Colombia earthquake survivors are reliving a nightmare from 1999: “You feel a sense of powerlessness”
Jahir Rodríguez knew what was happening when he saw thick, dark clouds forming near his…
Abandoned Russian tanker leaking oil off Oman coast, threatening environmental disaster
A Russian tanker carrying millions of gallons of oil has run aground off the coast of Oman — and now risks breaking apart, potentially causing an environmental disaster on the scale of the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill. The Caroline Bezengi, which has been linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet to move sanctioned oil around the…
Jeff Bezos Bets on Sports With Liverpool Deal
The billionaire is set to become a part-owner of the storied Premier League soccer team, valued at more than $7 billion.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case for UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty Friday in New York federal court to stalking UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson before fatally shooting him on a midtown Manhattan street in December 2024. Mangione’s lawyers immediately afterward filed a motion in New York state court saying that charges of murder and multiple firearms counts against the Ivy League graduate in…
After Hospital Stay Broke A Boy’s Duolingo Streak, App Came Through With A Sweet Gesture
When a young Duolingo user lost his learning streak on the app due to some medical issues, the app stepped in to keep his winning record going strong. A user on X, who goes by the handle @762cayuga, shared on the app Aug. 11 that her son had been “unexpectedly hospitalized,” causing him to lose…
Trump asks Supreme Court to OK White House ballroom construction
Construction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on August 10, 2026, in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow construction of his White House ballroom to continue, one week after a federal…
Live Updates: UAE accuses Iran of attacks in Strait of Hormuz as Vance says cheap oil and gas are “goal number one”
6m ago Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attacks on UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz Saudi Arabia condemned on Friday attacks on two tankers belonging to the state oil company of the United Arab Emirates, accusing Iran of being the perpetrator. In a statement on X, the kingdom’s foreign affairs ministry stressed “Saudi Arabia’s strongest…
She’s the Newest Queen of Chess—and She’s Only 11 Years Old
Though Bodhana Sivanandan picked up the game just six years ago, she is now a British champion. And she routinely beats men and women many times her age.
Nintendo shares pop 7% after ‘Pokémon Pokopia’ sales top 5 million
A Pikachu Character poses at the Pokemon stand during the Brand Licensing Europe at ExCel on October 04, 2023 in London, England. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images Nintendo shares closed 7% higher in Japan on Friday after it revealed sales of “Pokémon Pokopia” surpassed 5 million units on its flagship Switch…
‘Camp Rock 3’ Ending: Demi Lovato’s Surprise Cameo and Who Wins the Final Jam
Warning: Spoilers from “Camp Rock 3” below. Turns out the final jam wasn’t all that final, because camp is back in session with “Camp Rock 3.” “Camp Rock 3” premiered on Disney Channel Aug. 13, 18 years after the 2008 release of the original, with “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” just two years after….
Trump ally Farage wins special election to return to UK parliament
Nigel Farage (C), leader of the Reform UK party, celebrates the victory of Sarah Pochin, the party’s candidate, in the Runcorn & Helsby by-election at the DCBL Stadium in Widnes, north-west England, in the early hours of May 2, 2025. Oli Scarff | Afp | Getty Images Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s right-wing Reform UK…