A week before what the Indigenous Krenak people now call “the death of the river,” they say they could feel it coming.  The birds stopped singing, the air grew heavy, and an unusual silence settled over their village in Minas Gerais, a southeastern Brazilian state where forested hills give way to the winding Doce River.  A mining dam owned by Samarco — a joint venture between Brazilian company Vale and Anglo-Australian giant BHP Billiton — burst upstream near the town of Mariana, unleashing a to

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November’s full beaver moon and the Southern Taurid meteor shower peak on the same day this week. Here’s how and when to glimpse them.

Fireballs and a full moon. Here’s how to see two celestial events this week

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Japan deployed troops Wednesday to help contain a surge of bear attacks that have terrorized residents in a mountainous region in the northern prefecture of Akita.  Reports of sometimes deadly encounters with brown bears and Asiatic black bears are being reported almost daily ahead of hibernation season as the bears forage for food.  Since April, more than 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in bear attacks across Japan, according to Environment Ministry statistics at the end of

Japan deploys the military to counter a surge in bear attacks

Three Chinese astronauts have been forced to extend their six-month stay in space over concerns their return ship may have been hit by debris, China’s space agency said.

Chinese astronauts’ return to Earth delayed over fears spaceship damaged by debris

Three taste-testers set out to differentiate an $85 apple pie from an $8 one. The results were mixed.

Is an $85 apple pie worth it? Our Thanksgiving taste test says … maybe.

These reality TV fans dropped thousands on BravoCon 2025. Take a peek at their receipts.

How much would you pay to meet a Real Housewife? At BravoCon, the limit does not exist.

With a runway of smoking-hot coals laid out before them, residents in San Pedro Manrique, Spain, steel themselves as thousands of onlookers cheer them on.  Although the walkers and the crowd perform very different roles during the annual June ritual, they report similar feelings: an ineffable feeling of togetherness, as if the entire group becomes one, said Dimitris Xygalatas, a cognitive anthropologist at the University of Connecticut, who witnessed the Spanish ritual years ago as a researcher.

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Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, says the sugar found in many comfort foods hits our brains in the same pleasure center as street drugs do. But that's not the only reason we find comfort in such treasured dishes; there is also warm-and-fuzzy nostalgia.

How comfort foods trigger pleasure in our brains

Consumer choices about what to eat and how much of it can affect how much water farmers need to use.

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The mom influencers want to sell you a picture perfect version of postpartum motherhood.

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Here's what it was like at Kathy Hilton's annual PJ Christmas party, plus the Bravo star teases the new season of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

Inside Kathy Hilton’s Christmas pajama party: caviar bumps, champagne vending machines and a mansion full of Housewives

A DIY ghost costume on the cheap. Snacks and sweets for the school party. And one "extra-special" carrot costume that cost nearly $700.

One spent $20 on candy. Another paid $700 for a custom costume. Here's how Halloween costs stacked up this year.

Italy's Trevi Fountain is a must-see when you're in Rome, but for a deeper understanding of the ancient city, explore the ruins of the underground beneath it.

Italy's Beloved Trevi Fountain Hides A Unique Secret That Can Be Explored Underground

These are the top Thanksgiving recipes that are favorites among our team of Yahoo journalists.

Looking for a great Thanksgiving side dish recipe? These are the crowd-pleasers the Yahoo team swears by.

When you think of Italian sports cars, your mind probably conjures up images of exotic shapes, symphony-like engine notes, and colors that make traffic lights jealous. But beyond the passion and artistry that Italy pours ... Read more

These are the Fastest Italian Sports Cars

A Klimt painting just sold for $236.4 million, making it the most expensive modern art sale.

A Gustav Klimt painting is now the most expensive piece of modern art sold at auction. The fascinating history behind the $236 million 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer.'

These are the restaurant and fast food chains that are expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day, with varying holiday hours by location.

Don't plan to cook on Thanksgiving? Here are the restaurants and fast food places that are scheduled to be open

Several of the nation's largest supermarket chains are offering free turkeys again this year — but there's a catch.

Here are 10 stores where you can get a free Thanksgiving turkey

Part of Wicked: For Good was filmed at Egypt’s White Desert National Park — a landscape so surreal it looks straight out of Oz. Here’s how travelers can visit the real-life “Deadly Desert” for themselves.

'Wicked: For Good' was filmed at this surreal National Park in Egypt

A mom's "snack strike" has sparked debate about whether snacks are spoiling kids' appetites.

A mom's viral post is raising the question: Do kids need snacks? Dietitians have answers.

When Jennifer Austin met Molly in second grade, they quickly became best friends.  “Strong friendships really do stay for the long haul," Austin, 51, said.  Early friendships are some of the deepest: the schoolmates who shared bike rides and their favorite candy.

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A mom stopped giving her kids snacks — and sparked a debate about eating habits

Astronomers and expert stargazers share their top skywatching tips for beginners

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There’s hardly a country on the planet that doesn’t turn to some type of bread with something stuffed inside it to cure a craving. Here are some of the world’s very best sandwiches.

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A few precautions as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast will help keep gastrointestinal distress out of your holiday gathering.

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This old-school design trend straight from Italy and the 1980s may still have a place in your bold, modern kitchen. Here's how you can try it out.

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A Gustav Klimt painting is now the most expensive piece of modern art sold at auction. The fascinating history behind the $236 million 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer.'

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