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A Star Lost 97% of Its Light for 9 Months — And Astronomers Know Why

Astronomers have confirmed that ASASSN-24fw dimmed by an extraordinary 97% over a period of more than nine months, starting in late 2024 making it one of the longest and deepest stellar eclipses ever recorded. The star, located in the Monoceros constellation, was monitored through sky surveys that track brightness changes in stars over time. The data clearly shows a prolonged and structured drop in light, far beyond what a normal planet could cause. Scientists say the most likely explanation is a massive ringed object passing in front of the star either a brown dwarf or a super Jupiter–type planet. Unlike typical transits that last hours or days, this event stretched across months, pointing to something enormous in size. The ring system itself is estimated to span about 16 million miles (25 million km), making it one of the largest ever inferred. As different parts of the rings moved across the star, they created layered dimming patterns, which allowed astronomers to study the...
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Iran Sends Warning Over Strait of Hormuz: “Pass, But Under Our Rules

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping, but all vessels must coordinate with Iranian military authorities before passage due to wartime safety measures, including the presence of naval mines laid during the conflict. According to his remarks in recent interviews, Iran is not closing the waterway, but it is enforcing a controlled navigation system where ships are guided through designated safe corridors monitored by Iranian forces. Officials say this is necessary because parts of the strait were mined during the conflict, and those areas still require military oversight to prevent accidents. Under the current system, civilian vessels including those from the United States are allowed to pass as long as they are not engaging in what Iran defines as “hostile behavior” and comply with coordination procedures set by Iranian authorities. Iranian officials describe this as a wartime safety arrangement rathe...
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US Forces to Stay Deployed as Washington Monitors Iran Ceasefire Compliance

The United States will maintain its military presence across the Middle East despite a temporary pause in planned strikes on Iran, signaling that enforcement of ceasefire conditions will rely on continued operational readiness rather than de-escalation on the ground. Statements from U.S. defense officials indicate that troop deployments, naval forces, and air assets remain unchanged as the situation develops. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said American forces are “not going anywhere,” emphasizing that the current pause is conditional and that the U.S. will continue to monitor Iran’s actions closely during the two-week window announced by Donald Trump. The pause in military action is tied to specific expectations, including steps related to maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains central to the dispute. U.S. officials have indicated that failure by Iran to meet these conditions could lead to a rapid resumption of planned strikes targeting key infrastructure...
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Hidden Highways of the Milky Way — Gaia Reveals Dozens of Stellar Streams

Astronomers analyzing data from the Gaia mission have identified dozens of previously unseen stellar streams in the outer regions of the Milky Way. These streams are elongated chains of stars that are remnants of smaller galaxies and star clusters that were torn apart and absorbed by our galaxy over billions of years. The streams are extremely faint and sparse, making them difficult to detect until the precise measurements provided by Gaia’s advanced instrumentation were available. Researchers say that the discovery of these structures offers direct evidence of the Milky Way’s hierarchical assembly, confirming that our galaxy grew by merging with smaller stellar systems. This is like finding the Milky Way’s fossil record,” said one study author. The stellar streams retain information about the original trajectories and compositions of the smaller galaxies, allowing scientists to reconstruct past mergers and understand how the galaxy’s halo formed over time. The findings also h...
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Israel Confirms Lebanon War Continues Despite Iran Ceasefire Talks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that the recently announced ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not apply to Lebanon, meaning that while hostilities against Iran are temporarily paused, military operations against Hezbollah and its positions in southern Lebanon are continuing. Netanyahu’s office said Israel supports the decision by Donald Trump to suspend strikes on Iran for two weeks as part of efforts to de‑escalate the wider regional conflict, provided Tehran meets conditions such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ceases hostile actions. However, Israel insisted that the framework is strictly limited and does not extend to the conflict in Lebanon. The ceasefire pause with Iran was agreed amid intense diplomacy and negotiations scheduled to begin in Islamabad, Pakistan, with the aim of reducing tensions after weeks of large‑scale hostilities that included strikes, counter‑strikes and threats across multiple fronts. Iran’s willingness to reopen...
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Trump Pauses Iran Strikes for 2 Weeks — But Only If Hormuz Reopens Immediately

