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The Lyrid meteor shower, an annual celestial event, is currently underway and is set to peak Sunday into Monday, according to astronomers. This meteor shower, known for its fast and bright meteors, usually occurs in mid-to-late April and is expected to produce around 10 to 20 meteors per hour this year. To catch a glimpse of the Lyrids, stargazers are advised to look to the northeast and focus on the same spot in the sky. However, with the moon nearly at full capacity, visibility may be a bit challenging. The Lyrid meteor shower, like all meteor showers, is caused by…

The trial of former President Donald Trump for hush money payments has begun in Manhattan, with a jury of 12 New Yorkers now seated. The jury is comprised of seven men and five women, with up to six alternates to be selected. Two jurors were dismissed on Thursday, one citing concerns about privacy and the other facing questions about honesty. During the jury selection process, lawyers challenged potential jurors for bias or other reasons. Some prospective jurors expressed disagreement with Trump’s policies or dislike for him. Despite a gag order, prosecutors have accused Trump of violating it seven times, leading…

Popular late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is considering hosting the Oscars next year after comments from former President Donald Trump on his new social media platform, Truth Social. Trump recently called Kimmel the “WORST HOST EVER” of the prestigious awards show, but Kimmel took the criticism in stride and even joked about it. Despite Trump’s harsh words, Kimmel has previously hosted the Oscars and has been approached to host again in 2025. In addition to responding to Trump’s comments, Kimmel also took the opportunity to mock the former president for mistaking him for actor Al Pacino. He also poked…

President Biden is taking action to protect American manufacturers and boost the economy by calling for tariffs on steel and aluminum products from China to be more than tripled. The move, aimed at helping U.S. manufacturers compete with low-cost imports, will see tariffs increased to 25 percent on certain Chinese products currently facing lower tariffs. In response to a union complaint, President Biden has also ordered a new investigation into China’s support for shipbuilders. This initiative is part of a broader effort to crack down on unfair trade practices and protect American-made products. Additionally, the Biden administration is working with…

Police Disrupt Hard-Right European Conference in Brussels A gathering of hard-right, nationalist European politicians in Brussels was abruptly shut down by police on Tuesday, citing public safety concerns. The National Conservatism conference, featuring speakers like Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Brexit Party founder Nigel Farage, was interrupted by law enforcement with an order to close the event. Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo criticized the move to shut down the conference, which also included French far-right candidate Eric Zemmour and former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. The National Conservatives are known for their strong Eurosceptic and anti-immigration stance. The…

New Article: The White House has pointed fingers at former President Trump for allegedly bolstering Iran, which led to Iran’s recent direct attacks against Israel. White House national security communications spokesperson John Kirby blamed the previous administration for emboldening Iran, sparking tensions in the region. In a fierce assault, Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel, but the country managed to fend off the attacks with the help of its neighbors and allies, including the United States. The Biden administration reportedly advised Israel against retaliating, causing criticism from former President Trump who condemned the administration’s perceived weakness…

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Former President Donald Trump is set to face a historic criminal trial at the Manhattan Criminal Court, marking the first time a former president of the United States will be tried in a criminal court. The trial, which is expected to last four days a week for at least six weeks, has Trump stationed in New York every day to face the charges against him. Trump has been using the Manhattan courthouses as an extension of his campaign trail, rallying his base and protesting the charges by claiming they are part of a partisan conspiracy against him. The charges in…

In an intense final faceoff before their highly anticipated UFC 300 showdown, Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill brought the heat with their heated exchanges. Hill, who is making a comeback from a career-threatening Achilles’ injury, expressed his motivation to reclaim the title he lost due to injury. On the other hand, Pereira, who currently holds the belt after a knockout victory over Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295, vowed to make Hill pay for disrespecting him at the press conference. The tension between the two fighters reached a boiling point when Hill smashed a stone head that Pereira had used for…

Max Verstappen Claims Pole Position for Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka In a thrilling qualifying session at the Japanese Grand Prix, Max Verstappen secured pole position after narrowly beating out his Red Bull teammate, Sergio Perez, by just 0.066 seconds in the final shootout. This marks Verstappen’s third consecutive pole position at the iconic Suzuka track. The Dutch driver will be aiming to convert his pole position into a third successive victory at Suzuka, as he looks to bounce back from a painful retirement in the previous race in Australia. Verstappen admitted that his pole position lap was not perfect,…