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Space

Galaxy With Black Hole Shines In Image From NASA’s Chandra

This composite image showcases the galaxy Centaurus A (Cen A), which hosts a supermassive black hole in its center. The black hole feeds on surrounding gas and dust and spews out high-energy particles and other materials through two jets, one of which extends about 13,000 light-years from the black hole. A dust lane visible in the middle of the galaxy resulted from a collision with … Continue reading Galaxy With Black Hole Shines In Image From NASA’s Chandra

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Space

Scientists catch Star devouring a planet in 1st-of-its-kind discovery

According to a recent study, astronomers may have observed a sun-like star consuming a planet for the first time, shedding light on what could happen to Earth in about four billion years when our own dying sun swells and engulfs our planet. Through analyzing numerous stars in different stages of evolution, scientists have found that as suns like ours near the end of their lives, … Continue reading Scientists catch Star devouring a planet in 1st-of-its-kind discovery

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Politics

Whistleblower alleges FBI, DOJ have document revealing criminal scheme involving Biden

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Sen. Chuck Grassley revealed on Wednesday that a whistleblower has come forward with allegations that the FBI and the Justice Department possess a document describing a criminal scheme involving former Vice President Joe Biden and a foreign national. The scheme allegedly involved the exchange of money for policy decisions. According to Comer and Grassley, the whistleblower claims the … Continue reading Whistleblower alleges FBI, DOJ have document revealing criminal scheme involving Biden

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U.S. News

1 dead, 4 hurt in shooting inside Atlanta medical facility

According to police, on Wednesday, a man opened fire in the waiting room of a medical facility in Atlanta, resulting in the death of one woman and injuries to four others. The 24-year-old suspect, Deion Patterson, was being hunted by the authorities in Atlanta’s bustling midtown neighborhood, where the Northside Medical building is situated, the Associated Press reported. The Atlanta Police Department declared Patterson as … Continue reading 1 dead, 4 hurt in shooting inside Atlanta medical facility

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Technology

Machines threaten 8,000 jobs at IBM

According to Arvind Krishna, the CEO of International Business Machines Corp. (IBM), the company anticipates putting a hold on recruitment for positions that they believe may be supplanted by artificial intelligence in the near future. In an interview, International Business Machines Corp. Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna announced that the company will halt or slow hiring for back-office functions, including human resources, in an effort … Continue reading Machines threaten 8,000 jobs at IBM

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Business

Regional Banks Slump as Rout Deepens on First Republic

In anticipation of a Federal Reserve decision, regional US banking stocks rebounded along with the broader market rally on Wednesday, reversing the previous day’s sharp decline triggered by the troubled lender First Republic Bank’s failure. The event had prompted investors to scrutinize the sector’s future prospects. PacWest Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp led the industry’s rebound on Wednesday as US stocks rallied ahead of the … Continue reading Regional Banks Slump as Rout Deepens on First Republic

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U.S. News

Navy hires activy-duty drag queen to be face of recruitment drive

In an effort to address declining recruitment and attract a diverse workforce, the US Navy has appointed an active-duty drag queen, Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley, as a “Digital Ambassador.” Kelley, who identifies as non-binary and performs under the stage name Harpy Daniels, was the first of five Navy Digital Ambassadors selected for a pilot program that ran from October to March, the New York … Continue reading Navy hires activy-duty drag queen to be face of recruitment drive

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World News

Iran seizes second oil tanker in week

On Wednesday, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized a Panamanian-flagged oil tanker in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, marking Tehran’s second such capture in under a week. The move has escalated tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and raised concerns about the country’s potential to threaten maritime traffic in the strait, through which roughly a fifth of global crude oil passes. The seizure of the oil tanker … Continue reading Iran seizes second oil tanker in week

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World News

Russia Says Putin Survives Assassination Attempt

On Wednesday, the Russian presidential administration reported that an attempt on President Vladimir Putin’s life had occurred overnight, with drones attacking the Kremlin. Around 2 a.m. local time, Moscow residents heard two explosions coming from behind the Kremlin walls, followed by a power outage, Yahoo News has reported via the Daily Beast. Footage shared by local Telegram channel users captured the incident, showing smoke filling … Continue reading Russia Says Putin Survives Assassination Attempt

