Apophis: The ‘God of Chaos’ Asteroid Has a Slim Chance of Hitting Earth in 2029

While the odds are astronomically low, a new study reveals that there’s a slim chance the asteroid Apophis, nicknamed the ‘God of Chaos,’ could collide with Earth in 2029. The risk stems from the possibility of an unknown asteroid nudging Apophis off its current trajectory. While the probability of such an impact is less than one in a billion, scientists will need to wait until 2027 to confirm Apophis’s course and rule out any potential threats.

China Accuses Philippines of ‘Deliberate Collision’ in South China Sea

China’s Coast Guard has accused a Philippine vessel of deliberately colliding with a Chinese coast guard vessel in the disputed South China Sea. The incident, which occurred near Sabina Shoal, followed Philippine attempts to resupply troops stationed on Second Thomas Shoal. China claims almost all of the South China Sea, including both shoals, while the Philippines maintains its sovereignty over the area.

Malaysia Coast Guard Intercepts Oil Tanker Involved in Singapore Collision

The Malaysian coast guard has located and detained an oil tanker involved in a collision off Singapore, which caused a fire and injured crew members. The tanker, Ceres I, was found in Malaysian waters with two tugboats towing it, after it had previously left the collision site and turned off its tracking system. The coast guard is investigating the incident and has found minor traces of an oil spill.

87-Year-Old Woman Killed in Wetaskiwin County Collision

An 87-year-old woman died in a two-vehicle collision in Wetaskiwin County on Tuesday afternoon. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 13 and Highway 22, involving a Dodge Ram truck and a Ford Ranger. The driver of the Ford Ranger was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Dodge Ram was uninjured.

Collision in North Edmonton Injures Multiple

On Tuesday afternoon in Edmonton, Alberta, a collision between a Jaguar XF and a Ford truck sent four individuals to the hospital for observation. The incident occurred at the intersection of 82nd Street and 149A Avenue at approximately 1:35 p.m. Police determined that the Jaguar driver, who was traveling northbound on 82nd Street, proceeded through a red light and collided with the truck, which was traveling eastbound. The driver of the Jaguar was ticketed for failing to stop at a red light.

AEW Dynamite Returns to Jacksonville for Two-Night Event

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is set to present a two-night event at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville, Florida, featuring AEW Dynamite on Wednesday, April 24, and Collision on Saturday, April 27. The action-packed AEW Dynamite episode will showcase:

– IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Match: Jon Moxley vs. Powerhouse Hobbs
– AEW World Championship Eliminator Match: AEW World Champion Swerve Strickland vs. ROH World Champion Kyle Fletcher
– Mina Shirakawa vs. Anna Jay

Expect Delays on M66 and A56 Northbound Due to A56 Collision

Motorists are facing extensive delays of up to 50 minutes on the northbound M66 and A56 near Bury due to a collision on the A56. The incident has resulted in the closure of one lane on the A56 between Edenfield and Haslingden, impacting traffic flow from junction two of the M66 near Bury. While details of the crash remain unknown, emergency services are on the scene, adding to the congestion.

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