BBC The Israeli military says the first hostages have been handed over by Hamas, ahead of the expected release of 48 captives – 20 of whom are believed to be alive. All but one were among the 251 people abducted during the Palestinian group’s attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, during which about…
Aluminum (in brown) vs alloy with small particles (in blue and green) that impart exceptional strength when 3D printed- Credit Felice Frankel for MIT Incorporating machine learning, MIT engineers have developed a way to 3D print alloys that are much stronger. The new printable metal can withstand high temperatures and is five times stronger than…
Williamson opted to miss the recent T20 series against Australia under the terms of his casual contract with New Zealand Cricket, while he is also returning to full fitness after a “minor medical issue”, according to coach Rob Walter. All-rounder Santner suffered a groin injury while representing Northern Superchargers in The Hundred and has not…
10,000 Degrees students, Stephanie Fayette and Hanan D.J., celebrate their college graduation together (Courtesy of 10,000 Degrees) A California-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing quality education and career opportunities for students from low-income backgrounds just received a “transformational gift” from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. She donated $42 million this week to the group ‘10,000 Degrees’ to assist…
Noor NanjiCulture reporter Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton through the years Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79. Keaton, who was born in Los Angeles, shot to fame in the 1970s through her role as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather films. She was also known for starring roles in films including Father…
Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe arriving for Harry Potter film premier in London for National Pictures via SWNS While bestowing the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry last week, the winners were praised for their innovation, which one Nobel committee member compared to Hermione’s handbag from the Harry Potter novels. The honored scientists developed materials that…
Four people have been killed and 12 others injured, four critically, after a mass shooting in the US state of Mississippi. The shooting happened at around midnight on the main street in Leland, a small town 120 miles (190km) north-east of the state capital Jackson, the small city’s Mayor John Lee told the BBC. Four…
Antique dealers Richard and Alfie Drummond with stained glass window connected to King Robert the Bruce of Scotland -SWNS An antique dealer who bought a stained glass window in a Scottish thrift shop for $25 says it belonged to King Robert I, popularly known as Robert the Bruce from the 1300s. Richard Drummond spotted the…
The international break. A perfect time to slow down, relax and put your football knowledge to the test. We’ve brought back our Guess the Footballers format – and there are 10 players to get. Looking for this weekend’s Guess the Line-ups quiz? It was published on Tuesday to mark England’s friendly against Wales. Source link
blinkingguy.com Not all heroes wear capes, some, well, blink confusedly. That’s been the story to some degree of the last 12 years of Drew Scanlon, a man who would come to be known as “Blinking Guy,” but who used that fame to raise money for charitable causes. Scanlon’s life would change forever by a face…
