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Harvard astronomer says extra-terrestrial probes may have already been sent to Earth, gone undetected

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

A new paper co-authored by a Harvard University professor and a top official at the Pentagon suggests we may not have to look far for extraterrestrial life. Harvard’s Head of Astronomy Avi Loeb partnered with the Pentagon to do research on UFOs. The theory has drawn skepticism. Speaking this week, though, Loeb said it’s possible we could have contact with some form of extraterrestrial life within our lifetime. “We just need to look up and collect that data and figure out what is going on in our cosmic neighborhood,” Loeb said. The new paper by Loeb and his Pentagon counterpart suggests aliens may have already sent probes to earth that haven’t been spotted. Loeb spoke with 7NEWS about the paper, saying he believes that, if there are visitors from beyond, they’re something we can detect. “Even if there are extraterrestrial civilizations, they share the reality that we have,” he said. “Therefore, whatever they sent in our direction should obey the laws of physi...

3 takeaways from Chicago White Sox camp, including Eloy Jiménez picking up where he left off in return from the WBC

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

Players competing for roster spots shined for the Chicago White Sox in a 4-4 tie against the Cubs on Friday at Camelback Ranch.Infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez went 1-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs. Reliever Gregory Santos struck out all four batters he faced. Santos has not allowed a run and has eight strikeouts in five relief appearances this spring (5⅓ innings).Here are three more takeaways from Sox camp.1. Eloy Jiménez reflects on ‘one of the best games’ he’s ever played in at the WBC.Jiménez hoped for a different result. But one of the Sox outfielder/designated hitter’s favorite moments participating for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic came Wednesday against Puerto Rico.“That was a fun game,” Jiménez said Friday morning. “Hate to lose but they played well too. Credit to them. That was a really good game, one of the best games I’ve played in.”Jiménez returned to the Sox and wa...

Andover edges Bishop Feehan, nets state championship

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

LOWELL – One year ago, the Andover girls basketball team left the floor of the Tsongas Center after falling in heartbreaking fashion to Springfield Cathedral in the Division 1 championship game, vowing to themselves to get back and change the outcomeBack on the same floor Friday night, the Golden Warriors completed their mission.Led by the duo of Amelia Hanscom and Anna Foley, Andover finished an undefeated season to capture the program’s second state title in the last three seasons, and sixth overall, thanks to a 55-51 win over No. 2 Bishop Feehan.“Amelia and Anna weren’t going to let anything stand in the way of the outcome that they wanted,” Andover coach Alan Hibino said. “They were quietly confident and they projected that confidence on the rest of the team.”Bishop Feehan’s Samantha Reale drives the ball to the net past Andover’s Kathleen Yates (21) and Andover’s Anna Foley (33) during the second half Friday at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. (Photo ...

Ravens free agency tracker 2023: OL Trystan Colon signs with Jets

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

Welcome to the Ravens’ free-agency tracker, which will be updated throughout the offseason.With the NFL’s new league year beginning Wednesday at 4 p.m., teams can officially announce signings and trades. Here’s a rundown of who the Ravens have agreed to sign, who they’ve lost and who’s still on the open market:Free agent additionsRunning back Justice Hill: The 25-year-old running back, whom the Ravens drafted out of Oklahoma State in the fourth round in 2019, is re-signing with Baltimore on a two-year, $4.5 million deal that could be worth as much as $5 million, his agent Andrew Kessler confirmed to The Baltimore Sun.Hill, who missed all of 2021 with a torn Achilles tendon, had his most productive year last season, with 262 yards on 49 carries to go with 12 catches for 58 yards in a career-best 15 games. He was also a significant part of Baltimore’s special teams, which included kick return duties.Cornerback Trayvon Mullen: The 25-year-old cornerb...

