Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison Monday for a 2022 shooting where he chased after the man accused of molesting his son. Velasquez pleaded no contest to attempted murder, felony assault, and other related gun charges. He will receive credit for time served. In February 2022, Velasquez fired multiple … Read more
A rare and unique phenomenon known as “solar horns” is set to appear during the upcoming partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025. For North Americans in the right location at the right time, witnessing this spectacle will be a chance to see the cusps of an eclipsed crescent sun appearing as two distinct points … Read more
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) that challenges our current understanding of the universe. The data release from DESI, which covers 13 months of operation, suggests that dark energy – the mysterious force driving the universe’s accelerating expansion – may be weakening over time. This finding has significant … Read more
Microsoft is launching 11 AI cybersecurity “agents” designed to combat the increasing complexity of hacking attempts by criminals, fraudsters, and spy agencies. The move comes as a surge in phishing emails has reached unprecedented levels, with 30 billion emails tracked last year. According to Vasu Jakkal, vice president of security at Microsoft, humans cannot keep … Read more
The 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor was awarded to Conan O’Brien at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., where he made a pointed comment about President Donald Trump’s leadership of the institution. O’Brien accepted the award with a speech that praised his fellow comedians and criticized the … Read more
K-pop group NewJeans has announced that they will be taking a break from all activities after a court ruled against them in their ongoing dispute with record label Ador. The five-piece group, who recently debuted their new song “Pit Stop,” told fans on Sunday that “this will be our last performance for a little while” … Read more
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has refused to step down despite backlash from some of his own party members and progressive activists. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Schumer stated he won’t resign, citing his conviction that a leader should act in the best interest of America and their party. The decision has … Read more
A bizarre spinning white spiral was spotted in the sky over Britain on Monday night, leaving many “starstruck.” Experts say the unusual shape is linked to a SpaceX rocket launch. The phenomenon occurs when excess fuel from the rocket turns to ice and then water vapor, which reflects sunlight in the upper atmosphere. The sighting … Read more
MLB star Mookie Betts is still uncertain about his status for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ upcoming games due to a lingering stomach bug. Betts missed the team’s first two games in Tokyo and may also sit out this week. The eight-time All-Star was diagnosed with a stomach issue that made it difficult for him to … Read more
Hyundai Motor has announced a $21 billion investment in the US just days before President Donald Trump is set to impose new tariffs on trading partners. The South Korean carmaker plans to build a new steel plant in Louisiana, expand its vehicle production, and invest billions of dollars in technology including autonomous driving and artificial … Read more