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Real Madrid enters the Champions League semi-final second leg as the favorite, facing Bayern Munich with the aggregate score locked at 2-2. After a commanding 3-0 victory over Cadiz this past weekend, in contrast to Bayern’s defeat to Stuttgart, Madrid’s form looks strong as they prepare to host the German club. As reigning LaLiga champions, Real Madrid has consistently shown …

The upcoming Champions League semi-final at Parc des Princes on Tuesday night is critical, as PSG faces Borussia Dortmund with the aim of overturning a one-goal deficit from the first leg. PSG, having missed several significant opportunities in the initial matchup, will be in full attack mode, especially with home advantage on their side. Unfortunately for PSG, Lucas Hernandez is …

NASA is channeling its resources into projects that could transform visions of science fiction into reality, pushing the boundaries of human achievements in space exploration. John Nelson, a representative from the space agency, described these initiatives as akin to “science fiction-like concepts.” These visionary projects include a liquid-based telescope, a Mars transit system for humans and cargo, and a lunar …

Anthony Edwards delivered a standout performance for the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading them to a victory over the defending champion Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 4th. Edwards scored a playoff career-high 43 points as the Timberwolves triumphed 106-99 on the Nuggets’ home court. This postseason, Edwards has consistently excelled, surpassing 33 points in four …

According to recent research, Earth’s magnetic field, crucial for protecting the planet from intense cosmic radiation from the sun, had disappeared approximately 590 million years ago. Surprisingly, this period of absence coincided with significant advancements in early life forms on Earth. Wentao Huang, an Earth scientist at the University of Rochester, and his team suggest that during the Ediacaran period, …

Every time you use Apple’s Safari browser on devices like the iPhone to search the web, it’s typically Google that processes your query. This is because most users don’t change their default search engine from Google. What’s less known is the hefty fee Google pays to secure this default spot: as of May 2021, Google was shelling out over $1 …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defiantly responded to international calls for a ceasefire in Gaza during a speech on Israel’s Holocaust memorial day, indicating that Israel is prepared to act independently if necessary. Netanyahu’s strong stance came amidst global condemnation of the protracted military conflict with Hamas, which has led to significant civilian casualties. During the annual Holocaust remembrance …

On Monday, the Israeli military instructed tens of thousands of Rafah residents in southern Gaza to evacuate, hinting at the possible commencement of a ground invasion. This directive has thrown a wrench into the fragile international efforts, including those by the CIA director, to negotiate a ceasefire. Hamas, along with Qatar, which has been mediating these talks, has cautioned that …