Belgian physicist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for creating a giant detector in Antarctica that captures neutrinos, so-called “ghost particles” from space that scientists believe offer clues to how the universe evolved. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the prestigious award in Stockholm on Tuesday, crediting Halzen with a central … Read more
President Trump, speaking at a campaign rally on Monday, suggested that Iran could “eliminate” Los Angeles and San Diego, a comment that was possibly in jest but prompted a swift reaction from leaders in California. Trump said he wanted to “see a tremendous victory” in the November election, “because it verifies all the things that … Read more
Police arrested the former head of Germany’s BND foreign intelligence agency, August Hanning, on suspicion of espionage, the federal prosecutor’s office announced Tuesday. Hanning was head of the agency from December 1998 to November 2005, before moving to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, where he worked as secretary of state until November 2009. According … Read more
October Prime Day (technically called Prime Big Deal Days) is happening now through October 7, offering discounts across categories, exclusive to Prime members. Some of the top newly added deals are Blink’s video doorbell and Tide Pods — they also happen to be at their lowest price ever. I frequently cover shopping events like Amazon … Read more
Starts Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 10:00 am local time. Ends Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 10:00 am local time. Pokémon GO’s Halloween 2026 Part One event will take place from October 27 at 10:00 a.m. to November 1 at 10:00 a.m. local time and will bring three new costumed Pokémon: Pikachu in a hat … Read more
The NFL scheduled the Saints to host the Falcons on Monday night to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Superdome reopening after Hurricane Katrina. It was a great night in New Orleans and the Saints didn’t match the energy of the fans. Saints head coach Kellen Moore said after the 45-24 loss that the team … Read more
Earth seems like a troubled place right now, but at least our cosmic environment seems peaceful. But this is not universally true, as explosions, collisions and other dangers lurk in other places and times. In our new research, published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, we explore simulated universes to find the friendliest … Read more
In fact, authors, podcasters and wellness influencers have been selling the idea that we all need to check for blood sugar spikes and avoid them. According to this extreme view, we allow significant amounts of glucose in the bloodstream at our peril. Even in healthy people with no metabolic diseases, to risk a blood sugar … Read more
Margot Robbie as Barbie in a Mattel and Warner Bros. filmMattel | Warner Bros. Mattel is reportedly facing pressure from an investor to consider a sale amid sales difficulties and growing buyer interest in the Barbie maker. U.S. investment firm Ariel Investments, a major shareholder in the toy maker, said that as the struggling business … Read more
Nidal Malik Hasan, a former Army officer and psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009, will be executed by a US Army firing squad, the Pentagon announced Monday. “Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recommended (and President Donald J. Trump approved) death by US … Read more