Iowa Basketball Coach Fran McCaffery Fired After 15 Seasons

Iowa University is set to dismiss men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery after 15 seasons, according to ESPN. McCaffery, the father of Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend Connor McCaffery, has reached seven NCAA tournaments in his tenure and holds the school record for most wins with 297. However, the decision comes as a surprise given Iowa’s 17-16 finish … Read more

China, Russia Urge End to US Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program

Representatives from China, Russia, and Iran have called for an end to US sanctions on Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program, with the three countries stating that diplomatic engagement is the only viable option. The call comes after US President Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an attempt to … Read more

Gene Hackman Left Estate to Wife, Leaving Kids in Lurch

Two-time Oscar-winner Gene Hackman has left his entire fortune to his late wife Betsy Arakawa, according to his will. However, there’s a twist: he didn’t leave anything for their three children. The reason? A provision in the will states that if the couple dies within 90 days of each other, the assets would go to … Read more

NASA Captures Photos of Dead Moon Lander Athena’s Final Resting Place

Private Intuitive Machines moon lander Athena has been found in its crater grave on the lunar surface, and NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured stunning images of the scene. The second lunar lander from Houston-based company Intuitive Machines, Athena tipped over during its landing on March 6, resulting in a fatal failure. The lander’s … Read more

Oscars Host Conan O’Brien Reveals Rejected Promo Ideas

Conan O’Brien and his head writer Mike Sweeney revealed on the former’s podcast that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences refused to let them add clothes to an Oscar statuette. The promo video featured O’Brien and a 9-foot-tall Oscar as a domestic couple, with plans for O’Brien to vacuum and the statuette to … Read more

Ancient Mammals Wore Dark, Drab Coats for Camouflage

Researchers have shed light on the evolution of early mammals’ coat colors, revealing they wore dark, drab coats to blend in with their surroundings during the Age of Dinosaurs. According to a study published in March Science, ancient mammals likely sported monochrome ensembles consisting of shades of gray and brown to evade predators. The team … Read more