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Photo: Getty The Geminid meteor shower is the cosmos' early gift to us people of Earth. Deemed the “best and most reliable meteor shower” according to NASA, the Geminids are an annual celestial spectacle that can be seen between mid November through December each year. The Geminids don’t peak until mid December — but when they do, the fascinating phenomenon can produce up to 150 shooting stars per hour under perfect conditions....

Matthew Hertgen.Photo:Wesleyan.edu Wesleyan.edu A former college soccer player is accused of killing his younger brother and a cat, New Jersey prosecutors announced Monday, Feb. 24.The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office said charges have been filed against Matthew Hertgen, 31, for first-degree murder and weapons offenses in connection with the death of his 26-year-old brother, Joseph Hertgen.He is also charged with animal cruelty for allegedly killing a cat who lived in the apartment....

Meta.Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesFacebook parent company Meta announced Tuesday ithas removed"two covert influence operations" stemming from China and Russia that focused in part on “US domestic politics ahead of the midterm elections.“In a report, Meta said one of the operations “ran across multiple social media, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and two Czech petition platforms.““This was the first Chinese network we disrupted that focused on US domestic politics ahead of the midterm elections, as well as Czechia’s foreign policy toward China and Ukraine,” Meta said in its report....

Photo: Jennifer CauseyNo offense to Taco Tuesdays, but this recipe for juicy baked chicken filled with seasoned onions and bell peppers is making Fajita Fridays look even better.IngredientsIngredient Checklist2 teaspoons onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground cumin¾ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon black pepper¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper2 tablespoons ,plus 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided3 multicolor bell peppers, thinly sliced1 small red onion, thinly sliced4 (8 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts½ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheeseAvocado, Greek yogurt and chopped cilantro, for servingDirectionsInstructions ChecklistStep 1Preheat oven to 400°....

Photo: Bob Hallinen/Anchorage Daily News/Tribune News Service/Getty Four-time Iditarod winner Lance Mackey hasdied. He was 52. Mackey’s kennelannouncedthe news of his death in a Facebook post on Wednesday, sharing, “Lance passed away this evening after a long battle with cancer.” Officials for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race mourned the loss of Mackey onInstagramalongside a collage of photos of the celebrated competitor. “We at Iditarod Nation are mourning the loss of 4-time Iditarod Champion, Lance Mackey....

Photo: Courtesy of Scott Gallagher “We chose the Luna flight so that way, every time we look at the night sky and the moon, we will know Matthew is where he truly belongs,” Cori tells PEOPLE. Matthew Gallagher sitting in the cockpit of a plane.Courtesy of Scott Gallagher To do so, the Gallaghers are raising money viaGoFundMeto cover the flight, which has a starting price of $12,500, according to the Spaceflightswebsite....

Niani Finlayson.Photo:Go Fund Me Go Fund Me A 27-year-old Black woman was shot and killed after calling 911 to report a domestic disturbance, and now her family has filed a $30 million claim against the Los Angeles County and the Sheriff’s Department alleging wrongful death and civil rights violations. On Dec. 4, deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a 911 call at an apartment in Lancaster at about 6 p....

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Fat Joe and his father Ernesto.Photo:Fat Joe/Instagram Fat Joe/Instagram Fat Joeis in mourning.On Wednesday, Feb. 12, the “Lean Back” rapper, 54,announced on Instagramthat his father Ernesto had died. He was 89.“Sad to announce the passing of my farther “ERNESTO AKA CUBA”papi te quero para siempre,” he captioned the post. “This has been tough I’m not looking for sympathy just Honoring my dad he’s a Legend in my eyes.“Fat Joe (whose real name is Joseph Antonio Cartagena) concluded the post: “To my mom, wife, brothers and sisters i love you and we’ll always be united 🙏🏽❤️ 🇨🇺 9/15/1935 - 2/12/2025....

Chris O’Donnell, known as Creeohdee.Photo:Chris O’Donnell/Instagram Chris O’Donnell/Instagram Chris O’Donnell, a fitness influencer known online as Creeohdee, has died. He was 31. According to anonline obituary, the social media personality died on Saturday, Jan. 11. The Maricopa Medical Examiner confirmed to PEOPLE that O’Donnell died from a gunshot wound to the head. His death was ruled a suicide. O’Donnell was active onTikTok, garnering over 842,000 followers and 28.2 million likes....

Photo: Florence Pugh/instagramFlorence Pughis looking back with gratitude on her time filmingDon’t Worry Darling.On Friday, the movie was released in theaters and Pugh, 26, marked the moment with a sentimental post that featured photos from the set.Her behind-the-scenes snaps included a photo of someone pushing a classic car in a deserted area, cinematographerMatthew Libatiqueriding on set in a trolley, costar Kate Berlant striking a pose as well as a fun photo of her sticking out her tongue while rocking hair rollers....

Photo: Mark Kauzlarich/Bloomberg via Getty Weisselberg pleaded guilty to all 15 felonies that prosecutors in the Manhattan district attorney’s office accused him of and, in exchange, will be sentenced to 5 months in jail and 5 years probation. TheTimesreports that Weisselberg has previously refused to cooperate with prosecutors in their investigation into Trump and his family, though his deal will require him to testify about the scheme in afuture trialin the criminal case against the Trump Organization, if he is called as a witness....

Gabourey SidibeandBrandon Frankelenjoyed their first Christmas as parents, sharing a sweet video from their celebration. On Thursday, Dec. 26, the actress, 41, posted an adorablevideo montagewith her husband and their 8-month-old twinsCooper and Maya, as the family of four celebrated their first Christmas together. In the sweet clips, the “Sidibabies” can be seen playing with their new toys — and the boxes they came in — while matching with their parents in blue tie-dye pajamas....