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Politics

King Charles adorned in glittering gold robes worn by ancestors

In an upcoming ceremony, Charles is set to wear the same glittering robes worn by his ancestors, earning him the moniker of “Golden King.” These Coronation vestments, which were previously only seen in black and white on television, will be on full display during the event, the Daily Sun reports. During the ceremony, the monarch will wear a single white Coronation Glove on his right … Continue reading King Charles adorned in glittering gold robes worn by ancestors

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World News

British fighters scrambled to intercept Russian jets off Scottish coast

On Sunday, a Russian military aircraft identified as a Tu-142 Maritime Patrol, also known as a Bear-F by NATO, was detected operating in close proximity to UK airspace, flying over the Norwegian Sea and North Atlantic Ocean from the North-East in international airspace. As a response, Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters stationed in Scotland were deployed to intercept the aircraft, the Express reported. In addition, … Continue reading British fighters scrambled to intercept Russian jets off Scottish coast

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Politics

Biden and Trump are the front-runners for ’24, and rich Dem donors are thrilled

Democratic party’s prominent donors are delighted by the possibility of an elderly man, who has been the face of their party for several years, returning to the 2024 presidential race. However, they are referring to Republican politician Donald Trump. President Joe Biden’s major supporters are encouraged by the possibility of Donald Trump becoming the Republican frontrunner for the 2024 presidential race, Yahoo News reported. They … Continue reading Biden and Trump are the front-runners for ’24, and rich Dem donors are thrilled

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Technology

World on verge of new religion created by AI

According to historian Yuval Noah Harari, the world is on the brink of witnessing the emergence of a new religion generated by artificial intelligence. Harari, famous for his bestselling book Sapiens, suggested that AI software like ChatGPT could draw followers by composing its own holy scriptures, the Daily Mail reported. Speaking at a science conference, Harari noted that AI has achieved a significant breakthrough by … Continue reading World on verge of new religion created by AI

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U.S. News

Texas massacre suspect in custody

Law enforcement agents apprehended Francisco Oropesa, 38, on Tuesday for allegedly using an AR-15 rifle to kill five of his neighbors in their Texas home, NBC News reported. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office reported that Oropesa was taken into custody without incident around 7 p.m. in Cut and Shoot, Texas, as confirmed by San Jacinto County District Attorney Todd Dillon. Although Dillon had initially indicated … Continue reading Texas massacre suspect in custody

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U.S. News

Officer who held back crowd during George Floyd’s murder convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter

Court documents filed on Monday revealed that former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao has been found guilty of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, according to a Minnesota judge’s ruling. In a comprehensive 177-page verdict, Judge Peter Cahill stated that Thao actively encouraged his three fellow officers in their dangerous use of prone restraint on Floyd, despite … Continue reading Officer who held back crowd during George Floyd’s murder convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter

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Archaeology

Ancient Viking burial ship discovered in Norway

Recent radar data has uncovered a remarkable discovery at an ancient Viking burial site in Norway. Contrary to previous beliefs that the area was devoid of significant findings, it has now been revealed that the site houses the remains of a Viking ship dating back 1,200 years. According to reports from Live Science and local science news outlet ScienceNorway, archaeologists employed georadar, also known as … Continue reading Ancient Viking burial ship discovered in Norway

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Business

Bank stocks continue to fall following First Republic demise

While regulators are still dealing with the aftermath of the recent failure of First Republic Bank, investors on Wall Street have already shifted their attention to speculating about which bank might be the next to face a similar fate. On Tuesday, bank stocks experienced significant declines, particularly smaller banks that have substantial exposure to uninsured deposits, the Associated Press reports. Institutions like Western Alliance Bank, … Continue reading Bank stocks continue to fall following First Republic demise

