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Han Jong-Hee, who elevated Samsung's television business, dies

Han Jong-Hee, who elevated Samsung's television business, dies

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Han Jong-Hee, a senior Samsung Electronics executive credited with elevating the company's television business, died Tuesday, the company said. He was 63.
Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions

Trump administration cancels at least 68 grants focused on LGBTQ health questions

A surge of grant cancellations hit researchers focused on the health of gay, lesbian and transgender people last week, as the Trump administration continues to target what it describes as ideologically driven science. Last week the U.S.
Webb Space Telescope captures a star in the making and a galaxy far, far away

Webb Space Telescope captures a star in the making and a galaxy far, far away

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Webb Space Telescope has captured a plume of gas and dust streaming from a star in the making, with a spiral galaxy as a stunning backdrop.
A European startup scrubs its attempt to launch an orbital rocket on its first test flight

A European startup scrubs its attempt to launch an orbital rocket on its first test flight

OSLO, Norway (AP) — A private European aerospace company scrubbed its attempt on Monday to launch the first test flight of its orbital launch vehicle from Norway.
From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

From deluges to drought: Climate change speeds up water cycle, triggers more extreme weather

Prolonged droughts, wildfires and water shortages. Torrential downpours that overwhelm dams and cause catastrophic flooding.
AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study

AI can predict premature death among people with inflammatory bowel disease: study

TORONTO — A new study suggests AI can predict premature death among people who have inflammatory bowel disease, also known as Crohn's and colitis.
A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China's Forbidden City

A mix of science and tradition helps restore relics in China's Forbidden City

BEIJING (AP) — It's highly technical work in what looks more like a lab than a museum: A fragment of a glazed roof tile from Beijing’s Forbidden City is analyzed in a state-of-the-art X-ray diffraction machine that produces images, which are then pro
Man accused in death of Toronto homeless man has history of violent criminal charges

Man accused in death of Toronto homeless man has history of violent criminal charges

TORONTO — A 31-year-old man accused of first-degree murder in the death of a homeless man in Toronto has a history of violent criminal charges, including attempted murder and assault with a weapon.
Murphy, a beloved bald eagle who became a foster dad, dies following violent storms in Missouri

Murphy, a beloved bald eagle who became a foster dad, dies following violent storms in Missouri

A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity for incubating a rock in 2023 is being mourned Saturday after the 33-year-old avian died following intense storms that recently moved through Missouri.
Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches

Experts say US weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches

WASHINGTON (AP) — With massive job cuts, the National Weather Service is eliminating or reducing vital weather balloon launches in eight northern locations, which meteorologists and former agency leaders said will degrade the accuracy of forecasts ju
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