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UPI
17-07-2025
- Science
- UPI
Largest piece of Mars on Earth sells for $5.3M in Sotheby's auction
The largest piece of Mars on Earth is seen on display as part of Sotheby's Geek Week series of auctions in New York on Tuesday. Photo by Sarah Yenesel/EPA July 16 (UPI) -- A meteorite from Mars, the largest piece ever found on Earth, sold for $5.3 million to an anonymous bidder at a Sotheby's auction in New York on Wednesday. Bidding for the 54-pound, reddish-brown object began at $2 million, according to ABC News, and it went to $4.3 million plus $1 million in fees and taxes. The original owner wasn't disclosed. The rock, known as NWA 16788, is 70% larger than the next largest piece of Mars recovered, according to Sothebys. It is nearly 15 inches long. "This is the largest piece of Mars on planet Earth," Cassandra Hatton, vice chairwoman of the science and natural history at Sotheby's, said in a video posted online. "Remember that approximately 70% of Earth's surface is covered in water. So we're incredibly lucky that this landed on dry land instead of the ocean where we could actually find it." The auction house said the rock broke from Mars after an asteroid strike and went more than 140 million miles to Earth. The piece crashed in the Saharan Desert in Nigeria's Agadez region. It was discovered by a meteorite hunter in November 2023, according to Sotheby's. Martian meteorites make up 400 of the 77,000 officially recognized meteorites, according to the auction house. Testing determined it is an olivine-gabbroic shergottite, which is a relatively new type of meteorite from Mars. That material is also found on the Earth's upper crust. The rocket is composed of 21.2% of a glass known as maskelynite, which was produced when an asteroid struck the Martian surface and forced the object off the planet's surface. Only about 19 craters are big enough to produce meteorites on Earth. "This isn't just a miraculous find, but a massive data set that can help us unlock the secrets of our neighbor, the red planet," Hatton said. The rock was on public display at the Italian Space Agency in Rome and in a private gallery in Arezzo, Tuscany, in 2024. "It would be a shame if it disappeared into the vault of an oligarch," Steve Brusatte, professor of paleontology and evolution at Scotland's University of Edinburgh, told CNN before the auction. The Martian rock was part of Geek Week with sales of items related to natural history, science and technology history, and space exploration.
CBC
11-06-2025
- CBC
Harvey Weinstein guilty in sex crimes retrial
News Harvey Weinstein appears in state court in Manhattan for his retrial on May 8 in New York. (Sarah Yenesel/The Associated Press) The jury in the sex crimes retrial of former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has found the 73-year-old guilty. More to come
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
N.J. wildfire comes as experts warn of busy fire season, Sen. Durbin announces retirement, the final season of ‘You' drops on Netflix
Good morning, all. The Ice Bucket Challenge is back. Here's how you can participate for a good cause. Now, on to the news. Subscribe to get this newsletter in your inbox each morning. NEED TO KNOW Matt Slocum/AP U.S. wildfire risks this year New Jersey officials said a wildfire that exploded to 13,250 acres yesterday could still become the state's largest in 20 years, even as they make progress fighting it. Meanwhile, experts warned of a busy fire season ahead. In New Jersey: The Jones Road Fire forced more than 5,000 evacuations and threatened over 1,000 structures. It was 50% contained last night, and evacuation orders were lifted. 'We truly averted a major disaster,' said one official. [GMA] U.S. fire outlook: Forecasters say heat and drought, among other factors, could help wildfires burn up to 9 million acres this year — above the historical average — and warned families and businesses to prepare. About 90% of wildfires are caused by humans. [USA Today] Vulnerable areas: The fire danger this spring is 'elevated to extreme' in the southern Plains and interior Southwest, while the summer is expected to bring the same level of risk to parts of the Northwest and Southwest. These maps show other at-risk areas. [AccuWeather] IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Sarah Yenesel/Pool via AP 🏛️ Weinstein's retrial Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein's retrial for sex crimes began yesterday with opening statements, during which prosecutors revealed a new accuser, former model Kaja Sokola, who said he abused her as a teen. [Hollywood Reporter] 🗳️ Durbin's last dance Dick Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, said that he won't seek reelection when his term ends next year, setting up a crowded Illinois primary. 'In my heart, I know it's time to pass the torch,' he said. [CNN] ➡️ Russia-Ukraine update Russia launched its biggest attack on Kyiv so far this year amid reports that President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were again at odds over a proposal to accept Russia's annexation of Crimea. [Reuters] 📺 The Conners say goodbye The Conners, the reboot of the beloved sitcom Roseanne, ended last night after seven seasons with one last bow to the family matriarch. 