THIS
The micro-nova hypothesis has gained traction recently, and explains a great deal regarding the events of the last half century.
The evidence suggests stars don't always destroy themselves when they go nova, and our sun may be on a 12,000+ year nova cycle.
Watch Suspicious0bservers youtube playlist on The Earth Catastrophe Cycle to catch up:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHSoxioQtwZfY2ISsNBzJ-aOZ3APVS8br