Danny Trejo claims xenophobia was behind ‘targeted’ attack that led to fistfight during Fourth of July parade

Danny Trejo claims the punches he threw at a recent Fourth of July parade were in retaliation for a “targeted” attack on him and his friends because they are of Mexican descent. “I just think it’s sad that there are still people from the ’50s and ’60s who still feel that way,” the “Machete” star … Read more

Deadly disease-spreading ‘kissing bugs’ discovered in Delaware for the first time

FILE – Giant insect found at Walmart in Arkansas identified as Jurassic period insect The giant lacewing was common in eastern North America, but mysteriously disappeared in the 1950s. Scientists previously thought that increased light pollution and a decrease in raging wildfires in eastern North America may have played a role in its disappearance. NEW … Read more

Suspected drunk driver crashes into Lower East Side Manhattan park, killing 3 and injuring 7

LOWER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) — Daniel Hyden, 44, has been charged with a series of charges, including multiple counts of manslaughter, after three people were killed and eight others injured in a suspected drunk-driving crash. The accident happened just before 9 p.m. Thursday evening at 645 Water Street on the Lower East Side. Eyewitness … Read more

Elder Scrolls Online boss thinks “very few people” would play a Morrowind-style open world these days because teams have to “support” two types of players

According to Matt Firor, the boss of ZeniMax Online and director of Elder Scrolls Online, gamers are becoming more accustomed to open worlds full of map markers, checklists, breadcrumbs that lead to objectives and a whole host of other useful options, making a game in the style of Morrowind unfeasible for a major studio. In … Read more

‘MaXXXine’ Spoilers! That Bloody Ending Explained

Spoiler alert! We discuss major plot points and the ending of “MaXXXine” (in theaters now), so be warned if you haven’t seen the film yet. Believe it or not, the meta-slasher film “MaXXXine” set in the 80s has a happy ending And shows the heroine’s severed head in the final moments. Written and directed by … Read more

Sources – Caleb Martin joins 76ers, likely as starter

Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPNJul 6, 2024, 10:44am ET Forward Caleb Martin has signed a four-year contract worth more than $32 million with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN on Saturday. The 76ers have made a significant deal to sign Martin, a playoff-tested power forward and versatile defender who is joining Philadelphia after three seasons with the … Read more

Only the ‘Lord Almighty’ could force me to stop – Biden

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mr. Biden sat for a rare prime-time interview with ABC News on Friday US President Joe Biden has said only the “Lord Almighty” can convince him to end his re-election campaign, during a rare prime-time interview aimed at calming Democratic concerns about his candidacy. In an interview with ABC … Read more

‘Scary’ Crypto Crash Causes ‘Extreme Fear’ Panic After $2 Trillion Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana Price Drop

07/06 update below. This post was originally published on July 04 Bitcoin Bitcoin has fallen to $50,000 per bitcoin after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned of a “critical period.” Subscribe now to Forbes CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor and “discover blockbusters poised for gains of over 1,000%” after the earthquake that halved bitcoin! Bitcoin price … Read more

Nebraska Football to Hire Former NFL Assistant for Open Secondary Position

The Nebraska football team may be looking for a replacement for the suddenly vacant assistant coaching position. Evan Cooper resigned Friday as secondary coach and passing game coordinator after working under Matt Rhule for 11 consecutive seasons. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports that Rhule is expected to hire John Butler as the new secondary coach. Butler … Read more

New images show a small moon around an asteroid as it flies past Earth

NASA/JPL-Caltech NASA’s Goldstone Solar System Radar recently observed asteroid 2024 MK, which made its closest approach to Earth on June 29. Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — When NASA scientists recently tracked the orbits of two space rocks as … Read more

Egalitarian oddity found in Neolithic

Enlarge / A skeleton found during excavations in the 1950s at the Barman site. Did ancient people practice equality? Although stereotypes may suggest otherwise, the remains of a Neolithic society show evidence that both men and women, and both locals and foreigners, were all equal in at least one crucial aspect of life: what they … Read more

Kate Middleton’s Friend Reveals the Truth Behind Her Wimbledon Performance: ‘It’s No Secret…’

A friend of Kate Middleton has revealed the truth behind the princess’s highly anticipated Wimbledon appearance. Speaking to the Daily Beast, the insider shared the one condition the Princess of Wales’s public appearances are dependent on. Will Kate Middleton appear at Wimbledon? FILE – Britain’s Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, holds the winner’s trophy before presenting … Read more

Discovery of swamp monster that predates dinosaurs rewrites evolutionary history

Claudia Marsicano examines the prepared fossil of the stem tetrapod in Cape Town before it was transported back to Namibia. (Photo: Roger Smith) In the burning deserts of Namibia, an international team of scientists has made a thrilling (and monstrous) discovery that is turning our understanding of early vertebrate evolution on its head. After three … Read more

Prenatal cannabis use affects brain development

Resume: A new study finds that cannabis exposure during pregnancy may impact brain development and long-term mental health. Researchers used data from the ABCD study to examine neuroimaging of children exposed to cannabis in utero. They found potential biological mechanisms, including altered brain structure and inflammation, that may contribute to behavioral problems. The study highlights … Read more

