Let's talk about Comet C/2024 S1, also known as the Halloween Comet. This icy traveler from space had a special date with the Sun on October 28, but things didn't go as planned. Observed by NASA and the European Space Agency's SOHO spacecraft, the comet flew too close to the Sun and, you guessed it,
It's been dry for a while, but get ready for a wet Halloween! After a month without rain, showers and thunderstorms are expected. Tonight will be breezy with temperatures around 70 degrees. Tomorrow will be warm and partly sunny, with a chance of spotty showers in the afternoon. Halloween might star
In a twist of cosmic fate, a comet dubbed the "Halloween comet" met its end on Monday. Discovered on September 27 by an Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System in Hawaii, this icy, gaseous, and rocky celestial body had sparked interest for its potential visibility during Halloween. However, as
Columbia has seen barely any rain this month, with only a hint of moisture recorded so far. If this dry trend continues, October could set a new record as the driest month ever. The last time the city experienced significant rain was way back on September 27, thanks to Hurricane Helene. The weather
In 1991, a massive snowstorm ruined trick-or-treating plans for nine-year-old me and my friends. It was scary to see the snow piling up to my shoulders, making it unsafe to go out. But there was a cool solution: the Burnsville Mall offered indoor trick-or-treating. It was a unique idea back then, bu
Newspapers are shutting down faster than you can say "breaking news. " In just one year, 127 newspapers vanished, leaving behind "news deserts" where people don't have access to local news. This trend isn't slowing down, either. Since 2005, the U. S. has lost over a third of its newspapers. Ouch! W
A comet that was eagerly awaited by skywatchers for its potential Halloween appearance has sadly disintegrated before the spooky celebration. This comet, called Atlas, was nicknamed the "Halloween comet" and observed by NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory. It went kaput as it got close to the
Last weekend, a Halloween party in Los Angeles saw an unexpected clash. Three of Sean 'Diddy' Combs's sons—Christian, Quincy, and Justin—bumped into R&B singer Ray J. The two groups had history. Ray J had made some comments about Diddy, who's currently locked up in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention
Ever wondered what makes a Snickers bar so irresistible? Let's dive into the sweet science behind this iconic chocolate treat. Snickers bars are more than just a mix of ingredients—they're a carefully crafted blend of flavors and textures. Picture this: a layer of fluffy nougat, gooey caramel filled
Imagine this: a scary Halloween twist with not just ghosts and goblins, but also severe weather. A cold front is heading towards the central and southern Plains this week. It's bringing a mix-up, clashing with warmer air to create thunderstorms. The biggest worry is on Wednesday, with storms marchin
