Famous medieval supernova that lit up skies in 1181 is now full of mysterious knots

Quick factsWhat it is: Pa 30, a supernova remnantWhere it is: 7,500 light-years away, in the constellation CassiopeiaWhen it was shared: Oct. 6, 2026A mysterious “guest star” recorded by medieval astronomers nearly 850 years ago has revealed new secrets after scientists obtained the clearest images yet of its explosive aftermath.New observations of Pa 30, thought to be the leftovers of a historic supernova called SN 1181, show that its spectacular firework-like filaments are not smooth streams of material. Instead, they consist of chains of tiny gas knots.SN 1181 is so called because astronomers in China and Japan recorded its brief…

NYCFC offers peek at bright future at Etihad Park amid rocky present

Standing inside the construction site of New York City FC’s new home, Etihad Park, as it’s coming together next door to Citi Field in Queens, it’s hard to forget that you’re in the Big Apple. From the supporters porch, fans will see the New York City skyline in the distance;…

Carrot Top Breaks Silence After Hospitalization for Reported Suicide Attempt

Comedian Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson is speaking out after his hospitalization for an alleged suicide attempt. “I’m truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, support, prayers, and well wishes I’ve received over the past couple of weeks,” Thompson, 61, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, October 17, publicly commenting on his…

Kyle Palmieri’s demotion likely short term for banged-up Islanders

TORONTO — Kyle Palmieri’s demotion to the fourth line was the story Saturday morning, but it will almost assuredly be temporary given the Islanders ended a 4-1 win over the Maple Leafs down to 10 forwards. If Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli — both of whom suffered lower-body injuries and…

Miles McBride’s agent leaves door open for future talks with Knicks

Of the three Knicks who did not get their desired contract extension heading into the season, Miles McBride’s long-term future with the team is the most at risk. His agent, Mark Bartelstein, opened up about the team shutting down all extension negotiations. “No doubt, he would love to get that,”…

Disneyland quietly hikes ticket prices — see which passes are affected

Disney on Tuesday raised the price of admission to “the happiest place on Earth” — with a primo Disney World ticket hitting a painful new high — though the cheapest tickets remained unchanged. At Disney World, an annual “Incredi-Pass,” went up $120 to $1,749. A top-tier day pass rose $10…

Warriors’ Steve Kerr honors late Don Nelson with pregame beer

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors were celebrating Don Nelson with “Nellie Night” when they hosted the Lakers on Tuesday at Chase Center.  And Warriors coach Steve Kerr had the perfect way to honor the late Hall of Fame coach. Kerr cracked open a can of Bud Light and took a…

Yoshinobu Yamamoto outduels Chris Sale as Dodgers seize NLDS lead

ATLANTA –– Two superstar pitchers were on the mound. Two teams’ seasons were essentially hanging in the balance. And in Game 3 of the National League Division Series, an all-time, old-fashioned, heavyweight October pitchers’ duel came down to two no-doubt, home run swings. With a 3-1 win on Tuesday night…

Xavier Becerra’s misleading immigrant story sparks fury among California Latinos

Xavier Becerra, the Democratic frontrunner in the California governor’s race, is being accused of “immigrant stolen valor” after a viral social media post poked holes in his campaign’s family origin story. Conservative Latino activists and organizations are blasting Becerra over his repeated description of himself as the son of immigrants…

Virginia supermarket blames K utility bills for forcing it out of business

A Virginia supermarket that has served local communities for nearly a quarter century said it is shutting its doors after utility bills at the location averaged more than $25,000 a month. Grants Supermarket said its Richlands store, which has served Richlands, Doran and surrounding communities for almost 25 years, will…

How to tell the difference between allergies vs a cold

As fall settles in across the U.S., millions of Americans may find themselves battling seasonal allergies, colds or the flu — illnesses with overlapping symptoms that can be difficult to tell apart. As the season brings chilly temperatures, many people get sick because of the sudden shift from pleasant warmth to cold; this…

Lakers’ Cameron Carr might have more in store during rookie season

SACRAMENTO — Cameron Carr displayed his scoring ability throughout July with the Lakers’ summer league team.  And he picked up right where he left off in his preseason debut, showing his offensive skill set translates on the court against genuine NBA talents.  The Lakers rookie looked sharp during LA’s 127-103…

‘60 Minutes’ draws season-best 10.2 million viewers

CBS News’ “60 Minutes” drew 10.2 million viewers for its latest episode Sunday, according to final Nielsen ratings — edging out the comparable broadcast from last season and marking the show’s biggest audience of the new season. The news magazine narrowly topped the 10.15 million viewers who tuned in for…

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