3 Leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks That Could Drop Up To 91%, According To Select Wall Street Analysts

Three Wall Street analysts believe the party is nearly over for some Wall Street stocks focused on artificial intelligence (AI). For the past 30 years, Wall Street and the investment community have been waiting for a breakthrough innovation or technology that could rival or even surpass what the Internet has done for American businesses. The … Read more

The math professor who wanted to bomb the moon to save the world

There is no sight in the universe as dazzling as the moon, but medieval lore says that the radiant beauty also possessed mystical powers. In European mythology, people believed in a myth that a full moon could turn people into werewolves. The Greek philosopher Aristotle and the Roman historian Pliny the Elder suggested that the … Read more

High blood pressure and stiff arteries linked to cognitive problems in adolescents, study finds

A recent study published in Physiological reports reveals that adolescents with high blood pressure and stiff arteries tend to have poorer cognitive function. Specifically, youth with high blood pressure performed worse on attention and learning tasks, while those with stiffer arteries showed poorer working memory. This finding sheds light on an important, yet often overlooked, … Read more

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) Stock: Likely Overvalued in the Near Term

I am neutral on Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) stock, one of the world’s most prominent social media and large tech companies, right now. I think it’s probably overvalued because of the market’s enthusiasm for Meta’s new focus on efficiency and profitability. While I believe management’s tighter focus on profitability gives the company strength going forward, it … Read more

Unbearably sad doorbell camera footage shows excited family preparing for baby’s arrival… only to return home days later with urn full of ashes

Harrowing doorbell camera footage showed an excited family preparing for the arrival of a new baby… only to return home in despair with an urn full of ashes from the stillbirth. A couple calling themselves Jessie and Nate, 32, decided to share the shocking clips on TikTok after asking Jessie’s sister and brother-in-law to become … Read more

Dodgers expected to call up fast-rising prospect Justin Wrobleski: sources

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ midseason homegrown rotation additions are starting to materialize, as the club is expected to call up left-handed pitching prospect Justin Wrobleski to make a spot start on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to multiple sources around the league. He was the Dodgers’ ninth-ranked prospect entering the season, … Read more

Oakland Loons Loot Gas Station as Store Owner Sam Mardaie Claims Police Took Hours to Respond

A group of looters ransacked an Oakland gas station, causing thousands of dollars in damage. The store’s frustrated manager claimed it took nine hours for police to respond to his plea for help. The gang, who had just visited a nearby car show, broke into 76 Station near San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport around … Read more

Epic Games refers Apple to European Commission after button design dispute

Update, Saturday July 6: Epic Games updated its statement to confirm that Apple has accepted his submission. In a brief release, Epic said, “Update: Apple has informed us that our previously rejected Epic Games Store notarization request has now been accepted.” Update: Apple has informed us that our previously rejected Epic Games Store notarization request … Read more

‘Grand Canyon-sized’ Mars ‘scar’ revealed like never before in striking new satellite photos

A satellite orbiting Mars has captured the best images ever of a giant “scar” carved across the Red Planet’s surface. The dark rift, which is surrounded by unusual zebra-like stripes, is likely the result of extreme volcanic activity millions of years ago. The striking surface feature, called Aganippe Fossa, is a rift – a “trench-like … Read more

Breakthrough in diagnosing fatal brain disorder PSP

Resume: Researchers have identified protein biomarkers in spinal fluid that can diagnose progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in living patients. Using high-throughput technology, they found a distinct protein pattern in PSP patients, offering hope for early diagnosis and targeted treatments. This development could lead to a diagnostic test, crucial because PSP is often mistaken for Parkinson’s … Read more

Rep. Mike Quigley is the fourth Democratic House member to call on Biden to withdraw from the 2024 race

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) on Friday became the fourth Democratic member of the House of Representatives to call on President Biden to end his re-election bid. The Illinois Democrat made a direct appeal to the 81-year-old president during an appearance on MSNBC after clips of Biden’s highly anticipated interview with ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos aired. … Read more

Bitcoin prices rise nearly 6% after dropping to lowest point since February

Bitcoin prices have rebounded today after falling to a four-month low. (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images) Getty Images Bitcoin prices rose again today after falling to their lowest level in more than four months amid weak market conditions. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the world’s most popular digital currency reached a value of $56,856.61 this afternoon. … Read more

Nintendo on inappropriate use of its IP and games: “Actions must be taken”

Image: Nintendo During Nintendo’s 84th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, company president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked how Nintendo handles “instances on social media involving inappropriate use of Nintendo intellectual property and games” when “the conduct risks damaging the value” of the brand. While Furukawa would not comment on “individual cases”, he did mention how “appropriate … Read more

European Earth Return Orbiter reaches design maturity

Science and discovery 05/07/2024 1081 views 12 I like this ESA’s Earth Return Orbiter, the first spacecraft to image an object orbiting another planet, has reached a major milestone by returning the first Martian samples to Earth. Today, the critical design review for the spacecraft platform was completed with the cooperation of European industry and … Read more

Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone React to Personal Hitting Coach

Still, the social media site was a topic of conversation prior to the game after Richard Schenck, Judge’s personal hitting instructor, posted a comment during Thursday’s game critical of the Yankees’ development. In response to a YES Network post highlighting Judge’s stats in Yankees wins, Schenck posted via his @Teacherman1986 account: “They’ve lost 13 of … Read more

