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Formula One: Lando Unleashed! Norris Takes First Career Win at Miami Grand Prix
He did it! On his 110th try, Lando Norris gets his first Formula One win. That’s right. Lando Norris is a Formula 1 Grand Prix winner. He was close several times over the last few years. Lando had the lead at Sochi, then experienced a soul-crushing moment in heavy rain when he decided not to box for more suitable tires.
Rampant Scams on Popular Apps: Kaspersky Report
Consumer security survey captures user experiences and attitudes related to online scams and privacy trends. Kaspersky has released a new survey report, “Digital Uncertainty: Scams, Privacy, and Artificial Intelligence,” revealing that users frequently encounter scams on social media, dating apps, gaming platforms, banking, and sports betting sites.
California’s Crop-Rich Central Valley Set to Open State’s 281st State Park
Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials announced that California will open its first new state park in a decade this summer. The 1,600-acre (648-hectare) Dos Rios tract in the state’s crop-rich Central Valley is set to open June 12 as California’s 281st state park.
Galaxy Collisions Unveil Star Clusters
Long Trail of Clumpy Stars Follows Galaxy Interactions. When galaxies collide, they create new generations of stars that might have never been born otherwise. Close encounters between galaxies cause a gravitational tug-of-war. Gas and dust are drawn out into large streamers. The Hubble Space Telescope's vision is so sharp that it can see clusters of newborn stars strung along these tidal tails.
12th Century Samurai Sword Found in the Ceiling of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara Prefecture
One of the world’s oldest samurai swords resides in Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara, Japan. Discovering the sword was amazing, like finding a time capsule. He said the sword was probably donated to the shrine by someone wishing for divine protection by the residing deity. The sword and mountings were designated as an Important Art Object by the Agency of Cultural Affairs.- Kasuga Taisha Shinto priest, Hirotada Kasan-no-in.
Rising Country Star Kylie Morgan Returns to Stoney's Las Vegas on April 27th
Kylie Morgan is a storyteller. Kylie’s sound blends traditional and modern country music elements. The Oklahoma native is known for her confessional lyrics. Whether she is supporting acts like Old Dominion or on stage as part of her Making it Up as I Go tour, Kylie leaves her heart on the stage.
Lamborghini's SC63 Comes Seventh in Debut at the 12 Hours of Sebring
The 12 Hours of Sebring saw Lamborghini's new SC63 prototype race car make its American debut. Lamborghini is the latest car to enter the new LMDh class. The SC63 will race alongside Porsche, BMW, Alpine, Cadillac, and Acura.
Beyoncé's Country Crossover: 'Cowboy Carter' Ignites Genre
Superstar singer-songwriter Beyoncé released her country-centric eighth studio album “Cowboy Carter” at midnight, the second in an album trilogy after 2022’s “Renaissance.” The release follows the success of single “Texas Hold ‘Em,” which became the first track by a Black woman to top Billboard’s country music chart last month.
The Sweet, Joyful Tones: Exploring Tonewoods for Classical Guitars
Traditionally, classical guitars are crafter with rosewood back and sides, spruce or cedar tops, necks of mahogany, and fingerboards of ebony. It is the beginning of a complex story. Tonewoods come in various varieties and grades of quality. Their behavior as tonewoods also depends on how they are cut, dried, and aged.
Lilly Endowment Inc. Makes $45.5 Million Grant to American Camp Association
Grant to Bolster Character Development Programs for Young People at Camp. The American Camp Association® (ACA) is set to revolutionize character development programs for young people across the United States. Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded the ACA a $45,000,000 grant to launch the Character at Camp initiative.
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Douglas Pilarski is an award-winning writer & journalist based on the west coast. He writes about luxury goods, exotic cars, horology, tech, food, lifestyle, equestrian and rodeo, and millionaire travel. He is a regular contributor to Newsbreak.com and Medium.com.
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