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Massive lava tubes on Mars and the moon could be home to life, researchers find
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Massive lava tubes on Mars and the moon could be home to life, researchers find

Lava tubes under the surface of both the moon and Mars are large enough to be the homes of planetary bases as humanity further explores the cosmos, a newly published study suggests. The research notes the tubes are likely between 100 and 1,000 times the size of those on Earth and can shield humans from cosmic radiation.

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Tue Aug 18 - Foxnews
SpaceX and NASA push next astronaut launch to late October
Science
SpaceX and NASA push next astronaut launch to late October

SpaceX and NASA are ready to send their next team of astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) and October 23rd has been set as the earliest launch date. The mission, named Crew-1, was originally planned for late September. Behnken and Hurley returned after spending 64 days in space.

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Tue Aug 18 - Teslarati
Math Riddle From the 1980’s Finally Solved – Could Be Used to Improve Phones and Computers
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Math Riddle From the 1980’s Finally Solved – Could Be Used to Improve Phones and Computers

Researchers thought that they were five years away from solving a math riddle from the 1980’s. In reality, and without knowing, they had nearly cracked the problem already. “ We had nearly given up on getting the last piece and solving the riddle. We thought we had a minor result, one that was interesting, but in no way solved the problem.

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Tue Aug 18 - Scitechdaily
This is when and how the universe is expected to end
Science
This is when and how the universe is expected to end

It’s not expected to happen anytime soon, but one scientist has calculated when the universe will end. The research, published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, notes that sometime over the “next few trillion years,” when the universe is dead as we know it, stars will continue to explode, not with a giant bang, but “very, very slowly fizzle. ”

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Tue Aug 18 - Nypost
How fast is SpaceX's satellite internet? Beta tests show it hitting up to 60Mbps.
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How fast is SpaceX's satellite internet? Beta tests show it hitting up to 60Mbps.

PCMag.com is a leading authority on technology, delivering Labs-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services. Still, many users in the Starlink forum on Reddit are pointing out even a 15Mbps download speed would be a significant improvement over the broadband they currently use. As for whether the speed tests are real, Ookla told PCMag: "These tests do appear to be legitimate.

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Tue Aug 18 - Mashable
Manchester United confirm new undroppable after harsh reality check
Sports
Manchester United confirm new undroppable after harsh reality check

Get the day's biggest United stories delivered straight to your inbox Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email There was a harsh reality check for Manchester United after they were dumped out of Europe by Sevilla on Sunday night.

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Tue Aug 18 - Manchestereveningnews
UFC 252 medical suspensions: Stipe Miocic, Daniel Cormier both need eye clearance
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UFC 252 medical suspensions: Stipe Miocic, Daniel Cormier both need eye clearance

Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier both need to have issues with their left eyes checked out following their heavyweight title trilogy bout at UFC 252 on Saturday. Miocic (20-3 MMA, 14-3 UFC) and Cormier (22-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC) had a grueling five-round fight in the headliner of the event at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with Miocic keeping the belt.

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Tue Aug 18 - Usatoday
New strain of coronavirus found in Malaysia could possibly be more infectious than COVID-19
International
New strain of coronavirus found in Malaysia could possibly be more infectious than COVID-19

A new strain of the coronavirus, called D614G, is currently making its way across southeast Asia — and Malaysian health officials worry it may be more infectious than even COVID-19.

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Tue Aug 18 - Fox8
Oracle is in talks to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, challenging Microsoft, source says
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Oracle is in talks to acquire TikTok's U.S. operations, challenging Microsoft, source says

Oracle, an enterprise software giant, is in talks to acquire social media company TikTok's U.S., Canadian, Australian and New Zealand assets, according to a person familiar with the matter. Spokespeople for TikTok and Oracle declined to comment.

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Tue Aug 18 - Cnbc
New Zealand prime minister delays elections a month due to sudden coronavirus outbreak
International
New Zealand prime minister delays elections a month due to sudden coronavirus outbreak

Wellington, New Zealand — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delayed New Zealand's elections by four weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak in Auckland. Get Breaking News Delivered to Your Inbox Officials believe the virus was reintroduced to New Zealand from abroad but haven't yet determined how. The election had been scheduled for September 19 but will now be held on October 17, after a COVID-19 outbreak in Auckland.

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Tue Aug 18 - Cbsnews
Ryan Reynolds has hilarious out of office message after selling Aviation gin for $610 Million
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Ryan Reynolds has hilarious out of office message after selling Aviation gin for $610 Million

After Ryan Reynolds sold his Aviation Gin for an estimated $610 million, the "Deadpool" star has apparently set a hilarious out of office response. My lawyers just explained how long it takes to achieve an 'earn out'... so... turns out I'm not as George Clooney as I thought. The point is, to those listed below, I'm sorry... and I'll indeed be needing your help in the coming months and years.

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Tue Aug 18 - Foxnews
Elon Musk Gains $8 Billion to Become World’s Fourth-Richest Person
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Elon Musk Gains $8 Billion to Become World’s Fourth-Richest Person

Elon Musk’s financial upswing shows no signs of slowing. The rise vaulted the Tesla co-founder past French luxury tycoon Bernard Arnault, the wealthiest non-American on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Musk’s fortune has grown by $57.2 billion this year, the second-biggest increase on the index after Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos’s.

