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May 29, 2024

SpaceX Falcon 9 launches EarthCARE satellite to study heating and cooling in Earth's atmosphere

SpaceX Falcon 9 launched the EarthCARE satellite, which will study clouds and aerosols in the Earth's atmosphere, into orbit from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

May 29, 2024

A planet parade is happening next month: Here's why NASA says you might miss it

The upcoming planetary parade will feature the alignment of six planets, but only Mercury and Mars will be visible to the naked eye due to the sun's interference.

May 29, 2024

Brazil's president withdraws ambassador to Israel, leaving diplomatic post vacant

Brazil has withdrawn its ambassador to Israel after months of tensions between the two countries over the war in Gaza, according to the country's gazette.

May 29, 2024

How underground storage tank spills are cleaned up, and why they leak in the first place

Leaking underground storage tanks remain a leading cause of groundwater pollution even after more than a half-million sites have been cleaned up. Even modern tanks will eventually leak.

May 29, 2024

Germany lifts mandatory COVID vaccination requirement for military following committee recommendation

Germany has lifted the mandate for military service members to be vaccinated against COVID-19, a rule that had been in place since late 2021, officials say.

May 29, 2024

Overnight fire at Denmark's Legoland theme park melts replicas of famed buildings

A fire destroyed part of Miniland, a section of the Legoland theme park in western Denmark with replicas of famous buildings made of Lego bricks, on Wednesday.

May 29, 2024

French authorities launch probe into violent unrest in New Caledonia that left 7 dead

Authorities have opened an investigation into deadly unrest that has left seven people dead and significant destruction this month in France's New Caledonia.

May 29, 2024

North Korea flies balloons carrying garbage over South Korea following failed satellite launch

North Korea has flown hundreds of balloons carrying trash toward South Korea in apparent retaliation against South Korean activists for flying anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border.

May 29, 2024

Spain hosts Palestine's prime minister after recognition of Palestinian state by western European nations

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized Palestinian statehood.

May 29, 2024

CDC urges proper cooking of wild game after family sickened by bear meat parasite

The CDC is voicing the importance of thoroughly cooking wild game following an outbreak of trichinellosis linked to undercooked bear meat at a family gathering.