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The Universe Is Full of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes. Now Scientists Know Why
An international team of astrophysicists has found evidence that the universe recycles black holes, merging them to form even larger ones. Gravitational waves recorded in recent years show that some of the heaviest black holes within star clusters exhibit clear signs of being “second-generation” black holes—products of past collisions—and therefore could not have originated from…
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Stephen Colbert hosts Michigan public access broadcast with rocker Jack White — night after final ‘Late Show’ episode
From the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York to … community access TV in Michigan? One night after Stephen Colbert recorded his final episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, he made a surprise appearance hosting the “Only in Monroe” community access show broadcast in southeast Michigan along the shores of Lake Erie. Michigan native Jack White, who grew up in…
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Man dies after shark attack on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef
A 39-year-old man has died after being attacked by a shark at the Great Barrier Reef on Sunday, police said, the second fatal shark attack in Australia this month. The man was rushed to shore after being bitten near Kennedy Shoal, a shallow reef around 28 miles off the coast of the state of Queensland…
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Democrats, media spark fury with ‘disgusting’ response to Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation
Democrats and media pundits face criticism for their “inappropriate” response to Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation as director of national intelligence after her husband’s cancer diagnosis. Speaking on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” Tony Kinnett, national correspondent for The Daily Signal, called out the immediate political pivot. “The social media ecosystem, a lot of the analysis and punditry sphere, is…
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Texas teen Austin Metcalf’s twin brother accepts posthumous diploma at graduation — year after deadly track meet stabbing
The twin brother of Austin Metcalf – the Texas football star who died in his sibling’s arms after a fatal stabbing last year – accepted both of their diplomas during an emotional moment at their high school graduation. Hunter Metcalf, wearing his black and gold regalia, crossed the stage twice during Memorial High School’s ceremony…
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UCLA softball pummels UCF, advances to Women’s College World Series
UCLA captured its ticket to the Women’s College World Series, winning a best-of-three super regional over Central Florida with a 14-4 victory Saturday night at Easton Stadium. The Bruins also set a new NCAA record for WCWS appearances, reaching the double-elimination tournament in Oklahoma City 34 times. Facing elimination, UCF threw five total pitchers at…
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Canadian girl, 15, burns down Kane County Cougars baseball team’s bus: police
A 15-year-old Canadian girl is accused of torching a professional baseball team’s bus while players slept at a nearby hotel, leaving the vehicle and all its contents burned to a shell. The fire broke out around 1:50 a.m. outside Blue Cross Park in downtown Winnipeg, where the Kane County Cougars’ charter bus was parked during…
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Russia pounds Kyiv with ballistic missiles following vow to ‘punish’ Ukraine
Russia launched a major ballistic missile assault on Kyiv late Saturday, carrying out Moscow’s explicit vow to punish Ukraine for a deadly strike in the occupied east. The barrage shook the capital’s government district and sent residents fleeing into metro stations as sirens warned of an ongoing threat. “The capital has come under a mass…
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Iran has long history of dishonesty about nuclear program
Iran has a long history of underhanded diplomacy when it comes to its nuclear program. For decades, the country has sought to enrich uranium — the key building block to a nuclear weapon — leading to years of effort from the international community to halt the program. Iran has long insisted its nuclear efforts are…
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Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to ‘sanctuary city’ airports
The travel industry is on edge after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterated his threat to withdraw U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in so-called sanctuary cities in a move that could jeopardize international flights. The U.S. Travel Assn. said that Mullin confirmed he is considering withdrawing the officers in a meeting where…