A fleet of telescopes around the world just captured the first shocking moments of a supernova explosion in the most detailed-ever observations of their kind.The explosive event was first spotted by China’s Einstein Probe space telescope as a flash of X-rays in March. Ground-based telescopes jumped in within the hour and quickly identified the flash as a supernova, a powerful explosion of a massive dying star. Before long, a big team of observatories was on the job, including the wide-field Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which began its ambitious 10-year survey of the sky in late June.With this fleet of telescopes,…
Disney said the blockbuster success of “Toy Story 5” extended beyond the box office for the June quarter, as the hit film fueled sales of merchandise, added to engagement on the Disney+ streaming service, and attracted more visitors to its theme parks. Shares of the company rose nearly 2% in midday trading…
Every total solar eclipse travels from west to east, because the moon and Earth move in the same direction — counterclockwise, or from west to east. Earth rotates eastward once every 24 hours, and the moon also travels eastward as it orbits our planet. Because the moon’s shadow moves across…
Exposure to pesticides may aggressively increase your risk of developing a deadly neurodegenerative disease. In the US, overall pesticide use has declined since the 1980s. But globally, pesticide use has never been higher. Growing populations require more crops and pesticides are cheaper to come by. While global pesticide use has…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Mets will still field a roster this season and send out one of their better pitchers in Christian Scott on Wednesday against the…
Stephen Colbert’s daughter has resigned from “60 Minutes,” becoming the latest behind-the-scenes producer to leave the venerable newsmagazine as it grapples with a talent exodus, a reportedly unaired Jeffrey Epstein investigation and mounting scrutiny of its future ownership. Madeleine Carlisle, a well-regarded associate producer who joined “60 Minutes” after reporting…
A camera drone operator captured footage of a humpback whale giving birth off the north coast of New South Wales in what is thought to be a world first.Alexander Forrest, a commercial drone pilot for the Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA), was conducting aerial…
The nation’s largest food distributor has immediately stopped carrying the nation’s scariest plant. Well, sort of. Sysco, the world’s largest broadline food distributor, has announced it will no longer buy iceberg lettuce from Mexico after the now-deadly cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Houston-based company’s CEO Kevin Hourican recently told Reuters it is…
The Pirates are shaking things up in their lineup. Marcell Ozuna, whom Pittsburgh signed last February to a one-year, $12 million contract, was released by the team Wednesday it looks to keep pace in a challenging NL Wild Card race. Pittsburgh is 3 1/2 back of the last Wild Card…
Influencer Jen Hamilton is seeking to give new meaning to her would-be 14th wedding anniversary date amid her ongoing and messy separation. “Today is my 14th wedding anniversary, and this is me 14 years ago, so excited about my future,” Hamilton, 35, said in a Tuesday, August 4, video shared…
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why air traffic controllers at Washington’s Reagan National Airport did not stop flights Tuesday when President Trump’s helicopter, Marine One, took off from the nearby White House lawn, as required by safety protocols. The airport is located fewer than five miles as…
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will bring “disaster” to the Big Apple if he succeeds in implementing his far-left economic agenda, billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman warned in a new interview. Ackman, whose outspoken criticism of progressive politics has made him one of Wall Street’s most prominent conservative voices,…
An illustration of an ichthyosaur eating a pterosaur, while a pliosaur lurks beneath. (Image credit: Peter Trusler)An ichthyosaur fossil found in Australia’s outback may preserve a rare snapshot of a prehistoric food chain. Around 100 million years ago, the enormous marine reptile swallowed a flying pterosaur before being attacked by…
An unapproved weight loss drug is about to become available to more patients. Retatrutide — also known as “reta” — has been shown to produce dramatically greater weight loss than blockbuster drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The experimental drug delivers a triple whammy by mimicking three hormones involved in appetite…
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Of all the lightbulb moments Benjamin Franklin had in his lifetime, this idea is sneakily everlasting: Nothing can be said to be certain except…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Whiter teeth can quickly change how you feel and present yourself, but a shinier smile seems like a luxury reserved for those who can spend a lot of money. Snow…
In the past 20 years, an increasing number of bacterial infections caught by children have been resistant to antibiotics, a new study finds.The research, published in July in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, looked back at the past two decades, as well as looked forward, to predict how resistance rates might…
A social media influencer who used sunbeds without sun cream as a teen ended up looking “like Frankenstein” with 60 stitches across her cheek – after being diagnosed with skin cancer two decades later. Anna Papalia, 48, noticed a spot on the side of her nose five years ago which…
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s lawyer is not letting Aaron Rodgers’ COVID-19 rant go unanswered. During Monday’s “The Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers attacked Dr. Fauci for being an “absolute criminal” and “absolute coward.” Rodgers also brought up a conspiracy theory that Fauci’s wife’s sister is Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted child sex trafficker.…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Refreshing your wardrobe doesn’t have to mean blowing your budget. Walmart just refreshed its deals section with more than 1,000 new discounts on everything from comfy loungewear to rich mom-looking…
