In a highly-anticipated showdown, headliners Brendan Allen and Chris Curtis have successfully made weight for their middleweight main event at UFC Vegas 90. The fighters both stepped on the scales and hit their marks, ready to face off in the Octagon. However, there was some disappointment as Alexander Hernandez missed weight for his non-title featherweight fight against Damon Jackson. As a result, Hernandez was forced to forfeit 20 percent of his purse as a penalty for the weight miss. In another unfortunate turn of events, Cynthia Calvillo failed to make weight for the third time in her UFC career. Her…
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Israeli Military Punishes Officers for Drone Strikes Killing Gaza Aid Workers The Israeli military has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission. This move comes as Israel faces mounting accusations from key allies, including the United States, for not doing enough to protect civilians in the region from the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The investigation into the killings, led by a retired general, has brought embarrassment to Israel and renewed skepticism over military decision-making. Military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel…
In a tragic turn of events, Taiwan was struck by a powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday, causing chaos and destruction in the nation. The earthquake triggered rockslides in the mountainous region, with shocking dashcam footage capturing boulders crashing against drivers on a narrow road. The footage shows a leading vehicle suddenly backing up to avoid the rockslide, only to be hit by a massive boulder. Other cars can be seen either backing up or attempting to drive through the road as boulders land inches away, narrowly missing them. Authorities in Taiwan have reported at least nine people dead and…
NASA has recently announced their selection of three teams to design a lunar rover for the challenging terrain of the Moon’s South Pole. The teams, led by Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab, will be tasked with creating rovers that can survive up to a decade on the Moon, functioning autonomously when no crew is present. The initial contracts for the project are worth tens of millions of dollars, with a combined potential value of $4.6 billion over the course of 10 years. NASA plans to choose at least one company to demonstrate their rover on the lunar surface…
Marvel fans were thrilled to learn that Emmy and Golden Globe winner Julia Garner is set to join the cast of Marvel’s “The Fantastic Four” as Shalla-Bal, a character based on Silver Surfer from the Marvel comics. Garner will be starring alongside Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in the highly anticipated film. Directed by Matt Shakman, production is scheduled to begin this summer with a planned release date of July 25, 2025. The character of Silver Surfer was previously portrayed by Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne in the 2007 film “Fantastic Four: Rise of…
Amazon, the e-commerce giant, is shaking up the checkout experience once again. The company has announced that it will be removing its cashier-less technology, known as “Just Walk Out”, from its Fresh grocery store locations in the U.S. Instead, Amazon will be rolling out a new feature called “Dash Carts” to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. The decision to replace the “Just Walk Out” technology comes after customers expressed their desire for features such as easily finding nearby products and deals, viewing receipts as they shop, and tracking savings while shopping. The “Dash Carts” will address these concerns…
Former President Donald Trump recently claimed to have been in touch with the family of Ruby Garcia, a young woman who was tragically murdered by an undocumented Mexican immigrant. However, Garcia’s family denies any outreach from Trump. The statement was made during a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where 25-year-old Ruby Garcia was shot dead by her friend, Brandon Ortiz-Vite. Despite Trump’s claim, Garcia’s sister Mavi stated that he did not speak with any of them. When questioned about the inconsistency, Trump’s team refused to disclose who they spoke with and what was said. Ortiz-Vite, the suspect in the…
In a dramatic turn of events, a section of California’s iconic Highway 1 collapsed into the ocean over the weekend, leaving approximately 1,600 people stranded in Big Sur. The heavy rains that battered the area caused the roadway to give way, cutting off a crucial link for motorists traveling along the scenic route. As crews worked tirelessly to clear the debris and stabilize the precarious edge of the highway, convoys of vehicles were finally able to resume travel on Monday. However, traffic was limited to one lane with observers keeping a close eye on the roadway for any signs of…
Michigan Woman Dies from Rare Brain Disorder, Prompting Urgent Investigation Arlene VonMyhr, a 55-year-old woman from Michigan, recently passed away from Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), a rare and degenerative brain disorder that is always fatal. CJD has often been compared to Mad Cow Disease and is known to strike at random, with no known cause in 85 percent of cases. Symptoms of CJD can include memory loss, trouble speaking, balance issues, and jerky movements. Animals can also contract the disease through bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or a spontaneous genetic mutation. While CJD is incredibly rare, affecting only one to two people…
Yanira Alvarez Wins $1.08 Billion Powerball Jackpot in California Yanira Alvarez has made headlines as the latest winner of the $1.08 billion Powerball jackpot in California. The lucky ticket was purchased at Las Palmitas Mini Market in downtown Los Angeles, marking an end to a 39-draw jackpot run without a winner for Powerball. Alvarez chose to receive the cash value of the prize upfront, which amounts to $558.1 million before taxes. This win comes on the heels of another billion-dollar winning ticket sold in California, making it the first time in Powerball history that back-to-back billion-dollar prizes were won in…