Felix Baumgartner, Skydiver Who Jumped From the Edge of Space, Dies Paragliding at 56
Nicknamed “Fearless Felix,” Mr. Baumgartner jumped from the edge of space in 2012.
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This Number System Beats Binary, But Most Computers Can’t Use It
The Babylonians used separate combinations of two symbols to represent every single number from 1 to 59. That sounds pretty confusing, doesn’t it? Our decimal system seems simple by comparison, with just 10 digits from 0 to 9 to express every number imaginable. Computers need only two digits: 0 and 1. But that binary system…
Revisiting John Daly’s unfathomable yet remarkable win at The Open Championship, 30 years later
There have been many Cinderella stories in sports over the years, but John Daly’s victory at The Open in 1995 might be the most shocking and unexpected of all. Daly’s victory occurred roughly four years after his equally stunning win at the PGA Championship, an event he won despite being the ninth alternate heading into…
Billy Porter wants to build his own fashion and beauty empire
18 July 2025 Billy Porter plans to build his own fashion and beauty empire after launching his first make-up line. Billy Porter hopes to become a business mogul The 55-year-old singer/actor has ventured into the beauty business by founding his own cosmetics company called Black Mona Lisa, which shares the same name as his 2023…
3 Ways to Mitigate Executive Turnover
More than half of executives surveyed by Gartner say they’re likely or extremely likely to leave their current role in the next two years.
Bolsonaro, Brazil’s Former President, Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor Before Trial
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, to stay home most hours, defying President Trump’s demands that charges against Mr. Bolsonaro be dropped.
Little red dot galaxies have now been found in our local universe
J1025+1402, one of the three little red dot galaxies seen up to 2.5 billion light years away DESI Legacy Survey/D. Lang (Permieter Institute) A weird type of galaxy seen in the early universe has now been spotted in a more recent part of the cosmos, raising questions about their true nature. Over the past few…
What is chronic venous insufficiency? Trump diagnosis puts the condition in the spotlight
The condition, which is common among older adults, has symptoms including swollen ankles and varicose veins. Swollen legs led to President Donald Trump being diagnosed with what’s called chronic venous insufficiency. It’s a fairly common condition among older adults but requires a thorough checkup to rule out more serious causes of swelling in the legs….
Saiyaara on track to become highest-grossing debut film; Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda share emotional notes
As Saiyaara races ahead to become the highest-grossing debut film in the history of Hindi cinema, its young leads Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda took a moment to share warm, heartfelt notes for each other on social media. Their mutual admiration and chemistry—on and off-screen—have created internet frenzy from the initial reactions across the country….
Clippers rookie Yanic Konan Niederhauser showing growth
LAS VEGAS — Yanic Konan Niederhauser received the pass near the half-court line from a Clippers teammate who had just stolen the basketball. The 6-foot-11 center maneuvered down the court, his long strides allowing him to use just two dribbles before he took flight outside the circle and threw down a thunderous dunk over helpless Lakers defender…