An event that was meant to be a pre-planned “controlled explosion” on an east London film set took a disastrous turn near The O2 arena in Silvertown. The London Fire Brigade reported that the fire, which followed the controlled explosion, quickly spiraled “out of control,” causing significant damage to the surrounding area. According to the
Betelgeuse, also known as Beetle-juice or Betel-gurz, has captured the fascination of amateur astronomers for many years. Whether you pronounce it one way or another, this red supergiant variable star in Orion has always been a prominent figure in the night sky. With its unexpected dimming in recent years, Betelgeuse has attracted even more attention
Vice President Kamala Harris did not hold back in her criticism of former President Donald Trump for his visit to Arlington National Cemetery, accusing him of using the sacred grounds for political gain. She condemned Trump for what she described as a blatant disregard for the sanctity of the cemetery, labeling his actions as a
After years of widespread practice, a recent randomized clinical trial has debunked the myth that keeping potassium levels high after cardiac surgery can prevent post-surgical atrial fibrillation (Afib). The trial, known as the TIGHT K trial, showed that there was no significant difference in the occurrence of new-onset Afib in patients who were supplemented at
New York City’s iconic Fifth Avenue, known for its luxury retailers, has now embraced a new addition – cannabis dispensaries. With the legalization of adult-use marijuana in New York state three and a half years ago, licensed cannabis sales have soared, surpassing $100 million in the last year alone. The luxury market is now witnessing
In the past, September has been a challenging month for Apple in terms of stock performance. On average, Apple shares have experienced a 3.5% loss during this month over the past decade. This is in stark contrast to the gains seen in July and August, which averaged 6.5% and 4.8%, respectively. The upcoming product announcements
Netflix’s stock hit a record high in August, breaking above the $700 mark and reaching an intraday record of $711.33. Despite pulling back slightly in recent days, shares closed at $701.35 on Friday. Year to date, the stock is up by around 44%. This impressive performance stands out given the intensifying competition in the streaming
Novak Djokovic, the renowned tennis player, left the US Open surprisingly early in 2023, blaming it on his poor serving performance. He admitted to playing some of the worst tennis of his career, pointing out that his serving was significantly below par with 14 double faults in the match against Alexei Popyrin. This loss marked
Brazil’s telecommunications regulator announced the suspension of access to Elon Musk’s X social network in the country due to a court order from Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes. The judge has been involved in a prolonged dispute with the billionaire investor over hate speech regulations on social media platforms. Musk has accused Moraes of
The idea of warp drives has been a prevalent concept in science fiction for decades, with Star Trek popularizing the notion of superluminal travel through hyperspace. The theoretical concept behind warp drives involves creating a bubble that allows a spaceship to slip through space at faster-than-light speeds. This would enable the spacecraft to traverse vast