Astronomers using the ALMA telescope have detected a molecular jet of carbon monoxide gas from comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein (C/2014 UN271), the largest comet ever discovered. Located 16.6 AU from the Sun, its activity at such a distance challenges previous understanding of comet behavior. The 140km-diameter comet, originating from the...
A federal trial began Monday addressing a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly targeting and deporting pro-Palestinian activists. Plaintiffs, including university associations, argue the policy violates the First Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act, citing chilling effects on free speech among students and faculty. The Trump administration...
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized referee Mario Escobar after a 2-1 Concacaf Gold Cup final loss to Mexico. Pochettino contested a non-call on a handball in the box and a controversial offside decision on Mexico's winning goal. Despite the loss, Pochettino remains optimistic about the team's progress towards...
What Hi-Fi? highlights top audio deals, including a significant discount on Grado SR325x headphones (£247, £82 off). Other featured deals include the WiiM Pro Plus music streamer (hoping for under £200), WiiM Ultra streamer (targeting £319), Bowers & Wilkins 607 S3 speakers (£449), Cambridge Audio DacMagic 200M (£299), and...
Twenty years after the 7/7 London bombings, the UK's counter-terrorism efforts have significantly evolved. Initial failures highlighted shortcomings in intelligence sharing and prioritization, but subsequent improvements in information sharing and investigative techniques led to successful disruptions of plots like Operation Overt. However, the rise of self-directed, online-radicalized attacks...
New England is experiencing an unprecedented surge in tick-borne illnesses this summer. Emergency room visits for tick bites in New England have reached a five-year high, nearly double the national average. The increase is attributed to higher numbers of deer tick nymphs, thriving in humid conditions, and the northward...
NYC's real estate giants are bracing for a potential clash with socialist mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, who advocates for higher taxes on corporations and landlords. Despite Mamdani's anti-business stance, the city's commercial real estate market is booming, with record-low vacancy rates and high demand, particularly in Manhattan. Industry...
Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10 as the most popular desktop operating system, achieving a 52% market share according to StatCounter. This milestone comes months before Windows 10's official end-of-support date. While Windows 11's adoption was initially slower due to stricter hardware requirements, it has now overtaken its...
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on July 7th, 2025, sending an 18-kilometer-high plume of volcanic material. Ashfall impacted nearby villages, causing cancellations of at least 24 international and several domestic flights. The volcano, at its highest alert level, had previously erupted in March and November 2024. ...
Comedian Rosie O'Donnell blamed President Trump's cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) for the deadly Texas floods, claiming reduced early warning systems contributed to the high death toll. O'Donnell cited job cuts within the NWS and NOAA as evidence of the administration's negligence. Texas officials acknowledged inaccurate...
