A Curious Connection Among Cape Verde, World Cup Soccer And Hurricanes

As we watch for the possible first named storm of the season, what’s the connection to the FIFA World Cup match between Cape Verde and Spain?

The Moon Will Eclipse Venus On Wednesday — How To See It From 48 States

The event, not seen in the U.S. for 11 years, will occur about 4:00 p.m. EDT on the U.S. East coast and 11:40 a.m. PDT on the West Coast, but requires care to see.

DOJ Lawyers Argue xAI Is ‘Vital’ for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit

In a bid to dismiss a lawsuit over xAI’s polluting gas turbines, the Justice Department claimed the company is integral to military operations—including the Iran War.

See A Crescent Moon Thread The Planets: The Night Sky This Week

North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead, which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere.

Today’s New Moon Is 2026’s Closest — And A Rare ‘Supermoon’ You Can’t See

Today’s super new moon is 2026’s closest new moon, with a similar phenomena in August causing a total solar eclipse.

AI Is Writing Police Evidence—And The Original Is Vanishing

A police officer allegedly used AI to fabricate evidence. The deeper problem is that no one kept the original recording to catch it. Here is the fix.

Ash Vortices On Mt. Kīlauea. Fascinating Puahiohio’ Explained

Several volcanic “dust devils” were observed this weekend on Mt. Kilauea. The science of volcanic ash vortices or volcano-nados.

Why You Should Consider Adopting Black Cats And Other Overlooked Cats

Black cats, bonded pairs, seniors and cats with special needs often linger longer in shelters, but adopting one can not only save lives but be incredibly rewarding.

2 ‘Rude’ Habits That Subtly Signal High Intelligence, By A Psychologist

We’re taught that politeness is a virtue. But some of the habits we reflexively flag as rude turn out to be unusual markers of a well-functioning mind.

1 in 4 World Cup Matches Could Be Played in Dangerous Temperatures

A new report warns that Miami, Kansas City, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Houston could be particularly hot places to play during the 2026 World Cup.