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3 dead, hundreds injured after storms rouse scorpions in Egypt
Sunday, November 14, 2021
The city of Aswan has been dealing with an influx of scorpions and snakes, thanks to a recent rash of heavy storms disturbing their hiding places.
After a 52-year chase, authorities ID the man behind an infamous Ohio bank heist
Sunday, November 14, 2021
Theodore John Conrad made off with $215,000 — or around $1.7 million in 2021 dollars — when he robbed the bank where he worked as a teller in 1969, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Soccer player Aminata Diallo has been arrested after an attack on her teammate
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
In an incident that's drawing comparisons to Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, the Paris Saint-Germain player allegedly arranged for two men to attack rival Kheira Hamraoui, injuring her legs.
Thousands protest in Glasgow and around the world for action against climate change
Saturday, November 06, 2021
With one week of the COP26 conference left, people worldwide participated in protests in support of climate change action. Activists say that pledges to cut carbon emissions don't go far enough.
Dwayne Johnson vows to stop using real guns in film projects after 'Rust' tragedy
Friday, November 05, 2021
The actor said his production company decided to make the switch to rubber guns after the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust movie set last month.
Oreos, Sour Patch Kids and other snacks will soon get more expensive
Thursday, November 04, 2021
Companies from Mondelēz to McDonald's are raising prices to offset higher costs for transportation and because of labor and other problems along the supply chain.
American Psychological Association says it's sorry for perpetuating systemic racism
Wednesday, November 03, 2021
The APA, as well as the field of psychology as a whole, has been complicit in systemically harming people of color throughout history, the organization said.
Astronauts grew green chile on the space station and made themselves space tacos
Tuesday, November 02, 2021
It's NASA's first time growing peppers in space. And after they were harvested, NASA astronauts got to sample the crop sprinkled on tacos at the International Space Station.
Kansas City team plans to build the first stadium created for women's league soccer
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
The new stadium is expected to cost around $70 million and seat about 11,000 people. The team also plans to build a $15 million training facility.
The world's largest Ferris wheel just opened in Dubai
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The Ain Dubai takes more than half hour for one complete rotation. It stands at more than 800 feet tall — nearly double the London Eye's height.
Scientists may have found a planet outside of the Milky Way galaxy for the first time
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
While researchers have found more than 4,000 planets in our own galaxy, this is the first time anyone has found what could be a planet that exists outside the Milky Way.
In a new book, Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen envision a more unified America
Monday, October 25, 2021
In an NPR interview, the former president and the iconic musician speak about spreading hope amid widespread division and about the "critical patriotism" of Springsteen's "Born in the U.S.A."
20 years ago, the iPod was born
Saturday, October 23, 2021
With a promise of "1,000 songs in your pocket," the iPod was an irresistible product in 2001.
Houston Astros head to World Series, just a few years after their cheating scandal
Saturday, October 23, 2021
Officials found that the Astros were sign-stealing in 2017 and partly in 2018, but team officials say their past is firmly behind them.
Barbados elects a woman as its first president as it moves toward becoming a republic
Friday, October 22, 2021
Dame Sandra Mason previously served as governor general. Barbados hopes to become a republic before the 55th anniversary of its independence from Britain in November.
Memes about COVID-19 helped us cope with life in a pandemic, a new study finds
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Memes could be a valuable way to help people deal with stressful situations.
Self-driving Waymo cars gather in a San Francisco neighborhood, confusing residents
Saturday, October 16, 2021
The cars have been converging at all hours of the day and night, mystifying neighbors. Invasion of the self-driving cars? Not quite.
In one Texas district, teachers were told to give 'opposing' views of the Holocaust
Friday, October 15, 2021
An administrator with the Southlake School District reportedly made the statement during a meeting when a new state law came up. It says multiple perspectives should be presented on certain topics.
A half-shredded Banksy piece is auctioned for $25.4 million, a record for the artist
Thursday, October 14, 2021
"Love is in the Bin" made history when it was created during a 2018 auction. The crowd back then was shocked when a shredder activated as soon as the sale was complete, partly shredding the piece.
Researchers are asking for volunteer 'walrus detectives' to spot walruses from space
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Conservationists are trying to track walrus populations amid climate change but they can't do it alone.