NASA radar captures two large asteroids zooming past Earth

NASA tracked two near-Earth asteroids, gathering vital data on their trajectories and physical characteristics using radar technology that supports ongoing planetary defense efforts. (Artistic concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com Deep Space Network’s Goldstone planetary radar had a busy few days observing asteroids 2024 MK and 2011 UL21 as they safely passed by Earth. Researchers at NASA‘s Jet … Read more

What You Need to Know About Human Plague After Suspected Case in Colorado

A rare case of the plague is being investigated in Pueblo County by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment after preliminary test results are available, a statement said. The plague is a bacterial infection that was historically very deadly but is now more treatable. Although not completely eradicated, “human-to-human transmission of bubonic plague … Read more

Congressional Democrats Try to Find a Path Forward for Biden

Democratic Congressmen will convene for the first time Tuesday for crucial meetings since President Biden’s poor debate performance threw the party into disarray and raised concerns about whether he — and they — can be re-elected. At 9 a.m., House Democrats will hold an all-member caucus meeting in DC at the Democratic National Committee headquarters. … Read more

Elly De La Cruz Learns to Speak Japanese with Shohei Ohtani

Elly De La Cruz has just been selected to his first All-Star Game. What is the Reds superstar shortstop most looking forward to when the best of the American and National Leagues converge on Arlington on July 15? “I’m learning Japanese to talk to Shohei,” De La Cruz replied when asked that question Sunday after … Read more