In a dramatic last-minute shift, Donald Trump has agreed to suspend planned U.S. strikes on Iran for two weeks, stepping back from what had been described as a looming military escalation just hours earlier. The decision came after urgent talks with Pakistani leaders, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who pushed for a pause to allow diplomacy to take over. The pause, however, comes with a strict condition: Iran must immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical shipping routes in the world, responsible for roughly 20% of global oil flows. If Tehran fails to comply, the threat of large-scale strikes on infrastructure including power plants and key facilities could return quickly. Trump described the move as a “double-sided ceasefire,” suggesting that both sides would hold off on further escalation during the two week window. The decision marks a sharp pivot from his earlier stance, where he had issued a “final deadline” warning Iran of severe consequ...
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Civilians Form Human Chains Around Power Plants in Iran as Trump’s Deadline Nears

Iran’s Deputy Sports Minister and senior youth official Alireza Rahimi has publicly called on young Iranians, athletes, artists, students and faculty to gather along critical infrastructure particularly power plants and form “human chains” as tensions escalate with the United States over a looming deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The nationwide campaign, described on state television as the “Human Chain of Iran’s Youth for a Bright Future”, is scheduled to take place around key energy facilities and bridges in advance of the deadline set by Donald Trump for Tehran to comply with U.S. demands. Iranian officials have framed the initiative as a peaceful show of national unity and a message that “attacking public infrastructure is a war crime,” while encouraging voluntary participation from artists, students and other civilians. The call comes amid a sharp escalation in hostilities tied to the ongoing conflict between Iran and U.S.‑Israel forces. Trump has publicly warned th...
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Humans Just Flew Over the Dark Side of the Moon — What Artemis II Revealed Will Shock You

For the first time in over 50 years, humans have returned to deep space and this time, they went beyond anything seen before, flying directly over the far side of the Moon during NASA’s Artemis II mission. The four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history, reaching over 252,000 miles away, surpassing the Apollo-era record and entering a region of space no crew has experienced in decades. As the spacecraft swung behind the Moon, something dramatic happened complete silence. Communication with Earth was lost for about 40 minutes, not due to failure, but because the Moon itself blocked all signals, plunging the crew into total isolation on the far side, often called the “dark side,” not because it lacks sunlight, but because it is permanently hidden from Earth. What the astronauts saw during that flyby is now becoming one of the most talked-about moments in modern space exploration. The far side of the Moon appeared rugged, alien,...
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Head of Iran’s IRGC Intelligence Dead Amid Escalating US–Israel Attacks

Iranian state media and multiple news outlets are reporting that Major General Majid Khademi, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organisation, has been killed in what Iranian officials describe as enemy attacks amid the ongoing US–Israel military campaign against Iran. Iranian sources including the IRGC‑affiliated Tasnim news agency confirmed his death on April 6, 2026, describing it as occurring during continued hostilities between Iran and forces it blames on the United States and Israel. Khademi, a senior IRGC general responsible for overseeing intelligence operations and internal security within the Guard, had led the IRGC’s intelligence arm since mid‑2025, a role that placed him at the core of Iran’s counter‑intelligence and defence strategy during escalating regional tensions. Prior to that, he served in significant military intelligence roles and was considered a key figure in Tehran’s security establishment. Iran’s announcement did no...
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Astronomers Just Witnessed Two Planets Collide in Deep Space

