A Forgotten Cosmic Impact Was Hidden in a Museum’s Glass Shards
Scientists thought that an Australian museum’s collection of tektites came from an 800,000-year-old asteroid strike on Earth. Some of them turned out to be much older.
Month: September 2025
Asylum Seeker Wins Bid to Delay Deportation Under U.K.-France Treaty
The case was the first challenge relating to the treaty, which aims to reduce small-boat crossings of the English Channel by migrants, to reach London’s High Court.
Nepali protesters proud at change
KATHMANDU: University student Aditya Rawal was outside Nepal’s parliament with hundreds of other anti-corruption protesters when gunfire crackled and 14 people slumped down in front of him. One was his university friend, and as he dashed forward to help — with his hands up — bullets smashed into him too. “I heard somewhere that if … Read more
Surgeon General Nominee Pledges to Divest From Wellness Interests
In financial filings, Casey Means stated that she would liquidate holdings in companies that sell personal devices, supplements, tobacco and tech.
Pat Crowley, Veteran Actress of Film and TV, Dies at 91
Named the year’s “new star” at the 1954 Golden Globes, she appeared alongside the biggest names of her time. She later embarked on a long career in television.
Confident South Africa defeat hosts Pakistan by 8 wickets
Centuries by Marizanne Kapp and Tazmin Brits helped South Africa successfully chase the target of 256 runs as they defeated Pakistan in the opening One Day International (ODI) of the series in Lahore on Tuesday. South Africa were struggling earlier in their innings as Pakistan were holding them down to 43 for 2. Sadia Iqbal … Read more
Gaza City Panics as Israel Launches Ground Operation
Palestinians in the city sought shelter in buildings as tanks and ground troops rolled in. Some said they were too terrified to leave.
Israeli Ground Forces Move Into Gaza City, Sowing Chaos
The long-anticipated military assault is aimed, the Israelis said, at routing the militants of Hamas, but it deepened the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
Costco Recalls Kirkland Prosecco, Citing Risk of Sudden Shattering
[The retailer said the unopened bottles should be wrapped in paper towels and placed in a plastic bag before being discarded.
When Redford-Newman Defined an Era
Though the two leading men starred in only two films together, their collaborations led to a lifelong friendship that had its prickly moments.
