Shadowy tendrils of ancient lava have scarred a dark volcano next to a ‘skull’ in the Sahara — Earth from space

QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Toussidé volcano, Chad [21.03731548, 16.47357325]What’s in the photo? The petrified remains of ancient lava and a skull-like calderaWho took the photo? An unnamed astronaut on board the International Space StationWhen was it taken? Sept. 23, 2019This eye-catching satellite snap shows off a sprawling mass of petrified lava surrounding the jet-black slopes of a potentially dangerous volcano in the heart of the Sahara. A smaller volcanic “skull” lurks near the shadowy peak’s base.Toussidé (also known as Tarso Toussidé) is a “potentially active” stratovolcano located within the Tibesti Mountains, which cover around 40,000 square miles (100,000 square kilometers)…

Supreme Court upholds Trump firing of FTC commissioners in expansion of presidential power

WASHINGTON — President Trump acted lawfully when he fired former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter last year, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, finding legal protections against such dismissals unconstitutional. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the 6-3 opinion that overturned precedents restricting presidents from removing officials at independent government agencies without cause. “Although it is up…

Young fan makes a bold move by asking Maxx Crosby to join the 49ers

A young San Francisco 49ers fan didn’t waste her shot when she met Raiders All-Pro defensive end Maxx Crosby. When the fan approached Crosby, she asked him if he could get traded to the 49ers, leaving Crosby speechless. “Bruh I literally made a post about you, like a couple of…

Gavin Newsom rewards insiders with paid California board appointments

Gov. Gavin Newsom is giving one of his most trusted political soldiers a cushy, taxpayer-funded appointment as he nears the end of his tenure leading California, reviving accusations “cronyism” may be one of the lasting legacies of this governorship. Newsom has tapped his political strategist and former chief of staff,…

Ford rehires experienced engineers after AI misses the mark

Ford has rehired experienced human engineers to help address the shortcomings of artificial intelligence (AI) tools meant to tackle quality issues in the automaker’s production processes. The hiring push helped Ford top the JD Power 2026 US Initial Quality Study (IQS) for the first time since 2010 amid improvements in the quality of its…

Supplements sold online through major retailers recalled nationwide over potential salmonella risk

Organic moringa supplements sold through major online retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target and TikTok Shop are being recalled nationwide after a supplier identified a potential salmonella contamination risk. New York-based Total Nutrition Inc. voluntarily recalled two TNVitamins organic moringa products after its supplier recalled the raw organic moringa ingredient because of…

Texas Sen. Cornyn insists he can overcome Trump endorsing primary rival Ken Paxton

WASHINGTON — Texas Sen. John Cornyn on Sunday insisted he can overcome President Trump’s late-stage endorsement of primary-race rival Ken Paxton, despite the prez’s backing recently paying off big for other candidates. Cornyn, a Republican, contended that his situation is “very different” than that of Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) and…

Dodgers ride textbook performance to series win over Brewers

MILWAUKEE — If such a thing as a textbook win exists, then the Dodgers’ performance Sunday afternoon was it. In a series rubber match against the previously red-hot Brewers, the Dodgers produced a decisive 5-1 victory at American Family Field, flashing all the factors that have underscored their own recent…

Star driver pays tribute to Kyle Busch with special Indy 500 car design

Kyle Busch’s memory will live on at the Indianapolis 500. Following the NASCAR driver’s sudden death from severe pneumonia earlier this week, Dale Coyne Racing’s Romain Grosjean performed a tribute to the legendary Busch. Grosjean drives the No. 18 car (the same number Busch used for much of his career),…

Republicans needle Graham Platner with devastating AI porta potty ad

WASHINGTON — Hopefully, it had hand sanitizer inside. Republicans’ official Senate campaign arm needled lefty Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner over recent revelations about his Reddit musings about loving the smell of porta-potties and using them to pleasure himself. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) rolled out a quick AI…

2 subtle signs of Alzheimer’s may appear as early as age 45

Clues to a degenerative disease could be showing up sooner than we realize. Alzheimer’s disease primarily affects people over the age of 65, but a couple of subtle signs could come up to two decades before. And both could provide insight into how and when the disease develops over our…

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