Israel has defied a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon by keeping troops in five locations along the border, raising fears of a new long-term occupation. The agreement, which came into effect on November 27, required Israel to withdraw its army from southern Lebanon on January 26. However, Israeli troops stayed in several Lebanese villages beyond the … Read more
Kim Sae-ron, a 24-year-old South Korean actress and former Netflix star, has died by suicide according to multiple reports. The body was found in her home in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, on Sunday, February 16. Known for her childhood roles in films like “A Brand New Life” and “The Man from Nowhere,” Kim made a comeback … Read more
Magic: The Gathering has announced its highly anticipated crossover set with Square Enix’s Final Fantasy series, scheduled to launch on June 13. The set will feature all 16 mainline Final Fantasy games, characters, and iconic scenes. The first cards from the set have been revealed in a livestream, showcasing various creature types, including Moogles and … Read more
The Moon’s regolith, a fine lunar dust, holds significant potential for future space exploration due to its mineral content. Researchers are developing processes to convert regolith into oxygen through high-temperature reactions, which could recycle hydrogen from water, creating a sustainable chemical loop for fuel production. Two new prototypes are poised to test these concepts on … Read more
Scientists have captured unusual brain activity in patients who were clinically dead, sparking debate about the existence of souls. Anesthesiologist and professor Dr. Stuart Hameroff believes that consciousness happens at a deeper quantum level and could be what he calls the “soul.” Dr. Hameroff discussed his theory on a recent documentary series, saying that when … Read more
A Los Angeles-based mall owner, Rick Caruso’s company, The Grove, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and the developer of the neighboring Television City studio lot project. The complaint cites California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) violations and alleges that the project would increase traffic, causing backups on nearby streets. The Grove, … Read more
Swedish captain Victor Hedman believes Canada will win the 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States in Boston’s TD Garden. However, he thinks the tournament’s final match will be a close contest. Hedman’s Swedish team defeated the host US 2-1 on Monday. When asked about his choice for the championship game, he was hesitant … Read more
Rapper ASAP Rocky has been acquitted of two felony counts of assault with a firearm in connection with an altercation in Los Angeles in 2021. The jury found him not guilty after deliberating for nearly three hours. Rocky, 36, was accused of shooting his former collaborator Terell Ephron, known as ASAP Relli, near a Hollywood … Read more
Astronaut Sunita Williams, a veteran of two space missions and Massachusetts native, has a new return date after being stuck in space due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The initial return date was set for mid-June 2024, but it was later delayed twice. Williams is part of a crew on board the International … Read more
A British couple has been charged with espionage in Iran, according to reports. The individuals, whose names have not been released, allegedly engaged in activities deemed suspicious by Iranian authorities. Details of their involvement and subsequent arrest remain unclear, as the case is currently under investigation. Source: https://www.ft.com/content/8bea564b-4845-4c34-b45e-2094b5bb6d11