Astronomers have discovered a star-planet duo moving at an incredible 1.2 million miles per hour through the Milky Way, with the planet likely orbiting a small, fast-moving star outside our solar system’s habitable zone. Researchers analyzed data from the Keck and Gaia telescopes to determine if this system contains a star with a planet or … Read more
As a parent, giving your child a large inheritance can seem like a generous gesture. However, there are limits to how much you can give without triggering estate taxes. The IRS sets a yearly limit of $19,000 per individual, and exceeding that amount requires parents to file Form 709. Wealthy families often find ways to … Read more
The Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, built by Firefly Aerospace, is orbiting the Earth as part of its mission to land on the moon in early March. As one of NASA’s contracted private companies, Firefly is working towards sending people back to the moon with the Artemis program. Thermal engineer Jackson Sweeney, who works at Firefly, … Read more
The US is experiencing a surge in flu cases, with nearly a dozen schools closed and hospitals overwhelmed in some states. According to CDC data, at least 24 million reported cases, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths have been attributed to this season’s flu outbreak. Notably, 57 of these deaths were children. The flu season began … Read more
The Vatican’s charity, Caritas Internationalis, has expressed outrage over the US plans to cut funding for USAID, calling it “reckless” and potentially devastating. Cardinal Michael Czerny, Pope Francis’ point man on development, warned that millions could die as a result of the cuts. Czerny said every incoming government has the right to review its foreign … Read more
The Charlotte Hornets have reached out to the NBA to contest the Los Angeles Lakers’ decision to rescind a trade deal for center Mark Williams due to “multiple issues” that arose during his physical examination. The failed physical, which occurred just days after the initial trade agreement was announced, has left the Hornets seeking clarification … Read more
The Boston Celtics, who recently celebrated their 18th NBA championship in the 2024 NBA Finals, are now facing a significant challenge. The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired star player Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks, potentially tilting the balance of power back in favor of the Lakers. As one of the most storied rivalries in … Read more
The modern gaming experience has made it easier for gamers to access a vast number of games, with just a few button presses away. However, this convenience comes at the cost of low-quality titles flooding digital storefronts. Some companies, like Steam, have taken steps to clean up their stores by banning games that force players … Read more
Australia is experiencing an egg shortage due to a bird flu outbreak that has resulted in nearly 2 million chickens being culled across New South Wales, ACT, and Victoria. The outbreak, which affected major egg suppliers to supermarkets like Woolworths and Coles, reduced the nation’s laying flock by around 7 per cent. The shortage has … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of a small star and its orbiting planet flying through the Milky Way at an unprecedented pace. According to NASA’s analysis, the system is traveling at least 1.2 million miles per hour, making it the fastest-known exoplanet orbiting such a fast-moving star. The team used data from the Keck … Read more