"The Cosmic Hunger: Is the Universe at Risk of Being Consumed by a Black Hole?"

Contrary to popular belief, black holes cannot devour the entire universe or even an entire galaxy. Black holes only swallow objects that come within their event horizon, which is extremely close. Their gravity affects surrounding stars and planets but does not consume them. Additionally, black holes are relatively small, and for a star to be swallowed, it must be aimed directly at the black hole, which is a rare occurrence. The largest-known black hole is near its theoretical limit of size due to self-regulation and the release of radiation. Furthermore, the accelerating expansion of the universe makes it unlikely for a black hole to devour the entire cosmos.