French astronomers using the NOEMA radio telescope array discovered a complex variety of chemicals in two 12-billion-year-old galaxies. The galaxies APM 08279+5255 and NCv1.143 reveal ancient star formation. While NCv1.143 is a normal galaxy, APM 08279+5255 has a quasar. Despite their differences, both galaxies generate stars several hundred times faster than our Milky Way. NOEMA…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a law empowering police to apprehend and deport unlawful border crossers. Texas Enforces Tough Immigration Measures Texas Republicans have criticized President Joe Biden for dithering on immigration policies, fueling this move. The state has increased immigration enforcement by bringing over 65,000 asylum applicants to cities and razor-wiring the Rio Grande….
Divers found a rich trove of at least 30,000 fourth-century Roman coins worth $3 million. Ancient Roman Coin Worth $3 Million Discovered Near Shipwreck Site off Italian Coast Near a possible shipwreck off Sardinia, Italy, the ancient items were unearthed in good shape. The 324-340 coins are estimated to be worth $3 million. Italian officials…
Two men are charged in a school van crash that killed a 15-year-old girl. Racers were accused of racing on a public highway in western Pennsylvania. Highway Racing Crash Claims Teen’s Life: Charges Filed against Motorists A northbound vehicle hit a Serra Catholic High School van making a left turn in Dravosburg on September 20….
The US Congress has ordered the publication of UFO records. New UFO Disclosure Law Passes, but Advocates Express Concerns The Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act requires the U.S. National Archives to gather and distribute materials regarding unidentified anomalies, undiscovered technologies, and non-human intelligence. In the bill, the phrases are unclear. The Schumer-Rounds Amendment,…
A Florida Republican Party emergency meeting suspended Christian Ziegler as chairman and demanded his resignation. Florida GOP Chairman Faces Rape Investigation, Urged to Resign Police are investigating Ziegler for rape. High-ranking authorities including Governor Ron DeSantis want Ziegler to quit. Ziegler and Bridget are charged with raping a willing partner. Ziegler defended himself in the…
Arkansas had 35.6 mortgage refinances per 1,000 households in 2022, below the national average. Changing Landscape: Mortgage Refinances Drop Amid Rising Interest Rates Refinancing applications have dropped due to increased mortgage interest rates. Many homeowners refinance their mortgages to cut interest rates or lengthen the term. Certain refinancing options may also give homeowners cash for…
New York City mother of two Alina Page, 35, fell from a luxury Upper East Side apartment building roof. Tragedy Strikes as Woman fell from NYC Luxury Building Following Argument with Husband Sources say she battled with her husband, Brian Page, about her drinking seconds before the fatal occurrence. Police say Alina jumped from Brittany’s…
Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Yuma, Arizona, laid wreaths for military veterans on National Wreaths Across America Day. In the spirit of “Remember, Honor, Teach,” the event honors those who died in service to the nation. The ceremony honors, pays tribute, and shares the lessons of these great military personnel. Community Tribute on National Wreaths…
Astronomers have found a new way to measure cosmic distances by interpreting the “music” created by vibrating stars, serving as a huge orchestra of cosmic instruments. Gaia’s Galactic Music: New Method Unveils Precise Measurements for Two Billion Stars This novel method will let the European Space Agency (ESA) satellite Gaia measure the locations, distances, and…