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Updated Northern Lights Prediction: Tonight Will Be Last Chance To See Them In These U.S. States

Updated Northern Lights Prediction: Tonight Will Be Last Chance To See Them In These U.S. States forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2023/07/12/updated-northern-lights-prediction-tonight-will-be-last-chance-to-see-them-in-these-us-states Viewers in the northern parts of Montana, Minnesota, North Dakota, Idaho, Michigan, Wisconsin and northeastern Washington may get a coveted glimpse of the Northern Lights Wednesday night—but researchers have largely backtracked on earlier predictions that sky gazers in

NASA Releases Stunning Image Of Star’s Birth On First Anniversary Of Webb Telescope

Topline A star is born: On its one-year anniversary, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope published an image capturing the formation of 50 young stars in vivid detail, including some that indicate the development of future planetary systems. Key Facts The new Webb image features the closest star-forming region to us, at roughly 390 light-years from

How Does Today’s Housing Market Compare With the 1981 Recession?

Buying a home in today's market seems, to many Americans, a nearly impossible pursuit amid record-high home prices and rising mortgage rates, but according to Realtor.com, buyers in the early 1980s faced an even more challenging market. In 1981, buyers spent a staggering 51.3% of their household income on mortgage payments alone, compared with the

Microsoft Can Close $69 Billion Activision Blizzard Merger, Judge Rules

Topline A California judge ruled in favor of Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game giant Activision Blizzard on Tuesday, striking down an attempt by the Federal Trade Commission to block the massive merger and giving Microsoft the greenlight to close a deal designed to help it compete with Nintendo and Sony. Key Facts Federal

Powerball Hits $725 Million—Seventh-Largest Jackpot Ever—Here’s What The Winner Would Earn After Taxes

Topline The Powerball jackpot swelled to an estimated $725 million on Tuesday, the seventh largest in its history, according to the lottery, though the winner would take home significantly less after paying required taxes. Key Facts The winner—facing odds of one in 292.2 million—has the option to receive the $725 million in 30 annual installments