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Jupiter Now Has 92 Moons, Which Is The Most In The Solar System
Jupiter now has 92 moons, which is the most in the solar system as the number of moons orbiting Jupiter has reached an all-time high after the recent discovery of 12 additional moons in the system.
Freedom And Victory Come With A Bitter Taste As Russia Bombs Kherson
Freedom and victory come with a bitter taste as Russia bombs Kherson, which makes the winter a bitter reward for the victory in the fall. When the Russians were kicked out, there were a lot of happy people in Freedom Square waving blue and yellow Ukrainian flags like heads of wheat. Now, the sound of Russian artillery hitting the city can be heard in the plaza.
US And Philippines Strengthen Alliance With New Military Base Access Agreement
US and Philippines strengthen alliance with new military base access agreement. The United States and the Philippines have reached a new agreement regarding the access of American military forces to Philippine bases.
Supernova Unveils Rare Pair Of Stars In The Milky Way
Supernova unveils rare pair of Milky Way stars as it made more of a fizz and less of a bang. The explosion, called a "ultra-stripped" supernova, was so weak that it led scientists to find the two stars 11,000 light-years from Earth.
Pakistani Police Say The Bomber May Have Had Help From Inside The Mosque
Pakistani police say the bomber may have had help from inside the mosque as they are looking into how a suicide bomber got into a mosque inside a heavily guarded compound and killed more than 100 people. On Wednesday, they said the attacker may have had "internal assistance" and that they had arrested several suspects.
A NASA Orbiter Took A Picture Of The Face Of A Bear On Mars
A NASA orbiter took a picture of the face of a bear on Mars. The discovery of the face came as something of a surprise to the scientific community. The image appeared on the Martian surface when a camera aboard a NASA orbiter was pointed toward the planet's surface.
New Zealand's Largest City Prepares For More Heavy Rain After Unprecedented Rainfall
New Zealand's largest city prepares for more heavy rain after unprecedented rainfall brought devastating floods that have killed at least four people and forced hundreds to evacuat. New Zealand's authorities issued a warning on Monday that the situation in flood-hit Auckland was likely to worsen.
UK Prime Minister Fires Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi Over Tax Scandal
UK Prime Minister fires Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi over tax scandal after many days of criticism regarding his personal tax arrangements. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, capitulated to public pressure on Sunday by dismissing Nadhim Zahawi as chairman of the Conservative Party for a "serious breach" of the Ministerial Code.
At Least One Person Has Been Killed By A Man Wielding A Machete In Spain
At least one person has been killed by a man wielding a machete in Spain after he attacked several people inside of two churches in the city of Algeciras. The authorities in Spain have stated that they are investigating what they have termed a possible "terrorist incident."
Several Top Ukrainian Officials Resigns In An Effort To Fight Corruption
Several top Ukrainian officials resigns in an effort to fight corruption as President Volodymyr Zelensky starts to change the way his government works. On Tuesday, a top adviser, four deputy ministers, and five governors of different parts of the country all quit their jobs.
Webb Telescope Gazes Deep Into The Icy Core Of A Space Cloud
Webb telescope gazes deep into the icy core of a space cloud inside a wispy molecular cloud 630 light-years away. The James Webb Space Telescope saw ice made of different elements.
Buckingham Palace Announces Three-day Coronation Ceremony For King Charles III on Saturday
Buckingham Palace announces three-day coronation ceremony for King Charles III on Saturday. There will be three days of celebrations all over the country, and anyone can join in.
Monterey Park Shooting - Ten People Were Shot Dead During A Lunar New Year Party
A shooter remains at large after murdering at least ten people in one of California's bloodiest Monterey Park shooting near Los Angeles. Additional ten persons were injured, some of them are in severe condition.
Pop Singer Selena Gomez Is Dating The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart
US news reports say that pop singer Selena Gomez is dating The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart. A source told US Weekly that the two are "very casual and low-key" and aren't trying to hide their relationship by sneaking around at members-only clubs.
Peru's Crisis Is A Story To Learn For Democracies
Peru's crisis is a story to learn for democracies as it is currently going through some of the worst political violence it has seen in decades, but protesters' complaints aren't new. They come from a system that hasn't worked for over twenty years.
A New Study Finds Iron Dysregulation Has A Role In Neurodegenerative Disease Developement
Iron dysregulation has a role in neurodegenerative disease developement, according to a new study. Various neurodegenerative illnesses, such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS), have been linked in the past to iron dysregulation, or variations from "normal" iron metabolism (MS).
Illegal Immigration Agents Arrested Over Family That Froze To Death On US Border
Illegal immigration agents arrested over family that froze to death on US border, according to statements made by police on Wednesday. The three individuals who are suspected of working as unlicensed immigration agents have been detained in western India in connection with the case.
Todd And Julie Chrisley Report To Prison For Fraud And Tax Evasion
Todd and Julie Chrisley report to prison on Tuesday to start their sentences. The husband and wife were both found guilty of bank fraud and tax evasion last year.
Scientists Crack The Code To Long Lasting Ancient Roman Concrete
Scientists crack the code to roman concrete, which has withstood the elements for millennia. Using a combination of cement, gravel, sand, and water, Masic and his coworkers were attempting to recreate a method used by the ancient Romans to build concrete.
Kevin Spacey Received Lifetime Achievement Award In Italy
Actor Kevin Spacey received lifetime achievement award. This honor follows on the heels of his recent court appearance in the United Kingdom, where he was charged with seven counts of sexual assault against a man in the early 2000s. He says they're all false.
Bill Gates Reveals That Metaverse Is Not The Next Great Thing In Technology
Last week, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates spoke with a Reddit user and predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) will be the next great technological development for people to anticipate in the coming years. While Gates agrees that AI will have a profound impact on society, he believes that the Metaverse is not the next great thing in technology.
The Australian Open Has Banned The Flying Of The Flags Of Russia And Belarus
The Australian Open has banned the flying of the flags of Russia and Belarus as a result of an incident that occurred on the courtside at the Australian Open tennis tournament. Initially, spectators were allowed to bring flags into Melbourne Park so long as they did not "disrupt" the event in any way.
Brendan Fraser Gives Emotional Speech At The Critics Choice Awards
Brendan Fraser gives emotional speech when he won the Critics' Choice Award for best actor for his role in The Whale.
Russian Missile Attack On Dnipro Has Left The City In Shock
The Russian missile attack on Dnipro has left the city in shock. Early on Saturday, as families in the central Ukrainian city were relaxing at home, a Russian cruise missile hit a nine-story apartment building that looked out over a park near the river. At least 40 people were killed, 75 were hurt, and 46 are still missing.
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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.