On December 24, NASA's solar probe mission touched the Sun

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Published December 20, 2024 at 12:48 PM EST

On December 24, NASA's Parker Solar Probe touched the Sun diving through plumes of plasma, and entering the Sun's Corona, its outermost atmosphere.

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They made a post-apocalyptic Sundance film. Then their homes burned

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The zombie apocalypse film Didn't Die was made amid the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic and upheaval in Hollywood. The filmmakers lost their homes – but are still sharing their movie at Sundance.
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Congress clears GOP-led immigration enforcement bill, with Democrats on board

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The House voted 263 to 156 to approve the Laken Riley act, sending the measure to Trump for his signature. The measure would make it easier for federal immigration officials to detain and deport those without legal status who are charged with specific crimes.
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DOJ threatens to prosecute local officials for resisting immigration enforcement

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Netflix raises monthly fees after a record jump in new subscribers

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The company says it added 19 million new subscribers during the last quarter of 2024, fueled by live events and new shows. Netflix is also raising subscriptions by $1 to $2 per month in the U.S.
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Assessing Trump's claim that U.S. pays 'unfair' share of dues to WHO

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The waiting stinks, but Sydney may soon enjoy the aroma of its 'corpse flower'

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The flower's Latin name translates as "giant, misshapen penis." But it's better known to locals as "Putricia." Royal Botanical Garden Sydney has even set up a livestream in anticipation.
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When Ichiro retired, his records felt 'small' compared to the emotional moments

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Ichiro Suzuki's career was full of hitting streaks, All-Star Games and Gold Glove awards. But all that paled compared to moments with fans like his farewell at the Tokyo Dome in 2019, he said.