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• The U.S. Has Been in a Constant State of National Emergency Since 1979. Here’s Why

  08-01-2019 23:50 via news.yahoo.com
  The National Emergencies Act of 1976 was part of a series of post-Nixon measures to limit presidential power
  
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• Margot Robbie Will Play Barbie In A New Live-Action Movie

  08-01-2019 23:42 via gamespot.com
  
  The new live-action Barbie moving starring Margot Robbie in the title role is now finally official. Movie giant Warner Bros. and toy company Mattel have announced a partnership for the film, and also confirmed that Robbie will be a producer on the film.According to Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich, the new Barbie movie will "bring Barbie to life on screen in a fresh and relevant way for today's audiences."He added that the new Barbie movie is the first in a new partnership with
  
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• Tom Steyer has a platform for a post-impeachment America

  08-01-2019 23:32 via news.yahoo.com
  The progressive activist and philanthropist tells Yahoo News that he will announce Wednesday whether he will seek the presidency in 2020.
  
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• U.S. Supreme Court rules against mystery firm possibly linked to Russia probe

  08-01-2019 23:31 via news.yahoo.com
  The court in a brief order turned away a request filed by the company, which is facing a daily fine of $50,000 imposed by a U.S. federal judge in Washington for refusing to comply with a subpoena issued in an investigation.As Mueller's probe already has implicated foreign entities, the subpoena could be linked to the investigation.Russia has denied meddling in the election.
  
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• Here Is Mercedes-Benz’s Answer to Tesla's Model X

  08-01-2019 23:28 via news.yahoo.com
  Mercedes-Benz's EQC 400 is a direct competition to Elon Musk's Tesla SUV—but the designs of the two cars are very different
  
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• Trump campaign chief gave polling data to Russian

  08-01-2019 23:18 via news.yahoo.com
  Donald Trump's one-time presidential campaign chairman Paul Manafort admitted in a court filing Tuesday he provided polling data from the campaign to a Russian with ties to intelligence during the 2016 US presidential race.Manafort denied allegations from the Russian collusion investigation of Special Counsel Robert Mueller that he had lied about his dealings with Konstantin Kilimnik, arguing he merely forgot details during the hectic election campaign.
  
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• God Of War DLC Idea Was "Too Ambitious"

  08-01-2019 23:16 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation 4-exclusive God of War launched in April behind rapt praise from critics and commercial success. Some fans might have expected DLC to follow, but that never happened. It remains to be seen if the action game will ever receive any additional content, but what we do know is that game director Cory Barlog pitched a DLC idea that was too ambitious. As a result, this expansion, at least in the way Barlog imagined it, may never see the light of day."I had a really fun idea for a DLC
  
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• CES 2019: Samsung's New "The Wall" TV Might Actually Be Small Enough To Fit On Your Wall

  08-01-2019 23:05 via gamespot.com
  
  At CES 2019, Samsung unveiled its new 75-inch MicroLED TV. Despite its size, this is actually the smallest MicroLED TV that supports 4K resolution. Even though both OLED and LCD technology are already pushing 8K resolution, CNET's coverage of CES reports that Samsung plans on further developing its MicroLED technology so that it can rival the two older display types by the end of 2019.Samsung first showcased this MicroLED TV technology at CES 2018, showcasing how the screens were composed of mil
  
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• We Ride "Off Road" in the 2019 BMW X7 at CES

  08-01-2019 23:01 via news.yahoo.com
  BMW set up a course in a parking lot to show off the SUV's off-road capabilities.
  
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• Elgato Announces New Products For Streamers At CES 2019

  08-01-2019 23:01 via gamespot.com
  
  Game streaming accessory maker Elgato debuted two more products aimed at streamers at CES. The first is a piece of software that makes it easier to stream mobile games, while the other is an accessory to increase the production value for streaming personalities.The Elgato Screen Link is PC/Mac software that makes your iPhone or iPad appear as an input source for streaming apps like OBS Studio, Streamlabs, XSplit, and Game Capture. You can sample it for free now through the official site, with a
  
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• Kellyanne Conway embarrasses CNN's Jim Acosta: 'You're such a smarta--'

  08-01-2019 22:57 via news.yahoo.com
  Kellyanne Conway embarrassed CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta during a press gaggle on Tuesday, referring to him as a 'smarta--' unliked by other reporters. Acosta questioned Conway about whether President Trump would tell the truth when addressing the nation Tuesday night, prompting the heated exchange.
  
