Nearby "Super-Earth" exoplanet may be more Earth-like and habitable than thought
Astronomers using the Hobby-Eberly Telescope at McDonald Observatory have taken a closer look at a nearby "Super-Earth" exoplanet and found it may be more Earth-like than previously thought. The new findings suggest conditions on the planet could potentially support life. Earlier observations had been less optimistic about its habitability.
Brazil were eliminated in the last 16 of the World Cup after losing to Norway, a result journalist Tim Vickery calls an unmitigated disaster with no excuses. The defeat was not a matter of bad luck โ Brazil were simply outplayed. The key question now is whether Carlo Ancelotti is the right coach to oversee the major rebuilding job the squad clearly needs.
Paris has opened three supervised swimming spots on the Seine for the second consecutive summer. The initiative continues last year's revival of river swimming, which had been banned for decades due to pollution. The openings are the result of years of investment to clean up the Seine's water quality.
Taylor Sheridan, creator of Yellowstone, revealed on The Bill Simmons Podcast that he used a humorous pitch to convince Billy Bob Thornton to star in Landman on Paramount+ as a Texas oil magnate. The show has received mostly positive reviews despite its divisive storylines. Sheridan also admitted he deliberately provokes critics and has no intention of apologising for his creative choices.
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TV mogul Taylor Sheridan was already ruling over a massive empire at Paramount+ thanks to the success of Yellowstone , the sprawling neo-Western series starring Kevin Costner . And then, Sheridan went and created a new show that further fortified his reign. It followed a similar template to Yellowstone and featured Billy Bob Thornton in the lead role of an oil magnate in Texas. While the show experienced its share of growing pains, it has received mostly positive reviews from critics and fans. We're talking, of course, about Landman . In a recent appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast , Sheridan refused to apologize for the show's divisive narrative, and admitted that a part of him likes to rage-bait critics. He also recalled the humorous pitch that got Thornton to sign on to the project.
The Philippine Senate has opened the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, a politically charged event unfolding against the backdrop of her bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thousands of police officers were deployed amid heightened tensions. The outcome could have major consequences for Duterte's political future and the country's political landscape.
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Poland's Operational Command of the Armed Forces scrambled fighter jets overnight Sunday into Monday in response to activity by Russian military aviation. The action was described as preventive, aimed at securing Polish airspace โ especially in areas bordering zones considered at risk. The military stressed the measures were focused on protection and readiness, not an active threat response.
Dr Debra Houry, a former senior CDC official, resigned in August saying she could no longer protect the scientific integrity of the agency. She stated that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has done "irreparable harm" to the CDC and that it will be "really difficult to recover from." Houry's departure reflects deep concerns about the direction and credibility of the agency under Kennedy's influence.
Technology policy expert Al Vigier argues that Canada's artificial intelligence strategy should not involve secret contracts with Palantir. He contends that opaque deals with AI technology providers undermine transparency and democratic oversight of public data. The piece was published on The Line platform.
The Malaysian ringgit ended June as Asia's worst-performing currency, but analysts expect a rebound. Measures designed to boost foreign-exchange inflows, combined with Malaysia's strong economic fundamentals, are expected to support the currency's recovery. Experts believe these factors together should help the ringgit regain ground in the coming months.
Dubai has topped the rankings of Asian cryptocurrency hubs, according to the latest Asia Express briefing. Japan's SBI Crypto has shut down the world's 12th largest Bitcoin mining pool. Russia is preparing to launch its digital ruble despite EU sanctions, while India is moving to isolate its banks from the crypto sector.
Bungie shut down Destiny 2 on May 21, 2026, ending the game's 12-year run with a final content update called "Monument of Triumph." Thousands of players, known as Guardians, returned for the farewell event. The MMORPG looter-shooter, which launched its open beta in summer 2017, is remembered as one of gaming's most beloved and polarising live-service titles.
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On May 21, 2026, I received the hardest-to-swallow news in my lifetime tenure as a gamer: Bungie โs shuttering of Destiny 2 . An MMORPG PvPvE looter-shooter space opera blend of science fiction and fantasy, Destiny 2 is the game Iโve played the most in my lifetime, logging a subsequent 1,714.8 hours since Destiny 2 's summer 2017 open beta. Safe to say, Iโve seen the ups and downs of Destiny 2 in full swingโfor better or worse. With Destiny 2 going the way of the dodo via โMonument of Triumph,โ the gameโs final content update and premature swan song, players, or โguardians,โ are returning in droves for one of gaming โs most bittersweet finales, marking the end of a 12-year-long era.
Researchers have discovered a previously overlooked mechanism of neuron death that appears to play a major role in Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia. The finding could lead to new treatments that slow neuron loss by interrupting the process before cells are destroyed. Scientists hope that early intervention in this pathway could limit the progression of both diseases.
A vacuum brake booster uses engine intake manifold vacuum to multiply pedal force โ it is simple and cheap but less effective on diesel and turbocharged engines that produce little vacuum. A Hydroboost system draws power from the power-steering pump or a dedicated hydraulic pump, delivering stronger, more consistent braking force and suiting heavy vehicles or those without a traditional intake manifold. The choice between the two depends on engine type, vehicle application and the braking force required.
Flip-flops are the hottest footwear trend for summer 2026, praised for comfort and versatility. Business etiquette specialists warn, however, that fully open shoes create an overly casual impression and are inappropriate in professional settings where image matters. In workplaces with relaxed dress codes or no client contact, the rules may be less strict โ checking internal guidelines is advised.
Handwritten letters and notes by Frida Kahlo, sometimes sealed with a lipstick kiss, reveal both the Mexican artist's emotional vulnerability and her precision with words. The correspondence offers a glimpse of Kahlo beyond her iconic paintings, showing a deeply personal side of the artist.
Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river-rafting guide, rowed solo more than 2,300 miles from California to Hawaii in a rowboat named Lily in just under 44 days. The feat was confirmed by the Ocean Rowing Society International. Pfendler is the first American woman to complete this solo ocean rowing journey.
The producer behind HBO Max's Harry Potter series has joined Netflix to work on a major new project. Netflix had come close to acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery โ even publishing promotional art combining Harry Potter and Stranger Things โ but the deal ultimately fell through, with Paramount set to acquire WBD instead. Despite missing the full acquisition, Netflix has secured a key creative talent from the Wizarding World franchise.
The HSC Francisco is the world's fastest passenger ship in active service, powered by engines producing a combined 118,000 horsepower and capable of reaching 67 mph (about 107 knots). Its speed is achieved by pairing extreme engine output with a lightweight catamaran hull design. The vessel represents a remarkable feat of marine engineering focused on achieving maximum nautical velocity.
A once-daily oral pill version of Wegovy, the weight-loss drug previously available only as an injection, is now on sale privately in UK pharmacies. The pill is made by the same manufacturer as the Wegovy jab and offers an alternative for patients who prefer not to use injections. The move marks a significant expansion of access to GLP-1-based weight-loss medication in the United Kingdom.
Asia's loan market is entering the second half of the year with little prospect of a rebound, according to bankers. The ongoing fallout from the Iran war continues to suppress confidence among both lenders and borrowers across the region. Bankers do not expect sentiment to improve significantly in the near term.
Millions of people have gathered in Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The procession marks one of the most significant political moments in modern Iranian history. The country now faces a period of transition in its top leadership.
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