'It's something I'm going to miss for awhile,' star John Goodman said. [Entertainment Weekly/Deadline] 🏀 NBA playoffs get rough The Boston Celtics' and Golden State Warriors' games got a bit too physical last night, with Warriors star Jimmy Butler leaving after a hard fall, while the Cleveland Cavaliers' 3-pointer shooting spree led to a playoff record. [Yahoo Sports] WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY 📺 Now streaming: Everybody's favorite stalker, Joe Goldberg, returns for the thrilling final season of You on Netflix. (More on that below.) [USA Today] ⚾ On the field, the Red Sox and the Mariners play for the series win at 1:35 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [AP] 🏒 In the NHL playoffs, the first round continues with four matchups: The Panthers and the Lightning face off first, starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on TBS. [NBC Sports] 🏀 In the NBA playoffs, the first round also continues with three matchups: The Knicks and the Pistons tip off first at 7 p.m. ET on TNT. [Yahoo Sports] 🏈 Plus, it's time for the NFL draft: The first round begins tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Here are the top prospects and where they might go. [CNN] ☀️ And don't forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the crossword. Check the forecast in your area. TODAY IN HISTORY Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images In 1982, Jane Fonda released her first home workout video, which sold over 17 million copies and started the home workout craze. At 87, she's still going strong, partnering with the virtual reality fitness app Supernatural to appear in workouts that take place in the same studio where her own series launched decades ago. 'When I arrived at the center [for filming], it looked just like the sets in my videos,' Fonda said. 'We wore the same kind of costumes and leg warmers. They tried to recreate in virtual reality my workout of the '80s. It was really great.' [Hollywood Reporter] 3 QUESTIONS... about the final season of You I asked Yahoo Entertainment reporter Kelsey Weekman what to know about the show's conclusion. Jessica: Catch me up: Where did last season leave off? Kelsey: A lot happened! In short, stalker-murderer Joe Goldberg tried to reform himself by catching the 'Eat the Rich' killer among a group of London socialites, but his new path didn't last long. He also married a calculating heiress named Kate and embraced the true villain that he is. Jessica: What do we know about the plot this season? Kelsey: Well, it'll be a 'killer finale,' according to the trailer. With Joe back in New York City working at his old bookstore and Kate running her father's business empire, he'll finally have to face his past — along with some family drama. Jessica: The trailer shows another love interest besides Kate. What can you tell us about her? Kelsey: Each new season brings a new love interest. In Season 5, Joe appears to have his eyes on Bronte, a playwright who works at his bookstore and is played by Madeline Brewer. The actress said we'll 'love to hate her — or hate to love her.' What surprises will this season have? Here's one theory involving a returning cast member. FEEL-GOOD MOMENT Ovya Barani Ovya Barani has a very special walking buddy: her cat, Oliver, whose daily 'diva' walks alongside Barani have gone viral. 'It's our routine now that once we wake up … he sits on the walking pad and waits for me to turn it on while I make my coffee,' she said. [People] Have a great day. See you tomorrow! 💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: The next time you're craving a sweet treat, try making strawberry salsa — a new no-bake dessert. [Better Homes & Gardens] About The Yodel: The Yodel is a morning newsletter from Yahoo News. Start your day with The Yodel to get caught up on weather, national news, politics, entertainment and sports — in four minutes or less.
The Guardian
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Witches and pooches: NYC Easter parade
Here's licking at you: excited pooch matches their owner Photograph: Eduardo Muñoz/Reuters Where did I leave my change? Woman looks inquisitively at angel flanking a silver St Peter Photograph: Andrés Kudacki/AP Work it, own it, sell it! Birds no longer trapped in the cage Photograph: Eduardo Muñoz/Reuters 'You will show off your cookie to a crowd in New York City': artist James Haggerty wears his fortune with pride Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPA Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPA 'In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it, you'll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade' Photograph: Eduardo Muñoz/Reuters Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPA A stroll down Sixth Avenue past Radio City Music Hall Photograph:Cameras as far as the eye can see Photograph:Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPA Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPA Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPA Photograph: Timothy A Clary/AFP/Getty Images All the colours of the rainbow Photograph: Andrés Kudacki/AP The Easter parade turns Manhattan into cone-y island Photograph: Andrés Kudacki/AP
