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Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late.
The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity.
Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky.
The attraction is brightness …
These Celebs Ran The New York City Marathon: Here's How They Did
From a former New York Giants star to a "Jersey Shore" favorite and Hollywood actress, familiar faces traded the spotlight for running shoes at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.
Tiki Barber, of Florham Park, was among the celebrities who tackled the 26.2-mile race through New York City's five boroughs on Sunday, Nov. 1, finishing in 5 hours, 11 minutes, and 49 seconds, according to official race tracking results. Barber, a former Giants running back, averaged 11 minutes and 54 seconds per mile.
Actress Jennifer Connelly posted the fastest time among the celebrities reviewed, finishi…
Ciara Mageean Dies: Tributes Honor 34-Year-Old Two-Time Olympian's Remarkable Career
A two-time Olympian who rose to the top of European distance running has died at 34, prompting tributes across the sporting world.
Irish runner Ciara Mageean died Sunday, Nov. 1, her family announced on Instagram. The European champion had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in May 2025, according to the BBC.
“At 6:30 a.m. this morning, Ciara lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones,” her family’s post read. “A beloved daughter, sister, wife, friend and inspiration to so many, she will be deeply missed.”
Her death came less than three weeks after she married longtim…
CT US Senator, Williams College Grad Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Medical Emergency
US Sen. Chris Murphy was hospitalized after a medical emergency, and his office shared an encouraging update on his condition.
The 53-year-old Connecticut Democrat suffered a stroke Saturday, Oct. 31, after experiencing arm numbness while attending his son’s hockey game, his chief of staff, Allison Herwitt, said in a statement.
Herwitt released the statement Sunday, Nov. 1:
“Yesterday afternoon, Sen. Murphy started experiencing numbness in his arm while at his son’s hockey game. He was taken to a local hospital, where it was discovered he had experienced a stroke.
"He was transferre…
‘Fall Back': How End Of Daylight Saving Time Changes Your Day
The clock change is almost here, and familiar routines could suddenly look very different outside your window.
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks across most of the US turn back from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Both sunrise and sunset will shift about an hour earlier by the clock. That brings more morning light, but less daylight for errands, outdoor activities, and the trip home from work.
AccuWeather says New York City, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle will all see sunset before 5 p.m. Sunday. F…
Barbara Barrie Dies: Versatile Actress' Many Roles Spanned Movies, TV, Broadway
Barbara Barrie, a versatile actress whose career carried her from Broadway to familiar television living rooms, has died, according to multiple reports.
Barrie died in New York City on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at her Manhattan home. She was 95. Her daughter, Jane Harnick, told The New York Times that Barrie had terminal cancer and that her death was medically assisted.
Her work earned recognition across film, theater, and television, including Oscar, Tony, and Emmy nominations.
Movie audiences knew her as the mother in the 1979 coming-of-age film “Breaking Away,” a performance that earned her a…
