Asteroid 2024 YR4, once dubbed a potential “city-killer” due to its massive size, has been found to have an unusual flat shape. The asteroid, expected to hit the moon in 2032 with a 3.8% likelihood, was studied using the Gemini South telescope in Chile. Researchers discovered that it likely came from the asteroid belt between … Read more
Scientists have long believed that dinosaurs declined in numbers before the asteroid strike that wiped them out 66 million years ago. However, a new study suggests that this decline may be due to a poor fossil record rather than actual environmental changes. Researchers analyzed nearly 18 million years of fossil evidence from around 8,000 fossils … Read more
China is bracing for a significant hit from US President Donald Trump’s latest trade tariffs, which have effectively imposed a 125 percent levy on Chinese goods sold to the US. The country’s economy is expected to take a major blow, with forecasts suggesting a potential GDP contraction of up to 2.4 percent. Despite growing tensions … Read more
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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has signed a 14-year, $500 million contract extension with the team, avoiding free agency. The deal includes a staggering $325 million signing bonus, which represents 65% of the total contract value. Guerrero, 26, will receive the remaining $175 million in salary over the term of the deal, distributed … Read more
The Kroenke family has made significant changes at the Denver Nuggets, their NBA team. Two years ago, the Nuggets won the championship, but now they are cleaning house with new moves that have left fans wondering if winning alone is enough. Josh Kroenke, son of Rams owner Stan Kroenke, has let go of coach Michael … Read more
The Pink Moon will be visible this weekend, but the weather may impact viewing conditions. The moon is expected to rise on the eastern horizon at 6:59 p.m. Phoenix time on Saturday, and if clear skies prevail, it could provide a great view of this special lunar event. This month’s full moon gets its name … Read more
US President Donald Trump will meet Iranian officials in Oman on Saturday as part of efforts to restart nuclear negotiations with Tehran. The talks come amid heightened tensions between the two nations over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he would participate indirectly through a mediator, while Trump insisted they … Read more
Jared Hess, director of cult classics like “Napoleon Dynamite” and “Gentlemen Broncos,” has attempted to bring the popular video game franchise Minecraft to life on the big screen. Unfortunately, his latest endeavor, “A Minecraft Movie,” fails to capture the essence of its source material or live up to his own standards. Hess’s film follows Jack … Read more
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