How you’d really die in space: What sci-fi gets right (and wrong) about extra-terrestrial expirations

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(Image credit: Getty Images/SCIEPRO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY) You’ve seen it in a thousand sci-fi movies : an astronaut is ejected into space and freezes instantly, then shatters like an ice cube. A hairline crack appears in a helmet, and a character asphyxiates in seconds, desperately pawing at their spacesuit as they sink to their knees, andContinue Reading

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U.S. consumer sentiment has fallen to a new record low, according to the University of Michigan’s latest consumer survey released Friday.  The consumer sentiment index fell to 48.2 in preliminary May data, signaling Americans’ deeply pessimistic views about their finances, prices and the broader economy.  This is the lowest readingContinue Reading

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For years, Hungary’s Viktor Orban gerrymandered his opposition out of power. But in the end, all the dirty tricks in the world couldn’t save him from sinking approval ratings and massive voter turnout. There’s a lesson here for us.Continue Reading

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Protesters scuffled with security outside a Louisiana Senate hearing discussing redistricting that could remove Black-majority districts from the 2026 Congressional ballot. US House seats are won by a simple majority. When district lines are drawn to include or exclude groups of voters — called gerrymandering — political parties can manipulateContinue Reading

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From The Traitor’s trip to China to new US data releases, these are the stories to watch in business and finance in the coming week. #markets #weekahead #business #finance #storiestowatch #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/3PsqTzo 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around theContinue Reading

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Episode details World Service , 08 May 2026 , 27 mins Available for over a year **Warning: this episode includes discussions of sexual abuse, suicide and upsetting scenes** In just the last few years, AI chatbots have become routine aspects of many people’s everyday lives. They are being used asContinue Reading

Alabama lawmakers pass plan for new US House primary if courts allow different districts

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Southern Republicans moving quickly to capitalize on supreme court ruling in Louisiana case that weakened voting protections for minorities nationwideAlabama lawmakers approved a plan on Friday for new US House primaries if courts allow the state to use different congressional districts in this year’s elections, sending the legislation to the Republican governor…Continue Reading