Our Favorite Nutrition Tips of 2024 So Far

If you’re looking to freshen up your eating habits, summer is the season to do it. Farmers’ markets are packed. Backyard grills are firing up. Picnic blankets are being rolled out. And school pick-ups have ground to a halt, giving us more time to cook and enjoy relaxed outdoor meals with friends. Whatever your nutrition … Read more

Danny Trejo breaks silence on fight during Los Angeles 4th of July parade after being hit by water balloon

Danny Trejo claimed he was targeted when he was hit by a water balloon during a Fourth of July parade in Los Angeles, leading to a chaotic brawl involving the iconic actor. The “Machete” star was in the passenger seat of a baby blue convertible next to his buddy Mario Castillo, driving through the Sunland-Tujunga … Read more

Warriors fans give Steph Curry-Buddy Hield backcourt fitting nickname – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Now that the Buddy Hield signing and trade deal has gone down, Warriors fans have given Golden State’s new backcourt duo a fitting nickname. While Steph Curry and the recently departed Klay Thompson were known as the Splash Brothers, fans have dubbed the new sharpshooting duo the “Splash Buddies” (courtesy of SI’s Tom Dierberger). Hield … Read more

Florida sees COVID-19 surge in emergency room visits nearly as high as last winter

Rates of COVID-19 Emergency room patients in Florida have surged in recent weeks, approaching levels seen during the worst days of last winter’s virus surge, according to new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Florida’s weekly average of emergency department patients with COVID-19 has risen to 2.64%, among the highest rates of … Read more

Republicans turn their attention to Harris as talks grow over replacing Biden on the Democratic ticket

NEW YORK (AP) — It’s been a Republican scare tactic for years. A vote to re-elect President Joe Bidenas the GOP often claims, is in reality a vote for Vice President Kamala HarrisIt’s a line of attack that is sometimes tinged with racist and misogynistic undertones and often with macabre imagery. But after Bidens poor … Read more

Webb captures stunning quasar-galaxy merger in distant universe

Map of the line emission from hydrogen (in red and blue) and oxygen (in green) in the PJ308-21 system, shown after masking the light from the central quasar (“QSO”). The different colors of the quasar’s host galaxy and companion galaxies in this map reveal the physical properties of the gas within it. Credit: Decarli/INAF/A&A 2024 … Read more

Target will soon no longer accept this payment method

Cash or debit card? The company confirmed that Target will no longer accept personal checks as payment in its stores starting at the end of this month. The major Minnesota-based retailer will stop accepting checks this month due to “extremely low volumes” of such payments, a spokesperson told NBC Chicago. Target no longer accepts personal … Read more

Klay Thompson posts touching farewell to Warriors, fans after Mavericks move – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Klay Thompson has officially retired from the Golden State Warriors and Dub Nation, marking the end of an era. The four-time NBA champion posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram page on Friday afternoon, thanking the franchise and its fans for the memories of the past 13 years. “Oh Bay Area, there aren’t enough words … Read more

As Alaskan glaciers melt faster, this is the risk

Climate change is having a dramatic impact on Alaskan glaciers: Glacier melt in a major Alaskan ice field has accelerated and could reach an irreversible tipping point sooner than previously thought, according to a new scientific study published this week. Alaska has some of the largest ice fields on the planet, and their melting is … Read more

South Texas braces for Tropical Storm Beryl

CORPUS CHRISTUS, Texas – FRIDAY JULY 3 – 9:00 PM CT – As Tropical Storm Beryl moves into the Gulf of Mexico, the once Category 5 hurricane is expected to strengthen again before eventually making landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast. KPRC 2’s Gage Goulding is LIVE in Corpus Christi, Texas as the community prepares … Read more

Video shows dozens of people looting 76 gas stations on Hegenberger near San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) — An Oakland gas station manager vented his anger and frustration Friday after dozens of people ransacked his business overnight. And if that wasn’t bad enough, he said the police didn’t show up after he called for help. It happened at The 76 Station on Hegenberger Road, just off Interstate 880, near … Read more

Arkham Asylum TV series canceled: Batman spinoff delayed

Robert Pattinson in ‘The Batman’ Warner Bros. / Courtesy of Everett Collection The gates of Arkham Asylum are closing — for now. A DC series for Max that focused on the hospital populated by Batman villains is axed, at least not in its current iteration. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. The final version of the … Read more

Summer COVID peak in California’s Bay Area

If you thought COVID was a thing of the past, this summer’s surge should make you think twice. The entire Bay Area now seems to be infected with the virus. Local data shows the virus is spreading widely in San Jose and most communities around the Bay Area and California. But despite near-record levels of … Read more

After immunity ruling, Trump asks for delay in secret documents case

Lawyers for former President Donald J. Trump on Friday asked the judge overseeing his case involving classified documents to virtually halt proceedings while they determine whether Trump has immunity from charges under a landmark Supreme Court ruling this week. On Monday, the Supreme Court granted Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution for his official acts … Read more