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Technology

‘Godfather of AI’ leaves Google, warns of tech’s dangers

Raising concerns about artificial intelligence has become a popular trend in the era of ChatGPT, with notable figures such as industrialist Elon Musk, leftist intellectual Noam Chomsky, and retired statesman Henry Kissinger joining in the discourse, the Associated Press reported. However, it is the apprehensions voiced by insiders within the AI research community that are garnering significant attention. Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneering researcher often referred … Continue reading ‘Godfather of AI’ leaves Google, warns of tech’s dangers

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Politics

Senators Johnson and Grassley Call on Blinken to Release All Records Regarding Hunter Biden Following Congressional Falsehood

Senators Ron Johnson (R-IW) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have jointly called upon Secretary of State Antony Blinken to provide comprehensive documentation pertaining to Hunter Biden, in response to his misleading testimony before Congress where he denied any communication with the president’s son. A letter obtained by Breitbart News highlights their request. In an interview conducted on December 22, 2020, Blinken stated to Senate investigators that … Continue reading Senators Johnson and Grassley Call on Blinken to Release All Records Regarding Hunter Biden Following Congressional Falsehood

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U.S. News

7 people found dead at Oklahoma property during search for missing teens

Officials announced on Monday that the bodies of seven individuals were discovered on a rural property in Oklahoma during a search for two missing teenagers and an adult man. The property is located east of Henryetta, approximately 50 miles south of Tulsa, according to a spokesperson from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, NBC News reported. Sheriff Eddy Rice of Okmulgee County stated that one … Continue reading 7 people found dead at Oklahoma property during search for missing teens

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Politics

Biden administration approves sending 1,500 US troops to Mexico border 

According to sources, the Biden administration has given approval for the deployment of 1,500 active duty U.S. troops to the southern border in the upcoming days. This decision comes amidst concerns that a substantial number of migrants may attempt to enter the country once Title 42 is lifted, Fox News reports. The troops will be sourced from various active duty Army units and are expected … Continue reading Biden administration approves sending 1,500 US troops to Mexico border 

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Space

Aliens could contact Earth using signals from cell phone towers

If there are indeed extraterrestrial civilizations, locating our planet may not be as challenging as one might think. Experts suggest that these civilizations could potentially map our planet by intercepting signals from mobile phone masts, which have experienced significant growth over the past three decades. In terms of radio leakage, these masts currently rank as the second most potent source originating from Earth, surpassed only … Continue reading Aliens could contact Earth using signals from cell phone towers

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World News

UK Intel: Russia Bolsters Internal Defenses Amid Concerns of Ukrainian Counteroffensive

According to British intelligence, Russia is constructing defensive structures hundreds of miles away from its Ukrainian borders due to concerns about a potential counteroffensive that could extend into Russian territory. The UK Ministry of Defence shared an update on Twitter, revealing the existence of trench networks located “deep within internationally recognized Russian territory, including the Belgorod and Kursk regions.” The latest update indicates that Russian … Continue reading UK Intel: Russia Bolsters Internal Defenses Amid Concerns of Ukrainian Counteroffensive

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Politics

Biden seeks to flip the script on ‘freedom’ in 2024

President Biden is strategically challenging Republicans by positioning himself as the guardian of “freedom,” taking an assertive approach by employing a term and ideology that conservatives have often utilized to counter the president and his party, The Hill has reported. In his campaign launch video, titled “Freedom,” Biden deliberately emphasized the concept, mentioning “freedom” or “freedoms” on six occasions throughout the clip. Additionally, the campaign’s … Continue reading Biden seeks to flip the script on ‘freedom’ in 2024

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Trump travels to Scotland to open golf course amid NY trial

In his first international visit since facing criminal charges in New York related to a hush money scheme, former President Donald Trump traveled to Scotland on Monday to inaugurate a new golf course at his resort near Aberdeen. Accompanied by his son Eric, Trump received a warm welcome at Aberdeen International Airport. They were greeted by two pipers, a red carpet, and an impressive 10-vehicle … Continue reading Trump travels to Scotland to open golf course amid NY trial

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