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Scientists untangle the scientific web of black widow spider venom
Scientists have decoded the deadly secret behind the black widow spider’s venom. It’s not just ordinary poison, the venom is a complex “cocktail of toxins.” One key piece of the deadly venom is a neurotoxin called a-latrotoxin, which targets the nervous systems of vertebrates, including humans. Many people already know that this spider is not… -
Las Vegas bids farewell to mob-era Tropicana casino in implosion
Las Vegas has said goodbye to one of its last mob-era landmarks, with the Tropicana, the third oldest casino on the Las Vegas Strip, reduced to rubble in a 22-second implosion. The towers crumbled in a celebration complete with fireworks, marking the city’s first major demolition in nearly a decade. Las Vegas has a history… -
Garth Brooks sues sexual assault accuser, alleging extortion
Country music artist Garth Brooks is naming his sexual assault accuser in a lawsuit, claiming she is trying to extort millions from him. The suit, brought forward by a former hairstylist and makeup artist identified as Jane Roe, claims he raped her during a work trip in 2019. She also accuses Brooks of publicly outing… -
Tokyo’s Shibuya shuts down Halloween celebrations amid crowd safety concerns
One of the world’s premiere locations to celebrate Halloween is taking steps to crack down on crowds. Tokyo’s Shibuya ward has officially “closed for Halloween” this year, as authorities move to prevent chaos experienced in recent times. Shibuya has a reputation for street parties, drawing crowds since the early 2010s. As the crowds grew, so… -
Fast food sales slowdown forces major McDonald’s french fry supplier to cut jobs
Americans are starting to turn away from fast food, and that’s sending shockwaves in the industry, from the locations themselves all the way down the supply chain. One of the biggest suppliers in the nation, Lamb Weston, is feeling the pinch big-time. The company is the largest producer of french fries in North America, supplying… -
Mets and McDonald’s team up: Grimace takes over the 7 train
In an unexpected partnership, the New York Mets and McDonald’s beloved character Grimace have taken their relationship to the next level. Since throwing an opening pitch back in June, the purple mascot has become an icon for the team. Now that the Mets are in the playoffs, the city is celebrating Grimace with a spot… -
Colorado town celebrates tarantula mating season with spiders and festivals
Forget the flowers and chocolates, on the Colorado plains, love has eight legs and lots of hair. It’s tarantula mating season, and male tarantulas are crawling out of their burrows, ready to find a mate. Meanwhile, La Junta, Colorado, is rolling out the welcome mat for both the spiders and the spider-loving crowd that follows… -
The rate of growth for human life expectancy may be starting to slow
For over a century people have been living longer thanks to major advances in medicine and researchers learning more about healthier lifestyles. However, new data suggests that this growth in life expectancy may finally be slowing down. While life expectancy nearly doubled in the 19th and 20th centuries, experts say that the pace has slowed… -
ESA’s Hera spacecraft launches to help advance planetary defense
A new mission is underway to help protect the Earth from asteroids. The spacecraft “Hera” started its mission to revisit the scene of a cosmic crash when blasted off on Monday, Oct. 7. The European Space Agency’s Hera mission is a follow-up to NASA’s “Dart” mission in 2022. During the previous mission, an asteroid was… -
Geico denies dropping coverage for Tesla Cybertruck after false claims
Geico is setting the record straight on its coverage of Tesla’s Cybertruck. Rumors had been circulating online this week that the insurance giant was dropping the truck from coverage. It all started Friday, Oct. 4, when a Cybertruck owner posted on X, claiming that Geico had informed him that it could no longer insure his… -
Actor Keanu Reeves makes competitive racing debut in Indianapolis
Actor Keanu Reeves has taken his skills in action into real life and onto the racetrack. On Saturday, Oct. 5, the Hollywood icon made his professional auto racing debut at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. His debut wasn’t all smooth sailing, as Reeves spun out on turn nine and slid into the grass. Luckily there… -
Bacterial infection, not foul play, likely killed Russian ‘spy whale’
A mystery surrounding the beluga whale that captured global attention with rumors of espionage has finally been resolved. Known as “Hvaldimir,” the 14-foot-long 2,000 pound whale was found dead in August in a southern Norwegian bay. Animal rights groups quickly claimed that the beluga had been shot. But now, Norwegian police are releasing new information,… -
Russia and Pakistan forced into barter system due to sanctions
Russia and Pakistan are bypassing international sanctions with some old fashioned bartering. Instead of using currency, the two are exchanging goods like mandarin oranges and chickpeas. This development comes as Russia faces mounting challenges getting basic needs for its citizens and engaging in the global financial market. Sanctions on the country have forced it out…
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Ohio State wins national championship, beats Notre Dame 34-23
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President Trump pardons 1,500 Jan. 6 prisoners, orders immediate release
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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as President Trump’s secretary of state
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Tijuana declares emergency to prepare migrant shelters
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Bob Dylan’s ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ draft lyrics auctioned for $508,000
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