Meta Soars as Investors Click ‘Like’ on AI Advances

Key learning points The S&P 500 rose 0.5% on Friday, June 5, 2024, after the latest jobs report showed signs of a cooling labor market, raising expectations for rate cuts. Shares of Meta Platform rose after it emerged that parent company Facebook’s AI investments are starting to pay off. Shares of Southwest Airlines plummeted. The … Read more

10 Billion Stolen Passwords Shared Online in Record-Breaking Breach

Months after the so-called “mother of all breaches” was discovered in January, another record-breaking leak has been posted online. According to the Cybernews research team, a password compilation containing nearly 10 billion unique plaintext passwords (9,948,575,739 to be exact) was posted on a hacker forum on July 4. User ObamaCare’s password compilation file is titled … Read more

2 asteroids just whizzed past Earth, and NASA captured footage of the action

NASA’s Goldstone planetary radar system recently detected two near-Earth asteroids, 2024 MK and 2011 UL21, flying past our planet. Perhaps a little alarmingly, one was only discovered 13 days ago before safely bypassing Soilbut scientists at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Southern California assure that it never posed a threat. Still, the images they … Read more

Early Inflammation Linked to Cognitive Decline in Middle Age

Resume: A new study finds that higher inflammation in young adults is associated with decreased cognitive function in middle age. Researchers found that inflammation from factors such as obesity and smoking can affect memory and processing speed. This link, previously noted in older adults, now extends into early adulthood, suggesting long-term effects on brain health. … Read more

Wisconsin town evacuated after Manawa Dam bursts during flooding

Water broke a levee in a Wisconsin town during severe thunderstorms on Friday, forcing evacuations and closing roads, officials said. A small thunderstorm raged over Manawa and the surrounding area on Friday morning, dropping more than 5 inches (14 centimeters) of snow in about four hours, Kurt Kotenberg, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service … Read more

Alabama supermarket removes ammunition vending machine

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (WBMA) — An Alabama supermarket has removed a vending machine after its legality was questioned during a pre-council meeting. The vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, snacks or toys, but something completely different. “I’ve been getting some calls about ammunition being sold in the grocery stores, vending machines, the vending machines,” Councilman Kip Tyner … Read more

Khloe Kardashian Wears Cutout Dress to White Party 2024

Khloe Kardashian brought the house down at Michael Rubin’s annual White Party in the Hamptons for the Fourth of July. The reality star, who turned 40 on June 27, arrived at the star-studded bash in a white form-fitting dress with a high neckline and sexy cutouts. Her waist-length light brown hair was styled in soft … Read more

Klay Thompson posts touching farewell to Warriors, fans after Mavericks move – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Klay Thompson has officially retired from the Golden State Warriors and Dub Nation, marking the end of an era. The four-time NBA champion posted a heartfelt message on his Instagram page on Friday afternoon, thanking the franchise and its fans for the memories of the past 13 years. “Oh Bay Area, there aren’t enough words … Read more

SpaceX hints at catching Super Heavy booster with ‘chopsticks’ during upcoming Starship test flight (video)

The next flight of SpaceX’s Starship could mark a new milestone, according to a teaser in a highlight video from the rocket’s fourth flight. SpaceX posted the video to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday (July 4), which features a montage of milestones from Starship’s fourth flight, which took place on June 6. The video shows … Read more

What we know about microdosing candy diseases, while the death investigation continues

Enlarge / The bar with the Birthday Cake flavor. One person may have died after eating Diamond Shruumz microdosing candies, which were recalled last week due to a series of serious illnesses involving seizures, intubation and intensive care unit admissions. According to an update this week from the Food and Drug Administration, the number of … Read more

The Highlights of Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Drake Diss Music Video

Kendrick Lamar released the music video for “Not Like Us” to a hungry audience on July 4, and like almost everything the Pulitzer-winning rapper has released since March, it’s a heavily coded collection of insults and jokes at the expense of his Canadian rival Drake. Lamar’s nearly six-minute video, which comes during a months-long escalation … Read more

2024 MLB Home Run Derby Participants

This year’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby takes place at Globe Life Field on July 15 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN), and the first player to announce he’s participating in the annual tournament is Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Henderson, who trails only Aaron Judge for the most homers in MLB this season, made the announcement while on … Read more

Summer COVID peak in California’s Bay Area

If you thought COVID was a thing of the past, this summer’s surge should make you think twice. The entire Bay Area now seems to be infected with the virus. Local data shows the virus is spreading widely in San Jose and most communities around the Bay Area and California. But despite near-record levels of … Read more

Evacuations ordered as new California wildfire erupts amid scorching heat wave

On July 4, scorching temperatures sparked wildfires in California, with meteorologists warning that the coming days could be dangerously hot. While much of the country is battling a record-breaking heat wave that will make conditions dangerously hot, a massive fire near Yosemite National Park has prompted evacuations and forced hospital patients to stay home. The … Read more

Apple Approves Epic Games Store for iPhone and iPad in EU

Apple today announced that it has approved the third-party Epic Games Store in the European Union, allowing the Fortnite developer to launch its alternative app marketplace in those countries, according to reports. Reuters. ‌Epic Games‌ submitted the ‌Epic Games‌ Store to Apple for ratification earlier this week. Earlier today, Epic said that Apple had rejected … Read more

