Black holes are killing our universe
All galaxies, and the Milky Way is no exception, are dying: They no longer form stars as before, and will end up completely extinguished
Venezuela calls on retired teachers to return to school amid staff shortages
Emigration and low salaries for education workers have resulted in the loss of over 100,000 teaching professionals in recent years
Research confirms authenticity of Christopher Columbus’ remains in Spain
A new study of bones that were transferred to the Spanish city of Seville from Havana in 1899 confirms with ‘absolute reliability’ that they belong to the explorer
Endocrine disruptors, the invisible chemicals that trigger disease
These substances can mimic the actions of the body’s natural hormones and negatively impact health. To date, over 2,000 have been identified
Christopher Reeve, the Superman who became a hero after near-fatal accident
A documentary showcases the career of the first actor to achieve stardom by portraying a superhero, two decades after his death at the age of 52
US inflation falls to 2.4% less than a month before Election Day
The 0.2% rise in prices from August to September was higher than analyst expectations, but it reinforces the idea that the Federal Reserve will not continue to cut rates aggressively
Military service returns to the heart of the Balkans: Croatia and Serbia to reintroduce conscription
The Croatian government plans to enlist men for two months and the Serbian government for 75 days. Authorities in both countries plan to start recruiting in 2025
Zelenskiy sets up Ministry of Unity to save Ukraine from demographic disaster
Kyiv is promoting new emergency measures to ensure the return of millions of citizens who have left the country due to the Russian invasion
Rafael Nadal announces his retirement: ‘A thousand thanks to everyone’
The 22-time Grand Slam champion hangs up his racket after 23 years as a professional as one of the sport’s greatest historical competitors
This is what Hurricane Milton’s reverse storm surge looks like: ‘No water as far as I can see’
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Authorities warn that the phenomenon, which occurs when winds blow out to sea in the middle of a storm, poses ‘a life-threatening risk’
Ecuador ex-president Rafael Correa and deputy banned from entering US over corruption cases
The State Department accuses Correa and Jorge Glas of accepting bribes during their tenures as public officials. He says it could be retaliation over a recent photograph with Julian Assange in Strasbourg
A forgotten massacre in a village in Lebanon
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s death and the invasion of the south of the country overshadowed an airstrike in an area considered safe. The missile destroyed a residential building, killing 71 people. Relatives are seeking answers that Israel is not providing
Florida’s longest night as Hurricane Milton hits: ‘There is a lot of flooding’
Residents confined to their homes played board games, followed the news and tried to stay calm as the wind and rain began pummeling their communities on Wednesday night
Hurricane Milton hits Florida with fury
The storm has left more than 2.8 million people without power, and tornadoes that formed ahead of its arrival have caused at least two fatalities. The greatest damage could come from flooding that is expected to be catastrophic