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A recent incident in space has led to the formation of a large debris field around Earth, following the malfunction of a Chinese rocket. On August 6, the Chinese Long March 6A rocket launched, successfully deploying 18 satellites into low Earth orbit at an altitude of approximately 500 miles (800 kilometers). However, shortly after its mission, the rocket’s upper stage …

The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to conclude this Sunday, August 11, marking the end of the international sporting spectacle in the French capital. Paris, which joins London as the only cities to have hosted the Summer Olympics three times, will pass the torch to Los Angeles, the host of the next Summer Games. As anticipation builds for the final …

Canada clinched the men’s Olympic 4x100m relay gold for the second time on Friday, capitalizing on a costly mistake by the favored United States team, which was disqualified due to a botched baton exchange. Andre de Grasse, a standout in the Tokyo Olympics, anchored the Canadian team to victory, crossing the finish line in 37.50 seconds. This win marks Canada’s …

Spain triumphed in the Olympic men’s football tournament, claiming their first gold medal since 1992 after an exhilarating 5-3 victory against host nation France in the final at Parc des Princes. The match extended into extra time where substitute Sergio Camello emerged as the hero, scoring twice to secure the win. The final whistle of regular time saw both teams …

The much-anticipated title of the third installment in the Avatar film series was unveiled at the D23 expo. Director James Cameron, alongside actors Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington, announced the film would be called “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” Although no film footage was presented, Cameron shared concept art featuring Neytiri, played by Zoe Saldana, dancing amidst flames and soaring on …

In Lebanon, the persistent tension between Israel and Hezbollah has heightened anxieties among the populace, amplifying existing mental health challenges and reawakening traumatic memories from prior conflicts. This has been particularly difficult for individuals who experienced past wars, such as a 29-year-old woman living near Sidon, who vividly recalls the terror caused by the sonic booms of Israeli jets—a sound …

Residents of Haifa, a city closely nestled against its expansive industrial port, are facing the grim prospect of a potential catastrophic explosion similar to past events. Located on a steep incline overlooking a port that houses Israel’s largest oil refinery and numerous flammable structures, Haifa’s proximity to Lebanon, just 30 kilometers away, keeps its citizens particularly vigilant. The city still …

In mid-May, Hezbollah executed one of its deepest incursions into Israeli territory by deploying an explosive-laden drone that precisely struck a critical Israeli Air Force surveillance system. This attack, among others utilizing drones, has significantly bolstered Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities, particularly as a reprisal mechanism against Israel following the latter’s airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs that killed a senior Hezbollah military …