WWE Money in the Bank 2024 Live Streaming Kickoff Show

WWE’s Money in the bank The kickoff event will take place live today (Friday, July 5) at 5:00 PM EDT in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. At one point, WWE referred to these pre-premium live event pep rallies as “press conferences,” but since they weren’t — and since they now hold them after PLEs as part of … Read more

Biden tries to recover from debate with high-stakes TV interview

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden held a rally in Wisconsin on Friday before taping his first televised interview since his disastrous performance at last week’s debate, a turn of events that could be crucial in determining whether he can salvage his embattled candidacy. The interview with ABC News host George Stephanopoulos is shaping up to … Read more

LIVE: Diaz vs. Masvidal weigh-in video

The Diaz vs. Masvidal weigh-ins will see all 20 fighters step onto the scales early Friday morning in Las Vegas on Saturday. Watch MMA Fighting’s livestream of the official weigh-ins above. In the main event, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will be expected to make the 175-pound weight limit for their anticipated showdown. It will … Read more

Mars orbiter captures Red Planet scar longer than Grand Canyon (image)

New images published by the European Space Agency have captured a 600-kilometer-long (373-mile-long) serpentine scar on the surface of Mars in greater detail than ever before. The Red Planet is covered in scratches and scars, and this one, called Aganippe Fossa, is another of these steep-sided, trench-like grooves — more specifically, though, Aganippe Fossa is … Read more

A new COVID variant is emerging in the US. What are the most common symptoms?

LB.1 is the latest COVID-19 subvariant to make headlines as it circulates in the United States. The highly contagious strain, which emerged shortly after the “FLiRT” variants including KP.3 and KP.2, is causing an increasing number of infections. As infections and emergency room visits rise in the US, some are concerned about a summer surge. … Read more

Sen. Mark Warner is working to rally Senate Democrats to ask Biden to withdraw from the race

Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) is trying to assemble a group of Democratic senators to ask President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race, according to two people with direct knowledge of the effort. Warner is telling Democratic senators that Biden can no longer stay in the race after his shaky debate performance, according to … Read more

Delta investigates tainted meals that led to emergency landing

Delta Air Lines resumed normal food service on international flights Friday after reports this week of tainted food on a flight forced flight diversions, emergency medical care and adjustments to food service on more than 100 flights. The ordeal began early Wednesday morning when a flight from Detroit to Amsterdam with 277 passengers on board … Read more

Mother Nature, not the cast, draws the biggest crowd

‘Twisters’ Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures/Warner Bros. Pictures/Amblin Entertainment Never underestimate the allure of Mother Nature. A recent poll conducted by David Herrin’s The Quorum found that tornadoes—not the film’s talent—are the main reason moviegoers want to see Universal’s upcoming summer hit Whirlwindswhich is expected to become a Category 5 storm or higher when it makes … Read more

Boxer Ryan Garcia apologizes for using racial slurs

Boxing star Ryan Garcia apologized on Friday for racist comments he made against black people and derogatory remarks he made about Muslims during a recent social media livestream. “I take full responsibility for my words,” Garcia wrote in a post on X. “Sorry to anyone I offended.” Garcia went on to say that he is … Read more

Webb Space Telescope Captures Stunning Quasar-Galaxy Merger in Distant Universe

An international research team, led by the Italian National Astrophysical Institute (INAF), has used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to capture an extraordinary event in the distant Universe: the dramatic interaction between a quasar and two massive satellite galaxies in the PJ308-21 system. This remarkable discovery provides new insights into the growth of galaxies … Read more

How our brains decipher gaze direction

Resume: A new study reveals the precise moment the brain detects gaze direction, advancing our understanding of social interactions and conditions like autism and Alzheimer’s. Researchers used EEG and machine learning to analyze brain activity as participants viewed avatars with different head and eye directions. They found that the brain processes head orientation before eye … Read more

Trump denies knowledge of Project 2025

MIAMI (AP) — Donald Trump on Friday distanced itself from Project 2025, a large-scale proposed overhaul of the federal government, drafted by old allies and former officials in his administration, just days after the head of the think tank responsible for the program suggested that a second American Revolution would take place. “I don’t know … Read more

Tesla shares recoup year-to-date losses with 27% rally this week

Elon Musk attends the session ‘Exploring the New Frontiers of Innovation: Mark Read in Conversation with Elon Musk’ during the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2024 – Day Three on June 19, 2024 in Cannes, France. Marc Piasecki | Getty Images The latest rally was fueled by a better-than-expected second-quarter deliveries report on Tuesday. … Read more

22 years later, Kien is finally out on Game Boy Advance

In 2002, a group of friends in Italy started developing an action-platform game with RPG elements for Nintendo’s Game Boy Advance handheld. Then 22 years passed and now, in 2024, Kien finally arrives on the GBA, ending one of the longest delays in video game history. Kotaku Hopes for (Reported) Spyro The Dragon Comeback Over … Read more

Arkham Asylum TV Series Canceled on Max (EXCLUSIVE)

Thanks to Fox Kids The planned Arkham Asylum TV series is no longer happening at Max, Variety has learned. If Variety Exclusively reported in October 2022, Antonio Campos had come on board to serve as writer and showrunner for the series, which was originally set to be set in the world of Matt Reeves’ “The … Read more

