That’s exactly what a University of Tokyo research team just pulled off. In a space-meets-science-fiction twist, researchers used artificial intelligence to scan tens of thousands of high-res images. The images came from two distant asteroids—Ryugu and Bennu. In just half a day, the AI identified over 200,000 rocks by size, shape, and location. “We trained
What was supposed to be a jaw-dropping pre-match skydiving display at Toulouse’s Champions Cup clash with Sale Sharks quickly turned into a real-life cliffhanger—literally. As four paratroopers soared toward the Stadium de Toulouse, fans were gearing up for kickoff. But then—gasp. One of the jumpers veered slightly off course, and the unthinkable happened. His parachute
Can a man outrun his past, especially when it’s chasing him into a courtroom? British comedian-turned-commentator Russell Brand is about to find out. Now 50, Brand faces a string of serious criminal charges—including rape and sexual assault—linked to four separate women, stemming from alleged incidents between 1999 and 2005. The Met Police confirmed Friday that
The race for nuclear fusion is heading to space — and it might get there before it takes off on Earth. British startup Pulsar Fusion has unveiled Sunbird, a concept fusion rocket that could one day slash travel time to Mars in half. Funded by the UK Space Agency, Sunbird won’t launch anytime soon. But
TikTok just got a lifeline—again. President Trump has granted the app a second 75-day extension to avoid a nationwide ban. The clock’s ticking, but Trump says he’s hopeful: “We do not want TikTok to ‘go dark.’” Owned by China’s ByteDance, TikTok has more than 170 million U.S. users. Under a law passed by Congress, ByteDance
On Thursday, former President Donald Trump had to make an unplanned switcheroo on the tarmac after his helicopter—aka Marine One when he’s onboard—hit a snag. Or rather, a flat tire. Yes, even presidential choppers aren’t immune to everyday annoyances. Fresh off Air Force One at Miami International Airport, Trump gave the press a classic fist
All the things to worry about in the ocean—sharks, jellyfish, rogue waves—who would’ve thought a sea lion would make the list? Fifteen-year-old Phoebe Beltran certainly didn’t. But during a junior lifeguard tryout in Long Beach, she found herself in the jaws of a surprise attacker. “I’ve been stung by stingrays, pinched by crabs, even bitten
Satellite imagery has revealed the US is strengthening its military muscle in the Indian Ocean. The Pentagon has sent at least six B-2 bombers to its military base in the Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia, in response to possible strike against Iran. Why is This Important? This comes as tensions rise over U.S. involvement
After six agonizing days, the bodies of three missing U.S. soldiers have been found. The bodies were found in a muddy swamp near Pabradė, Lithuania, where they were participating in military drills. A fourth soldier remains unaccounted for, with search efforts still underway. “These soldiers were more than just servicemen—they were family,” said Maj. Gen.
China has kicked off large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, calling it a “stern warning” against separatist forces. The large-scale exercise comes just days after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to counter Beijing’s aggression as he visited Taiwan. The drills involve China’s army, navy, air force, and rocket force closing in on Taiwan from multiple
Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, often called “Putin’s Brain,” sees a shift in global politics. He believes Trump’s second term signals a break from globalism and aligns the U.S. more closely with Russia’s vision of national sovereignty. “Trumpists will understand much better what Russia is, who Putin is, and the motivations of our politics,” Dugin told
A quiet suburban neighborhood in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, turned into a disaster zone when a small plane crashed into a home on Saturday, setting it ablaze. The aircraft had taken off from Iowa just minutes earlier, before plummeting into the residential area, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Authorities have not confirmed the number
