For over forty years, astronomers have been puzzled by X-rays emitted by the white dwarf at the center of the Helix Nebula. A typical component of stars, white dwarfs don’t usually emit X-rays. However, observations using the Chandra and other X-ray telescopes have consistently detected X-ray signals from this location. A recent study provides a … Read more
Billionaire and private astronaut Jared Isaacman is set to appear before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on April 9 for a confirmation hearing. The Trump administration’s pick to lead NASA has flown in space twice, financing his own missions on SpaceX rockets and spacecraft. His nomination comes as NASA faces challenges such … Read more
A Fresno man, Antonio de Jesus Orozco Montes Deoca, has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison for his role in a deadly marijuana DUI crash in 2022. The incident occurred on September 17, 2022, along State Route 180 near Kerman, resulting in the death of a 20-year-old woman and serious injuries to four … Read more
Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, is facing federal charges related to allegations of sex trafficking, rape, and racketeering. The 64-year-old entrepreneur was indicted in September 2024 on charges including sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering. Combs’ case took a dramatic turn last year when model and singer Cassie Ventura filed … Read more
Fifteen members of the Palestine Red Crescent Society and Civil Defence were killed in an Israeli operation on March 23 in Rafah, southern Gaza. They were aid workers, not fighters or militants, who rushed to help those injured by bombs. The Israeli military claimed the vehicles were unmarked and suspected of carrying militants, but this … Read more
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The Federal Reserve, led by Chair Jerome H. Powell, has downplayed expectations of an immediate rescue from investors in the midst of a market downturn triggered by President Trump’s tariffs. The tariffs, Powell stated, are “larger than expected” and it is crucial for the central bank to understand their economic effects before taking action. With … Read more
A second child with measles has died in Texas, a local hospital confirmed on Sunday, amidst a surge in cases of the infectious disease in recent weeks. The child was not vaccinated against measles and had no known underlying health conditions. This tragic event underscores the importance of vaccination. According to Aaron Davis, a spokesperson … Read more
The Tennessee Titans have canceled a private workout with quarterback Shedeur Sanders that was scheduled for April 9. The move comes after the team watched Sanders throw passes to receivers Travis Hunter and others during their NFL showcase at Colorado, which included all 32 NFL teams. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi praised the session, saying that … Read more
Scientists have uncovered new insights into a mysterious human lineage in the ancient Sahara desert. Using DNA analysis of two 7,000-year-old mummies found in Libya’s Takarkori rock shelter, researchers from Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have shed light on the region’s past. The study, published in Nature, reveals that this hidden lineage diverged … Read more