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes 20th Close Approach to the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its 20th approach to the Sun, marking a major milestone in its mission to study the Sun’s corona. This remarkable achievement underscores the probe’s robust design and the meticulous planning that went into its journey to unravel the secrets of the Sun’s outer atmosphere. Launched in 2018, the … Read more

Gold hits highest since May after cooling US jobs data

(Bloomberg) — Gold rose to a six-week high after U.S. employment data pointed to a gradual cooling in the labor market, bolstering expectations for lower interest rates in the months ahead. Most read from Bloomberg The price of precious metals rose 1.4% to $2,389.35 an ounce as of 1:30 p.m. in New York on Friday, … Read more

Portugal v France LIVE: Scores and latest goals updates from the crucial Euro 2024 quarter-final

(Getty Images) Sign up for Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox for free Sign up for Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter The second quarter-final of Euro 2024 is another exciting match in which France, the winner of the 2018 World Cup, will take on Portugal, the 2016 European champions. Didier … Read more

Dragon-shaped aurora and ‘scream of a dying star’ announced as finalists for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024

From mesmerizing “mythical monsters” to stunning distant constellations, the nominees for Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 showcase the exquisite beauty of the skies around us. Here are this year’s stunning nominees. A Night with the Valkyries — Jose Miguel Picon Chimelis (Image credit: A Night with the Valkyries © Jose Miguel Picon Chimelis) In … Read more

Elon Musk mocks Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for his 4th of July surfing behavior

Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook parent company Meta, gifted himself a $300 million superyacht called ‘Launchpad’ as his fortune approaches $200 billion. (Dutch Yachting) Elon Musk lashed out at Mark Zuckerberg after his fellow tech billionaire wished America a “Happy Birthday” with a patriotic wakesurfing session. On July 4, Musk weighed in … Read more

First Descendant Hotfix 1.0.1 improves PS5 performance, makes gameplay adjustments, and more

Developer Nexon has released the first post-launch update for The First Descendant, which adds some much-needed improvements to the game after its rocky launch. Hotfix 1.0.1 is out now for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, and specifically improves performance on PlayStation 5 (the PS5 version has significant framerate issues). It also includes gameplay adjustments and fixes … Read more

Brooke Burke Shares Fitness and Wellness Tips for Women 50 and Older: ‘Nobody Prepared Us’

Brooke Burke adapts. “At this stage in my life as a woman, Mother Nature throws us one challenge after another,” the television personality told Fox News Digital in a conversation about fitness and wellness. Burke, who turns 53 in September, has incorporated compound exercises and heavy weights into her workout routine, which women often steer … Read more

Angels place Luis Rengifo on 10-day IL, select Keston Hiura

The Angels announced that the infielder Luis Rengifo has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 4) with inflammation in his right wrist. In related moves, the Halos selected the contract of infielder Keston Hiura from Triple-A, and moved to the right Andrew Wantz on the 60-day wounded list. Rengifo was pulled … Read more

Business leaders and democracy activists send letter asking Biden to withdraw

A prominent group of political donors, civic leaders and business leaders, created to protect the institutions of American democracy, sent a letter to President Biden on Friday morning urging him to “cement his legacy” by ending his bid for re-election. “We respectfully request that you withdraw your candidacy for reelection for the sake of our … Read more

US job growth remains solid

July 5, 2024, 7:03 AM ET July 5, 2024, 7:03 AM ET Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome H. Powell said this week that officials would like to see more data on cooling inflation “like we’ve seen recently” before cutting rates.Credit…Pete Marovich for The New York Times The labor market has remained surprisingly strong over the past … Read more

This is the hardest maze, according to physicists

A team of physicists have created what they claim is the most difficult maze ever created, using a chess pattern to create its structure. To the untrained eye, the maze looks like the most complicated snowflake. But for the puzzle enthusiasts among us, it probably looks like a challenge. The maze is constructed from a … Read more

Ballot boxes return to Wisconsin after Supreme Court ruling

Liberals on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday cleared the way for absentee ballot drop boxes, changing voting rules four months before the presidential election and reversing a decision made two years ago by conservatives when they held the court’s majority. The 4-3 ruling came a year after liberals won a majority on the high … Read more

S&P 500 holds near record as jobs numbers come in

U.S. stocks remained at record highs on Friday as investors eyed the June jobs report, which will play a role in calculating interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) fell just below the flatline on the heels of the report after a record close in a shortened session on Wednesday. The … Read more

Webb discovers ancient galaxies that defy explanation

Researchers investigated three mysterious objects in the early universe. Shown here are their color images, compiled from three NIRCam filter bands aboard the James Webb Space Telescope. They are remarkably compact at red wavelengths (earning them the name “little red dots”), with some evidence of spatial structure at blue wavelengths. Credit: Bingjie Wang/Penn State NASA‘S … Read more

Man Killed While Handling Fireworks – NBC Chicago

An investigation is underway in Chicago into the death of a man who set off fireworks on July 4. The incident occurred at 10 p.m. in the 3000 block of North Kostner Avenue, Chicago police said. According to authorities, a 34-year-old man suffered trauma to his body while handling fireworks. He was pronounced dead at … Read more

