A bright fireball streaked across the night sky near the Midwest U.S. on Tuesday (Jan. 28), captured by observers, as a SpaceX Starlink satellite burned up during its normal orbit decay process. The satellite, identified as Starlink 5693, reentered Earth’s atmosphere around 3:03 to 3:05 UTC Jan. 29 (9:03 to 9:05 p.m. CST), sparking reports … Read more
** Over the past four decades, global oceans have absorbed heat at an accelerating rate, leading to unprecedented temperature records. A recent study reveals that ocean warming has quadrupled since the late 1980s, with today’s rates reaching 0.27°C (0.49°F) per decade—a stark contrast to the slower 0.06°C (0.11°F) increments of earlier decades. This surge in … Read more
Starting tomorrow, PlayStation is rolling out new in-game unlock benefits for its library of top games. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, God of War Ragnarök, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered are among the titles set to receive these perks. For players with a PlayStation Network account, they’ll gain exclusive access … Read more
** HD 20794 d is a super-Earth that could potentially host life. Discovered near a star similar to our Sun, it orbits within the habitable zone of its star, making it a prime candidate for further study. This planet, part of the HD 20794 system, is only about 20 light-years away from us, placing it … Read more
President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the U.S. central bank on Truth Social, accusing them of creating inflation through their policies. The criticism came after the Fed maintained a key interest rate during Trump’s first term, making it the first such decision in his presidency. In his statement, Trump blamed Powell … Read more
RFK Jr., chosen as Health Secretary, struggled to explain key aspects of his role. During a Senate hearing, he admitted gaps in understanding Medicare and Medicaid, despite being part of their establishment. These programs together cover 150 million Americans, but the former is a federal program for low-income individuals, while Medicare focuses on older adults … Read more
Elizabeth Rose Struhs, an 8-year-old Australian girl who died after six days without insulin injections for her type 1 diabetes, had her parents and members of their hardline religious sect convicted of manslaughter. The parents, Jason Struhs (53), Kerrie Elizabeth (49), and Zachary Alan Struhs (22), along with Brendan Luke Stevens, the leader of The … Read more
BioWare has undergone a restructuring following reports of low sales for *Dragon Age: The Veilguard*. The studio confirmed that some employees, including writers, editors, producers, and designers, have been either terminated or reassigned to other teams within Electronic Arts. Specific names mentioned include Lead Writer-Trick Weekes, Lead Editor-Karin West-Weekes, Narrative Editor-Ryan Cormier, Producer-Jennifer Cheverie Cott, … Read more
Dani Busboom Kelly, who guided Louisville Volleyball to major achievements including two national runner-up finishes, three semifinal appearances, and four ACC championships, has accepted the head coaching role at her alma mater, Nebraska. Announced on March 23, 2023, Kelly expressed gratitude for her time at Louisville, emphasizing her pride in the program’s accomplishments under coach … Read more
New Harvey Weinstein Sex Crimes Trial Is Set for April 15. The disgraced movie mogul will seek an earlier date due to his declining health. Mr. Weinstein, 72, faces three sex crime charges and recently requested a sooner trial after being held at Rikers Island. He told the judge he was “begging” for a rescheduling … Read more