DETROIT, Mich. — Rep. Shri Thanedar was taken down Tuesday by Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)-backed state Rep. Donavan McKinney in the latest primary victory for the progressive left. Thanedar, a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, was seeking a third term representing Michigan’s 13th District, which includes part of…
SpaceX shares tanked nearly 10% Wednesday after it revealed a massive jump in spending on AI investments – adding to Wall Street jitters over a possible “AI bubble” in the market. In its first earnings report as a public company Tuesday, Elon Musk’s rocket-launch firm said its capital expenditures jumped…
Lions running back Sione Vaki was the subject of a freak injury at training camp this week. Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Tuesday that the third-year running back broke his nose and got poked in the eye during Monday’s practice and will miss some time. “We’re hopeful, vision should…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jeans will simply never go out of style. They’re truly a wardrobe classic, but sometimes, you just want to throw on sweatpants and call it a day. Unfortunately, certain occasions…
DETROIT, Mich. — Far-left Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on Tuesday defeated Dem Rep. Haley Stevens in a nail-biter finish in the party’s record-breaking primary for a US Senate seat, marking a huge win for progressives against the establishment. More than $80 million was spent on the Michigan race, making it the most…
French transgender basketball player Julie Tetart wouldn’t turn down an offer to play in the WNBA amid debates on the participation of trans athletes in women’s sports. The 34-year-old Tetart, who came out as trans in October 2021, currently plays in Monaco. “If they contact me, I won’t say no.…
Perez Hilton has been transported to a Florida hospital after a disturbing livestream in which he appeared to commit self-harm, according to police. “The individual has been safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention,” the Miami-Dade County Sheriff’s Office…
Lefty Hollywood legend Jane Fonda and the wife of multi-billionaire Google founder Eric Schmidt are teaming up to nix a popular proposal designed to make California’s housing more affordable. Fonda and ultra-green activist Wendy Schmidt, who lives in a $100 million home bigger than the Taj Mahal, are waging war…
An unusual delay happened Tuesday night. During the Phillies’ 5-0 home victory over the Nationals, the game had to be stopped during the seventh inning as Trea Turner faced Zack Littell when the umpire noticed a green pigment hitting Turner’s upper half — including his face — ahead of an…
Rihanna has lit up Barbados Carnival, stepping out in her hometown in dazzling style. The “Diamonds” hitmaker, 38, wowed onlookers while attending Grand Kadooment Day on Tuesday, August 4, as part of the annual celebrations. A shimmering rainbow of glittering jewels and feathers, she rocked a barely-there one-piece as she…
The US, Iran and Oman are nearing a deal that would temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz without any tolls — with an agreement expected to be announced as soon as today, according to a report. The deal under consideration would establish a 60-day agreement between Oman and Iran for…
Bye-bye boarding lines. The sharing of posh private jets among travelers has soared to record heights in the US as many residents are getting wealthier and turning up their noses at commercial flying. While owning a plane is still impractical for many flyers — with prices for a new small…
During Geno Smith’s first stint with the Jets, Matt Simms served as one of his backup quarterbacks. Twelve years later, Simms helped coach up Smith this offseason. Simms now runs “Simms Complete” in North Jersey, specializing in coaching quarterbacks from the youth level through the pros. A few months ago,…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Aniston has never been one to chase flashy handbag trends. While everyone else cycles through micro purses and logo-covered totes, she’s loyal to one timeless staple: a roomy black…
Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) announced early Wednesday that he was ending his bid for a third House term, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured by his colleagues for “unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staffers. “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw…
The patient: A 60-year-old man in SeattleThe symptoms: The man experienced paranoia, as well as auditory and visual hallucinations. He was also very thirsty but was fearful of drinking water that others offered to him.What happened next: The man went to an emergency department because he was worried that his…
Walking into a gym for the first time — or returning after a long break — can feel intimidating, even for former gym rats. Rows of unfamiliar equipment, seasoned lifters and the pressure to keep up can make anyone feel out of place. But experts say a few simple strategies…
Seeing is believing. That makes sense, but not always. Believing what you see in training camp is risky business. Yes, it is out there on the field — an offense struggling, maybe an offense soaring, perhaps a defense dominating and, so often, a handful of players looking outrageously outstanding. You…
Sydney Sweeney is using her star power to support victims of the Spokane, Washington, wildfires amid mass evacuation procedures. “Spokane has always been home to me. It’s where I grew up, where my family still lives, and where so many of the people and places that shaped me are,” Sweeney,…
The Maryland legislature passed a measure Tuesday that will put the question of redrawing congressional lines to voters in November. If the constitutional amendment on redistricting passes, it could potentially give Democrats another seat in the House of Representatives. Currently, Republicans only hold one of the state’s eight House seats,…
CHICAGO –– Outside the ballpark, there was signage calling him overrated. Above the Friendly Confines, a prop plane towed a banner saying his new team is ruining baseball. When he took the mound for the first time, the better part of 40,000 fans booed him intensely. At various points during…
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Cori Bush lost her bitter Democratic primary against incumbent Rep. Wesley Bell Tuesday, two years after the former “Squad” lawmaker vowed to take revenge against the pro-Israel group that contributed to her political downfall. The race in Missouri’s deep-blue 1st Congressional District was a rematch of the 2024 contest, which…
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