Comets and asteroids were once easily distinguishable, but scientists have identified a new category of objects called “dark comets” that occupy the gray zone between the two. Dark comets are not made of ice like traditional comets, nor do they produce visible tails or outgassing, but their orbits reveal comet-like acceleration. Researchers at Michigan State … Read more
Russia’s troops are likely still stationed at their key bases in Syria, with signs of a withdrawal being easy to spot. A senior analyst told the Financial Times that an evacuation would be difficult to hide, citing satellite images and military deployment patterns. The Russian military is still present at its two major facilities in … Read more
The Game Awards is just around the corner, and game studios and publishers are gearing up to show off their upcoming slates. Some trailers will be for games already announced, while others will be world premieres. Here’s a rundown of what we know and some educated guesses about what might happen. Confirmed Announcements: – Mecha … Read more
A new study published in the journal Gut has found strong evidence that cancer is fueled by inflammatory compounds from diets high in processed foods. Researchers analyzed over 100 tumor samples from patients and discovered a high proportion of inflammation-causing compounds, such as those found in chips, sausages, and packaged desserts. In contrast, healthy tissues … Read more
Meta has resolved a technical issue causing widespread outages of its apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The outage lasted over three hours, with users reporting difficulties in accessing the platforms. The company acknowledged the problem and apologized for any inconvenience, stating it was working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. By mid-afternoon … Read more
Recent leaks from the Camera FV-5 database suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra’s main camera will retain several features from its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The leaked specs indicate that the S25 Ultra will feature a 200MP Samsung HP2 sensor, 16-in-1 pixel binning technology resulting in 12.5MP output images, and a virtual pixel … Read more
US small business sentiment has reached its highest level in nearly three and a half years, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). In November, the NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index jumped 8.0 points to 101.7, surpassing its previous high in June 2021. The surge in confidence is largely attributed to post-election euphoria, … Read more
After 14 years on the Santa Clarita City Council and five terms as mayor, Cameron Smyth has officially left his position. In his farewell speech, Smyth expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve his hometown and thanked residents for their support. Smyth’s time on the council was marked by significant investments in capital projects, with … Read more
Selena Gomez has announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco, and she’s got some special friends by her side. On Wednesday, the Only Murders in the Building star shared the exciting news on Instagram, showing off her diamond engagement ring and embracing with Blanco. Gomez offered her friend Taylor Swift a spot in her … Read more
The head of the United Steelworkers union, David McCall, has expressed concerns that a potential takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel could spell long-term decline for U.S. Steel. The union chief said he was unconvinced of the company’s ability to ensure its lasting success under new ownership. McCall cited the possibility of Nippon Steel importing steel … Read more