20 New Moons Found Around Saturn
Saturn has overtaken Jupiter as the solar system’s satellite king.
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US vaping illness deaths rise to 18 with 1,000 cases reported
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said cases were up a quarter from last week.
Legendary Cream drummer Ginger Baker dies at 80
Ginger Baker, notorious hellraiser and celebrated drummer in the supergroup Cream, has died at the age of 80 at a hospital in the United Kingdom.
Paralyzed man able to walk with mind-controlled exoskeleton suit
A paralyzed man was able to walk using a mind-controlled robotic suit, French researchers report. The 30-year-old man, identified only as Thibault, moved all four of his paralyzed limbs using an exoskeleton controlled by his brain.
Alagba, 344-Year-Old Tortoise, “Oldest” In Africa, Dies
A tortoise whose royal owners claimed was 344 years old years old has died in the palace of the traditional ruler of Ogbomosho, southwest Nigeria, a spokesman said Saturday.
Continental to cut jobs and shut factories
Continental AG mapped out a sweeping restructuring plan stretching over the next decade and affecting as many as 20,000 jobs worldwide, marking the Germany-based manufacturer’s latest effort to restore profits while navigating sluggish vehicle production in key markets and an industry shift to electric cars.
LOT launches direct flight between Budapest and Seoul
LOT Polish Airlines launched a direct flight between Budapest and Seoul on Sunday.
Overweight people more likely to have overweight dogs, Danish study finds
Overweight people are more likely to have overweight dogs, partly because they are more likely to feed them treats, Danish researchers said on Wednesday.
Prince Andrew was an abuser, Epstein accuser says in TV interview
An accuser of Jeffrey Epstein has alleged Prince Andrew was “an abuser, a participant” in the disgraced US financier’s exploitation of her as a teenager, in her first television interview.
Tropical Storm Imelda: two dead and more than 1,000 rescued as floods hit Texas
The slow-churning remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda flooded parts of Texas on Thursday, leaving at least two people dead and rescue crews with boats scrambling to reach stranded drivers and families trapped in their homes during a relentless downpour that drew comparisons to Hurricane Harvey two years ago.