Northern lights observed and could continue into the weekend

Northern lights observed and could continue into the weekend

Northern Lights seen over Michigan Thursday night.

A coronal hole high-speed stream caused the northern lights to be visible in parts of the U.S., but could cause some issues with the power grid.

 | Scripps News Staff

An aurora Borealis was observed in northern sections of the U.S. late Thursday after the Space Weather Prediction Center issued a geomagnetic storm watch for the upcoming weekend. 

The watch is in effect through Saturday but is expected to peak on...

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A 20-year-old was arrested for operating a online forum where hacked personal information was allegedly being sold.

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Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, 20, is in federal custody, accused of operating an online marketplace for cybercriminals.

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Researchers twisted open more than 1,000 Oreo cookies in a quest to figure out the best method for opening up the classic snack. 

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