Astronomers have discovered real-time evidence of a violent collision between two planets in a distant star system about 11,000 light-years from Earth, after noticing strange behavior from a normally stable star called Gaia20ehk. Scientists first realized something unusual was happening when the star’s light suddenly began flickering unpredictably, something that should not occur with a stable Sun-like star. After analyzing telescope data, researchers determined that the strange dimming was caused by huge clouds of dust and debris orbiting the star, blocking its light as they passed in front of it. The most likely explanation, scientists say, is a catastrophic collision between two planets, which shattered The discovery was made by a research team led by astronomer Anastasios “Andy” Tzanidakis, who was reviewing archived telescope observations when he noticed the unusual light patterns. Instead of the steady brightness expected from a normal star, Gaia20ehk showed dramatic dips and f...
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Scientists Discover a Galaxy Made of 99% Dark Matter

  Astronomers studying the distribution of matter in the universe have discovered a remarkable new galaxy known as CDG‑2 that appears to be made almost entirely of dark matter, a mysterious and invisible substance that is thought to account for roughly 85% of all matter in the cosmos. Unlike typical galaxies, which are dominated by stars and gas, CDG‑2 contains only faint, scattered stars and exhibits gravitational effects that suggest its mass is overwhelmingly dark matter, with scientists estimating that roughly 99% of its total mass comes from dark matter rather than visible material. The finding emerged from deep‑space observations using advanced telescopes and gravitational lensing techniques that allowed researchers to map the galaxy’s mass distribution, revealing the enormous influence of dark matter on its overall structure and dynamics, and offering a rare opportunity to study a system where dark matter plays the dominant role.   GET THE REAL STORY BEFORE IT TR...
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The Strait of Hormuz Is on the Brink — What Happens If Iran Fully Blocks It?

The Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical energy chokepoint, is now the epicenter of a mounting global crisis as the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has effectively halted much of the shipping that flows through this narrow waterway. In recent days, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared the strait effectively closed and has warned that any vessel attempting to cross especially those linked to the US or Israel could be targeted, with some maritime tracking data showing near‑zero tanker transits and hundreds of ships anchored outside the strait awaiting safer conditions. Iran’s stance came amid escalating strikes and counter‑strikes following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, and state media and IRGC commanders have emphasized that they will determine when the waterway reopens, a declaration that has already sent oil prices surging above $100 per barrel and rattled energy markets worldwide. The economic repercussions ...
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Sanctioned by the U.S., Now Iran’s Supreme Leader — Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Charge

Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been officially appointed as Iran’s new Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts, Iran’s clerical body responsible for selecting the nation’s highest authority, state media and multiple sources confirm. The decision, announced on March 8, 2026, makes Mojtaba the third Supreme Leader in the Islamic Republic’s 47‑year history, succeeding his father who was killed on February 28 in joint U.S.–Israeli strikes that ignited a broader regional conflict and widespread military escalation across the Middle East.   Mojtaba, 56, is a mid‑ranking cleric with longstanding ties to Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and conservative political circles, and his appointment marks a rare hereditary‑style transfer of power in a system that traditionally resisted dynastic rule. The Assembly of Experts said it selected him “by a decisive vote of its members,” urging national unity around his leadership...
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Meet The Six Young Soldiers Killed While Washington Plays Strategy Games

The Pentagon has confirmed the deaths of six U.S. service members during the escalating U.S.–Israel conflict with Iran. The attack occurred on March 1, 2026, when an Iranian drone struck a U.S. logistics hub in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, marking one of the deadliest incidents involving U.S. forces in this conflict. The Pentagon released the names and home states of the six fallen soldiers:   Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor – Minnesota   Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens – Nebraska   Stay updated on the latest U.S.–Iran conflict developments. Subscribe to our newsletter for breaking news and exclusive reports. Sgt. Declan J. Coady – Iowa   Sgt. 1st Class Marcus D. Lanning – Missouri Staff Sgt.  Adrian P. Vega – Texas   These soldiers served with the 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), providing critical logistical support to U.S. forces in the Middle East. Officials reported that the strike targeted a U.S. logistics hu...
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After Years of Debate, Nigeria Moves One Step Closer to State Police

