Day: February 15, 2025

A recent study has revealed hidden geomagnetic reversals in the Earth’s magnetic history using advanced statistical modeling techniques. Researchers from the University of Tokyo and the Geological Survey of Japan used fixed-bandwidth kernel density estimation (KDE) to uncover previously undetected geomagnetic transitions. The study found four previously unknown geomagnetic polarity reversals, named the Lima-Limo reversals, … Read more

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has revealed a troubling link between microplastics and heart health. Scientists analyzed arterial plaque from 257 patients undergoing surgery to clear blockages in the neck arteries and found that microplastics were present in about 60% of participants’ plaques. The research showed that patients with … Read more

Talent agency WME dropped director Justin Baldoni over allegations of sexual harassment and trying to destroy the reputation of actress Blake Lively, who co-starred with him in the 2024 film “It Ends With Us”. Lively sued Baldoni in December 2024 for harassment and defamation. Baldoni denied the claims before filing a defamation suit against Lively, … Read more

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Rebels from the Rwandan-backed M23 group have taken control of Bukavu, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The rapid advance south by the rebels has resulted in little resistance, with civilians fleeing and shops and businesses closing. The capture of Bukavu would give M23 total control over the Lake Kivu area, marking … Read more

US President Donald Trump’s plan to ethnically cleanse Gaza is a drastic shift from long-held US policy in the Middle East and marks the end of the rules-based order that emerged after World War II. The plan, which aims to create a Jewish homeland in the region, is based on a century-old idea first proposed … Read more

US Vice President JD Vance lashed out at European leaders on Friday, claiming the biggest threat to their security lies within, not with China or Russia. In his first major speech as vice president, Vance targeted liberal orthodoxies in Western Europe, criticizing the suppression of free speech and immigration policies. Vance stated that shutting down … Read more

Presidents Day, celebrated on Monday, February 17, is a federal holiday. Government offices will be closed on this day. The holiday honors the birthdays of former presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, as well as the first federal holiday to honor an individual’s birth date. Originally called Washington’s Birthday, the holiday was designated by Congress … Read more

Philadelphia erupted in celebration Friday as the city welcomed its beloved Eagles team after capturing their second Lombardi Trophy. The all-day parade, which drew over a million fans, featured players tossing beers and hoisting babies high in the air. The festivities kicked off with a video montage of Eagles highlights from Super Bowl LIX, including … Read more

The website of the Times of Israel appears to be experiencing technical difficulties, but it has been restored. Users were briefly unable to access the site due to a technical issue, however, the problem has now been resolved. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-swastika-shirt-was-the-last-straw-kanye-west-and-wife-reportedly-split-up