A Missouri woman, Lisa Jeanine Findley, has agreed to plead guilty to mail fraud for her role in a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley’s heirs by claiming ownership of his Memphis home, Graceland. As part of the plea agreement, a count of aggravated identity theft will be dismissed. Findley faces a maximum sentence of 20 … Read more
Google Wallet allows users to store their US passports digitally, providing several convenience benefits for domestic travel. This feature is currently only accepted at select airports for travel within the United States. By storing your passport in Google Wallet, you can avoid searching for it, making it easier to verify your identity when needed. It’s … Read more
A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has been downgraded from a significant threat to Earth by scientists. After two months of observations, NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have reduced the odds of an impact to 0.0017%. The asteroid is estimated to be between 130 feet and 300 feet across and swings towards Earth … Read more
Pope Francis remains hospitalized after undergoing a critical but stable CT scan on Tuesday. The Vatican announced the news, saying Francis’s condition is “critical, but stable” despite being diagnosed with pneumonia. Francis, 88, returned to work briefly in the evening, making a phone call and expressing gratitude for prayers from around the world. He has … Read more
A rare full lunar eclipse is set to occur overnight on March 13th into the 14th, visible from all of North America. According to Professor Rachel Humphrey at St. Cloud State University, the Earth’s shadow will cast a reddish hue on the lunar surface during this event. The totality of the eclipse is expected to … Read more
A team of scientists has discovered evidence of an ancient beach on Mars, shedding new light on the planet’s past habitability. Data from China’s Zhurong rover suggests that Mars had oceans and sandy beaches 4 billion years ago, providing strong support for the idea that life could have existed there. The discovery was made by … Read more
A mysterious illness has claimed dozens of lives and infected hundreds in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a recent report from the World Health Organization (W.H.O.). The outbreak, which began with three children who ate a bat and died, has seen a significant rise in cases within days. As of February 15, 53 … Read more
Hulu’s postapocalyptic thriller “Paradise” has captivated viewers with its twisty storyline and charismatic lead performance by actor Sterling K. Brown. As the creator of popular family drama “This Is Us,” Dan Fogelman, turned to his next project, he chose Brown to play the central character in a show about humanity’s survival. The first season of … Read more
The UK government has been told by its independent climate advisers that it needs to achieve a 13% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, as part of efforts to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) advises that half of homes should have heat pumps and four out of … Read more
Apple’s annual shareholders meeting voted on Tuesday to keep the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, a decision that comes as some major US companies have faced backlash against such initiatives following President Donald Trump’s return to office. A proposal submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research, which aimed to scrap Apple’s DEI … Read more