Hot gas bubble spinning at "mind blowing" speeds around black hole
The ALMA radio telescope in Chile's Andes mountains picked up something "really puzzling" in the Sagittarius A* data, scientists said.
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U.K. lifts ban on fracking in England despite opposition
The Conservative Party, which is still in power under new leadership, had vowed never to re-allow the controversial gas extraction practice unless it was proven safe.
Neil Degrasse Tyson discusses new book
Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson is bringing a cosmic perspective to life on Earth. He joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book "Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization," and why he thinks it's time humans bring a scientific lens to issues like race, politics and the law.
Scientist dives deepest oceanic trench
Before July, only 26 people had dived to the bottom of Challenger Deep, the deepest known spot on Earth. Now, in a history-making expedition, oceanographer Dawn Wright joins their ranks, becoming the first Black person to accomplish the feat. Lee Cowan joined her for the momentous occasion.
Fetuses apparently like carrots, but kale? Not so much, ultrasounds show
One researcher says the findings suggest "repeated exposure to flavors before birth could help to establish food preferences post-birth" and help shape healthy eating.
James Webb telescope captures new image of Neptune
The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of Neptune and its thin rings in the sharpest view of the planet in decades.
NASA copes with hydrogen leak, fuels Artemis moon rocket in critical test
Engineers are reviewing test data to determine if NASA can press ahead toward a September 27 launch target.
Webb telescope captures stunning new image of Neptune and its rings
Webb's unprecedented infrared imaging capabilities provide a new glimpse into the farthest planet from the sun.
20,000,000,000,000,000 ants exist across the Earth, researchers find
Scientists say the number is a "conservative" estimate.
14 young sperm whales found dead, beached on an Australian island
Government conservation experts headed to the island to conduct necropsies of the whales to try to determine what caused their deaths.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits sentencing for prostitution-related charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing is being held three months after he was convicted on two prostitution-related charges.
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Government shutdown continues with Senate set to vote on Day 3
The 2025 government shutdown entered its third day on Friday, with the Senate set to vote again on competing proposals to end the impasse. Follow live updates here.
Trump sets Sunday deadline for Hamas to agree to Gaza peace deal
President Trump said Friday that he is issuing a Sunday evening deadline for Hamas to agree to a U.S. peace proposal, backed by the Israeli government, to end the war in Gaza.
Manchester attack victim possibly killed by officer gunshot, police say
Police say one Manchester synagogue attack victim may have been killed by an officer's gunshot, in "a tragic and unforeseen" consequence of the rapid response.
Large fire erupts at Los Angeles-area Chevron refinery in El Segundo
LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell said crews contained the fire to one area of the refinery.
Supreme Court gears up for new term with cases on social issues, Trump policies
The Supreme Court convenes for a new term Monday and is set to hear cases ranging from the use of race in redistricting to Trump's efforts to reshape the executive branch.
As U.S. hiring slows, more Americans are job hunting for months
The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
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Ex-stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs shares his story in first TV interview
Deonte' Nash, a former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, speaks exclusively with "CBS Mornings" after filing a lawsuit last week against the music magnate for alleged abuse.
More mystery drones near European airports, military bases disrupt flights
German and Belgian officials say unidentified drones were spotted near an airport and military base near the countries' shared border amid concern over Russian threats.