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84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Harmful bleaching of the world's coral has grown to include 84% of the ocean's reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history, the International Coral Reef Initiative announced Wednesday.
NASA's Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin

NASA's Lucy spacecraft beams back pictures of an asteroid shaped like a lumpy bowling pin

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s Lucy spacecraft has beamed back pictures from its latest asteroid flyby , revealing a long, lumpy, odd-shaped space rock . The space agency released the images Monday, a day after the close approach.
China reveals new team of astronauts for space station launch

China reveals new team of astronauts for space station launch

BEIJING (AP) — China announced Wednesday the members of a three-person crew that will be launched to its space station as part of its growing exploration of space.
Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges

Musk says he'll spend less time in Washington and more time running Tesla after its profit plunges

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits.
What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program

What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program

WASHINGTON (AP) — The H-1B visa has long been a highly coveted employment visa for foreign citizens with specialized skills to live and work in the U.S., and recent requests from the Trump administration have put greater attention on the program.
Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk's role in Trump administration

Tesla Q1 profit falls sharply as it fights backlash tied to Musk's role in Trump administration

NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla’s first-quarter profits plunged by more than two-thirds amid a backlash against Elon Musk’s electric car company that has hurt sales and sent its stock plunging.
NFL NextGen Stats team unveils new draft website

NFL NextGen Stats team unveils new draft website

Many NFL fans spend the weeks leading up to the draft poring over predictions to try to figure out which players their favorite teams are most likely to select.
Ontario to spend $750 million on STEM programs at universities, colleges

Ontario to spend $750 million on STEM programs at universities, colleges

TORONTO — Ontario says it will invest $750 million to boost funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics programs at colleges and universities across the province.
US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and global economies will likely slow significantly in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs

Vance and Modi meet in New Delhi to discuss trade deal and avoid US tariffs

NEW DELHI (AP) — U.S.