Comet C/2024 G3 (ATLAS) is set to make history as one of the brightest celestial objects of recent years. This long-period comet’s perilous approach towards the Sun will leave stargazers in awe, but also poses significant challenges for observation. At 135,000 years old, Comet C/2024 G3 has completed a fraction of its orbital cycle around … Read more
NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick recently captured a stunning image of the aurora display on Oct. 7, 2024, while aboard the SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft. The unique perspective offered by the International Space Station allowed Dominick to witness the breathtaking spectacle of green and pink auroras swirling through Earth’s atmosphere. The space station was orbiting at … Read more
Meghan Markle has paid tribute to her late rescue beagle, Guy, on her new Instagram account. The Duchess of Sussex announced the sad news with a heart-warming video featuring throwback photos and home footage of her children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, interacting with Guy. The 90-second video showed Meghan’s children saying goodbye … Read more
JPMorgan Chase & Co has become the last of Wall Street’s biggest banks to leave the industry’s largest climate-finance alliance, following Citi and BofA. Other notable exits include Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. The move coincides with growing Republican pressure on “woke” finance practices in the sector. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-07/jpmorgan-quits-net-zero-banking-alliance-following-citi-bofa
US stocks ended little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed the impact of two conflicting sets of jobs data and a report that President-elect Donald Trump was considering a national economic emergency declaration on inflation. The minutes of the Federal Reserve’s Dec. 17-18 meeting showed officials saw a rising risk that price pressures may remain … Read more
Investors can benefit from watching the IBD Breakout Stocks Index, which includes companies like Nvidia, GE Vernova, Birkenstock, and Interactive Brokers. Three key indicators to monitor include breakouts, moving averages, and distribution days. Breakouts are crucial for stocks like Nvidia and GE Vernova, but they have experienced post-breakout pressure. Meanwhile, some stocks, such as Birkenstock … Read more
North Carolina defeated Southern Methodist (SMU) 82-67 on Tuesday at the Smith Center, showcasing their dominance over an opponent that had been riding a hot streak. The Tar Heels’ win marked their first home victory against an ACC newbie since 2018. Freshman guard Drake Powell got off to a strong start, nailing three 3-pointers and … Read more
A Ukrainian F-16 pilot may have set a record by taking out six Russian cruise missiles in a single flight. According to the country’s air force command, the pilot used all four air-to-air missiles on board the jet and an aircraft cannon to intercept the missiles during a massive attack in December. The target was … Read more
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette website, www.post-gazette.com, is currently experiencing connectivity issues. When attempting to access the site, users are receiving an “ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT” error message. To resolve this issue, try the following troubleshooting steps: * Check your internet connection to ensure it’s stable and working properly. * Verify that your proxy and firewall settings are configured correctly. … Read more
Dr. Bill Lumsden, director of distilling and whisky creation at Glenmorangie Co., has a lifelong passion for wine that started with a humble bottle of Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile in 1984. This experience sparked his interest in wine collecting and eventually influenced his approach to whisky making. During a recent interview, Lumsden … Read more