Saks Fifth Avenue buys Neiman Marcus with help from Amazon

Brandon Bell/Getty Images/File Clothing is offered for sale at the Neiman Marcus department store. New York CNN — Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus are merging to create a luxury department store empire. And Amazon wants to help. Saks owner HBC announced a deal Thursday to acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion, creating a luxury … Read more

The Best TV Shows of 2024 So Far

Revamped thrillers, rebooted franchises, long-awaited returns, and a few originals so unique they’re almost beyond description: these are the series that have kept us glued to the small screen so far this year. Is originality overrated? Of the 15 entries on our list of the best shows of the year so far — listed in … Read more

Human-sized salamander with fangs offers evolutionary clues

Tusks for the memories. The Tyrannosaurus rex was not the first toothy predator on Earth. Forty million years before dinosaurs became the world’s largest predators, a human-sized salamander with four-inch-long tusks existed, according to a revealing study published in the journal Nature. A fossilized skeleton of the amphibian was excavated in Namibia by scientists from … Read more

Ozempic and Wegovy linked to optic nerve stroke, possible blindness

Patients taking the commonly prescribed diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy were at greater risk of optic nerve stroke, which can lead to blindness, according to a new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham. The study said people prescribed semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic for diabetes or Wegovy for weight … Read more

The Playdate is a surprisingly good e-reader

From the Boox Palma to the Light Phone 2, it seems like everyone is looking for distraction-free reading, if only they have the right device. I don’t blame them: every time I pick up my phone to mindlessly scroll, I know I could be spending my time in better ways. But as an owner of … Read more

UEFA suspends Turkish player Merih Demiral for 2 matches over nationalist gesture at Euro 2024

BERLIN (AP) — UEFA on Friday suspended Turkish player Merih Demiral for two matches for a violation of the rules. controversial hand gesture at the European Championship, an incident that led to a diplomatic row between Turkey and host country Germany. Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz condemned the decision as unacceptable and called for “correction”. … Read more

Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Mexico, officials warn people to ‘protect lives and property’

Hurricane Beryl made landfall early Friday morning on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula as a powerful Category 2 storm, after meteorologists warned of damaging winds, storm surge of up to two meters (6.5 feet) and life-threatening surf and rip currents. The Yucatan Civil Protection Department confirmed that the storm made landfall north of Tulum at 7:05 a.m. … Read more

Stock Market Today: Live Updates

20 minutes ago S&P 500 rises slightly after market open, hits new record high The S&P 500 opened just above flat, while the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.15% shortly after 9:30 a.m. ET. The Dow lost 55 points, or about 0.1%. —Pia Singh 38 minutes ago Some Treasury yields hit lows in April Yields on … Read more

GTA 5’s ‘Kick Ass’ Story DLC Scrapped Because GTA Online ‘Was Such a Cash Cow,’ Claims Former Rockstar Dev

A former Rockstar developer has said that the company canceled a standalone Grand Theft Auto 5 story DLC because GTA Online proved to be a “cash cow” shortly after launch. Joe Robino, who worked as a senior cameraman and virtual cinematographer at Rockstar’s New York office from 2010 to 2016, explained on the YouTube channel … Read more

Recovery of unique geological samples sheds light on the formation of the current Antarctic ice sheet

Rendered image of the landing of the MARUM-MeBo70 on the seabed of the Amundsen Sea. Credit: MARUM – Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen / Martin Künsting In recent years, global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice caps. The “eternal” ice in Antarctica is melting faster than previously assumed, especially … Read more

Emiliano Martinez saves Argentina after Lionel Messi misses penalty in Copa América shootout

Lionel Messi missed his penalty, but goalkeeper Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez saved two penalties to send Argentina to the Copa América semi-finals, knocking out Ecuador. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images) For most of the 90 minutes on Thursday night, Argentina were comfortable. Through 360 minutes of this 2024 Copa América, the reigning champions had not conceded … Read more

What labor market data says about the economy

The summary The Labor Department’s June jobs report showed that employers added 206,000 jobs, down from the 218,000 jobs added in May. Unemployment rose to 4.1% in June and was above 4% for the first time in November 2021. The labor market has resisted long-awaited predictions that the number of vacancies would fall sharply, but … Read more

What labor market data says about the economy

The summary The Labor Department’s June jobs report showed that employers added 206,000 jobs, down from the 218,000 jobs added in May. Unemployment rose to 4.1% in June and was above 4% for the first time in November 2021. The labor market has resisted long-awaited predictions that the number of vacancies would fall sharply, but … Read more

Former ‘Howard Stern Show’ Writer Elisa Jordana Pleads Guilty in Assault on Boyfriend

Former “Howard Stern Show” writer Elisa Jordana has pleaded guilty to assault and has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation after she was caught punching her then-boyfriend during a YouTube livestream. Jordana, 35, admitted she agreed to the settlement after footage of the violent confrontation with her boyfriend, Bahram Alipour, went viral in … Read more

Purpose of the Antikythera Mechanism is studied using a cosmic research instrument

