Megacluster of galaxies reveals its secrets in new Webb telescope image | CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  The James Webb Space Telescope just peered into a celestial Pandora’s box to see what lies beyond a megacluster of galaxies. The space observatory observed Pandora’s Cluster, also…

Barclays shares plunge 10% as profit falls | CNN Business

London CNN  —  Shares of Barclays tumbled nearly 10% Wednesday after the British bank reported a sharp drop in profit, driven by increased provisions for bad debts and huge fines for wrongly sold securities in the United States. Barclays (BCS) reported a net profit of £5.97 billion ($7.2 billion) for…

Lady Gaga in first look of ‘Joker’ sequel | CNN

CNN  —  Lady Gaga looks to be off the deep end with her new character. The singer/actress is believed to be playing Harley Quinn in the “Joker” sequel, “Joker: Folie à deux.” Gaga shared a photo of herself in character, along with Joaquin Phoenix reprising his hit role as the…

Nicola Sturgeon resigns as first minister of Scotland | CNN

CNN  —  Nicola Sturgeon, the figurehead of the faltering Scottish independence movement, dramatically announced on Wednesday that she would resign after eight years as Scotland’s first minister. The Scottish National Party leader made the surprise announcement at a press conference in Edinburgh. She will stay in office until a new…

Woman, 77, rescued from rubble more than a week after Turkey quake | CNN

CNN  —  More than nine days after a powerful quake shook Turkey and Syria, rescuers were still pulling people from the rubble, defying predictions that the time for survival had passed. On Wednesday, Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense released video showing rescuers extricating a 77-year-old woman from debris in the…

Japan ‘strongly presumes’ Chinese spy balloons entered its airspace | CNN

Tokyo CNN  —  Japan said Tuesday it “strongly” suspects three Chinese spy balloons entered its airspace between 2019 and 2021. Three “balloon-shaped flying objects” were detected between November 2019 and September 2021, the Japanese Ministry of Defense said, adding that these were “strongly presumed” to be “unmanned reconnaissance” aircraft flown…

Live updates: Russia’s war in Ukraine

Russia is trying to deprive Ukrainians of access to water supplies — with dangerous implications for water storage facilities needed to operate nuclear power plants — Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday.  “We are losing thousands of cubic meters of water due to the Kakhovka HPP [Hydroelectric Power Plant]…

Banksy’s ‘Valentine’s day mascara’ mural freezer removed by council

Written by ReutersMargate, UK British street artist Banksy confirmed a new mural showing a 1950s housewife with a swollen eye apparently pushing a man into an abandoned chest freezer was his work early on Valentine’s Day, just hours before the appliance was removed. The artwork, which Banksy titled “Valentine’s day…

Swearing off bad language: Russia bans cussing in films, books, music | CNN

Story highlights Putin signs off on new law banning swearing in music, film and books Under the law, individuals and businesses can be fined for using foul language It covers live arts and entertainment performances, including plays and concerts New films containing swear words won’t get a distribution certificate CNN…

Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas call it quits after two year relationship | CNN

Story highlights Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas, 25, break up after two year relationship Source close to couple calls split “amicable,” says pair remain “best of friends” Bonas, who works in marketing, looking to pursue own career Harry reportedly heading to Memphis this weekend for friend’s wedding London CNN  — …