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Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases.
‘Time is the fire in which we burn’: 2 major cast losses rock the passionate ‘Star Trek’ universe
One of the countless memorable lines that have tumbled out of the "Star Trek" universe over the years is this gem, originally from a 20th-century poet named Delmore Schwartz: "Time is the fire in which we burn."
LISTEN: Why satellite maneuverability is key to U.S. space dominance
Kristin Houston, CEO of the company Rocketdyne, joins the show to talk about why maneuverability matters for satellites in orbit and why nuclear power is key to future space missions.
Amsterdam’s Art Zoo museum has people entering cages while animals roam free
Look up as you enter Amsterdam's new Art Zoo museum, and a 12-foot crocodile stares down at you, mouth open, ready to chomp.
King Charles III arrives in Guyana as part of official 9-day Caribbean trip
King Charles III arrived Thursday in Guyana, a former British colony that was the site of one of the biggest slave revolts in the Caribbean during the colonial era.
Binance reports ‘potential security issue’ as stablecoin issuers freeze millions in funds
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said Thursday it's investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident "does look like a hack on Binance."
High school football coach resigns at the half after confrontation with players
A high school football coach in Connecticut resigned at halftime of a game his team was losing 30-0 after getting into a heated exchange with his players.
White House celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating, ‘Be Best’ postcards and coloring books
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump marked Halloween two days early, opening the White House to trick-or-treaters on Thursday.
Charles Barkley calls LeBron James’ national anthem golf swing ‘very disrespectful’
Former NBA MVP and broadcaster Charles Barkley is speaking out against LeBron James, who recently drew ire for seemingly practicing his golf swing during the national anthem.
Polymarket paused international trading after a security issue involving a third-party provider
Polymarket temporarily halted trading on its international platform Thursday because of a security incident that compromised a third-party provider, the company said.
‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’ star Patrick Stewart dead at 86
Actor Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at the age of 86 from Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, his representatives said on social media Thursday.
James Gunn says new Batman will be cast soon for his rebooted DC Universe
The Bat Signal has been lit up, as director-producer James Gunn says a new Batman will be swooping into his rebooted DC Universe soon.
Julia Roberts’ husband posts birthday tribute to her on Instagram
Actress Julia Roberts' husband, Danny Moder, posted a tribute to her on Instagram for her 59th birthday.
‘The Dog Stars’ finds an audience on streaming after bombing in movie theaters
Filmmaker Ridley Scott's "The Dog Stars" is finding an audience on streaming after flopping in its theatrical run earlier this year.
Lamar Odom joins OnlyFans, first NBA player on the platform
Former NBA star Lamar Odom announced that he joined OnlyFans, the platform commonly associated with adult performers and content.
Scientists sequence genome of trapdoor spider species named for Stephen Colbert
Scientists in California have found that the genome of a trapdoor spider species named for Stephen Colbert in 2008 is 1.5 times the size of the human genome.
Judge overturns Trump’s definition of ‘medically frail,’ blocks attempt to narrow eligibility
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration went too far in its attempt to add new conditions to what it means to be "medically frail" in order to escape new community service requirements for Medicaid.
Big 12 fines UCF $100,000 for fan behavior aimed at BYU, Mormon church
The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 for fans' derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at last weekend's football game against BYU.
Pentagon treats military base freezer failures as suspected hack
The Pentagon is reportedly investigating a series of late-August freezer and refrigeration malfunctions at U.S. military base commissaries as a suspected cyberattack.
A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.