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The odds of a sizable asteroid striking Earth are small, but they’re never zero. Large asteroids have struck Earth in the past, causing regional devastation. A really large asteroid strike likely contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs. So we shouldn’t be too surprised that astronomers have discovered an asteroid with a better than 1% chance of striking our world. Those odds are large enough we should keep an eye on them, but not large enough that we should start packing bags and fleeing to the hills. The rock, named 2024 YR4, is somewhere between 40 – 100 meters wide, which would make it a “city killer” asteroid. If it does strike Earth, it wouldn’t decimate human civilization and cause mass extinctions, but it could destroy a heavily populated area if it struck a city, or trigger a tsunami if it struck the ocean. It would back a punch similar to the 1908 Tunguska event in Northern Siberia. So what is the overall risk of 2024 YR4? The scale most commonly used for asteroid impact risks is known as the Torino Scale. It combines the overall size and relative speed of an object with its odds of impact to assign a number ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 means there is no risk of impact and 10 means it’s time to call Bruce Willis to save us all from extinction. That said, the highest number any asteroid has had on the scale is 4. This was for the asteroid Apophis soon after its discovery, which has now been downgraded to 0. Currently, 2024 YR4 has a 3 on the scale, which means it “merits attention by astronomers.” It is currently the only object with a number other than 0 on the Torino Scale, and it means a couple of things come into play. The first is that the International Asteroid Warning Network (IAWN) will work to pin down the orbit of the asteroid. Chaired by NASA, the IAWN coordinates with observatories around the world to make detailed observations of 2024 YR4. It will take time to gather enough data. But what will likely happen is that they will determine there is no risk of collision, and 2024 YR4 will be demoted to 0 on the scale. The second thing initiated is the Space Mission Planning Advisory Group (SMPAG), chaired by the European Space Agency. They have a scheduled meeting next week when there will be some initial discussions about a possible mission to 2024 YR4 to shift its orbit. If we do find there is a real risk of impact, this group would ramp up quickly. But again, this isn’t likely. Statistically, asteroids the size of 2024 YR4 strike Earth every couple thousand years or so. This is why astronomers track these objects and are constantly looking for more. So even though the odds of an impact are never zero, with planning and preparation we should be able to ensure that any real risk can be mitigated. The post An Asteroid Has a 1% Chance of Impacting Earth in 2032 appeared first on Universe Today.

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If you want to see Morgan Wallen in 2025... it's gonna cost you. Last week, the country superstar announced the name of his fourth studio album, which will be called I’m The Problem, in addition to announced a subsequent stadium tour of the same name. The tour will kick off on June 20th at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, and hit 19 stadiums across the country, and in Canada, including Seattle, Washington; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Toronto, Ontario and more. Each stop will include a rotating group of great openers in Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Koe Wetzel, Gavin Adcock, Thomas Rhett, Corey Kent, and Anne Wilson. We knew it was going to be a hot ticket, and as many of us have probably experienced firsthand, buying concert tickets in this day and age can be a big expense, especially if it's someone of Morgan's caliber, especially at a stadium... but I don't think that means it should cost normal, every day fans their monthly rent just to see an artist they love, even if they're good seats. Of course, with Ticketmaster involved, it's become a whole other beast, and this is an ongoing issue that affects fans and artists from genres across the spectrum. Well, they struck again, because earlier this week, many of the presale tickets for Morgan's tour went on sale, and let's just say, they were very, very pricey. Many fans sounded off on TikTok, with some of the tickets costing in the thousands... and no, those all of those weren't resale, which would still be outrageous in any case. Here's what some had to say: @sarahmaycurd This better be a one a one dinner with Mr Wallen himself #morganwallen #morganwallenconcert #morganwallentiktok ♬ original sound - Sarah May✨Your Concert Bestie @marie8705Morgan wallen pre-sale tickets of what is left in Miami.