PGA TOUR Official Mark Dusbabek Halts Play Due to Lightning, Hopes to Resume Soon During a recent PGA TOUR event, play was abruptly stopped due to lightning in the area. Mark Dusbabek, a PGA TOUR official, made the decision to halt play after lightning was detected just 4 miles away from the course. In an interview during the broadcast, Dusbabek explained that player safety is always the top priority, which is why play was suspended until conditions improved. After 25 minutes of heavy rain, Dusbabek expressed hope that play could resume soon, pending a reevaluation of the weather conditions. Officials…
Author: Robert Gill
Scientists are warning that the next global pandemic could be caused by an unknown pathogen referred to as Disease X, with influenza emerging as a potential threat. According to an international survey of senior disease experts, 57% believe that a strain of influenza virus is the most likely cause of the next major outbreak. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also raised concerns about the potential devastating effects of seasonal flu and is urging people to take it seriously. Research from Cologne University further supports the notion that influenza poses a significant threat due to its continual evolution and mutation…
The House of Representatives passed a series of foreign aid bills on Friday, totaling over $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, and the Indo-Pacific region. The bills also included a provision to ban TikTok, a popular social media platform. The aid package, which will now be sent to the Senate for consideration on Tuesday, received support from both Democrats and Republicans. An amendment was added to the bill requiring the Treasury Department to submit a report on Iranian assets and sanction exemptions. One of the most significant bills in the package provided $8 billion in military aid to the…
In overnight trading, stock futures took a hit while oil prices surged following an Israeli missile strike on Iran. This strike came in retaliation to Iran’s attack on the country, raising concerns among investors about the potential impact on global oil supplies and energy prices. The tensions in the Middle East have been closely monitored by investors, particularly after Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel on April 13. As a result, crude oil prices reached their highest level in months, with U.S. benchmark crude trading at $82.22 per barrel and Brent crude at $87.18 per barrel. Despite…
In a bold move to shake up their quarterback situation, the Denver Broncos are considering packaging a future first-round draft pick with this year’s first-round pick. This potential move comes after the team previously gave up multiple first-round picks to acquire quarterback Russell Wilson, which ultimately did not yield the desired results. General Manager George Paton has made it clear that if there is a player, especially a quarterback, that they believe can transform the organization, they will do whatever it takes to acquire him. The Broncos are open to all possibilities and are willing to be aggressive in pursuing…
Attention all stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts! Time is running out to catch a rare glimpse of the Pons-Brooks comet, which only graces the sky once every 71 years. Last seen in the 1950s, this comet is known for its surprising flares in brightness that captivate all who are fortunate enough to witness it. Astronomer Eliot Herman has been diligently tracking the comet for several months, describing it as nothing short of exceptional. Pons-Brooks is a mesmerizing green ball of ice that has recently had several outbursts, leading it to take on the appearance of having horns. Some have even likened…
NASA has confirmed that a piece of debris from the International Space Station crashed through a Florida man’s home last month. The nearly 2-pound piece came from a cargo pallet containing aging batteries that was jettisoned from the ISS in March 2021. Despite expectations that the hardware would fully burn up during re-entry in 2024, a piece of debris survived and crashed through the home of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida. Fortunately, Otero was not home at the time of the crash, but his son was nearby. NASA has collected the debris and identified it as a stanchion from the…
After 60 years of service, the Delta family of rockets is officially closing out its legacy in the world of space exploration. As a new spacecraft from another renowned space company prepares to debut with astronauts on board, the industry is buzzing with excitement. Meanwhile, millions of people across the globe are still basking in the afterglow of Monday’s total solar eclipse, a spectacular event that captivated audiences everywhere. In the world of military technology, a new weather satellite is gearing up to enter service, promising advanced capabilities in monitoring the Earth’s atmosphere. To delve deeper into these topics and…
NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft is gearing up to embark on a groundbreaking mission to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, in the hopes of uncovering conditions that could potentially support life. The mission, scheduled to launch in October, aims to reach Europa by 2031. The probe will be equipped with a suite of instruments designed to study the moon’s icy surface and potentially detect the presence of liquid water beneath. While scientists are optimistic about the possibility of finding conditions conducive to life on Europa, they are quick to clarify that they are seeking evidence of habitability, not actual signs of life.…
Tiger Woods Makes History with 24th Straight Cut at the Masters Tiger Woods continues to make waves at the Masters, as he has now made the cut for an impressive 24th straight time at Augusta National. The golfing legend posted an even-par 72 in Round 2, solidifying his spot in the weekend rounds. However, it is Bryson DeChambeau who currently holds the lead at 7-under midway through the second round. DeChambeau has been on fire with his impressive play, but he is closely followed by Scottie Scheffler and Max Homa in a crowded leaderboard. Golf fans will surely be on…