Following a COVID-19 halt, the Black Nazarene monument is surrounded by sizable throngs of Filipino Catholics.
In one of the largest religious devotional events in history, hundreds of thousands of Catholic devotees flocked to a historic statue of Jesus Christ on Tuesday, turning the capital of the Philippines into a sea of maroon. Before dawn, there were tumultuous scenes as the frenetic march began, following an outdoor mass for the so-called Black Nazarene statue at a Manila beachfront park. Police estimated the number of people in the crowd at above 830,000 early in the morning, not counting those who were waiting further down the 6-kilometer path of the march. Touching the symbol or the ropes linked to its float, according to many Filipinos, can cure previously incurable illnesses and bring good fortune to them and their loved ones. The icon is thought to possess amazing healing properties.
Apes recognize friends they haven’t seen for decades, new research finds
Recent research has shown that apes possess the longest-lasting social memory ever observed in a non-human species: the ability to identify long-lost friends. According to a study published on Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers discovered that bonobos and chimpanzees could identify photographs of their former group members even after they had not seen them in person for more than 25 years. Old friends' photos elicited an even stronger reaction. The study was motivated by senior author Christopher Krupenye's experience working with apes and noticing that they remembered him even years after their last encounter. Krupenye is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins University who specializes in animal cognition. Krupenye and lead author Laura Lewis, a biological scientist, set out to test this.
Megalosaurus, the fossil that introduced dinosaurs to the world
Both physically and conceptually, dinosaurs are all around us. Even though the majority of these varied animals became extinct 66 million years ago, the prehistoric forebears of contemporary birds continue to be fascinating to scientists and popular culture. In animated series, colorful dinosaurs frolic around, while in "Jurassic Park," their more realistic counterparts present a terrifying "what if" scenario for life alongside the enormous animals. Every year, paleontologists discover scores of dinosaur species that were previously undiscovered, expanding our understanding of the prehistoric world. When trying to imagine long-extinct species by assembling their bones, scientists don't always get it right the first time. However, consider living in an era just 200 years ago Dino-mite! When massive fossilized bones were found jutting from the slate quarries in England’s Oxfordshire in the late 1600s, people thought they were once…
NASA expected to announce ‘months-long delay’ for crewed Artemis moon mission
According to one current employee and one former employee, NASA leadership is anticipated to announce on Tuesday that the first crewed flight of the agency's flagship Artemis program will be delayed by "months." NASA's Artemis II project, which was supposed to launch in November and intends to send four astronauts on a trip to fly around the moon, is impacted by the delay. However, the sources state that the mission is no longer anticipated to be completed before 2025, validating months of rumors that a delay was likely. In a November study, NASA's Inspector General made hints about possible mission delays, listing three key issues that the space agency has to resolve before it can safely send people to the moon. The foundation utilized for construction and transportation Artemis goals The Artemis II mission was slated to build upon the successful completion of the Artemis I mission, an uncrewed test flight that sent NASA’s Orion…
Authorities increase reward to $20,000 for information leading to arrest of suspected Ocala mall shooter
The reward for information that led to the arrest of the accused gunman in the fatal Ocala mall shooting, which left one person dead two days before Christmas, has been doubled by Florida law enforcement officials. Albert Shell Jr. is still "actively searched" for, according to the Ocala Police Department, which also posted on Facebook on Saturday that it is offering $20,000 for information leading to his capture. According to authorities, Shell, 39, is suspected of shooting and killing David Nathaniel Barron, 40, who was discovered dead in a shared section of the Paddock Mall in north central Florida on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. According to officials, a woman was also injured in the event after taking a bullet to the leg. The Florida Sheriff's Office is providing $15,000, and Ocala police
The California law that forbids carrying concealed weapons in numerous public areas is currently being delayed.
Following a ruling on Saturday by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, a new California gun law that forbids the concealed carry of firearms in "sensitive places" (such as public libraries, zoos, amusement parks, and places of worship) is once again on hold. Senate Bill 2, the gun control legislation enacted by California Governor Gavin Newsom, was placed on hold for a while last month due to an injunction issued by District Judge Cormac Carney, who declared the law to be illegal and “repugnant to the Second Amendment.” A three-judge panel then decided to postpone Carney's decision, concluding that the court needed more time to weigh the reasons presented by both sides. However, a 9th Circuit panel "dissolved" the pause on Saturday
The most wanted criminal in Ecuador escapes from prison, causing chaos.
Police in Ecuador have launched massive manhunt with operation involving more than 3,000 members
Fans of “Stranger Things” on Netflix have good news!
The hit Netflix show took to their Instagram account and broke good news for sci-fi fans
Rawalpindi police arrest Imran Khan in GHQ attack case
ATC judge rejects police plea seeking physical remand of PTI founder
Checks on the Boeing 737 Max 9 uncover loose hardware, which leads to grounding and safety precautions.
Inspections initiated after a section of the fuselage fell from an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9