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Scientists Make Advancements In Unraveling The Antimatter Mystery
Scientists make advancements in unraveling the antimatter mystery, a substance that was abundant during the birth of the Universe. Antimatter is the counterpart to regular matter, which comprises stars and planets.
'Harry Potter' Actor Sir Michael Gambon Dies At 82
Michael Gambon dies At 82. He had an amazing acting career that took him from Laurence Olivier's National Theatre to The Singing Detective and the Harry Potter pictures.
Lightning Strike Sparks Devastating Warehouse Explosion In Tashkent, Leaving 1 Dead And 162 Injured
Lightning strike sparks devastating warehouse explosion in Tashkent, leaving 1 dead and 162 injured, according to official reports from health authorities.
Possible Asteroid Debris Discovered As NASA Opens Capsule
Possible asteroid debris discovered as NASA opens capsule that recently returned to Earth, containing the largest asteroid sample ever collected from space. On Tuesday, NASA reported that upon the initial removal of the lid from the Osiris-REx science canister, they found "dust and debris" on the avionics deck.
Six Young Activists Sue 32 Nations In Unprecedented Climate Change Lawsuit
Six young activists sue 32 nations in unprecedented climate change lawsuit in the European Court of Human Rights. The groundbreaking lawsuit is against 32 European countries and is set to hear on Wednesday.
Hollywood Writers' Strike Is Over After Five Months Of Negotiations
After nearly five months, the Hollywood writers' strike is over and ended on Tuesday night when their union's board accepted a contract with studios. This brought the industry at least partly back from a historic stop in production.
Artemis II Space Launch System Rocket Booster Segments Arrive At The Kennedy Space Center
Artemis II Space Launch System rocket booster segments arrive at the Kennedy Space Center on September 25. The 10 booster motor segments which will play a crucial role in propelling the Artemis II astronauts on their journey around the Moon were received by NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Inside The Chaos And Lawlessness Of Trump's Final Days In "Enough" By Cassidy Hutchinson
Inside the Chaos and Lawlessness of Trump's Final Days in "Enough" by Cassidy Hutchinson, former White House aide unveils.
Russell Brand Allegations Prompt U.K. Police To Open Sex Crimes Investigation
Russell Brand allegations prompt U.K. police to open sex crimes investigation triggered by news reporting.
Chandrayaan-3 Lander Reawakening Fails After ISRO Call Goes Unanswered
Chandrayaan-3 lander reawakening fails after ISRO call goes unanswered as Indian space scientists acknowledge that the chances of India's Moon lander reactivating after enduring a frigid lunar night are dwindling with each passing hour.
Kerry Washington Is Shocked By The Truth About Her Father In Her Memoir
Kerry Washington is shocked by the truth about her father. The 46-year-old Scandal star writes in her new book, Thicker Than Water, that she just found out that her father, Earl Washington, is not her actual father. The news sent her on the path she's on now to learn more about herself.
France To End Military Presence In Niger By End Of 2023, Announces Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron made a significant announcement on Sunday, declaring France to end military presence in Niger by end of 2023.
Explosion And Fire Rock Golf Ball Factory In Southern Taiwan
In a devastating incident that has shaken Taiwan, explosion and fire rock golf ball factory in Southern Taiwan, resulting in multiple casualties.
NASA Confirms The Return Of Bennu Asteroid Samples
NASA confirms the return of Bennu asteroid samples after seven years in space. The small capsule, roughly the size of a microwave oven, touched down safely on Sunday morning, drawing cheers from an enthusiastic crowd.
Hollywood Studios Call Their "Best And Final Offer" To WGA Negotiators
The big movie and TV studios call their "best and final offer" to the striking writers on Saturday. This gives a lot of people hope that talks to end the strike, which has been going on for months, will lead to a deal this weekend.
Poland Halts Weapon Supplies To Ukraine Amid Diplomatic Dispute Over Grain Exports
Poland halts weapon supplies to Ukraine amid diplomatic dispute over grain exports. Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki emphasized that Poland's focus has shifted towards modernizing its own defense capabilities.
UN Chief Warns Of Climate Crisis As World Leaders Convenes For Climate Summit
UN chief warns of climate crisis as world leaders convene for climate summit in New York City. During these meetings, they issued warnings about the dangers posed to humanity by fossil fuels.
John Grisham, Other Top US Authors Sue OpenAI For Copyright Infringement
'Game of Thrones' creator John Grisham, other top US authors sue OpenAI for using their work to train ChatGPT, which they say is a violation of their copyright. Jonathan Franzen, John Grisham, George R.R. Martin, and Jodi Picoult are among the other writers who have sued.
Rishi Sunak Contemplates Weakening Vital Green Policies
In a huge policy move, Rishi Sunak contemplates weakening vital green policies. According to various reports, it might include deferring a prohibition on new petrol and diesel car sales and phasing out gas boilers.
YouTube Demonetizes Russell Brand Page After Sexual Assault Allegations
Russell Brand is a British comedian and internet commentator. This week, YouTube demonetizes Russell Brand page after multiple women said he sexually assaulted them more than a decade ago.
New Electrical Blue Tarantula And Unusual Eyelash Creature Discovered In Thailand
A new electrical blue tarantula and unusual eyelash creature discovered in Thailand as entomologists and scientists uncovered these discoveries in the country.
Joey Fatone Addresses 'Surreal' *NSYNC Reunion And New Music
At the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, Joey Fatone Addresses *NSYNC Reunion. This week, it was said that the boyband will share the stage with Timberlake at the event, where he will be given the "Michael Jackson Vanguard Award."
NASA's OSIRIS-REx Probe Delivers Asteroid Bennu Sample To Earth This Weekend
NASA's OSIRIS-REx probe delivers asteroid Bennu sample to Earth this weekend after three years in space. On Sunday, September 24th, the sample capsule is scheduled to make a gentle landing onto the Utah desert with the aid of parachutes.
Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict Intensifies As Azerbaijani Forces Advance
Nagorno-Karabakh conflict intensifies as Azerbaijani forces advance. Tensions in the South Caucasus have reached a boiling point in recent months, with the focus of the dispute centered around the breakaway enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh.
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"We Shouldn't Underestimate This Storm," Pierluisi Says As Hurricane Fiona Hits Puerto Rico
"We shouldn't underestimate this storm," Pierluisi says as Hurricane Fiona hits Puerto Rico. At a briefing on Saturday, Gov. Pedro Pierluisi warned his country. Pierluisi of Puerto Rico said on Facebook Sunday afternoon that more than 1.5 million people will experience power outages as a Category 1 storm with sustained winds of 85 mph and heavy rains approaches the island.
Super Typhoon Nanmadol Forces Four Million People To Evacuate In Japan
This morning, September 18, typhoon Nanmadol made landfall, bringing with it gusts of 112 mph (180 km/h) and heavy rainfall that could exceed 20 inches in some places. Super typhoon Nanmadol forces four million people to evacuate in Japan. On the southernmost tip of the island of Kyushu, one of the four islands that make up the bulk of Japan, close to the city of Kagoshima, it first made landfall.
A Strong Earthquake Strikes Southeastern Taiwan, Injuring 146 People
TAIPEI, Taiwan - A strong earthquake strikes southeastern Taiwan on Sunday, September 18, as per the island's weather bureau. The quake caused train carriages to derail, caused a convenience store to collapse, and caused hundreds of people to become stranded on mountain roads. As per the weather bureau, the epicenter was located in Taitung county. This quake came after a 6.4 magnitude tremor that occurred on Saturday evening in the same region, however, it did not result in any fatalities.