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For many years, scientists have suspected that there is a supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy, the Milky Way. The clearest evidence so far has been how gravity governed the paths of surrounding stars. Now, astronomers have unveiled an image of the object known as Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), giving the very first visual evidence of this phenomenon. Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement Skryť Remove ad Article continues after video advertisement The new image, released on May 12, was created by the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Collaboration, a global research team of several hundred scientists that used a network of radio telescopes all over the world, essentially creating a telescope as big as our planet. Using this, they were able to peer through interstellar dust clouds and gather enough data to take the picture. Related article Related article Computer scientist explains … [Read more...] about Slovak scientist explains what new black hole image tells us about the galaxy

PURGE is a word that can be used in a number of contexts - referring to health, organisations and even countries. In March 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a brutal purge of his army personnel over the Ukraine war disaster. Here we take a look at what the term actually means and five infamous purges in history. What does purge mean? To purge means to remove or to get rid of. It can refer to actual things, such as getting rid of people, or feelings - like ridding yourself of guilt. A purge of an organisation means removing members who are seen as undesirable. In some cases purging can mean simply dismissing or removing people from a group or situation, but in other cases it can mean killing them, perhaps because they are a threat to the established order. READ MORE ABOUT PUTIN FIGHT OR DIE Putin 'orders hit squads to kill HIS OWN men' if they try to desert war MOSCOW FOOL Terrifying regime of 'Putin's … [Read more...] about What does purge mean? Definition explained

Beloved Criminal Minds and Mentalist actor John Zderko passed away in the early hours of Thursday, May 26, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He passed after battling cancer for a few years at the age of 60. He was undergoing treatment in Los Angeles, California. Zderko is well known for his roles in Criminal Minds, The Mentalist, 9-1-1 Lone Star and Bosch: Legacy . We will also see him posthumously in Breaking , a Bleeker Street film, which hits theaters in July, 2022 and also features other well-known actors such as John Boyega as well as the late Michael, K Williams. The movie premiered earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival and is expected to release soon for public viewing. What Was John Zderko's Cause of Death? The screen star died in the early hours of Thursday, May 26, 2022. He passed after fighting a long battle with cancer, due to complications of the cancer treatment. The news of his death was confirmed by his dear friend Charley Koontz, … [Read more...] about What Was John Zderko’s Cause of Death? ‘Mentalist’ Actor’s Passing Explained

Obi-Wan Kenobi marks the return of its titular Jedi Master (played by Ewan McGregor) who has to contend with The Empire's wrath following the events of Revenge of the Sith. But it's not just his former padawan Anakin Skywalker, now Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen), that Obi-Wan will have to contend with, there are other foes that are hot on his heels namely Inquisitor Reva and the Grand Inquisitor. Here is everything you need to know about the two characters. Who Are Reva and the Grand Inquisitor from 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'? Reva and the Grand Inquisitor are portrayed on the Disney+ show by Moses Ingram and Rupert Friend, respectively. Obi-Wan Kenobi marks the Order of Inquisitors debut in live-action but they actually aren't new to the universe as they appeared in the animated series Star Wars Rebels, which aired from 2014 to 2018. The Order of Inquisitors is a group of former Jedi who turned to the Dark Side and were governed by Darth Vader, and the Grand Inquisitor is … [Read more...] about ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ explained: Who are Reva and the Grand Inquisitor?

The UK has been rocked by soaring energy bills , petrol price hikes and other rising expenses amid the cost of living crisis. Many families and households have been plunged into poverty , with half of people saying their health has gotten worse since costs began rising . However, less than 24 hours after Sue Gray’s damning Partygate report was released, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a string of measures to help struggling households cope. If you’ve been worried about how to cover costs, you’ll be pleased to know you could be eligible for over £1,000 of support that will no longer need to be repaid – a huge U-turn from the initial offerings laid out by the government just months ago. Here’s everything you need to know about every cost of living measure that has been announced and whether you’re eligible for the incentives. All the new government Cost of Living support Energy Bills With gas prices reaching record highs amid a surge in demand … [Read more...] about What cost of living support is available? New Rishi Sunak measures explained