Nigeria’s newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has taken his first major step in office by setting up a committee to examine the possible establishment of state police across the country. The move comes amid mounting security concerns in several regions of Nigeria, where communities have faced rising attacks from armed groups, bandits, kidnappers, and separatist militias. Disu, who was recently sworn in as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, inaugurated a high-level committee tasked with developing a framework that could guide the implementation of state-controlled policing systems.   What the Committee Will Do   According to the police leadership, the committee will analyze how state police could operate within Nigeria’s security structure. Its responsibilities include: Reviewing policing models used in other countries Assessing security needs across Nigeria’s regions Proposing a framework for coordination between federal and state police...
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Trump Orders Release of UFO and Alien Files — What Is the Government Hiding?

President Donald Trump announced that he is directing federal agencies to identify and begin releasing government files related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs), unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), and alien or extraterrestrial life a move he says responds to “tremendous public interest” in the subject. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he will task the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, and other relevant departments and agencies with identifying and releasing files that touch on these topics, as well as “any and all other information connected to these highly complex, but extremely interesting and important matters. Trump’s announcement follows a recent public exchange in which former President Barack Obama said in a podcast interview that aliens are “real”  a comment he later clarified to mean that life likely exists elsewhere given the vastness of the universe, but that he had seen no evidence of extraterrestrial contact ...
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SWAT Raid Tied to Nancy Guthrie Case Ends in Tragedy — 1 Dead, 3 Detained, Another Self-Inflicted Gunshot

A SWAT operation connected to the ongoing Nancy Guthrie investigation in Pima County ended in tragedy, leaving one person dead, three others detained, and another hospitalized after a self-inflicted gunshot. The neighborhood remained under lockdown for several hours as law enforcement secured the area and assessed the situation. Authorities confirmed that the raid was tied to leads in the Nancy Guthrie case, which has garnered national attention following the discovery of blood on her porch and her ongoing disappearance. Officials stated that the raid was executed after a series of investigations pointed to possible suspects or persons of interest connected to Guthrie. During the operation, SWAT teams encountered armed resistance, resulting in a fatality on site. Three other individuals were taken into custody for questioning and possible charges, while another person sustained a self-inflicted gunshot and was transported to a nearby hospital. The circumstances surrounding the self-i...
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DNA on Glove Could Crack Nancy Guthrie Case — FBI Gets Critical Lead

The FBI has identified a glove recovered from the Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation that contains DNA appearing to match the masked man captured in doorbell camera footage. Authorities say the glove is distinct from others previously collected, making it a potentially critical lead in the high-profile case. Investigators are now analyzing the DNA to determine whether it can be definitively linked to a suspect. Officials stress that while the discovery is promising, it does not automatically confirm the identity of the individual responsible for Guthrie’s disappearance. The masked man, seen in surveillance footage outside Guthrie’s home, has been a central focus for authorities since the case first emerged. Combining this visual evidence with DNA recovered from the glove could provide law enforcement with the first concrete clue directly connecting a person to the scene. Law enforcement sources indicate that the glove was found in a location relevant to the investigation, th...
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Scientists Finally Confirm the First-Ever Lone Black Hole — And It’s Closer Than You Think!

  Astronomers have just made history — and it’s a cosmic game-changer. For the first time ever, scientists have confirmed the existence of a completely isolated black hole floating alone through the Milky Way, untethered to any star or companion. This discovery not only marks a major breakthrough in astrophysics but also proves that our galaxy may be filled with more “rogue” black holes than we ever imagined. The existence of isolated black holes had long been predicted by theory. After all, when massive stars end their lives in supernova explosions, they often collapse into black holes. But if no companion star remains nearby, spotting these invisible monsters becomes nearly impossible. Until now, the evidence was purely circumstantial. Thanks to years of patient observation using the Hubble Space Telescope and precise gravitational microlensing techniques, a team of scientists has finally caught one in the act — and it’s closer to Earth than anyone expected. The...
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Trump Says Military Action Against Colombia Is ‘On the Table’ — A Stunning Escalation

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