NASA says its Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory has ended its science mission and is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in the coming weeks. The agency did not provide a specific re-entry date. As of this week, the satellite was orbiting about 171 miles above Earth's surface. The increasingly l...
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Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country, and Paris marches were rerouted to ...
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Incomes for Americans failed to keep pace with inflation in the third quarter of 2026, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data showed Americans' real income fell 0.6% during the 12 months ended in September. In June, real income was down 0.3% over the ...
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Whether you’re a lifelong anime fan or just curious about Japanese pop culture, Youmacon has something for everyone — and it’s happening right here in the Motor City. Here’s what you need to know: Youmacon features anime, cosplay, gaming, Japanese culture, and more The convention...
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Pope Leo XIV on Saturday told the basketball teams from his alma mater Villanova and fellow Catholic university Notre Dame in Rome for their season opener that in matters of sport, the pontiff is neutral. Then the pope, who was born Robert Prevost, said his former self might disa...
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Finding funding can be one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations. To help with this obstacle, Black Leaders Detroit is hosting More Money. More Impact. The 2-day conference will take place November 3 and 4 in Detroit. This event is designed to co...
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Check out Planet Detroit’s 2026 Voter Guide to look up your races, compare candidates on environmental issues and follow Planet Detroit’s coverage, from governor to your state House district. This story was produced as part of Next City’s Local Reporting Hub, with funding from th...
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A North Carolina laundromat captured security camera footage of a deer sprinting through its parking lot and crashing through a window, giving customers a scare. The Wishy Wishy Laundry in Winston-Salem said a deer crashed through its laundromat earlier this week. Before smashing...
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The U.S. Department of Justice pushed Friday for a court order to isolate certain Alaska ballots to investigate potential voter confusion, while federal officials confirmed the existence of a criminal probe over a Senate candidate who shares a name with the Republican incumbent. ...
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SATURDAY (HALLOWEEN): Mostly cloudy skies, remaining dry. High: 60. SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies. Low: 47. SUNDAY (DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS): Mostly cloudy skies. A stray rain shower is possible, but most places will remain dry. High: 65. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies...
