Astronomers have been studying the Andromeda galaxy, our nearest stellar neighbor to the Milky Way, using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. With its advanced imaging capabilities, Hubble has captured a vast mosaic of the galaxy, revealing new insights into its evolutionary history and structure. The Andromeda galaxy is estimated to be 1 trillion stars in total, … Read more
Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is threatening to withdraw from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet if he approves a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The agreement comes after over 460 days of war in Gaza, and Ben-Gvir has slammed it as “irresponsible.” He wants humanitarian aid and essential services like fuel and electricity to … Read more
A new study published in the scientific journal Evolution and Human Behavior has challenged long-held evolutionary theories about strength, masculinity, and sexual behavior. Researchers Caroline Smith and Edward Hagen found that stronger women are also more likely to have more sexual partners than less strong men. The study analyzed data from over 4,000 adults in … Read more
President Joe Biden warned of an “oligarchy” in the US, with billionaires holding significant power, as Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term. Tech moguls Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg joined Trump on the dais, worth nearly $1 trillion combined. The trio has long had a prominent role in national politics, … Read more
A US government unit has agreed for a Toyota Motor Corp unit to plead guilty and pay over $1.6 billion in a settlement related to an emissions fraud scheme. The Justice Department and other agencies have reached settlements with Hino Motors, a subsidiary of the Japanese automaker, following violations in this area. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-says-toyota-unit-plead-guilty-pay-over-16-bln-settle-fraud-scheme-2025-01-16
Former NFL coach and current CU athletics director face disagreement over additional resources for NIL deals amid Cowboys interest. Deion Sanders, one of the top names emerging in the Dallas Cowboys’ head coaching search, met with resistance when he asked for more NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) resources from Colorado. The request came as the … Read more
US President Donald Trump is set to impose 10% duties on all US imports and 60% on goods from China as part of his second-term trade agenda. The move aims to reduce the massive goods trade deficit with China and rebuild America’s industrial base. Data from Trump’s first term show that tariffs have shifted US … Read more
The Genesis Invitational golf tournament has been relocated from the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles due to the ongoing wildfires. The event was scheduled for February 13-16, but organizers have cancelled it citing safety concerns and the devastating impact of the fire on the community. A new venue has not been confirmed yet, but … Read more
As the US ban on TikTok nears implementation, a growing number of American users are turning to Xiaohongshu, known as RedNote in China. The trend, driven by Gen Z youth, has resulted in significant increases in downloads, with US users now 30 times more active than last year and 20-fold more engaged over the previous … Read more
Former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has joined the New England Patriots as an assistant coach, marking a full circle in his coaching career. Despite having connections to the team through Bill Belichick, Vrabel sought to forge his own path elsewhere before returning. Vrabel’s journey began with coaching stints at Ohio State, where he … Read more