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• Florida felons rejoice after regaining their right to vote

  08-01-2019 22:48 via news.yahoo.com
  ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The normally humdrum bureaucracy of registering to vote brought tears to the eyes of some Floridians on Tuesday when most felons regained their right to vote under a state constitutional amendment.
  
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• The Shutdown Isn't Really About the Wall. It's About Trump's Future

  08-01-2019 22:40 via news.yahoo.com
  As Trump prepares to make his first prime-time address, he faces divided government for the first time in his political career.
  
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• Judge Slams U.S. Over ‘Laughable’ Shutdown Delay Request

  08-01-2019 22:32 via news.yahoo.com
  In a ruling denying the government’s bid for more time, U.S. District Judge William G. Young said lapses in federal appropriations, like the current one triggered by President Donald Trump’s demand for funding for a border wall with Mexico, aren’t a government "policy" that could theoretically justify staying such a lawsuit."Let us talk plain -- they are simply an abdication by the president and the Congress (which could override a presidential veto) of the duty to govern respo
  
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• 9 facts you should know about the border before Trump addresses the nation

  08-01-2019 22:32 via news.yahoo.com
  It would be nice if Donald Trump would stick to the facts in his address to the nation, but that's not likely.
  
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• JetBlue passenger was unarmed, suspected of being intoxicated in airport meltdown

  08-01-2019 22:06 via news.yahoo.com
  Florida police have since said that the woman who threatened JetBlue staff that she had a gun did not. Meanwhile, the airline told USA TODAY that she appeared intoxicated.
  
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• Final Fantasy 14's Big 4.5 Patch Out Now On PS4 And PC

  08-01-2019 22:01 via gamespot.com
  
  The first part of Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood's big 4.5 patch, A Requiem for Heroes, has arrived on PS4 and PC. The update introduces a load of new content to the MMO, including main story quests that set the stage for the game's forthcoming expansion, Shadowbringers.Among the new content available now is the third and final raid in the Return to Ivalice Alliance series, which takes players to Orbonne Monastery. Square Enix says the raid also features content by Yasumi Matsuno, the original dir
  
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• Final Fantasy 14's Big 4.5 Patch Now Live On PS4 And PC

  08-01-2019 22:01 via gamespot.com
  
  The first part of Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood's big 4.5 patch, A Requiem for Heroes, has arrived on PS4 and PC. The update introduces a load of new content to the MMO, including main story quests that set the stage for the game's forthcoming Shadowbringers expansion.Among the new content available now is the third and final raid in the Return to Ivalice Alliance series, which takes players to Orbonne Monastery. Square Enix says the raid also features content by Yasumi Matsuno, the original dire
  
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• Venezuela's armed forces declare 'loyalty' to Maduro

  08-01-2019 21:59 via news.yahoo.com
  Venezuela's armed forces declared "absolute loyalty" to President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday, just two days before the socialist leader is sworn in for a second term of office.Maduro will be sworn into office on Thursday by the Supreme Court despite the country's laws stating this is the job of parliament.
  
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• This Dream Job Will Pay You $130,000 a Year to Run an Island Inn Off the Coast of San Francisco

  08-01-2019 21:59 via news.yahoo.com
  If you’re a firm believer that modern conveniences like Wi-Fi and cell service are overrated, happen to be on the job market, and are looking for a $130,000 annual salary, we’ve got an opportunity for you.
  
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• Russian lawyer who met Trump Jr. charged in unrelated case

  08-01-2019 21:59 via news.yahoo.com
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Russian lawyer who attended the Trump Tower meeting that is a focus of the special counsel's investigation into possible collusion was charged with obstructing an unrelated tax-fraud case, federal prosecutors in New York said Tuesday.
  
