuit revived a former state senator's challenge to a New Mexico law that governs what types of donations politicians can make with campaign funds, finding a portion of the statute violates the First Amendment on its face.

Vacating a summary judgment ruling for New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a 10th Circuit panel