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‘Make Pluto a planet again’? NASA chief revives debate that divides astronomers - Nature
science 2026/04/30 19:18:45

‘Make Pluto a planet again’? NASA chief revives debate that divides astronomers - Nature

Researchers respond to NASA head’s claim to be ready to “escalate” the issue of whether Pluto is a planet.

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Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make ‘technologically impractical’ changes - The Verge
business 2026/04/30 19:05:01

Meta threatens to pull its apps from New Mexico if forced to make ‘technologically impractical’ changes - The Verge

Meta said it may have to pull Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp from New Mexico if a court grants the attorney general’s requested changes to deal with kids’ safety.

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Xbox Mode Begins Rolling Out to Players on Windows 11 PCs Today - Xbox Wire
technology 2026/04/30 19:02:20

Xbox Mode Begins Rolling Out to Players on Windows 11 PCs Today - Xbox Wire

Beginning today, we’re excited to share that Xbox mode will begin rolling out to Windows 11 PCs, bringing a console-inspired Xbox experience to more players than ever.

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$6 Gas in California Signals New Phase of the Global Energy Crunch - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
business 2026/04/30 19:00:00

$6 Gas in California Signals New Phase of the Global Energy Crunch - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

The statewide average for 87-octane gasoline in California has topped $6 a gallon as the Iran-war-driven global energy crunch ripples across the West Coast

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Brandon Woodruff Removed From Start After Velocity Dip - MLB Trade Rumors
sports 2026/04/30 18:53:43

Brandon Woodruff Removed From Start After Velocity Dip - MLB Trade Rumors

Something is clearly not right with Brandon Woodruff.

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Scientists Uncovered 7,000-Year-Old DNA in Morocco, Reshaping the Narrative of Early Human Origins - Indian Defence Review
science 2026/04/30 18:50:00

Scientists Uncovered 7,000-Year-Old DNA in Morocco, Reshaping the Narrative of Early Human Origins - Indian Defence Review

A 7,000-year-old genetic trace uncovered in Morocco is quietly challenging long-held assumptions, pointing to a far more intricate sequence of events than previously understood.

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