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While Alaves are still in contention for a playoff spot, their recent form has been disappointing, managing just 12 points from their last 11 matches. In contrast, Real Madrid have enjoyed a strong run at home this season, winning 14 out of 19 games and scoring a total of 46 goals. Alaves have been remarkably consistent in their LaLiga fixtures, …

“Squid Game” is making a thrilling return! Netflix has just released the first teaser for the much-anticipated second season during its annual Geeked Week fan event. The new season picks up the suspenseful narrative from where it left off in the first installment, following protagonist Seong Gi-hun as he opts out of his journey to the U.S. to embark on …

In an unexpected turn of events, Monaco secured a 2-1 win over a 10-man Barcelona in the Champions League, while Arsenal managed a scoreless draw against Atalanta, thanks to goalkeeper David Raya’s remarkable saves. Despite a strong start to their La Liga season, Barcelona suffered on the French Riviera after Eric Garcia was sent off in the 11th minute for …

Scientists have recently uncovered a fossil in northeastern Texas that sheds light on a formidable sea predator, Globidens alabamensis, which roamed the seas near Texas approximately 85 million years ago. The fossil, featuring complete jawbones, was found by fossil hunter Courtney Travanini in the Ozan Formation and later handed over to researchers for further analysis. Published in The Journal of …

The Thwaites Glacier, ominously nicknamed the “Doomsday Glacier,” is on the brink of a collapse that could significantly elevate global sea levels. A recent study by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) utilized underwater robots to assess the glacier’s stability, predicting its potential disappearance by the 23rd century. Spanning about 74.5 miles (120km) and forming a significant part of the West …

Former President Donald Trump characterized the upcoming U.S. election as critically significant for Israel, warning that Israel could be “eradicated,” “wiped off the face of the earth,” and “cease to exist” if Vice President Kamala Harris were to become president. During an event focused on antisemitism in the U.S., Trump expressed frustration over what he perceived as a lack of …

This week, a series of deadly blasts from pagers and walkie-talkies revealed a significant breach in Hezbollah’s communication networks across Lebanon, resulting in at least 37 fatalities, including children, and injuring over 3,000 individuals. In response to the blasts, Hezbollah has threatened reprisal against Israel, though it remains uncertain how the Iran-supported militia will react given the compromise to their …

Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah declared on Thursday that Israel will face severe consequences for the explosions of communication devices that resulted in 37 deaths and nearly 3,000 injuries over the past two days. In his first public address following the incidents, Nasrallah promised that Israel would encounter “stern retribution and just punishment” both in expected and unexpected forms. He …