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Historic First: Stunning Close-Up of a Dying Star Beyond the Milky Way SciTechDailyFirst close-up image of a ‘behemoth’ beyond our galaxy showcases a dying star surrounded by a cocoon CNNHere's the first-ever picture of a star outside our galaxy BBC Science FocusStar imaged in detail outside the Milky Way for the first time (image, video) Space.comWe've taken a photo of a star in another galaxy for the first time New Scientist

Arapahoe Basin’s new paid parking requirement is still a month out, but officials there concede there has been some criticism among ski area loyalists. “We’re getting mixed reviews,” said spokeswoman Shayna Silverman. “Anytime there is change at the resort, we’re faced with criticism. Some folks are excited to be assured they’ll have a spot and not feel rushed.

Atlas of cells offers a milestone leap in understanding of the human body CNNScientists take huge step forward in mapping all 37 trillion cells in the human body Livescience.comScientists are building a catalogue of every type of cell in our bodies The Economist‘Google Maps’ project for cells reveals their role in spread of disease Financial TimesScientists announce progress toward ambitious atlas of human cells Reuters

Braves’ Chris Sale caps resounding comeback by winning first Cy Young Award The AthleticBraves' Sale, Tigers' Skubal win Cy Young Awards ESPNHere are the Cy Young Award vote totals MLB.comFive MLB Pitchers Receive Exactly One Vote for 2024 Cy Young Award Sports IllustratedPitching Triple Crown winner Chris Sale takes National League Cy Young Award BBWAA

Geno soaks in wins record with UConn greats, goat ESPNGeno Auriemma becomes all-time winningest college basketball coach in 40th year at UConn The AthleticUConn coach Geno Auriemma breaks NCAA all-time wins record as Azzi Fudd returns from injury Yahoo SportsWhy associate head coach Chris Dailey has stayed with UConn women’s basketball, Geno Auriemma for 40 years Hartford Courant

Earl Thomas named Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist, but not Marshawn Lynch Field Gulls25 modern-era players named as semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 NFL.com2 Former Falcons Snubbed as Hall of Fame Semi-Finalists Sports IllustratedEli Manning Among 25 Semifinalists for 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class Bleacher ReportSteelers greats James Harrison, Hines Ward among 25 semifinalists for Hall of Fame class TribLIVE