Asteroid 2024 YR4's potential lunar impact in 2032 has prompted renewed consideration of nuclear disruption as a planetary defense strategy. While kinetic methods are insufficient for this 60-meter asteroid, nuclear intervention offers a scalable solution. Mission windows are being evaluated for late 2029 to late 2031, aiming to prevent secondary hazards like debris clouds threatening satellites and human spaceflight.
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Iran's Supreme Leader rejected US President Trump's offer for nuclear talks, citing coercion and predetermined outcomes. Experts warn Iran's confrontational stance and weakened regional influence could lead to war, despite ongoing indirect negotiations with the West and potential prisoner exchanges.
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Twitch streamer Mizkif faced significant backlash after old clips resurfaced showing him aggressively reacting to viewers mentioning his ex-partner, Emiru, who recently accused him of controlling behavior. In the viral clips, Mizkif lashed out at fans, calling them 'losers' and banning them, while also defending his career despite declining viewership.
Gaza's new technocratic board will be led by prominent civil society figure Amjad Al-Shawa, a choice reportedly backed by both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. Al-Shawa, a human rights activist, has a history of mediating critical issues and advocating for Gaza's needs. Hamas, however, retains security control for now.
Former Smallville actress Allison Mack, a former NXIVM leader, is breaking her silence in a new podcast. After serving 21 months for her role in the sex cult, Mack will detail her involvement, recruitment of women, and life post-prison. The podcast promises to explore her journey into and out of the organization.