An ancient piece of the moon found in Africa hints at a long-ago collision that turned the lunar surface molten

A rare lunar meteorite that fell to Earth holds evidence of a previously unknown “impact event” that rocked the moon roughly 3.5 billion years ago, researchers say. Studying this ancient impact provides fresh insight into how the solar system was behaving in those early days — about the same time life on Earth began to appear.In the new study, scientists looked at a lunar meteorite found in northwest Africa. The meteorite, called NWA 12593, contains information about three separate lunar impacts, but the researchers focused on the earliest of these crashes, the team reported in the journal Geology.”On Earth, the…

Somali World Cup referee blocked from US to receive full pay from FIFA

The Somali World Cup referee who had been blocked from entering the United States will receive his full pay for the matches he would have officiated.  Multiple reports on Sunday indicated that Omar Artan will be paid despite not being able to enter the United States over what U.S. Border…

UFC Freedom 250 spectacle went off after concerning delayed start

Better late than never for the UFC’s one-of-a-kind event at the White House. UFC Freedom 250 went off following a first-ever UFC rain delay Sunday night on the South Lawn, pushing back the broadcast’s start time by 20 minutes amid concerns of thunderstorms in the area. “We thought this thing…

The Spurs’ magical run has been reduced to fantasy

Welp, the Spurs had a good run. Heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals, it was obvious what was on the line. If they fell to the Knicks 2-0, their season would be over. There was no coming back from that against a team that had won 13 playoff…

Padres likely lose Ramon Laureano for season in injury crusher

The Padres, in the midst of a skid, have been dealt a big blow to their outfield. Manager Craig Stammen revealed Friday that Ramon Laureano could be sidelined for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery for a torn labrum in his right hip. Laureano’s hip has caused him…

Michelle Wie West misses US Open cut in likely final career start

Michelle Wie West’s comeback proved to be a brief one. The 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champion returned to major championship golf in Southern California this week, shooting 75-74 before missing the cut in what is expected to be the final start of her career. Wie West stepped away from pro…

Xavier Becerra advances to November runoff in California governor’s race

Former Biden cabinet member Xavier Becerra is headed for a November showdown after making his way into the top tier of California’s gubernatorial primary, according to the Associated Press. The ex-Health and Human Services secretary made up significant ground on Republican frontrunner Steve Hilton as late-arriving ballots continued to be…

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