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Strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea region
In 1942, 24-year-old WWII pilot vanished over Egypt, 84 years later, his family finally buried him
After eight long decades, Captain Marvin Lancaster was laid to rest in North Carolina. His fighter plane was shot down over Egypt during WWII in 1942, and for years, his identity remained a mystery. Thanks to advanced DNA matching, his family finally received closure, gathering to remember his bravery and sacrifice on National POW MIA Recognition Day, a day dedicated to honoring the missing servic...
West Virginia teen builds low-cost bionic hand, selected for national science competition
Kianoosh Nawai, an eighth-grader from West Virginia Virtual Academy, has been selected as the state’s only finalist in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. He designed and built a low-cost 3D-printed prosthetic hand, testing its grip strength and finger movement. His project was selected from nearly 2,000 entrants and will compete against 29 other finalists in Washington,...
1967 Rolex Daytona found in family drawer after 45 years sells for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva
A rare 1967 Rolex Daytona Reference 6239 in 18k yellow gold, fitted with a Paul Newman dial, has sold for CHF 1.143 million in Geneva. The watch had remained in the family of its original owner for more than 45 years before being inherited by two sisters. Sotheby’s had estimated it at CHF 300,000 to CHF 600,000.
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10-year-old Seattle boy enters school first time after 11 months of rescue efforts from tent life
A 10-year-old Seattle boy who spent much of his childhood living in a tent entered school for the first time after an 11-month effort to help him and his mother. His mother was struggling with fentanyl addiction and entered treatment in January. After his first day in class, the boy told those helping him, “I want to go back.”
TN farmer returned an IRS mistake; then came $4,000 in penalties
Tennessee farmer spent 4 years trying to return a $20,000 IRS refund that was never his, only to be charged $4,000 in interest and face losing his farm, until John Rich stepped in
Rugeley Riverside Park: former power station golf course becomes wetland; 1.5km trail to open 2026
The abandoned Rugeley Power Station site is set to transform into a vibrant wetland park, focusing on the revival of natural river ecosystems and enhancing biodiversity. Visitors can look forward to a newly established walking trail that invites them to explore the reimagined landscape. This park is an integral part of a broader redevelopment plan that will include residential units and community ...
Iran gives US 3 conditions to restart talks, says ‘Trump’s threats will not achieve results’
Iran has officially presented seven demands to Washington for resuming negotiations, emphasizing the need to conclude hostilities and unfreeze assets. Alongside this diplomatic approach, Iran is readying itself for potential US military actions, adapting its military strategy to prioritize naval capabilities. Efforts are underway to swiftly resolve the ongoing conflict.
1897 park could get $49 mn golf course makeover 129 years after Congress set it aside for public use
Congress created Washington’s East Potomac Park for public recreation in 1897, and its golf course opened in 1919. Now, the Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to renovate the historic public course into a major golf venue. A $389,355 contract has been awarded for environmental and preservation work, while a construction contract could be worth up to $49 million.
California farming family challenged a second-home rule in 2017; 9 years later, Supreme Court declines
After a prolonged legal battle, a California family has seen their hopes of purchasing a second home on agricultural land dashed. In June 2026, the US Supreme Court decided not to review their appeal, upholding Marin County's regulations that require agricultural covenants for new homes. This ruling marks the conclusive end to the family's challenge against established land-use restrictions in Cal...
Black Eye Galaxy Image: Webb and Hubble reveal dusty star-forming band; traces ancient merger
Located roughly 17 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Coma Berenices, M64 is known for an unusual internal motion: gas in its outer regions rotates in the opposite direction to the gas and stars closer to the centre. NASA says this counter-rotation may be a remnant of a merger involving M64 and a smaller satellite galaxy more than a billion years ago.