♬ original sound - Marie @kersttt14 Wait I may be wrong but aren’t pre-sale tickets supposed to be cheaper?? #morganwallen #morganwallenpresale #lumenfield #seattlewa #fyp #fypシ #concerts #concerttickets ♬ original sound - Kerst @realpackerfansknow Love ya Morgan but ticket prices are straight up silly #fyp#morganwallen#ticketmaster#countrymusic#greenscreen ♬ Love Somebody Morgan Wallen - your_local_grandpa_truck On those videos, and others you can find on TikTok, fans in the comments section agreed that the tickets were simply way too expensive: "Waited two hours, looked and clicked out." "Seattle show was $189-$1500 after tax and fees." "Prices are OUTRAGEOUS. Nope!" "$400 for upper bowl with $80 charge per ticket. I jumped out so quick." "I waited in queue for over 2 hrs and got 4 tickets for just over $1400." "I couldn’t find any for less than $525 in Ca!" "It was insane. I saw him last year in Tacoma for $130 for section 100. And the year before that I saw him for $50. $400-500 for the 100 section is INSANE. In this economy SIR?!?!" "Same I got Friday night Seattle nose bleed tickets so I could take my two teen daughters and spent 780$ for f***ing nosebleeds!" "When I got in the 300 level was like almost $300. I’ve seen concerts in the 300 level and it ruined my experience so I was bummed but was like I can’t justify it." "About to pay 800 for two tickets" "The fees were insane. In Arizona I spent $384 in just fees for two tickets." "Go to concerts all the time. Got through to Morgan and pit tickets were over $1,000 w/a disclaimer that said prices were set by the tour. Ummm I left did not buy." "I remember back in 2020 I paid $45 to see Morgan Wallen front row." "I paid $770 for 3 in section 123??" "Yea I paid $392 for 2 seats high up but it’s okayyyy stress bout it later lol" "Got tickets for Houston. $1500 for 3 tickets in section 108 . But I didn’t want to wait for later and stress. But it’s Morgan Wallen, so to me he’s worth it. I can’t wait to see him again." "Cries in $1,800 later for two first-level tickets lol. Worth it!" "Lol $800+ for 4 tix in the top row of the top section is crazy. I couldn’t do it" "Mine was 260 in the 100s section front row" "Omg yes and the fees are ridiculous!! 64 in fulfillment fees on top of an $18 tax is ridiculous." "You're not alone. I can't spend rent on concert tickets. Insanity." "As much as I’d love to see him a second time I can’t justify theses prices " "I’m still paying off last years tour tickets lol" "$750 for pit is actually not bad considering last year for Charlotte they were over$1000... still I agree the prices are crazy." Some didn't think they were too unreasonable, though: "These prices aren’t bad "I’m not shocked by these prices.. it’s freakin MORGAN WALLEN ?" "$150 isn’t even bad lol." If you can manage to get there early, and be ready when the general public tickets go on-sale today in about an hour, you might be able to score some in the $150 (ish) range, but there's certainly no guarantee on prices. It sucks that concerts and buying tickets have become this way, but it's a problem in the entire music industry, not just with Morgan, though like I said, these will be some of the hottest tickets in town this summer with only exacerbates the pricing issues. Morgan released the title track "I'm The Problem" today, too, which you can listen to here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIA-4LeRgsc 2025 I’m The Problem Tour Dates: June 20 // NRG Stadium // Houston, Texas w/ Corey Kent and Koe Wetzel June 21 // NRG Stadium // Houston, Texas w/ Corey Kent and Koe Wetzel June 28 // Camp Randall Stadium // Madison, Wis. w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert July 11 // Hard Rock Stadium // Miami Gardens, Fla. w/ Gavin Adcock and Miranda Lambert July 12 // Hard Rock Stadium // Miami Gardens, Fla. w/ Gavin Adcock and Brooks & Dunn July 18 // State Farm Stadium // Glendale, Ariz. w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert July 19 // State Farm Stadium // Glendale, Ariz. w/ Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn July 25 // Lumen Field // Seattle, Wash. w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert July 26 // Lumen Field // Seattle, Wash. w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn Aug 1 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, Calif. w/ Anne Wilson and Miranda Lambert Aug 2 // Levi’s Stadium // Santa Clara, Calif. w/ Anne Wilson and Brooks & Dunn Aug 15 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, Ohio w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert Aug 16 // Huntington Bank Field // Cleveland, Ohio w/ Ella Langley and Thomas Rhett Aug 22 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, Mass. w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert Aug 23 // Gillette Stadium // Foxborough, Mass. w/ Corey Kent and Miranda Lambert Sep 4 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Miranda Lambert Sep 5 // Rogers Centre // Toronto, ON w/ Gavin Adcock and Brooks & Dunn Sep 12 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Miranda Lambert Sep 13 // Commonwealth Stadium // Edmonton, AB w/ Ella Langley and Brooks & Dunn

