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Astronomers Detect a Black Hole Merger That’s So Massive It Shouldn’t Exist

Astronomers Detect a Black Hole Merger That’s So Massive It Shouldn’t Exist

Gravitational waves—ripples in space-time caused by violent cosmic events—travel at the speed of light in every direction, eventually fading out like ripples in water. But some events are so destructive and extreme that they create disturbances in spacetime more like powerful waves than small ripples, with enough energy to reach our own detectors here on Earth.  Today, the LIGO Collaboration …

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‘B’ is for bankruptcy – not beautiful – in Trump’s big bill; Alabama Republicans shouldn’t celebrate

‘B’ is for bankruptcy – not beautiful – in Trump’s big bill; Alabama Republicans shouldn’t celebrate

This is an opinion column House Resolution 1 (HR1) is more commonly known as the “Big Beautiful Bill,” or “Big Bad Bill,” or “Big Bankruptcy Bill,” depending on your point of view. I’ll set aside political marketing and call it HR1. To best understand HR1, first understand America’s debt. In fiscal year 2024, America suffered a $1.8 trillion deficit. Deficits …

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