A meteor fragmented over northeastern Massachusetts Saturday afternoon, causing a sonic boom and tremors. NASA confirmed the fireball broke apart at 40 miles altitude, releasing energy equivalent to 300 tons of TNT.
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Key takeaways: The Michaelis dictionary announced the addition of “Pelé” as an adjective to describe someone who is “exceptional, incomparable, unique.” The campaign to add…
Soccer stars from around the world have paid their respects to the late great Pelé, who passed away at the age of 80. He was born into poverty in Brazil and rose to fame, winning the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970, and setting up the Pelé Foundation in 2018. His death is mourned by soccer fans all over the world, and his legacy will live on for future generations.
Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, who won three World Cups and became the sport's first global icon, has died at the age of 82. He was renowned for his extraordinary dribbling skills and larger-than-life personality, and was honored by Time magazine as one of the "100 Persons of the Century" in 1999. His legacy will live on, as he served as a Goodwill UNICEF ambassador, promoting peace and support for vulnerable children. His daughter Kely Nascimento wrote in a post on Instagram: “Everything that we are, is thanks to you. Thank you for everything.” Rest in peace, King.