A massive star’s collapse has created a shockwave that blasted outward, producing a brief pulse of X-rays and ultraviolet light. This event, occurring approximately 350 years ago, has finally reached interstellar material, illuminating it and causing it to glow in infrared light. The James Webb Space Telescope has captured this phenomenon, revealing fine details resembling … Read more
The latest news from around the NFL includes coaching moves, roster transactions, and injuries. Here are some of the key developments: The Falcons are interviewing Wink Martindale for their vacant defensive coordinator role. Meanwhile, the Bears will be meeting with Mike McCarthy, ex-Cowboys head coach, to discuss their vacant HC job. In other coaching news, … Read more
A team of scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has found that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a critical ocean current, has not declined in the last 60 years. The study, published in Nature Communications, used new data and analysis to quantify the past and inform where we could be going. The AMOC … Read more
Director Ridley Scott recently looked back at the casting of 1982’s Blade Runner and revealed why he thought Harrison Ford was destined for stardom. Despite others questioning his choice, Scott saw something special in the actor who had already made a name for himself as Han Solo in Star Wars. In a retrospective video interview … Read more
As the winter season continues to wreak havoc on communities worldwide, experts warn of a lesser-known but no less formidable foe: norovirus. The highly contagious virus has already claimed thousands as its victims this year, leaving many feeling miserable and uncomfortable. So, how did it get here? Norovirus spreads through close contact with an infected … Read more
US Treasury Secretary Nominee Scott Bessent stresses the importance of maintaining the dollar as the world’s reserve asset to ensure US economic health. Bessent, Donald Trump’s nominee for the position, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday, citing the need to secure supply chains and carefully deploy sanctions to address national security requirements … Read more
A woman, described as a high-profile Wall Street executive, is suing former UFC champion Conor McGregor over an alleged sexual assault that took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami during the 2023 NBA final game on June 9. The lawsuit claims that arena staff and security had actual knowledge of McGregor’s behavior but failed … Read more
Rapper Drake is suing his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), over allegations of defamation made in the song “Not Like Us” by fellow rapper Kendrick Lamar. The lawsuit claims that UMG launched a campaign to make the song a viral hit despite knowing its lyrics falsely accuse Drake of being a pedophile and calling … Read more
JPMorgan Chase has reported its fourth-quarter earnings, beating expectations and posting record profits. The bank’s revenue rose 10% to $43.74 billion, driven by strong Wall Street operations and higher-than-expected net interest income of $23.47 billion. Profit increased 50% to $14 billion in the quarter, with noninterest expenses falling 7% from a year earlier. CEO Jamie … Read more
A recent analysis by the Clean Label Project has found that nearly half of 160 protein powders tested exceeded California’s Proposition 65 safety thresholds for heavy metals like lead and cadmium. Organic protein powders contained three times more lead on average than non-organic ones, while plant-based powders had three times more lead and five times … Read more