Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony has finalized a four-year, $130 million contract extension, pending a physical. This deal marks the third time in two seasons that the team has agreed to an extension with one of its young stars, leaving fans wondering about Marcelo Mayer’s future. Marcelo Mayer, 22, has showcased supreme talent at … Read more
Living in areas affected by hurricanes and flooding has become a growing concern worldwide. A recent study published in Frontiers in Public Health has found that older adults who stayed in flooded zones after Hurricane Sandy’s landfall in 2012 had a significantly higher risk of death from all causes, averaging 9% over five years. Researchers … Read more
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck near Mount Spurr in Alaska, sparking concerns about the volcano’s potential eruption. The US Geological Survey detected the quake at a depth of 52 miles north of Skwentna, with reports of shaking felt as far away as Anchorage, over 100 miles from the epicenter. Mount Spurr is currently under an … Read more
A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease has broken out in Harlem, killing three people among the 70 diagnosed since July 25. The New York City Health Department is investigating a community outbreak linked to ZIP codes 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039. So far, 67 people have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease, which can be caused … Read more
NASA’s Dream Chaser spaceplane, a winged cargo craft similar to the retired shuttle fleet, is facing new delays. The uncrewed vehicle, named Tenacity, has been in development for over 20 years and is contracted to ferry cargo to the International Space Station under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services program. Initially set to launch in late 2020, … Read more
Fox is set to premiere the fourth season of its reality TV competition series “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” on September 25 at 9 p.m. ET. The show brings together a diverse group of celebrities, including Real Housewives star Teresa Giudice, actor Jussie Smollett, and athlete Christie Pearce Rampone, to test their physical and mental … Read more
NASA’s Curiosity rover has reached a major milestone, marking 13 years since its historic landing on Mars’ surface. Over this period, the rover has traveled more than 22 miles, driven by 4,620 Martian days, and made numerous groundbreaking observations and discoveries that have significantly advanced our understanding of the Red Planet. Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/photography/archive/2025/08/photos-13-years-mars/683761
US President Donald Trump plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, followed by a trilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The White House announced the news on Wednesday, citing a face-to-face meeting between Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Putin in Moscow. Trump’s team is working to finalize … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered stone tools on Sulawesi, an Indonesian island north of Flores, which is believed to date back around 1 million years. The findings suggest that ancient humans may have made oceanic crossings, using natural vegetation mats, rather than inventing boats. The tools were found at different depths below ground and range in age … Read more
Paramount Pictures’ new board of directors has been officially named, with tech mogul David Ellison leading the group. Ellison, 42, will serve as chairman and chief executive, alongside Oracle CEO Safra A. Catz. Former Paramount Pictures chairwoman Sherry Lansing will also join the board. The new board comprises 10 members, including representatives from tech firms … Read more