Alaska education board asks state for transgender sports ban

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska board of education has unanimously approved a resolution that urges the state to limit the participation of transgender girls in girls school sports. The resolution passed Thursday urges the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development to create two sports divisions, one for athletes whose sex assigned at birth is female and the other for students of all genders, the Anchorage Daily News reported. The resolution was added last-minute to the board’s agenda at the end of a three-day meeting in Juneau. It had unanimous support from the eight members, with the student adviser abstaining.Billy Strickland, the director of the Alaska School Activities Association, said the resolution closely matches what members of Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration discussed with him previously. He said they wanted to create three divisions: boys, girls and one co-ed division that would allow transgender athletes.Strickland said there aren’t en...

Regulators: Nuclear plant leak didn’t require public notice

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week.The delay in notifying the public about the November leak raised questions about public safety and transparency, but industry experts said Friday there was never a public health threat. They said Xcel Energy voluntarily notified state agencies and reported the leak of tritium to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission soon after it was confirmed and that the leak of 400,000 gallons (1.5 million liters) of radioactive water never reached a threshold that would have required public notification. “This is something that we struggle with because there is such concern with anything that is nuclear,” said Victoria Mitlyng, a spokesperson with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. “The concern is very, very understandable. That is why I want to make extra clear the fact that the public in Minnesota, the people, the co...

Chicago police officer injured near Museum Campus

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

CHICAGO — A Chicago Police Department officer was injured in an incident Friday evening near Museum Campus, according to the fire department.The incident was reported around 8:30 p.m. near DuSable Lake Shore Drive and East Roosevelt Road. 24-year-old man’s body recovered from Chicago River on North Side The Civilian Office of Police Accountability said they are investigating an officer-involved shooting in the area.The Chicago Fire Department said the officer was not shot and suffered a non-life-threatening injury.The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications said DuSable Lake Shore Drive is closed from East Balbo Drive to 18th Street in both directions.Anyone with information is asked to contact COPA.

Skilling: Second coldest weekend of 2023 arrives

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

2nd COLDEST WEEKEND OF 2023---THE COLDEST WEEKEND IN 8 WEEKS (since late January) IS ON THE WAY WITH NEAR ZERO WIND CHILLS BY SATURDAY MORNING--SNOW SHOWERS TO DEVELOP LATE SATURDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON IN AN ATMOSPHERE RENDERED EXPLOSIVELY UNSTABLE BY UNUSUALLY FRIGID TEMPS ALOFT.IT'S WINDY FRIDAY--and IT'S COLD--and it's going to stay windy this weekend and get even colder Friday night and Saturday!The strong winds are being driven by a tremendous pressure gradient across the Plains and Midwest. A HUGE change in barometric pressure between a powerful storm (989 mb=29.20") near James Bay at the south end of Hudson Bay in Canada and a formidable late season Canadian high pressure over the Dakotas by Saturday morning (central pressure 1040 mb=30.71") is to be in place. This pressure imbalance leads to strong winds as nature attempts to bring pressures into balance. It's an effort which is only slowly achieved--thus winds are to remain elevated well into the coming weekend.Marry ther...

Paul Lisnek on latest endorsements, SAFE-T Act and more

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

CHICAGO — WGN Political Analyst talks about the latest endorsements in the Chicago mayoral race and more.Read more: Latest Chicago news headlinesWatch this story in the player above.

Frozen Four: Badgers beat Gophers in overtime, 3-2

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:00:11 GMT

DULUTH, Minn. — The hype before Friday’s Minnesota-Wisconsin matchup was palpable.National semifinal. Border battle.It delivered.Trailing in the third period, Wisconsin roared back from a 1-0 deficit to take a 2-1 lead. After Minnesota forced overtime — with 1 minute, 11 seconds left in regulation — Caroline Harvey’s wrister 16:47 into the extra frame sealed the Badgers’ 10th trip to the national title game with a 3-2 win at Amsoil Arena.With wins already in the NCAA tournament over No. 2 seed Minnesota and No. 3 seed Colgate, the unseeded Badgers will play top-seeded Ohio State — The reigning, defending champions — on Sunday for a chance at their seventh national title. Puck drop is set for 3 p.m.The Gophers found an equalizer with 71 seconds left in regulation when Madeline Wethington’s shot from the point found a way past Wisconsin goalie Cami Kronish to send the game to overtime.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Jess Myers: Buckeyes’ nor&#...