Randy Travis has done it again, releasing another stellar single with the help of AI. Last year, Randy Travis surprised the country music community when he announced his first single in over a decade, “Where That Came From.” Given Travis's stroke in 2013, which left him with aphasia, many thought the possibility of the "Forever and Ever, Amen" singer creating new music was out of the question. However, with developments in AI, that thought turned into a reality.  https://twitter.com/CBSSunday/status/1787108426050363841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1787108426050363841%7Ctwgr%5Effd365ab4af3ea662ba4fb84c624d13e3c584051%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.whiskeyriff.com%2F2025%2F01%2F29%2Frandy-travis-announces-new-single-horses-in-heaven%2F While AI certainly has its cons, and many musicians are concerned it could replace them fully or the scary thought of someone using AI to make money off their vocals without their knowledge. This is an example where AI is being used give new life to a country music icon... at at the end of the day, it utilizes recordings of Randy's voice to digitally recreate it. Randy himself was heavily involved in the creative process of making his first single and is doing it again for his latest single, "Horses In Heaven." When Travis announced the single, he told fans "Where That Came From" was just the beginning. He's excited about the future and about continuing to release new music. When I began my recovery almost 12 years ago, many things changed, but one thing stayed the same – my desire to share new music and create new memories. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to continue doing that thanks to family, friends, fans, and God’s grace." After my last release I told you there would be more where that came from, and I’m excited to jump back in the saddle and release a brand-new recording, 'Horses In Heaven.' I still remember the first time I stepped into those stirrups as a little boy, and my horses have been family to me ever since." Randy Travis beautifully dedicated his new single to the gentle giants that so many of us love... horses. But more importantly, given the tragedies that have unfolded in the past couple days, Randy Travis shared a statement before the song's release, noting that even though it does not feel right to release it with the tragic news of Warner Chappell Nashville's CEO and President's death and the horrific plane crash in D.C., he feels like this single might help some hurting souls. "This has been an incredibly hard 24 hours. Last night, many souls were lost in the horrific plane crash in Washington, D.C., and this morning, we lost a dear member of our country music and Warner Music family, publishing giant Ben Vaughn. My prayers are with all of the people affected by these losses, including members of our team. Tomorrow’s song release, 'Horses In Heaven,' feels like a timely reminder of God’s love and mercy and I hope it brings some comfort to those of us hurting through these tragedies. We have decided to continue with this release and promotion of it, but felt remiss to not share what’s on my heart right now... God Bless Ben, the victims of last night’s crash and all who are feeling the heaviness of this moment." https://www.instagram.com/p/DFd3DRuy3zn/?img_index=1 As a horse owner, this song called my name after hearing the first snippet. It's about time we got a song about how special these animals are. Don't get me wrong, I am also here for all the songs about man's best friend and how all dogs also go to heaven, but Travis' take on "Horses In Heaven" is the perfect homage to a cowboy and cowgirl's best friend. Given Travis is a man of God, he carries religious beliefs throughout the tune, preaching through the lyrics that there are horses in heaven and God is a cowboy sporting a big ole Stetson hat. He suggests heaven is a peaceful version of the Wild West, and he depicts horses as angels watching over us as they ride with golden saddles. "There are horses in Heaven So I bet that God's a cowboy Heading off into the sunset In a big white Stetson hat Every time you hear the thunder It's just a posse full of angels Riding those horses up in Heaven Golden saddles on their backs..." This song is one that any horse lover will fall head over heels in love with. The lyrics beautifully detail what any cowboy or cowgirl hopes the afterlife looks like with their heart horse there to live peacefully forever with them. I sure hope Randy Travis is right that there are "Horses In Heaven." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTG0NTetfEU Randy Travis More Life Tour 2025 Dates Feb. 8 – Scottsdale, Ariz. – Virginia Piper Theatre Feb. 10 – San Luis Obispo, Calif. – CAL Poly State PAC Feb. 11 – Bakersfield, Calif. – Fox Theatre Feb. 12– Santa Barbara, Calif. – Lobero Theatre Feb. 14 – Monterey, Calif. – Golden State Theatre Feb. 15 – Visalia, Calif. – Visalia Fox Theatre Feb. 16 – Sacramento, Calif. – Crest Theatre Feb. 23 – Mason City, Iowa – North Iowa Community College March 20 – Cedartown, Ga. – Cedartown PAC March 21 – Princeton, W.Va. – Chuck Mathena Center March 22 – Ashland, Ky. – Paramount Theatre April 10 – Joliet, Ill. – Rialto Square April 11 – Effingham, Ill. – Effingham Performance Center April 12 – Renfro Valley, Ky. – Renfro Valley Entertainment Center April 25 – New Philadelphia, Ohio – Kent State PAC April 26 – Clarksburg, W.Va. – Robinson Grand PAC May 9 – The Woodlands, Texas – The High Horse May 10 – Arlington, Texas – Arlington Music Hall May 11 – Branson, Mo. – Clay Cooper Theater

The ‘All in the Family’ spin-off is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.