Astronomers think they have found a rare, massive burst erupting from an extremely magnetic dead star, or magnetar, that was bright enough to illuminate an entire galaxy. If true, the discovery would mark the first time gamma rays have been observed from a “recently deceased” neutron star erupting outside the Milky Way. The eruption was … Read more
With a record 2.45 million viewers, last week’s WNBA Draft brought worldwide recognition to the professional league’s leading players. Breakout stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Nika Mühl, Kamilla Cardoso and Paige Bueckers were praised as much for their red carpet choices as for their agility on the court. A few of the designers who … Read more
In Britain, around 30 percent of the population has a long-term health condition that can be controlled with medication. These can range from asthma to epilepsy and can range from two pills a day to multiple daily injections and diet control. Traveling in such conditions can be challenging, but this should not stop you. I … Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden showed off his putting during a campaign stop at a public golf course in Michigan last month, the moment was captured on TikTok. When a rainstorm forced him inside, he competed with 13-year-old Hurley “HJ” Coleman IV to make putts on a practice mat. The Coleman family posted … Read more
Photos: the brands. Design: Eat this, not that! Fancy something sweet on the go? A drive-thru run can satisfy your sugar cravings quickly and easily. Although fast food restaurants are best known for their main dishes such as burgers, tacos and pizza, most chains offer at least a few desserts. Of course, many fast food … Read more
A reckless experiment in Earth’s atmosphere caused a desert metropolis to be flooded. That was the story last week when more than a year’s worth of rain fell in one day on the Arabian Peninsula, one of the driest regions in the world. Desert cities such as Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) suffered … Read more
The art world can be a space of wonder, beauty, courage, connection and community. As an art critic and art historian, I have been swimming in these waters for the past decade. But it can also feel like a poorly written joke: formed by the 1%, populated by the shrinking middle class, pickled by anarchists … Read more
These are your evening rugby news on Wednesday, April 24. Former Wales international dies Former Wales and British & Irish Lions sponsor John O’Shea has died aged 83. O’Shea, who also captained Cardiff, died in Australia after a long illness. He won five caps for Wales in the 1960s, after making his international debut against … Read more
Stem cells are the new focus of the rich and famous, with Hollywood stars reportedly spending tens of thousands of pounds a year on expensive therapies offered by private longevity clinics that promise to regenerate the aging body. The latest taker is 84-year-old John Cleese, who revealed in an interview earlier this week that he … Read more