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• Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval joins MGM Resorts

  08-01-2019 21:58 via news.yahoo.com
  LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval is joining casino giant MGM Resorts International to help push the company's global expansion efforts, particularly in Japan, and work on state-level public policy related to sports betting.
  
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• The Latest: 2nd suspect charged in Houston girl's death

  08-01-2019 21:53 via news.yahoo.com
  HOUSTON (AP) — The Latest on the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old girl in Houston (all times local):
  
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• New Xbox One X Bundle Gets You Metro Exodus And The Whole Series

  08-01-2019 21:45 via gamespot.com
  
  One of the biggest games announced for 2019 is Metro Exodus, an open-world shooter that's set in post-apocalyptic Russia. The third game in the Metro series, Exodus will be enhanced for Xbox One X, featuring 4K resolution and HDR graphics. To help get players acquainted (or reacquainted) with the series, Microsoft has announced it will release the Xbox One X Metro Saga Bundle on February 15.The Xbox One X Metro Saga Bundle comes with a 1TB Xbox One X console, a controller, one-month trials for X
  
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• Build the wall: the pledge defining Trump's presidency

  08-01-2019 21:41 via news.yahoo.com
  Washington (AFP) - Building a wall on the border with Mexico has been a central plank of US President Donald Trump's political platform, both as a candidate and since taking office.
  
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• UK PM May defeated in parliament, lawmakers create new obstacle to no-deal Brexit

  08-01-2019 21:40 via news.yahoo.com
  The 303 to 296 defeat means that the government needs explicit parliamentary approval to leave the EU without a deal before it can use certain powers relating to taxation law.The defeat highlights May's weak position as leader of a minority government, a divided party, and a critical parliament just days before she is due to hold a pivotal vote on whether to approve the Brexit deal she has negotiated with the EU."This vote is an important step to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
  
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• LG Will Offer A Roll-Up TV Later This Year

  08-01-2019 21:31 via gamespot.com
  
  You'll soon be able to buy a TV that can disappear from your living room, thanks to a new OLED TV LG is showing off at CES 2019. The rollable TV is based on a prototype the company showed off last year, and which can roll down into an unobtrusive piece of furniture when it's not being used.As GameSpot sister site CNET reported, LG intends to make the new TV, which right now is called the Signature OLED TV R, available in the second half of 2019. When off, it rolls up into what looks like a small
  
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• Turkey's Erdogan rebukes Trump's top security adviser over Kurds in Syria

  08-01-2019 21:24 via news.yahoo.com
  Erdogan said John Bolton, who held talks with Turkish officials in Ankara on Tuesday but left without meeting the president, "made a serious mistake" in setting conditions for Turkey's military role after the U.S. pullout.The rebuke highlights the difficulties in implementing Trump's goal of bringing home some 2,000 U.S. troops stationed in Syria.Trump's plan, clouded by mixed messages from the president and his administration, hinges on Turkish cooperation to secure a huge swathe of northeast S
  
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• Government shutdown forces Joshua Tree National Park to close due to maintenance issues

  08-01-2019 21:22 via news.yahoo.com
  The move comes 17 days after the partial government shutdown sent all but a fraction of Joshua Tree National Park's staff home.
  
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• Pokemon: New Free Items Available Now In Ultra Sun And Moon

  08-01-2019 21:15 via gamespot.com
  
  The Year of Legendary Pokemon may have ended, but The Pokemon Company has another free gift in store for fans. For a limited time, anyone with a copy of Pokemon Sun and Moon or Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon can receive a bundle of Berries for free via Mystery Gift.The bundle consists of five different types of Berries: Enigma, Micle, Custap, Jaboca, and Rowap. You'll receive 12 of each variety as part of the gift, which you can then equip to a Pokemon for use in battle or plant in Isle Aplenny of the
  
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• You Can Actually Pause Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

