Solar flares may be triggering earthquakes, controversial study claims

Solar flares often disrupt Earth’s upper atmosphere and help power stunning auroras. Now, scientists suggest those same bursts of solar energy might also influence earthquakes.When a solar flare erupts toward our planet, it can subtly rearrange charged particles in Earth’s ionosphere, a region of the upper atmosphere filled with electrically charged gas. In a new study, the researchers suggest that those changes may slightly alter the electrical forces within Earth’s crust and affect the stability of faults where earthquakes can occur.If this connection can be proved, it would link space weather to earthquake risk in a way scientists don’t currently…

Exclusive | Pro-ICE ads reminding Americans of ‘dangerous illegal immigrants’ Biden let in to run in swing states ahead of State of the Union 

A pro-ICE ad campaign reminding Americans of the “dangerous” criminal illegal immigrants let into the country during the Biden administration will hit the airwaves ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address next week.  The 30-second spot, titled “Forget,” will run on national TV and digital platforms this week…

JPMorgan in talks to bank for Trump’s Board of Peace: report

JPMorgan Chase is in talks to serve as the banker for the US-led Board of Peace, a new entity focused on Gaza’s reconstruction that President Donald Trump promotes as an alternative to the United Nations, according to a report. The Wall Street powerhouse is exploring ways to handle financial operations…

China tests world’s first megawatt-class flying wind turbine — it generated enough energy to power a house for 2 weeks

China’s megawatt-class airborne wind power system, has completed its first flight – YouTube Watch On A Chinese energy firm has successfully tested an experimental blimp-like wind turbine capable of generating energy in the skies above cities and inland communities.Developed by Beijing Linyi Yunchuan Energy Technology, the S2000 airborne wind energy…

PFL CEO John Martin fighting for better future of MMA organization

The Venn diagram of top executives and amateur mixed martial artists doesn’t feature much crossover, but Professional Fighters League can count its CEO in that middle overlapping area. “I wasn’t that great as a fighter,” John Martin, who took the helm of the MMA promotion last July, conceded Wednesday to…

The NFL Draft prospects facing a make-or-break week at the scouting combine

The “Underwear Olympics” are set to begin just as the Winter Olympics are ending. Football scouts like to refer to the NFL Scouting Combine as the “Underwear Olympics” because the focus shifts away from their homework all season judging what college prospects can and cannot do wearing pads on the…

What is frozen shoulder? The weird menopause symptom everyone’s talking about

Menopause symptoms can be a lot to shoulder — hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and weight gain are just a few. There’s also a lesser-known side effect of menopause. Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, occurs when the shoulder capsule thickens and tightens, causing significant pain and difficulties…

T20 Cricket World Cup: How to watch Afghanistan vs. Canada in the US

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Since its launch in 2007, the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup has become one of the most electrifying events in international sport, elevating cricket’s…

Lil Poppa Dead: ‘Love and War’ Rapper Dies at Age 25

Rapper Lil Poppa is dead at age 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia confirmed in a Wednesday, February 18, statement to News4JAX that the musician was pronounced dead earlier that morning. A cause of death has not been revealed, but is currently under investigation, the medical examiner…

JPMorgan to open over 160 Chase branches across US this year, bucking global trends

JPMorgan Chase said Wednesday it will open over 160 new branches across more than 30 states this year, accelerating a multibillion-dollar push into physical banking that bucks global trends and underscores US lenders’ faith in Americans’ preference for face-to-face service. The nation’s biggest bank by assets unveiled the expansion, which…

USC, UCLA get good news from Big Ten football schedule makers

The Big Ten football schedule makers did USC and UCLA one small favor. Neither team will make back-to-back conference trips in 2026 without a bye week in between as part of the schedules released Tuesday. USC gets a bye between a road game against Penn State on Oct. 10 and…

New Chargers OC Mike McDaniel reveals unique plan for Justin Herbert

When it comes to Justin Herbert in 2026, Mike McDaniel said portion control will be key. The new Chargers offensive coordinator fielded questions from media members on Tuesday for about an hour after he officially accepted a job on Jim Harbaugh’s staff earlier in the week, and he revealed he…

Volkswagen to recall 44K vehicles over high-voltage battery fire risk

Volkswagen Group of America Inc. will recall more than 44,000 cars due to the risk that the high-voltage battery may overheat and cause a fire.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall covers 43,881 Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs from the 2023 to 2025 model years.  An additional 670 ID.4 vehicles…

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