Astronomers have spotted a massive explosion emanating from the first black hole ever photographed, M87*. The massive energy jet from Virgo A galaxy could help scientists understand how matter behaves around a black hole. In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope captured an image of M87*, which is 55 million light-years away. Recent observations have revealed … Read more
Pope Francis delivered a Christmas message, calling for peace in a world torn by conflict, as the 2025 Holy Year celebration began. The pontiff spoke from St. Peter’s Basilica to thousands of people gathered below, urging negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to achieve a just and lasting peace. The Pope also renewed his call for … Read more
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached over $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. The estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing is $1.15 billion, making it the fifth-largest in the game’s history. People lined up to buy tickets for Tuesday night’s drawing at a 7-Eleven store in Chino Hills near … Read more
Ryan Salame, a former top executive at FTX, reported to federal prison in October 2022 to start serving a 7½-year sentence for his role in the crypto fraud scheme. Federal records show that Salame was initially scheduled to be released in March 2031. However, according to Bureau of Prisons records viewed by Business Insider, it … Read more
Syria’s police have imposed an overnight curfew in the city of Homs after demonstrations linked to pressure and violence against members of the minority Alawite Muslim community. The curfew, which started at 6pm local time on Wednesday and ended at 8am on Thursday, was reportedly imposed due to the recent clashes between Alawites and former … Read more
NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler is exploring trade options out of Miami, with sources indicating he’s not willing to commit beyond the 2024-25 season. Despite being a key player for the Heat, Butler wants a win-now contender and has expressed his desire to decline his $52 million player option for next year. The Heat, however, are … Read more
Nippon Steel has delayed the closing date for its $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel until March 2025, amid uncertainty over potential blockage by President Biden on national security grounds. The Japanese steelmaker is attempting to avoid a confrontation with the White House, opting for a revised timeline rather than pushing forward with its original … Read more
Samsung is introducing a system-wide kill switch for disabling HDR content with its forthcoming One UI 7 update in beta. A new “Super HDR” toggle in the settings menu will keep display brightness in check across all apps, preventing blinding highlights from appearing. This feature is particularly useful for those who want to avoid HDR … Read more
Nvidia’s stock price is on track to reach new record highs in the first quarter of 2025, according to a top stock trading expert. The company must break above $145 to confirm that its recent downturn has reached a bottom. In December, Nvidia’s stock was priced at $140.22, with year-to-date returns exceeding 190%. Analyst Peter … Read more
Nuclear power is gaining traction as a potential solution to the world’s energy shortage driven by AI data centers. NuScale Power, one of the few companies developing small modular reactors (SMRs), is making headlines with its promising prospects. The World Nuclear Association reports that more new nuclear power plants have been commissioned than decommissioned over … Read more