Astronomers make rare discovery of star eating up planet
K. Miller/R. Hurt (Caltech/IPAC) (PASADENA, Calf.) — A Jupiter-sized planet was the main course for a dying star’s meal, according to scientists who witnessed this rare interstellar course. A study published Wednesday in “Nature,” detailed the observations and
Fed raises interest rates 0.25%, escalating inflation fight amid banking woes
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised its short-term borrowing rate another 0.25%, escalating the central bank’s attack on inflation just two days after the forced sale of First Republic Bank. The Fed’s 10th
Man fatally shot during altercation at Tesla charging station, authorities say
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images (EDGEWATER, Colo.) — A man was fatally shot during an altercation at a Tesla charging station in Colorado on Wednesday, authorities said. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. local time in a parking
Teens accused of deadly rock-throwing spree formally charged with murder
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (DENVER) — Three Colorado teenagers arrested in connection with a rock-throwing spree that killed a driver have been formally charged with murder. They also now face a dozen other counts for allegedly throwing large
Man dies after being placed in chokehold on NYC subway amid rise in anti-homeless sentiment
Gary Hershorn/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A man, believed to be homeless, died after being placed in a chokehold by another subway passenger for several minutes, according to police and a video taken of the incident. The man
What is Bluesky and how do you join?
Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Major changes at Twitter under CEO Elon Musk in recent months have elicited some calls for an alternative platform. One such app, Bluesky Social, has drawn attention as a
1st RSV vaccine for older adults in US cleared by FDA in historic approval
Xinhua via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first RSV vaccine in the U.S. Scientists have been trying to develop an RSV vaccine for decades after previous high-profile attempts failed.
Parents of teenager who died by suicide after sextortion scam urge 'tough' conversations with children
Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images (MARQUETTE, Mich.) — The parents of a teenager who died by suicide are urging others to have “tough” conversations about sextortion scams — saying that frank communication could save other teenagers’ lives. Jordan
300,000 fentanyl pills, powdered fentanyl smuggled in SUV gas tank: NYC prosecutors
NYC Special Narcotics Prosecutor’s Office (NEW YORK) — A recent seizure of $5 million worth of fentanyl in New York City revealed a new tactic cartels are using to smuggle drugs into the United States, prosecutors and federal
LOCAL SPORTS: Sequim and PA crush fastpitch competition
PHOTO: Roughrider Lily Halberg is ready to make a run at 3rd ranked North Kitsap Thursday in Poulsbo By Oly Archibald BELFAIR — In girls fast pitch action, the Sequim Wolves used the long ball to beat