A Half-Ton Piece of Space Junk Falls Onto a Village in Kenya

No one was hurt by the object, believed to be part of a launch rocket. Experts say the frequency of such incidents is increasing as the amount of debris in orbit around the Earth increases dramatically.

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Brooke Eby’s Humor About Living With A.L.S. Made Her a TikTok Star

After being diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2022, Brooke Eby could have turned inward. Instead, she opened up — and found a fan base online.

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Is Skipping Breakfast Bad For Your Health?

Maybe you’re an egg hater. A coffee-only person. Whatever the reason you skip the first meal of the day, it’s worth considering the health implications.

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The Bull and Bear Case for 2025

The stock market has been on a blistering two-year rally. But Wall Street is warning that a number of factors, including Donald Trump’s policies, could slow or derail that momentum

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Shooting Outside Queens Event Space Injures 10

Three or four people fired into a crowd in the Jamaica neighborhood, the police said.

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Federal Agents Search the Home of Former Top N.Y.P.D. Official

Jeffrey Maddrey, who had been chief of department, resigned on Dec. 20 after a lieutenant accused him of coercing her into sex.

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New Year’s Fireworks Explosions Kill 3 in Honolulu

A series of explosions caused by fireworks in a residential area left more than two dozen people with burns and other injuries, officials said.

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New Orleans Prepares to Reopen Bourbon Street After Truck Attack

Street cleaning trucks were called in as law enforcement agencies appeared to have wrapped up most of their initial investigative work at the site of the attack.

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Costumes, Beers and Cheers: How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party

The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.

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Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely

Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear increasingly deadlocked, according to officials familiar with the discussions.

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