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Netflix is set to open expansive entertainment venues in two cities, providing fans with immersive experiences related to their favorite shows. These “experiential” complexes, named Netflix Houses, will feature themed events, gift shops, and restaurants. They will repurpose former department store spaces at Dallas Galleria and the King of Prussia Mall near Philadelphia, each covering over 100,000 square feet, and …

Athletes’ health may be at risk during the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Paris, as the city could experience extreme heatwaves. Scheduled to start on July 26, 2024, reports suggest that temperatures during the Paris Games could be over 3 degrees Celsius higher than average, potentially affecting athletes’ health. The Games will take place during the peak of the European …

Guillermo Söhnlein, co-founder of the company behind the ill-fated Titan submersible, which tragically exploded, claiming five lives, is now turning his focus to a new and ambitious goal: Venus. In an April blog post, the 58-year-old OceanGate co-founder proposed that humans could safely visit and even reside on Venus, despite its harsh and inhospitable environment. **Mission to Venus** Söhnlein is …

Several asteroids, each approximately the size of an airplane, are set to make close approaches to Earth this week, according to a recent statement from NASA. Among the five asteroids, the largest measures about 110 feet in diameter, and the closest one will pass within 447,000 miles of our planet. **What Does It Mean?** While it’s common for large asteroids …

The European Union’s executive branch criticized France on Wednesday for its high level of debt, a sharp reproach during an election period where President Emmanuel Macron faces significant opposition from both the far right and left. The EU Commission advised seven countries, including France, to initiate an “excessive deficit procedure,” marking the beginning of a lengthy process before any country …

Israeli airstrikes and confrontations between troops and Palestinian militants rocked Gaza on Wednesday, while Israel’s army signaled its readiness for an “offensive” against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The army confirmed that plans for an offensive in Lebanon had been approved. Simultaneously, Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned of Hezbollah’s potential destruction in a “total war,” as U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein visited the …

Hezbollah launched attacks on Wednesday targeting a command center in Kiryat Shmona and Israeli military posts in Metula in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon. The group reported using suicide drones to target Israeli soldiers in Metula, while Israeli fighter jets conducted raids on the southern Lebanese towns of Yaroun, Borghlieh, and al-Khiam. Later, Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets …

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new partnership agreement on Wednesday, pledging mutual aid if either country is attacked. This agreement comes as both nations face increasing tensions with Western countries. The deal, which covers security, trade, investment, and cultural and humanitarian ties, could represent the strongest bond between Moscow and Pyongyang since …