Boris Johnson raises a glass of wine and toasts the departure of his director of communications. The glass of fizz (possibly champagne) is gripped in his right hand, a smile on the Prime Minister’s face as he and at least seven members of his Downing Street press team say their farewells to Lee Cain, his departing official spokesman who had fallen out with Mr Johnson’s young fiancee Carrie Symonds (now his wife). Yet eight days before this incriminating photograph was taken on November 13 2020, the Prime Minister had plunged England into a second national lockdown. Pubs were shut, travel banned and socialising indoors or even in back gardens prohibited. On the table in the photograph’s foreground appears prima facie evidence of what could only best be described as a party. There are two bottles of bubbly, four bottles of wine (two red and two white) and half a bottle of gin. Most of the booze has been drunk bar one bottle of unopened fizz, visible at the very edge of the picture. … [Read more...] about The incriminating new images of Boris Johnson that could put the fizz back into partygate

Boris Johnson has opened the door for Heathrow to build its third runway as ministers commit to support necessary airport expansion. Mr Johnson once pledged to “lie down in front of the bulldozers” to prevent construction going ahead. missed a Commons vote on Heathrow’s expansion in 2018 that rubber-stamped the project. Last year Robert Jenrick, the then housing secretary, backed London Mayor Sadiq Khan ’s building plan for the capital that opposed expansion at Heathrow airport. Taking aviation back to the skies By Robert Courts MP, aviation minister For over 100 years, aviation has been at the very centre of British life, from the famous military aircraft which helped us win two world wars, to commercial flight connecting us with the rest of the world. Today, we are explaining how this vital industry will move into the future; a future which is greener, but a future that is one of flying nonetheless With every take-off, every world leading airport or … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson revives hopes for Heathrow’s third runway

Kevin Magnussen has said he will have to watch back his opening-lap collision with Lewis Hamilton at the Spanish Grand Prix , moving to clarify a comment made in the “heat of the moment” soon after the incident. Magnussen’s Haas took contact from the seven-time world champion’s Mercedes as the Danish driver looked to pass Hamilton at Turn Four in Barcelona having made a strong start. While Hamilton was able to battle up to fifth having dropped to 19th after the inciden t, a run into the gravel ended Magnussen’s hopes of scoring points, eventually crossing the line 17th. In the immediacy of the incident, the Haas driver accused Hamilton of deliberately causing contact on the radio to his team, suggesting “Lewis knew what he was doing there, he rammed me”. The stewards were content that the clash did not require further intervention or punishment, and Magnussen admitted afterwards that he may not have been correct to be angry at Hamilton, saying the comment … [Read more...] about Kevin Magnussen clarifies ‘heat of the moment’ radio message about Lewis Hamilton

Toto Wolff believes that Mercedes can still fight their way into the Formula 1 world title fight after an encouraging weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix . The German team produced their most complete performance of the season in Barcelona, looking closer to matching early front-runners Red Bull and Ferrari. Continuing a run of top-five finishes to start the season for his new team, George Russell finished third, two places ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton . Hamilton had dropped down the field after an early clash with Kevin Magnussen, but was able to move up through the field with Mercedes appearing to have solved some of the performance issues that have plagued the team in the opening races of the 2022 campaign. Wolff remarked afterwards that it was a performance that reminded him of Mercedes’ best during their eight-year run of Constuctors’ Championship dominance, and the Austrian is optimistic that Hamilton and Russell may yet contend this season. … [Read more...] about ‘You bet we can’: Toto Wolff talks up Mercedes’ F1 title chances after Spanish Grand Prix

Ferrari believe Max Verstappen ’s late exit from the pits at the Spanish Grand Prix is down to Red Bull wanting to keep their fuel as cool as possible. The minimum temperature for fuel last Sunday was 25 degrees and it is suspected the team cooled it below that level. This meant Verstappen and Sergio Perez had to stay in the garage to increase the temperature ahead of the grand prix. The defending world champion left the pits with eight seconds to spare and Ferrari says they have to trust in the FIA that it was legal. “I can imagine it [the late pit exit] was down to the fuel temperature,” Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto said. “They need to be a maximum 10°C below the ambient. It should be at all times during the event. So not only when the car is going out but when the car is in the garage itself. “I can only trust the FIA. It’s difficult to understand that they were maybe heating up the fuel through a fire-up because it would not explain… as I said, it … [Read more...] about Ferrari believe cool fuel behind Max Verstappen’s last-second pit exit at Spanish Grand Prix