Scientists say that July 22 will be the second-shortest day of the year, with the Earth completing a full rotation in less time than usual. The planet will experience a shorter rotation, 1.34 milliseconds less than its typical 24 hours. This phenomenon is caused by differences in gravitational pull between the Earth and moon. The … Read more
The Buffalo Bills are still on the fence about extending running back James Cook, which could make 2025 his final season in the city. Despite this uncertainty, Cook is participating in training camp and seems determined to stay with the team. Cook’s agent has hinted that he is seeking a lucrative contract extension, reportedly wanting … Read more
Astronomers have directly imaged a previously hypothesized companion star to Betelgeuse, located approximately 4 AU from the red supergiant. Using the Gemini North Telescope’s speckle imager ‘Alopeke, scientists detected an A- or B-type pre-main sequence star with about 1.5 solar masses, significantly fainter than Betelgeuse in visible light. The discovery offers a potential explanation for … Read more
Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dies by Suicide at 55 Celebrity chef and TV personality Anne Burrell has died by suicide at the age of 55, according to authorities in New York City. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Burrell’s cause of death was acute intoxication due to medications and alcohol. Burrell, … Read more
Australian rider Ben O’Connor claimed his second Tour de France stage victory, crossing the finish line first on Stage 18 in Courchevel. The Jayco AlUla rider’s dominant performance saw him take a 3-minute 26-second lead over Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard in the general classification standings. Meanwhile, Scottish rider Oscar Onley made significant gains in … Read more
Google has launched a new AI-powered search feature called Web Guide, which aims to provide users with more organized and helpful search results. The feature utilizes Google’s Gemini AI model to categorize search queries and generate related questions. When enabled, Web Guide reorganizes traditional “10 blue links” into separate categories, making it easier for users … Read more
The Los Angeles Rams have a high opinion of quarterback prospect Arch Manning, considering him the team’s top “Tier 1” prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft. If Matthew Stafford retires or declines his option, the Rams plan to draft Manning and have him backup Stafford for one season. Arch Manning’s draft status is expected to … Read more
Scientists are considering doing something unprecedented due to Earth’s increasing rotation speed. The past few days have been unusually short, with July 9 and July 22 experiencing brief time gaps of about 1.3 and 1.4 milliseconds. August 5 is expected to be even shorter, losing roughly 1.5 milliseconds. The trend began in 2020, resulting in … Read more
The S&P 500 has reached record high levels for the second day in a row, with investors piling into riskier stocks. However, market sentiment signals excessive optimism, according to Ned Davis Research analyst London Stockton. This could lead to a pullback. As of Saturday evening, the S&P 500 was up 0.6% and on track to … Read more
Amazon is introducing a new budget-friendly version of its Kindle Colorsoft lineup, starting at $249.99 for the 16GB model. The lower-cost device retains many features popular in the original Signature Edition, such as a high-contrast display and fast page turns. However, it sacrifices some premium features like wireless charging and automatic brightness adjustment. Amazon also … Read more