The Antikythera Mechanism, an ingenious calculating machine created 2,200 years ago, has inspired awe and enchantment since it was discovered in 1901 in a shipwreck off a Greek island. For generations, researchers have unraveled many mysteries surrounding the device, often described as the world’s first analog computer, but much remains unknown. A study published this … Read more

Best Turmeric Supplements to Reduce Inflammation and Joint Pain

Turmeric supplements have become extremely popular lately and it’s not hard to see why. Their powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make them an excellent choice when it comes to naturally relieving joint pain. Their history in Ayurvedic medicine dates back over 4,000 years. “Turmeric is a hugely popular herbal supplement due to the powerful properties … Read more

At least 3 dead when suspected drunk driver crashed into New York City park during July 4 celebration, police say

NEW YORK — At least three people were killed and six others were injured when a suspected drunk driver crashed into a Manhattan park Thursday night during Fourth of July festivities, authorities said. Two of the victims have been identified as 59-year-old Lucille Pickney and 38-year-old Hernan Pickney, who lived nearby. The name of the … Read more

‘Subway man’ Jared Fogle makes sandwiches in prison kitchen

Disgraced Subway salesman Jared Fogle has gone from hawking sandwiches on TV to making them in prison. And the convicted sex offender still has nearly five years left on his sentence. Fogle, now 46, has been incarcerated at FCI Englewood, a minimum-security federal prison outside Littleton, Colorado, since 2016 after admitting to soliciting a minor … Read more

Andy Murray moved to tears by emotional ceremony as Wimbledon farewell begins with doubles defeat

Francois Nel/Getty Images Andy Murray became emotional as he spoke on court on Thursday following his Wimbledon defeat. CNN — It was an emotional night for three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray on Thursday as the 37-year-old began his Wimbledon farewell tournament with a doubles defeat. Murray will retire from the sport this season and … Read more

Earth’s inner core has slowed down so much it’s moving backwards, scientists confirm. Here’s what it could mean

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Deep within the Earth, a massive metal ball spins independently of our orbiting planet. It resembles a spinning top inside a larger top, shrouded in mystery. This inner core has intrigued scientists since … Read more

Tesla Bulls Are Riding Again: Morning Briefing

This is the main conclusion from today’s morning letter, which you can read to register to receive in your inbox every morning, along with: If Tesla (TSLA) can be a tech company when auto sales falter, it can certainly be a car company when sales beat expectations. That’s how Wall Street sees it, as Tesla … Read more

NYT Crossword Answers for July 5, 2024

Go to: Difficult clues FRIDAY PUZZLE — If you’re not a builder, you probably sit down to solve your crossword puzzles without thinking much about how difficult it is to fill in a grid. That’s okay. Analyzing the puzzle and its construction is usually not part of the solution agenda. But it is something that … Read more

Kevin Bacon recalls disguising himself as a normal person for a day: ‘This sucks’

Kevin Bacon is not a fan of the ‘normal’ lifestyle. The 65-year-old ‘Footloose’ actor recalls the moment he dressed up as a regular guy in a desperate attempt to see what life was like for the non-Hollywood elite. “I’m not complaining, but I have a face that’s pretty recognizable,” Bacon told Vanity Fair. “Putting on … Read more

Secrets of Survival and Mysterious Extinction on Wrangel Island

The woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island, from a tiny original population, persisted for 6,000 years despite genetic obstacles. Their sudden extinction remains a mystery, offering lessons for modern conservation efforts. Credit: Beth Zaiken Genetic analysis of the last woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island has revealed a population that managed to survive for 6,000 years despite … Read more

Scientists discover new T cells and genes linked to immune disorders

A newly developed method called ReapTEC enabled the discovery of thousands of active bidirectional enhancers. Further analysis of GWAS data revealed that several immune-mediated diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis, are associated with genetic variations within these enhancers. Credit: RIKEN Researchers led by Yasuhiro Murakawa from the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences … Read more

PlayStation Just Beat Prime Day With Must-Have PS5 Games Starting at $5 — Here Are 15 Deals I’d Buy

Prime Day deals are starting early, and while there are big discounts on the best PS5 games, you’ll find the best value on the PlayStation Store. The digital store just launched its new Essential Picks Saleand there are some real bargains to be had during this limited-time event. My favorite deal is Dragon’s Dogma 2 … Read more

Aaron Civale excited to join Brewers rotation

DENVER — Under different circumstances, the Brewers might let Aaron Civale get acclimated and acquainted with his new coaches and teammates before he takes the mound. But under the circumstances, with the Brewers still firmly atop the National League Central after Thursday’s 4-3 loss to the Rockies that ended a four-game series and looking to … Read more

Compound in olives may lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss

Share on PinterestScientists are investigating a natural compound found in olives to help control obesity and type 2 diabetes. Juan Moyano/Stocksy Obesity increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a natural compound in olives and olive oil that may help regulate blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. … Read more

How to Get All 180 Free Pulls in ZZZ – Zenless Zone Zero Guide

Free Pulls Overview The 180 free pulls are divided into four different rewards: x20 encoded master tape Currency for the exclusive channel, the banner for attracting S-Rank agents for a limited time x10 obtained through the New City Visitor’s Passport Event x10 obtained via Sixth Street Giveaway Event x70 Mastertape Use these to attract A-Rank … Read more