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Seeing is not believing when it comes to dark matter. Scientists have blown stargazers’ collective minds after discovering a massive dark object in space that’s completely invisible to the naked eye, per an awe-inspiring study in the journal Nature Astronomy. The enigmatic dark matter, which has yet to be named, reportedly has a mass that is a million times greater than the sun but does not emit light, Phys.org reported. This intergalactic blind spot reportedly resides over 10 billion light-years away, so we’re observing it when the Earth was only 6.5 billion years old — less than half of the…

Happiness is something most of us long for, and many see it as life’s ultimate goal. You might chase it in achievements, relationships, or the little pleasures of everyday life. Over the years, countless studies have tried to understand what really drives happiness. Across cultures and generations, people want to strive to find it and build the ability to sustain it. Despite this universal pursuit, happiness remains surprisingly elusive. This is because part of the challenge lies in the way you chase it. This very chase can sometimes be so intense that the very act of seeking happiness can leave…

Israel began releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners on Monday as part of the hostage exchange deal with Hamas — including some convicted for murder and terrorism. The first wave of prisoners arrived in the West Bank and Gaza soon after Hamas released the final 20 living hostages it had kept in brutal conditions for more than two years since Oct. 7, 2023. The Jewish state is set to free some 1,700 Palestinians who were arrested during the two-year war, as well as 250 other Palestinians serving prison time — including some convicted for murder and terrorism in deadly attacks dating…

Jaguars two-way rookie Travis Hunter said his life was changed after getting baptized Sunday, hours before the team’s loss to the Seahawks, 20-12, in Jacksonville. Hunter, 22, who plays wide receiver and defensive back, was baptized at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Fla., as seen in a video shared by Kristine Love. “Couldn’t find my keys this morning and was late for church, only to come upon Jacksonville Jaguars Travis Hunter getting baptized!” Love wrote, including the video of the ceremony. “He asked to come get baptized before today’s game.” Hunter explained that getting baptized was in his plans, and he’s…

JustinTrudeau and Katy Perry have been dating for the last four months. After they were photographed kissing on a yacht, a source told the Sun that the former political figure and Perry had been secretly dating since the beginning of the summer. “They haven’t been able to spend a lot of time together as she’s on tour, but they’re constantly in contact — always FaceTiming and messaging each other,” the insider noted, referencing Perry’s “Lifetimes” Tour, which kicks off again Monday for its European leg. Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry have been dating since July. BACKGRID The two were caught…

Twin Israeli brothers, held hostage by Hamas and believed to have been separated during captivity, embraced for the first time in more than two years after they reunited on Monday. Ziv and Gali Berman, 28, were all smiles as they hugged in disbelief upon being handed over to the IDF as part of a prisoner-hostage swap and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas on Monday. Crowds of cheering Israelis greeted the twins and other released hostages outside Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan following their return. Gali and Ziv Berman reunited for the first time in over two years. IDF…

Here are The Post’s college football rankings following Week 7: 1. Ohio State (6-0) (Last week: 1) Their remaining schedule doesn’t look nearly as challenging as it once did, due to the current plight of unranked Penn State and Michigan. 2. Miami (5-0) (3) The heaviest lifting of the regular season may be over for the Hurricanes, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be easy the rest of the way. Miami will have a bull’s-eye on its back as the heavy favorite to win the ACC. 3. Alabama (5-1) (5) That’s now three consecutive wins over ranked opponents — Vanderbilt, Georgia and…

An elated mother of one of the freed Israeli hostages was able to video chat with her son for the first time since he was taken captive by Hamas during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. “You’re coming home! You’re all coming home!” Einav Zangauker was seen telling her 25-year-old son, Matan Zangauker, a video posted on X by the Jerusalem Post shows. Matan Zangauker speaks with family for first time in over two yearsIn an emotional moment, hostage Matan Zangauker was able to speak with his mother and girlfriend for the first time since his abduction on October 7. pic.twitter.com/F83RculiIq—…

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Saleh al-Jafarawi, a popular Palestinian influencer who documented the war in Gaza, but also celebrated the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre in Israel, was killed on Monday in clashes between Hamas and other Palestinian factions, according to reports. Jafarawi’s death was cheered by many Israelis, who saw him as a Hamas propagandist, though many pro-Palestinian activists mourned him — including the wife of New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. Rama Duwaji shared an Instagram story about “beloved Jafarawi, with four broken heart emojis. Palestinian influencer Saleh al-Jafarawi was killed Monday amid infighting between Hamas and rival factions. The 27-year-old Palestinian…