A former Soviet spacecraft, Kosmos 482, is set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere in the next few days, carrying a high risk of collision with populated areas. Launched on March 31, 1972, the 1,000-pound probe was intended for Venus but an engine burn premature cut its orbit short. With a predicted reentry window between May 8 … Read more
A recent study published in Nature Reviews Neuroscience suggests that our brains not only understand music but also physically resonate with it. Co-authored by McGill psychologist Caroline Palmer, the research supports Neural Resonance Theory (NRT), which proposes that musical experiences arise from the brain’s natural oscillations that sync with rhythm, melody, and harmony. According to … Read more
Hamas’s Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades released a video showing Israeli-Russian hostage Maxim Herkin, who appears to have been injured in an Israeli strike. The footage shows Herkin lying on the ground with bandages on his head and arm, speaking in Hebrew about upcoming Israel’s Independence Day celebrations. Herkin, 37, was identified by AFP and Israeli media … Read more
Reality TV star and Floribama Shore alum Kirk Medas has passed away at the age of 33, according to MTV. He was hospitalized with a severe case of necrotizing pancreatitis last month and died due to liver failure. Medas’ health battle was shared with fans on social media by his co-stars, including Hallie Thompson, who … Read more
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released its advance estimate for the first quarter of 2025, revealing a decrease in real gross domestic product (GDP) at an annual rate of 0.3 percent. This marks a reversal from the 2.4 percent increase seen in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decline primarily reflects an … Read more
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Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her hit songs “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel,” has died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. She was 66. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Sobule’s publicist announced her death on Thursday morning. The singer had been scheduled to perform her autobiographical one-woman musical, “F*ck7thGrade,” … Read more
Australia’s opposition leader Peter Dutton has lost his seat in the Australian parliament after a shocking defeat in the election. The news came as a surprise to many, with Dutton facing significant pressure from within his own party and the governing Labor party. Dutton, who is also the current leader of the Liberal Party, had … Read more
Chicago Museum Director James Rondeau has taken a voluntary leave after an incident on board a flight to Germany in April. According to reports, police were called after Rondeau allegedly stripped off his clothes due to excessive drinking and medication use. The Art Institute of Chicago has confirmed the report and launched an independent investigation … Read more
Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has announced his decision to step down as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, transitioning to a full-time role as the team’s president of basketball operations. Mitch Johnson, who served as acting head coach after Popovich suffered a mild stroke in November, will take over the permanent position. … Read more