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Fifty-five years ago, a dead sperm whale washed ashore near Florence — and what happened next became one of the most infamous moments in state history. Engineers from the Oregon Highway Division, ...

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How often do black holes explode? New research refines old calculations, hinting that black hole explosions may be a once-in-a-decade occurence. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...

Previous research pointed to climate change as the main driver of permafrost explosions in Siberia, but a new study offers a more nuanced explanation. Reading time 2 minutes Looking for one more ...

Usually when a company recalls a food item, it’s because there is something wrong with the food itself—a bacterial contamination or an ingredient that isn’t supposed to be there. But this week, Costco ...

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A Taiwan-operated Patriot air defense missile exploded shortly after launch during a firing exercise, as the self-ruled island faces mounting military pressure from its neighbor, China. The Taiwanese ...

The Pixel 6a was a widely beloved phone when it launched in 2022, offering almost all the capabilities of the more expensive Pixel 6 phones at a much lower price. Just a few years into their Pixel ...