By DARIYA KOZHASBAY Published: 17:11 BST, 24 August 2026 | Updated: 17:13 BST, 24 August 2026 A California mother had a heart attack and almost drowned when a strong wave knocked her over twice and swept her out to sea. Teresa Tran, 49, and her friends were on a walk…
Why do we care so much that Pluto isn’t a planet?
Twenty years after Pluto lost its planetary status, people are still arguing about it. This spring, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman publicly threw his support behind “make Pluto a planet again,” reigniting the familiar debate. Social media threads are filled with people arguing over whether Pluto should be grandfathered into the…
Couple arrested for illegal climb to top of Empire State Building put on VERY amorous display at latest court appearance while wearing utterly shameless jewelry
A daredevil couple who scaled the Empire State Building were seen unable to keep their hands off of each other as they shared a steamy French kiss at their latest court appearance. Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Beerkus, 32, entered the courtroom on Monday morning as they face multiple charges for climbing…
Socialist ‘rich girl’ says privileged left-wingers like her are right to foist their politics on others
A young New York progressive has gone viral on social media for preaching about socialist views while hailing from a wealthy Ohio family, but defended herself by invoking a controversial French phrase. Grace Ryan, 25, has been active in NYC politics, but was the subject of social media scrutiny after…
Could Jupiter spark a Perseid meteor outburst in 2028?
The Perseid meteor shower dazzled stagazers with a spectacular natural light show around its peak on Aug. 12-13. But could we be in for even more impressive displays of shooting stars in the years to come? Canon EOS R7 camera (Image credit: Future/Kimberley Lane) The Canon EOS R7 is the…
Two Atlantic tropical disturbances to watch; Tropical Storm Moke brings rain to Hawaii » Yale Climate Connections
by Irene Sans, Jeff Masters and Bob Henson, Yale Climate Connections August 24, 2026 After almost a two-week break, the Atlantic is once again showing signs of life. This week, we’re monitoring Invest 95L in the central Atlantic southeast of Bermuda and another tropical wave emerging from Africa on Monday.…
Trump explodes at Mark Carney as he announces 50 percent tariff on cars in trade war with Canada
Donald Trump has announced a new sweeping tariff plan targeting Canada, with the Canadian car industry slated for a 50 percent rate increase. ‘Canada has been ripping off the United States of America for years,’ Trump posted on social media Monday morning. ‘On January First, 2027, Tariffs on all Cars,…
Common medications may change your gut for years
Medications can influence the community of microbes living in the human gut long after a person stops taking them, according to a large study led by researchers at the University of Tartu Institute of Genomics. The findings suggest that a person’s prescription history may help explain differences in the gut…
Medieval Ship Found In The Cellar Ceiling In Konstanz, Germany
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…
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…