  08-01-2019 21:03 via gamespot.com
  
  In June 2018, From Software announced that its upcoming Souls-like action RPG, titled Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, would not have online multiplayer. The developer has now further clarified that, because Sekiro lacks this feature, it will allow you to pause your game.With the exception of Dark Souls Remastered on Switch, no From Software Soulsborne game has allowed players to pause wherever they want since Demon Souls. For anyone who might think this will make Sekiro somehow easier in comparison t
  
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• Australia to 'consider' Saudi woman's asylum plea

  08-01-2019 21:01 via news.yahoo.com
  Australia said Tuesday it would "carefully consider" the asylum claim of an 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled alleged abuse from her family and is now in the care of the UN in Bangkok, after she fended off deportation in a gripping, live-tweeted ordeal.Qunun said she planned to seek asylum in Australia, fearing she would be killed if repatriated by Thai immigration officials who stopped her at the airport.Saudi Arabia's human rights record has been under heavy scrutiny since the murder of journal
  
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• The 2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA Is Sleeker, Smarter, and Finally Done Right

  08-01-2019 20:30 via news.yahoo.com
  The second generation of Benz's swoopy compact four-door is what it always should have been.
  
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• CES: Samsung Reveals TV The Size Of Your Living Room

  08-01-2019 20:29 via gamespot.com
  
  At CES 2019, Samsung revealed a new TV that is irresponsibly large. The television comes in at 98 inches and 8K QLED resolution, giving it more than 33 million pixels. Those who want to play Red Dead Redemption 2 with horses that appear actual size, the new model will go on sale this year.However, it may prove a difficult sell. CNET reports that Samsung's line of 8K TVs offers upscaling, but for a TV that size you'd probably want native 8K. So far most programming isn't offered at such a high re
  
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• Sony Buys Company Behind Tool Used In Hundreds Of Games, But It Won't Go PS4-Only

  08-01-2019 20:28 via gamespot.com
  
  Sony Interactive Entertainment has acquired Audiokinetic, the creators of Wave Works Interactive Sound Engine (Wwise). Wwise is a piece of software specifically tailored for audio design in video games and other interactive media, and it's been used by dozens of both triple-A and indie developers in hundreds of games."A rich and all-encompassing audio experience is increasingly critical to the overall gameplay experience, further enhancing immersion and emotion for the player," said Sony Interac
  
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• Paul Manafort's lawyers tried to redact a court filing but it didn't work. Oops.

  08-01-2019 20:28 via news.yahoo.com
  Paul Manafort's defense shot itself in the foot a bit when, in filing Manafort's response to claims made by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, it didn't properly redact sections of the submission -- meaning anyone with the document can copy and paste the text underneath the black boxes.> When Paul Manafort's lawyers submitted their latest pleading in federal court, they *tried* to redact some portions. They failed. You can copy the text right from underneath the black boxes. *facepalm* https://t
  
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• What is fight over Trump's border wall about?

  08-01-2019 20:20 via news.yahoo.com
  President Donald Trump has partially shut down the US government and is threatening to declare a national emergency as he pressures Congress for money to build a wall on the US-Mexican border to stem a surge in illegal immigrants.Trump, who is to make a national address Tuesday night on the "crisis," says the country is being flooded with drugs and violent gangs.Trump's opponents say he is exaggerating the issue and that a massive wall is inefficient and not worth closing the government for.
  
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• Sears agrees to consider revised Lampert bid

  08-01-2019 20:10 via news.yahoo.com
  Sears Holdings Corp agreed on Tuesday to consider a revised takeover bid from Chairman Edward Lampert, temporarily staving off a liquidation.
  
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• Overwatch New Ana Bastet Skin Event

  08-01-2019 20:02 via gamespot.com
  
  So a new event is upon us in Overwatch that gives us the opportunity to earn the new skin for Ana that was showcased in the latest short.
  
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• Overwatch New Ana Bastet Skin Available

  08-01-2019 20:02 via gamespot.com
  
  So a new event is upon us in Overwatch that gives us the opportunity to earn the new skin for Ana that was showcased in the latest short.
  
