Los Angeles had been on edge after a string of murders. Van Terry, a father of six, faced the loss of his 20-year-old daughter, Shirellda Terry. Powerless to avenge her, he had to wait for the police. They have now made an arrest, clearing up much of the tension. The perpetrator has been caught, restoring a sense of security to the city.
Hamas recently unearthed a long-buried extensive tunnel network beneath the Gaza Strip, spanning from the enclave’s southern border all the way to its northern edge. Palestinian officials are viewing the discovery as an “important strategic asset,” as it serves both military and commercial purposes. Israeli security forces believe the tunnels to be a viable threat, as previous tunnels, supply smuggling routes, and weapons caches have been found throughout the region. The threat of Hamas’ tunnels forces Israel to constantly monitor its shared border with Gaza.
Voyager 1 and 2, the two robotic probes launched in 1977 to explore the outer Solar System, are nearing an edge of the Solar System called the heliopause. They will become the first human-made objects to leave the Sun’s influence, a feat expected to occur in the 2030s. The probes may be visible from Earth using current technology in the year 2023, when the distance between Earth and the probes begins to increase rapidly. This will give us a unique opportunity to get a glimpse of these pioneering probes that have been on their journey for more than four decades.
Motorola is preparing to bring back its iconic Razr phone, as well as a new Edge device for 2023. The Razr and Edge will be mid-range phones, geared towards the US initially with possible discounts. This is exciting news for classic Motorola fans who remember the Razr fondly and are looking for an updated, modern take on the flip phone.
13,000 years ago, a massive comet likely struck Earth on the edge of the Laurentide Ice Sheet, causing a sudden global cooling and changing the environment of our planet in a dramatic way. Analysis of the soil at the impact site reveals it was the source of a major influx of extraterrestrial material, linked to everything from a global cooling event to shifts in human habits. This impact changed the trajectory of Earth’s environmental history, and could offer valuable insights into the geological events of our planet’s past.
SpaceX is developing their cutting edge Starlink satellite internet service with a huge plan – sending thousands of lasers into outer space. This move will increase internet speeds to make it faster than fiber to local homes. With this, Starlink will be able to deliver high-speed internet anywhere in the world with low latency rates. It’ll revolutionize the way we access the web and open up opportunities for people who lack access to traditional fiber-optic internet.
The leaked images of the new Samsung Galaxy S24 show a sleek, flat edge design, which is a modern take on a classic. Upon closer inspection, the edges reveal an intricate patterned finish, plus two additional cameras. The images also reveal center-aligned hole-punch display and dual reverse wireless charging capability. The Galaxy S24 may soon become one of the most popular devices around.
This past weekend, the movie “Gran Turismo” managed to barely edge out the much-anticipated live-action adaptation of “Barbie” at the box office, earning itself the top spot for the second weekend in a row. The box office success of two very different films is a testament to the diversity of moviegoers, who have shown that they can appreciate a wide range of genres.
