Joe Hernandez
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Scientists have found a black hole so large it eats the equivalent of one sun per day
With a mass 17 billion times larger than our sun, this black hole is the fastest-growing black hole ever recorded, Australian National University said.
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What to know about the debut of Trump's $399 golden, high-top sneakers
The announcement came one day after a New York judge ordered Trump and the Trump Organization to pay over $355 million as part of a civil fraud case.
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The U.S. military says it struck a Houthi underwater vessel in the Red Sea
U.S. Central Command said it was the first time the Iranian-backed rebel group had been observed using an uncrewed underwater vessel since starting a series of attacks in the region in October.
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MLS will open its season this week with replacement referees after labor talks falter
Major League Soccer said it would be turning to replacement refs, after members of the referees' union voted overwhelmingly against a new contract offer from the Professional Referee Organization.
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A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus
The first known fatality was an elderly man who lived alone in a forested area and was immunocompromised. Scientists say there's no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus so far.
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National
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hospitalized again, weeks after cancer treatment
The Sunday afternoon announcement came just weeks after Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and hospitalized for a procedure.
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Super Bowl betting soars, but it's still not legal in Chiefs and 49ers home states
Americans are poised to bet a record amount on Sunday's big game. Kansas and California are among the dozen states that have not yet legalized sports betting since the national ban was lifted in 2018.
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A second wave of storms is slamming parts of California. How bad will it get?
"All systems are go for one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory," the National Weather Service said Sunday morning.
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National
The IRS is piloting new software that could let you file your taxes for free
Direct File will be open only to people with certain tax situations living in certain states at the outset. The free service has been criticized by Republicans and tax preparation companies.
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National
Regulators target fees for consumers who are denied a purchase for insufficient funds
It's the latest salvo in the government's campaign against so-called "junk fees," which President Biden said last year harm "working folks" and drive up costs for consumers.