NASA has discovered a stunning star cluster in space, which it has dubbed the “cosmic wreath” due to its resemblance to a festive holiday decoration. The cluster, located 200,000 light-years from Earth, is made up of stars and dust clouds that form a ring-like shape, with orange, yellow, green, and blue hues. The image was … Read more
Dredge, a horror-fishing game with an immaculate atmosphere, is now free to download from the Epic Games Store. This 24-hour giveaway offers a unique gaming experience that seamlessly shifts between relaxing fishing gameplay and unsettling horrors. Developed by a studio known for creating immersive experiences, Dredge presents a serene and peaceful environment during the day, … Read more
The University of Memphis men’s basketball team has been dropped from the Associated Press (AP) Top 25 poll after suffering a significant loss to Mississippi State on Saturday. The Tigers, who had previously ranked among the top teams in the country, were blown out by the Bulldogs at home. Memphis Tigers beat writer Parth Upadhyaya … Read more
Owen McDonnell’s chilling performances as Ian Reilly in ‘True Detective: Night Country’ and ‘Bad Sisters’ have left audiences hooked. But did the serial killer survive again? In 2024, Irish actor Owen McDonnell took on two roles that showcased his versatility as a talented actor. First, he played Raymond Clark, a Native American scientist who was … Read more
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), an anti-money laundering law, has resumed enforcement after a federal court lifted a preliminary injunction that had been in place since December 3. The CTA requires approximately 32.6 million small businesses to register personal information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by January 1, but FinCEN has extended the … Read more
2024 was a stellar year for skywatchers, with breathtaking comets, spectacular auroras, and a rare total solar eclipse crossing North America. Our community members captured these celestial events and shared them with us. Comet Pons-Brooks, also known as the Devil Comet, stole the show in 2024, displaying occasional outbursts that gave it a horned appearance. … Read more
The National Football League (NFL) will make history by airing two games on Netflix for the first time, with “NFL Christmas Gameday” set to begin on Wednesday. The games will feature Pittsburgh hosting Kansas City and Baltimore facing Houston. Netflix has agreed to a three-year contract to carry Christmas Day games, marking the first time … Read more
Thousands of Starbucks workers across the US have walked off the job, joining a nationwide strike that began on Friday. The employees are demanding a fair contract with livable wages and an end to unfair labor practices. The union, which represents Starbucks employees, has been negotiating with the company for nine months but was met … Read more
A quasar is a galaxy’s core powered by a giant black hole. The most distant one, APM 08279+5255, is 12 billion light years away. It has a massive black hole 20 billion times the mass of our Sun and holds the largest known reservoir of water in the universe. The discovery, led by NASA’s Jet … Read more
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones acknowledged discussions about the team’s future, but did not specifically address coach Mike McCarthy’s potential return in 2025. The team has won four of its last five games to improve to 7-8 despite missing key players like quarterback Dak Prescott. Jones praised McCarthy’s performance over the past few weeks, but … Read more