Astronomers have been left baffled by a cosmic discovery that defies longstanding theories about how stars interact with supermassive black holes. A powerful flare, linked to a star being torn apart by a black hole, was observed twice—two years apart—by a team of researchers led by Tel Aviv University. This phenomenon challenges current understandings of tidal disruption events and raises …
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Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday alongside five other men on conspiracy charges for allegedly running an illegal “high-stakes” poker game in Encino that included hiring women to provide “companionship” for gamblers, court records show. Arenas, 43, rented out an Encino mansion that he owned between September 2021 and July 2022 “for the purposes of hosting high-stakes illegal …
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This disastrous Atlanta Braves season got a little worse Tuesday night. Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. exited Atlanta’s loss to the Kansas City Royals (KC 9, ATL 6) with right Achilles tightness and was placed on the injured list Wednesday with what the team labeled “tendon inflammation.” Tuesday was Acuña’s 55th game of the season after coming back from last year’s …
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Our parochial view of planets orbiting a central star — so familiar because it is the layout seen in the solar system — could be irrevocably shattered by new research that suggests giant, free-floating planets could form their own planetary systems. If true, that also means planetary systems may exist with no parent star. These rogue planetary systems would also …
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Alon Aboutboul, known best for his acting roles in FX’s “Snowfall,” has died at the age of 60. The Israeli-born actor died Tuesday after collapsing on HaBonim Beach near Tel Aviv, his manager confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Aboutboul collapsed on the beach shortly after alerting bystanders that he wasn’t feeling well when he got out of the water. The …
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Just 35 light-years away, a small red dwarf star is turning heads. This unassuming star, named L 98-59, is in the center of one of the most closely examined planetary systems to date. The reason? Because this star has at least five planets that fall in the habitable “goldilocks” zone, where conditions could allow liquid water to exist. …
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‘RHOD’ Star D’Andra Simmons I Have Breast Cancer Published July 29, 2025 4:35 PM PDT D’Andra Simmons has revealed she’s been diagnosed with breast cancer. The 56-year-old reality star opened up about her diagnosis for the first time on Instagram Monday sharing she’s receiving care at the UTSW Simmons Cancer Center, which her uncle and his foundation established almost 30 …
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Former ‘Real Housewives Star, 56, Diagnosed With Cancer, Fans Send Love and Prayers originally appeared on Parade. D’Andra Simmons has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The former Real Housewives of Dallas star shared the news on social media on July 29 just before she went in for surgery. “Today is the day! I didn’t think I would be the recipient …
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‘Love Island USA’ JaNa Craig Kenny Isn’t Who You Think He Is … WAR OF WORDS!!! Published July 29, 2025 2:08 PM PDT | Updated July 29, 2025 3:20 PM PDT 3:18 PM PT — JaNa has responded to Kenny’s statement on Instagram in what has become a ward of words. She wrote, “stfu you manipulative liar. You not taking …
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An Israeli actor known for his performances in The Dark Knight Rises and the third instalment of the Rambo franchise has tragically passed away. Alan Aboutboul—who starred as Russian nuclear physicist Dr Pavel in the third chapter of Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed superhero trilogy, as well as Sylvester Stallone’s mujahideen sidekick Mousa Ghani in Rambo III—had gone for a morning …
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