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
Imagine a comet swooshing through space, expected to brighten up our nights around Halloween. Sadly, Comet ATLAS didn't make it. It got too close to the sun and melted into nothing. It's like when a popsicle melts in your hand on a hot day, but on a way larger scale. Comet ATLAS, first spotted in S
Former President Donald Trump has been making headlines again, this time for his controversial rally at Madison Square Garden. He called the event an "absolute lovefest" and felt honored to be part of it. However, not everyone shares his enthusiasm. Critics have pointed out that some speakers at the
In Iowa, a resident has recently died due to a rare virus called Lassa fever. This virus, originating in West Africa, can lead to permanent hearing loss in one-third of cases. Pregnant women aren't safe either; about 95% of infected pregnant women miscarry. The individual, who traveled back to the U
In a shocking turn of events, the teenager accused of murdering three young girls at a dance class in Southport, England, is now facing terrorism charges. Axel Rudakubana, who turned 18 after the July attack, will be charged with producing the deadly toxin ricin and possessing information useful for
The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, named "Endeavour, " splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida on Oct. 25, 2024, successfully ending the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission lasted 235 days, just a bit longer than the typical six-month stay. After the splashdown
Electric vehicles (EVs), especially those from Tesla, often come with a hefty price tag. But Tesla has been promising a more affordable option for years. In their recent quarterly report, they reiterated that plans are in motion to launch such a vehicle in the first half of 2025. This comes after di
Recently, Iowa reported a death from Lassa fever, a disease similar to Ebola. The patient, from eastern Iowa, had traveled back from West Africa. State health officials assured that the risk of spreading the virus in Iowa is very low. Health workers are investigating and monitoring the situation, en
In a thrilling finish, the New England Patriots squeezed past the New York Jets with a 25-22 victory at Gillette Stadium. The turning point came with just 22 seconds left on the clock. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson (who had been subbed in for the injured Drake Maye) managed a one-yard touchdown,
On October 25, 2024, SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts safely returned to Earth, but one of them had to be hospitalized as a precaution. The group, which included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, had spent a remarkable