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• Overwatch Update Kicks Off New Event All About Ana

  08-01-2019 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Overwatch is launching a new update that packs in a limited-time event, with some special rewards for the taking. The event is based on the new short story Bastet, which Blizzard published recently. Ana's Bastet Challenge kicks off today, January 8, and will last through January 21.During the event dates, scoring wins will earn you special new cosmetics on top of your usual rewards. You can earn a player icon (win 3 games), a victory pose (win 6 games), and an epic Bastet Ana skin (win 9 games).
  
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• New Overwatch Update Kicks Off Event All About Ana

  08-01-2019 20:00 via gamespot.com
  
  Overwatch is launching a new update that packs in a limited-time event, with some special rewards for the taking. The event is based on the new short story Bastet, which Blizzard published recently. Ana's Bastet Challenge kicks off today, January 8, and will last through January 21.During the event dates, scoring wins will earn you special new cosmetics on top of your usual rewards. You can earn a player icon (win 3 games), a victory pose (win 6 games), and an epic Bastet Ana skin (win 9 games).
  
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• Manafort says any misstatements 'unintentional': court filing

  08-01-2019 19:57 via news.yahoo.com
  Manafort was responding to allegations in December by the U.S. special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election that Manafort had told "multiple discernible lies" to investigators, breaking a plea agreement struck in September.Manafort's lawyers had been given until Monday to decide whether they would challenge the allegations, a move that would require a court hearing to weigh evidence, or simply ask the government to move on to sentencing.The former Trump campai
  
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• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice's Progression Detailed

  08-01-2019 19:48 via gamespot.com
  
  Though Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a From Software game through and through, the studio's making sure to separate the upcoming action-adventure game from its recent titles. One way it's doing so, aside from ditching online multiplayer, is modifying how character progression works. In a feature published by Game Informer, the studio's detailed the way progression works and how it differs from other games like Bloodborne and the Dark Souls series.In Sekiro, you play as a shinobi dubbed The One-Ar
  
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• Genealogy database, gum help convict DJ in '92 killing

  08-01-2019 19:46 via news.yahoo.com
  LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A popular DJ pleaded guilty Tuesday to raping and strangling a schoolteacher in 1992 after being identified as a suspect as a result of DNA a relative had submitted to a genealogy database.
  
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• What to know about national emergencies and their role in US history

  08-01-2019 19:40 via news.yahoo.com
  While presidential emergencies often lead to bitter partisan disputes and occasionally wind up in court, they are also relatively common in the U.S.
  
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• The Game Of Thrones Prequel Adds 8 To Its Cast And Finds A Director

  08-01-2019 19:37 via gamespot.com
  
  The Game of Thrones prequel still doesn't have a proper name, but its cast is getting bigger. The show, which will star Naomi Watts and Josh Whitehouse in leading roles, has added eight more names to its roster of stars.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the newly revealed cast includes Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: Episode IX), Toby Regbo (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), Denise Gough (Angels in America), Ivanno Jeremiah (Black Mirror), Jamie Campbell Bower (The Twilight Saga: Breaking
  
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• HBO's Game Of Thrones Prequel Adds 8 To Its Cast And Finds A Director

  08-01-2019 19:37 via gamespot.com
  
  HBO's Game of Thrones prequel TV show still doesn't have a proper name, but its cast is getting bigger. The show, which will star Naomi Watts and Josh Whitehouse in leading roles, has added eight more names to its roster of stars.According to The Hollywood Reporter, the newly revealed cast includes Naomi Ackie (Star Wars: Episode IX), Toby Regbo (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), Denise Gough (Angels in America), Ivanno Jeremiah (Black Mirror), Jamie Campbell Bower (The Twilight Saga
  
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• Woman with concealed carry license fatally shoots attempted robber: police

  08-01-2019 19:25 via news.yahoo.com
  Authorities in Illinois say a woman with a concealed carry license fatally
  
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• The Milky Way could hit another galaxy in 2 billion years, sending our solar system flying into space

  08-01-2019 19:21 via news.yahoo.com
  Our Milky Way galaxy could collide with a nearby galaxy (the Large Magellenic Cloud) in a "spectacular" cosmic collision in about 2 billion years
  
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