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Twin gas rings observed around a white dwarf • Nov. 10, 2026, 1:44 PM ET (Nature)
Scientists spot what could be another dwarf planet lurking beyond Pluto | story | Kids News • Nov. 9, 2026, 6:54 AM ET (CBC)
New dwarf planet discovered by Rubin? • Oct. 30, 2026, 7:47 AM ET (EarthSky)
World spotted beyond Pluto could be solar system's next dwarf planet • Oct. 29, 2026, 1:18 PM ET (USA Today)
Astronomers spot new dwarf planet orbiting beyond Pluto. See photos • Oct. 29, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (USA Today)

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