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Disney/Marvel’s superhero comedy “Deadpool & Wolverine” reclaimed the top spot at the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated $18.3 million, according to industry tracker Exhibitor Relations on Sunday. The film, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has now led the box office for four of its five weekends, amassing an impressive $577.2 million domestically and $634 million …

Spanish champions Real Madrid secured a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappé making his Santiago Bernabéu debut but unable to find the back of the net. Later that day, Atlético Madrid also claimed a comfortable 3-0 win against Girona, last season’s surprise package. Real Madrid’s French striker, Mbappé, played his first home game …

A late goal from Serge Gnabry secured a 3-2 victory for Bayern Munich over VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday, giving their new coach Vincent Kompany a winning debut. Wolfsburg started the match energetically, but it was Bayern who capitalized on their chances in the first half. Frenchman Sacha Boey made a brilliant run down the right wing, setting …

Scientists have been exploring the Earth’s core, uncovering some of the planet’s most “extreme features” hidden deep beneath the surface. Recent research suggests that mysterious zones, located in the Earth’s deep mantle where earthquake waves have slowed, may actually be more widespread across the planet than previously thought. These areas, known as ultra-low velocity zones (ULVZs), have been known to …

Scientists are exploring ways to make the Moon a viable habitat for humans, focusing on creating sustainable resources necessary for life. In a significant advancement, Chinese researchers are now working on a method to produce water on the Moon using lunar soil. Water is crucial for survival, making it a top priority in the quest to establish life on the …

The United States assisted in tracking the rockets and drones launched by Hezbollah against Israel on Sunday, but did not participate in any strikes in Lebanon or in intercepting the incoming projectiles, according to a U.S. defense official. “The U.S. was not involved in Israel’s preemptive strikes last night. We provided some ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance) support to monitor …

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile assault across Ukraine on Monday, seemingly focused on attacking energy infrastructure. The strikes, which began around midnight and continued into the morning, marked one of Russia’s most significant attacks on Ukraine in weeks, resulting in the deaths of at least three people. Ukraine’s air force reported that several groups of Russian drones were …

The intense exchange of fire between Hezbollah and the Israeli military is raising concerns about the possibility of a broader regional conflict extending beyond their already tense border. Lebanon faces much greater risks now compared to 2006 when a monthlong war with Israel ended in a stalemate. The country has been weakened by years of political instability and economic crises, …