A fireworks facility in Yolo County, California caught fire and exploded on Tuesday, according to fire officials. Fire crews responded to the blaze along County Road 23 and County Road 86A in Esparto, California, shortly before 6 p.m. Evacuations were ordered in the area as crews continued to battle the blaze. It was still actively […] ...
Day: July 2, 2025
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ clears final hurdle before House-wide voteTrump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ clears final hurdle before House-wide vote
The House Rules Committee has teed up President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” for a chamber-wide vote Wednesday after a nearly 12-hour-long session debating the massive piece of legislation. It now heads to the entire chamber for consideration, where several Republicans have already signaled they’re concerned with various aspects of the measure. Just two Republicans […] ...
Alabama violated constitutional rights of man sentenced to death, court rulesAlabama violated constitutional rights of man sentenced to death, court rules
A federal appeals court ruled that Alabama prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of a Black man who was sentenced to death in 1990, noting that Black people were rejected from the jury during his trial. Michael Sockwell, 62, is now eligible for a retrial after ruling on Monday by a three-judge panel on the 11th […] ...
Just one surgical procedure is more popular than breast augmentation: See the reportJust one surgical procedure is more popular than breast augmentation: See the report
Americans continue to invest in their aesthetic health. A new report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) shows steady growth in cosmetic procedures last year, particularly in body contouring and minimally invasive treatments. The report’s data, detailed below, reveals where people are spending their money. Of the nearly 1.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures […] ...
Earth bids farewell to ‘mini moon’ asteroid set for return visit in 2055Earth bids farewell to ‘mini moon’ asteroid set for return visit in 2055
Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun’s gravity. But it will zip closer for a quick visit in January. NASA will use a radar […] ...
New glowing species of sea slug that inhabits ocean’s deep sea ‘midnight zone’ discoveredNew glowing species of sea slug that inhabits ocean’s deep sea ‘midnight zone’ discovered
Researchers have discovered a new species of glowing sea slug deep in the ocean’s midnight zone. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) scientists said in a press release on Tuesday that while Bathydevius caudactylus is classified as a sea slug, it was nicknamed the “mystery mollusk” because the creature was unlike any other that’s been encountered […] ...
NASA reconnects with interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft using technology not used in decadesNASA reconnects with interstellar Voyager 1 spacecraft using technology not used in decades
After a brief pause in communications with Voyager 1, NASA re-established a connection with the interstellar spacecraft located more than 15 billion miles away from Earth, using a frequency not used more than forty years. Communication between NASA and Voyager 1 has been spotty at times. In fact, the spacecraft stopped sending readable data to […] ...
Orionid meteor shower to light up night sky through most of NovemberOrionid meteor shower to light up night sky through most of November
The Orionids meteor shower, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful showers of the year, could light up the sky with shooting stars through most of next month. NASA said the Orionids peak during mid-October every year, and the meteors are known for their brightness and speed. The ability to see the […] ...
Diddy jury deadlocked after rapper’s defense played ‘high stakes poker’: legal expertDiddy jury deadlocked after rapper’s defense played ‘high stakes poker’: legal expert
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial jurors were deadlocked Tuesday after reaching a verdict on four of the five counts against the rapper. Two months after the trial kicked off, and nearly 14 hours into deliberations, jurors told Judge Arun Subramanian that they were unable to reach a unanimous decision on a racketeering charge. The […] ...