Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During an architectural history investigation of a 1244 cellar on Konradigasse in Konstanz, Germany, researchers discovered that the ceiling was constructed from parts of a medieval ship. This finding by the State Office for the Preservation of Historical Monuments offers valuable insights into the region’s maritime…
Race Across the World’s Jo Gardiner Dies One Year After Son Sam’s Death
As they put it, “She was one of a kind. There will never be another her.” Jo’s passing comes just over a year after her son Sam’s car veered off the road in Manchester, England, while he was home visiting with his family. He was taken to the hospital to…
First Brit dies while fighting for Russia in Ukraine: ‘Normal lad from Yorkshire’ is ‘killed by drone’
By ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:59 BST, 24 August 2026 | Updated: 15:04 BST, 24 August 2026 A fisherman from Yorkshire has become the first British national to die while fighting for Russia in Ukraine after he was killed by a drone strike. Bradley Townsend, 33, from…
Deshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback… despite scandalized star blasting his own fans
By MAX WINTERS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 15:03 BST, 24 August 2026 | Updated: 15:03 BST, 24 August 2026 Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken has named the controversial Deshaun Watson his starting quarterback for the upcoming NFL season. It comes just days after Watson turned on Browns fans…
On this day in space! Aug. 24, 2006: Pluto loses its planet status
On Aug. 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) decided that Pluto wasn’t a planet anymore. Since that date, Pluto has been officially classified as a dwarf planet along with four other confirmed dwarf planets in the outskirts of the solar system. This decision sparked outrage around the world, and…
‘EastEnders’ May Have Taken the Meghan Markle Meme Seriously as They Scout for ‘Meghan’
If there was ever a soap plot begging to write itself, it was Meghan Markle arriving in Walford with a handbag and a duff-duff. The joke began after reports emerged that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were planning a return to the UK, alongside speculation that the Duchess of Sussex…
Usain Bolt Engaged to Model Kasi Bennett After More Than 10 Years Together
Usain Bolt is running towards his happily ever after. After all, the eight-time Olympic gold medalist proposed to his longtime girlfriend Kasi Bennett after more than a decade of dating as they celebrated his 40th birthday, Bennett shared on social media. “So many sleepless nights planning UB’s 40th with Kasi…little…
Fears over surge in ‘garden grabbing’ as Angela Rayner waters down rules on building new homes on existing plots
By JAMES TAPSFIELD, UK POLITICAL EDITOR Published: 10:37 BST, 24 August 2026 | Updated: 14:28 BST, 24 August 2026 Fears have been raised about a surge in so-called ‘garden grabbing’ after Angela Rayner overhauled planning rules. The Communities Secretary has relaxed restrictions on building new homes in the gardens of…
Forget Meta Ray-Bans. These Dorky-Looking Virtual Display Glasses Are Way More Useful
“URGENT: Immediate Action Required” blasts into my eyeballs as I scroll through the impossibly giant email inbox looming directly in front of my face. I’m reclined way back in a chair, wearing a pair of Xreal smart glasses. Tethered to my laptop via a USB-C cord, these glasses mirror the…
Sean Grayson, Convicted Killer of Sonya Massey, Dies in Prison
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sean Grayson has died in prison. The former Illinois sheriff’s deputy was behind bars for the shocking murder of Sonya Massey. He was only about half a year into his 20-year sentence. What happened? This mugshot photo depicts convicted murderer and former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson.…