NASA confirms 6,000 exoplanets ? scientists say we?re entering ?Next Great Chapter of Exploration?
NASA?s tally of alien worlds has just hit 6,000 ? a staggering milestone reached in only three decades of searching beyond our solar system. From gas giants to rocky super-Earths, the discoveries reveal just how diverse the galaxy really is. But one world remains elusive: a true Earth twin. ?We?re entering the next great chapter of exploration,? NASA said, ?to find planets that could support life ? and remind us the universe still holds worlds waiting to be found.?
NASA?s tally of alien worlds has just hit 6,000 ? a staggering milestone reached in only three decades of searching beyond our solar system. From gas giants to rocky super-Earths, the discoveries reveal just how diverse the galaxy really is. But one world remains elusive: a true Earth twin. ?We?re entering the next great chapter of exploration,? NASA said, ?to find planets that could support life ? and remind us the universe still holds worlds waiting to be found.?
World stone-skimming championship rocked by cheating scandal
A handful of people vying to be the next world champion of stone-skimming were disqualified from the annual contest in Scotland after a cheating scandal.
A handful of people vying to be the next world champion of stone-skimming were disqualified from the annual contest in Scotland after a cheating scandal.
Luigi Mangione, Charlie Kirk cases suggest an 'insane' vigilante ideology: Dr. William Soliman
On Tuesday, a judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York State?s case involving the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Dr. William Soliman, founder of the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA), says this case, along with the Charlie Kirk shooting, reflects a growing and ?insane? vigilante ideology spreading in parts of the country.
On Tuesday, a judge dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York State?s case involving the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Dr. William Soliman, founder of the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA), says this case, along with the Charlie Kirk shooting, reflects a growing and ?insane? vigilante ideology spreading in parts of the country.
Avi Loeb: ?It?s a possibility? 3I/ATLAS comet is alien ship
Astronomers have discovered 3I/ATLAS, a massive interstellar comet speeding through our solar system. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb says ?it?s a possibility? that it could be an alien ship.
Astronomers have discovered 3I/ATLAS, a massive interstellar comet speeding through our solar system. Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb says ?it?s a possibility? that it could be an alien ship.
US says Colombia failing to meet drug war obligations amid record cocaine output
The Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time since 1997, citing soaring cocaine production and worsening relations with President Gustavo Petro’s government.
The Trump administration has added Colombia to a list of nations failing to cooperate in the drug war for the first time since 1997, citing soaring cocaine production and worsening relations with President Gustavo Petro’s government.
Dozens killed by Israel strikes in Gaza this weekend
Israel launching deadly attacks in the region over the weekend.
Israel launching deadly attacks in the region over the weekend.
Explosion in Madrid leaves 1 dead, 25 hurt; cause under investigation
A suspected gas leak explosion ripped through a three-story building in Madrid on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 25 others.
A suspected gas leak explosion ripped through a three-story building in Madrid on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 25 others.
Dolton native Pope Leo XIV celebrates 70th birthday, given Portillo’s cake
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Sunday and was given a hometown treat to celebrate.
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Sunday and was given a hometown treat to celebrate.
Happy 70th birthday to Chicago area native Pope Leo XIV!
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday. Locals were planning multiple events to celebrate and honor the Chicago area native.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday. Locals were planning multiple events to celebrate and honor the Chicago area native.
Trump posts ultimatum to NATO on Russia sanctions
President Trump has issued an ultimatum to NATO allies when it comes to sanctions on Russia.
President Trump has issued an ultimatum to NATO allies when it comes to sanctions on Russia.
Girlfriend, stepdaughter react after ICE agent fatally shot Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez
Paris Schutz shares the latest on the fatal shooting in Franklin Park.
Paris Schutz shares the latest on the fatal shooting in Franklin Park.
Peace talks stall after Russian drones shot down
President Trump is issuing a new warning to Russia as it continues to strike Ukraine.
President Trump is issuing a new warning to Russia as it continues to strike Ukraine.
Trump to send National Guard to Memphis
President Trump is now targeting a city in Tennessee for his next crime crackdown, saying it?s "deeply troubled."
President Trump is now targeting a city in Tennessee for his next crime crackdown, saying it?s "deeply troubled."
Zookeeper in Thailand dies after being attacked by lions in front of visitors
The zookeeper had exited his vehicle before he was attacked from behind.
The zookeeper had exited his vehicle before he was attacked from behind.
Inflation picks up in August
Inflation went up last month, as gas, groceries, and airfares got more expensive, putting more pressure on the Fed to cut rates.
Inflation went up last month, as gas, groceries, and airfares got more expensive, putting more pressure on the Fed to cut rates.
Israel carries out more airstrikes on Yemen
For the second day in a row, Israel is taking its fight against terrorism overseas.
For the second day in a row, Israel is taking its fight against terrorism overseas.
Charlie Kirk shot dead at Utah college event, Trump says
Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah, according to President Donald Trump.
Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and founder of Turning Point USA, has died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah, according to President Donald Trump.
Polish, NATO forces gun down Russian drones
Polish and NATO forces intercepted and shot down multiple drones that crossed into Polish territory.
Polish and NATO forces intercepted and shot down multiple drones that crossed into Polish territory.
The Chicago Report: What we know about a UFO that deflected a missile
Congress got an earful today about unidentified anomalous phenomena (otherwise known as UFOs), including some that seem to defy the laws of physics and one that appeared to deflect a missile. From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
Congress got an earful today about unidentified anomalous phenomena (otherwise known as UFOs), including some that seem to defy the laws of physics and one that appeared to deflect a missile. From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.
The Chicago Report: Local experts discuss police cooperation with ICE
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you. Our expert panel discusses the issues surrounding local police departments cooperating, or not, with ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies.
From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you. Our expert panel discusses the issues surrounding local police departments cooperating, or not, with ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies.