On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, tens of millions of people across western Europe witnessed a near-total solar eclipse, triggering frantic last-minute queues for protective glasses in London, Bern, and beyond. Eclipse mania has gripped the public as western Europe prepared for a near-total solar eclipse, the first in more than 25 years. On Wednesday, the … Read more
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have identified a strange red object in the constellation of Cetus as a newly discovered class of cosmic body: a black hole star. Captured in early data from the universe, the object is roughly the size of the solar system and outshines normal stars by 100 billion times. … Read more
nytimes.com are in negotiations with Inter Milan regarding the potential transfer of England international Djed Spence, with discussions centering on a fee in the region of €30 million (£25.6m), according to BBC reports. The 26-year-old defender has emerged as a key target for the Serie A champions, who are searching for a new right-back following … Read more
Astronomers and skywatchers anticipate the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, which will trace a path of totality across Spain, Iceland, Greenland, and northern Russia. While South America will not experience the event, NASA and the European Space Agency will stream live coverage online for viewers worldwide. The celestial alignment arrives on Wednesday, August … Read more
Google is rolling out an updated Quick Share feature that lets users exchange contact information, photos, and videos instantly by tapping two compatible devices together, starting today on Pixel 6 and newer models. Android devices are getting a faster, more physical way to swap files and contact cards. Google has begun distributing an update to … Read more
NASA engineers at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory have tested a flexible, violin-shaped Vivaldi radar antenna designed for the Mars SkyFall mission, successfully surviving 200 simulated landings in an electromagnetic testing chamber ahead of a planned late 2028 launch. Engineers clearing hardware milestones for upcoming Martian exploration face an unusual geometry problem: how to carry a … Read more
The Lebanese parliament passed a general amnesty law on Wednesday to ease severe prison overcrowding that reached 300 percent. The legislation follows months of political gridlock, military objections, and debates over exceptions for detainees, drawing immediate controversy across the country. Lebanese lawmakers approved a general amnesty proposal by introducing modifications to the text, bringing an … Read more
Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, driven higher as upbeat earnings from artificial intelligence infrastructure firms boosted technology stocks according to Reuters. At the same time, largely in-line inflation data reinforced expectations that the US Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady according to Theedgemarkets. Data showed that US consumer prices increased slightly in … Read more
Google is set to reveal its Pixel 11 lineup during the Made by Google event, bringing anticipated price hikes to India alongside baseline storage upgrades. Ahead of the livestream, pricing leaks indicate increases of roughly INR 10,000 across multiple models, while Google Fi and regional listings offer early glimpses of hardware updates. The tech giant’s … Read more
Thiago Almada has joined River Plate on a contract running until December 2030 after leaving Atlético de Madrid. The 25-year-old midfielder returns to Argentine football following stints in the United States, Brazil, and Europe, turning down interest from Flamengo to complete the move. The Argentine midfielder was formally presented at the Monumental de Núñez following … Read more