Canadian ’emoji’ lake vanishes after dramatic, landslide-like collapse — Earth from space

QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Lake Rouge (Lac Rouge), Quebec, Canada [49.26218901, -75.39394153]What’s in the photos? An emoji-like lake before and after it disappearedWhich satellite took the photos? Landsat 9When were they taken? June 21, 2024 and June 15, 2025Contrasting satellite snaps show the drastic transformation of an emoji-like lake in Canada that completely drained after its bank suddenly collapsed. Experts think a multitude of factors led to the rare event.Lake Rouge (known locally as Lac Rouge) was a roughly 1-square-mile (3 square kilometers) lake in southwest Quebec. It was positioned next to a pair of smaller, unnamed lakes, each around…

Knicks’ unstoppable four-game run has led to tempting question

At what point is it OK to believe? At what point can you trust your eyes, which are beginning to make some bold proclamations if you let them? How bold? Here’s another question for you: When’s the last time you saw the Knicks string together 16 quarters like the ones…

Thunder star Jalen Williams out Game 1 vs. Lakers

As expected, the reigning champs will be shorthanded Tuesday night. Star wing Jalen Williams has been ruled out in Game 1 against the Lakers due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. “He’s progressing according to plan, I would say,” Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said Monday when speaking with media. “In terms…

Food, fitness top list of American obsessions: survey

According to new research, 64% of Americans believe the nation has a serious “obsession problem,” where people will find anything to obsess over. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found that over half obsess over food (65%) and health and fitness (55%). Food obsessions include everything from air frying (46%),…

Dow tumbles 500 points, oil spikes 5% as Iran tensions stoke fear on Wall Street

The US stock market pulled back from its record heights Monday, while oil prices jump with uncertainty about when oil tankers can resume crossing the Strait of Hormuz and restore the world’s flow of crude. Escalations in the Middle East are heightening tensions in the war with Iran and may be undermining a ceasefire. The Dow…

John Sterling opened up on health battle in last known interview

John Sterling’s death came after he suffered a heart attack in January, which he revealed during what appears to be the longtime Yankees radio voice’s last interview in February. The Yankees and WFAN announced Sterling’s passing Monday at 87, though a cause of death was not disclosed. “Everything is, I…

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