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Tue Aug 18 - Bloomberg
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave Is "in Escrow" on a Stunning New $6.49M Home: See Inside
Entertainment
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave Is "in Escrow" on a Stunning New $6.49M Home: See Inside

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member is heading to an incredible modern abode with a little help from real estate pro Mauricio Umansky. Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave is ready to make big moves. The room features a private deck and a massive closet that she joked would be a new bedroom for Cruz. "

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Tue Aug 18 - Bravotv
Kanye Wants to Collab with TikTok to Make 'Jesus Tok' for Christians
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Kanye Wants to Collab with TikTok to Make 'Jesus Tok' for Christians

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Kanye West's wheels are turning about his next big project, and he thinks he's on to something huge ... JESUS TOK. Kanye says he's praying he can collaborate with the insanely popular social media platform to create a more kid and Christian-friendly outlet ... "in Jesus name amen. "

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Tue Aug 18 - Tmz
Is Instagram Reels Better Than Tiktok? It Depends on Who You Ask.
Technology
Is Instagram Reels Better Than Tiktok? It Depends on Who You Ask.

NEW YORK, United States — After some initial resistance, fashion brands spent the end of 2019 and early 2020 cosying up to TikTok and its creators. As for budget, Instagram is generally the more costly platform for brands to reach new consumers, either through paid posts or through influencer partnerships.

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Tue Aug 18 - Businessoffashion
India's coronavirus death toll surpasses 50,000: Live updates
International
India's coronavirus death toll surpasses 50,000

India reported a daily jump of 57,981 infections, taking the total to nearly 2.65 million, third only behind the United States and Brazil, while t he death toll jumped by 941, with the total of 50,921.

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Mon Aug 17 - Aljazeera
China risks losing Taiwan 'forever' due to its actions in Hong Kong, says strategist
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China risks losing Taiwan 'forever' due to its actions in Hong Kong, says strategist

China may never "reunify" with Taiwan now that the central government in Beijing has tightened its control over Hong Kong, one strategist said on Monday. The Chinese Communist Party has never governed the island, but has sought to push Taiwan to accept Beijing's rule under a "one country, two systems" framework.

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Mon Aug 17 - Cnbc
Man punches great white shark to save wife: 'You just react'
International
Man punches great white shark to save wife: 'You just react'

Man punches great white shark to save wife: 'You just react' The woman was bitten on her right leg and taken to the hospital. Rapley told the Nine Network he paddled to his wife's board as she tried to climb back up while the shark grabbed her right calf.

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Mon Aug 17 - Go
Israel carries out air strike on Gaza over balloon bombs, rockets
International
Israel carries out air strike on Gaza over balloon bombs, rockets

The Israeli army has said it carried out air attacks against Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip on Sunday in response to rocket attacks and firebombs sent into Israeli territory attached to balloons. "

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Mon Aug 17 - Aljazeera
Tourists scramble home after UK adds France to quarantine list
International
Tourists scramble home after UK adds France to quarantine list

The quarantine was announced when Britain removed France from a list of countries that were exempt from traveler quarantine requests, and unleashed a mad dash for the border, with 500,000 tourists scrambling to buy train and airline tickets to return home.

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Mon Aug 17 - Nypost
Shell Gas Station security guard attacked by three men asked to wear a mask
Business
Shell Gas Station security guard attacked by three men asked to wear a mask

LOUIS – A security guard at a Shell Gas Station was attacked by three men who were asked to leave for not wearing masks. Police said the victim then grabbed his gun from his holster and fired at the suspects causing them to flee the scene. The suspect was listed in critical/stable condition.

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Mon Aug 17 - Fox2now
After TikTok, Trump indicates banning Alibaba, other Chinese firms in US
Business
After TikTok, Trump indicates banning Alibaba, other Chinese firms in US

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has indicated that he was looking to ban other Chinese-owned companies, including e-commerce giant Alibaba in the United States, days after signing an executive order targetting TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, an American TV channel reported. These banned clones include Tiktok Lite, Helo Lite, SHAREit Lite, BIGO LIVE Lite and VFY Lite.

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Mon Aug 17 - Indiatimes
Asian markets rise, though Nikkei sinks after Japan’s record contraction
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Asian markets rise, though Nikkei sinks after Japan’s record contraction

Japanese stocks sank while other Asian markets gained Monday after Japan reported a record economic contraction as the coronavirus pandemic weighed on retailing, investment and exports. The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo NIK, -0.82% fell 0.8% after the data showed the world’s third-largest economy shrank 27.8% from a year earlier in the three months ending in June.

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Mon Aug 17 - Marketwatch
Japan’s economy shrinks at record rate, slammed by pandemic
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Japan’s economy shrinks at record rate, slammed by pandemic

Japanese media reported the latest drop was the worst since World War II. For the April-June period, Japan’s exports dropped at a whopping annual rate of 56%, while private consumption dipped at an annual rate of nearly 29%.

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Mon Aug 17 - Politico
Simon Cowell is back home one week after breaking his back, missing 'AGT' live shows
Entertainment
Simon Cowell is back home one week after breaking his back, missing 'AGT' live shows

Simon Cowell is out of the hospital, barely a week after breaking his back while testing out a new electric bicycle. His fellow “AGT” judges Heidi Klum and Sofia Vergara shared photos on Instagram as they socially distanced on the set, pointing to Cowell’s empty seat.

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Mon Aug 17 - Usatoday