Astronomers have made a surprising discovery in the Kuiper Belt, a frigid region of space beyond Neptune. A small icy rock named 2002 XV93 has been found to have its own atmosphere. This is unexpected because the object is only about 310 miles (500 km) wide. That is about seven times smaller than our Moon. Usually, an object that small does not have enough gravity to hold onto gases. They simply drift away into space.
Read news articleA 58-year-old software engineer in Paris, France, turned a $117 (€100) ticket into a Pablo Picasso painting. Ari Hodara learned about the "1 Picasso for 100 Euros" charity raffle during a dinner at a local restaurant. He bought one ticket and promptly forgot about it.
Read news articleMother’s Day is observed each year in the United States on the second Sunday in May. In 2026, it falls on May 10. On this day, Americans celebrate the important women in their lives with lavish gifts and treats.
Read news articleRenowned conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) died in San Francisco, California, on April 22, 2026. He was 81. Over his career, MTT won 12 Grammy Awards and received several of the country's highest arts honors.
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