Tag Archives: History

Hubble telescope uncovers rare star born from cosmic collision: ‘A very different history from what we would have guessed’

Hubble telescope uncovers rare star born from cosmic collision: ‘A very different history from what we would have guessed’

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope have discovered that a seemingly ordinary white dwarf star is actually the result of a dramatic stellar merger. This result, detailed in a new study led by Snehalata Sahu and Boris Gaensicke of the University of Warwick in the U.K., suggests that other “normal-looking” white dwarfs scattered throughout the universe could also have violent …

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Louisiana Has a Long History of Political Corruption – The New York Times

Louisiana Has a Long History of Political Corruption  The New York Times New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption  BBC New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell indicted after federal corruption investigation  NBC News New Orleans Mayor is a “no-show” at Amtrak event after grand jury indictment  wwltv.com Who is Jeffrey Vappie and how is he connected to Cantrell federal case  fox8live.com Source …

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Making Horrible History, Totally Not Worried, Rea Solid, and Other Cubs Bullets – Bleacher Nation

Making Horrible History, Totally Not Worried, Rea Solid, and Other Cubs Bullets  Bleacher Nation Amid woes, Cubs focus on process, not results  ESPN Column: Chicago Cubs slide continues — and the Wrigley Field faithful are starting to get restless  Chicago Tribune Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong insist everything is fine: ‘Don’t think there’s any worry in the world’ – The Athletic  The New York Times No …

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Tottenham 3 Burnley 0 – Frank’s young midfield, Richarlison finds form, Dubravka’s unwanted history

Tottenham 3 Burnley 0 – Frank’s young midfield, Richarlison finds form, Dubravka’s unwanted history

Thomas Frank made a winning start to his first Premier League season as Tottenham Hotspur head coach, with Richarlison scoring twice in an ultimately convincing 3-0 win over newcomers Burnley. Burnley’s Martin Dubravka became the first Premier League goalkeeper to be penalised under the new rules for holding onto the ball for eight seconds. Spurs were awarded a corner as …

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‘Nicolandria’ aren’t just a cultural phenomenon, they’re a beloved part of reality couple history

‘Nicolandria’ aren’t just a cultural phenomenon, they’re a beloved part of reality couple history

Facebook Tweet Email Link “Love Island USA” has become an obsession for viewers, with one couple in particular capturing hearts. It’s been quite the summer for Olandria Carthen, 27, and Nic Vansteenberghe, 24, a couple who met on the show and have been dubbed “Nicolandria.” Not only are they objectively (and ridiculously) attractive, the pair have sparked cultural conversations about …

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Fact check: Trump’s latest fake history about the war in Ukraine

Fact check: Trump’s latest fake history about the war in Ukraine

Donald Trump Russia War in Ukraine Fighting disinformation See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link President Donald Trump claimed Monday that he knew why Russian troops weren’t able to enter Kyiv in the days after they invaded Ukraine in 2022. Russia’s tanks, Trump said, got destroyed by missiles “because the tanks got stuck in the mud.” “You know, they would’ve …

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