The highly anticipated samples from asteroid (101955) Bennu have been released, providing a wealth of information about the composition and origins of this carbonaceous chondrite. As part of the OSIRIS-REx mission, scientists collected and returned samples to Earth in 2023, offering a rare opportunity for scientists to study an extraterrestrial sample up close. The Bennu … Read more
A health crisis has unfolded along Lake Michigan’s shores in the Chicago area as hundreds of ducks infected with avian influenza have been found. The Chicago Bird Collision Monitors (CBCM), a volunteer conservation project, reported that the bird flu outbreak poses a serious threat to migratory birds this winter. The outbreak began in December and … Read more
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Thousands of Palestinians living in Egypt are grappling with the decision of when to return home to Gaza, despite rejecting a proposal by US President Donald Trump to clear out the population and resettle them in Egypt. The plan, which aims to remove up to 1.5 million Palestinians from Gaza, has been widely condemned as … Read more
A series of earthquakes has struck Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini, prompting authorities to dispatch rescuers and shut schools on four islands. The quakes, which have magnitudes between 3 and 4.9, are occurring along a 120-kilometer fault line beneath the seabed, but scientists say they do not expect these quakes to trigger a volcanic eruption. … Read more
Bill Gates, 69, opens up about his life in a new book, “Source Code: My Beginning,” which chronicles his childhood in Seattle to the start of Microsoft in 1975. In an interview with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on the Opening Bid podcast, Gates shares surprising stories and insights into his success. Gates credits … Read more
Get ready to embark on a medieval adventure with the highly anticipated sequel, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The game is set to launch on PC on February 4, seven years after its predecessor. For those eager to join the adventure, here are the official release times for KCD2. Console players can preload the game starting … Read more
Apple is rumored to be working on two new iPhones: the budget-friendly iPhone SE 4 and the ultrathin iPhone 17 Air. The question remains, does size matter over cost? Will consumers prefer iPhones with thinner bodies or thinner price tags? Rumors of the iPhone SE 4 have been circulating, with some speculating that it will … Read more
Liberated Brands CEO Todd Hymel has filed an affidavit detailing the series of economic factors and internal decisions that led to the company’s bankruptcy. According to Hymel, the company faced significant challenges due to general retail conditions and economic downturns. The affidavit outlines the key events that contributed to Liberated’s financial downfall, providing insight into … Read more
Google has rolled back its recent change in Google Maps for Android Auto, reverting the feature that centered the app’s UI on smaller vehicle displays. The tweak, which was introduced earlier this year, caused frustration among users and was met with widespread complaints. However, it appears that Google is now revisiting the change to make … Read more