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IN A NUTSHELL 🔭 Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope found a pattern in the rotational direction of ancient galaxies. 🌀 Approximately 60% of these galaxies rotate clockwise, challenging previous beliefs about galactic rotations. 🌌 A hypothesis suggests our universe might be trapped within a massive black hole, reshaping cosmic understanding. 🔍 Alternative explanations consider observational bias, such as …

On Monday night, Bears coach Ben Johnson wasted a challenge — and blew an ultimately critical timeout — after Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson caught a pass and, with his knee still on the ground, had the ball punched out. The ruling on the field was correct. Once the ball carrier’s knee is down, any contact from a defender (even …

For Kasey McBlais, a 42-year-old single mom who lives in Maine with her two elementary school-aged children, the cost of running a household is only getting more expensive, from buying groceries to paying for her home’s upkeep. “It’s really challenging,” McBlais, who works at a nonprofit, says of managing her expenses. “It’s paycheck to paycheck.” Cleaning her chimney cost $500 …

‘Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life’ by Prof. Eugene Rosenberg and Ilana Zilber-Rosenberg begins with a detailed look at religious narratives of the origin of life. The fascinating book Where Did We Come From? The Origin and Evolution of Life goes straight to the jugular. How did we human beings get here in the first …

Meet the lawyer challenging Trump’s Fed firing — and defending other targets of Trump’s retribution  Politico How an obscure housing director launched Trump’s firing of Fed governor Lisa Cook  CNN Trump White House pressures Fed Governor Lisa Cook to go on leave as lawsuit looms  CNBC Get Ready for the End of Fed Independence  The Wall Street Journal Yellen blasts Powell’s ‘unlawful’ firing of …

For years, grapes have been viewed skeptically due to their high sugar content, with nutrition advice often suggesting minimal consumption in favor of other fruits. Now, a new study challenges that notion, arguing not only that grapes deserve a place in a healthy diet, but also that they may soon be recognized as a “superfood” for their wide-ranging benefits. The …

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford admits he’s a “little nervous” about Borderlands 4’s “more challenging” difficulty. In an interview with Insider Gaming, Pitchford acknowledged that “a lot” of Borderland players “aren’t interested in deep, hard challenges”, adding “we definitely have pushed the challenges quite a lot, especially with bosses and boss fight mechanics”. Borderlands 4 story trailer.Watch on YouTube “We have …

MORAN, Wyo.—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled Friday that the central bank could be edging closer to lowering interest rates, even as he warned of the difficult economic backdrop confronting policymakers. Speaking at the Kansas City Fed’s annual Jackson Hole symposium, Powell described an unsettling mix of risks. “In the near term, risks to inflation are tilted to the upside, …

The story of human evolution is not a simple ladder from early forms to more advanced ones. For decades, fossils shaped a picture of steady, linear progress – one form giving rise to another in a neat sequence. But science often rewrites its narratives when new evidence appears. Now, remarkable finds in Ethiopia are challenging long-held assumptions and painting a …

Reese Witherspoon shared a rare photo of herself with all three of her children on Thursday as she opened up about how ‘challenging’ it is to be a mother and a busy Hollywood star.  The 49-year-old Oscar winner beamed in her photo as she was joined by her daughter Ava Phillippe, 25, and older son Deacon Phillippe, 21, as well …