Saturday, August 08, 2026 7:11 AM ET
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Senate confirms Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche as US Attorney General20 minutes ago
Colorado teen Jude Kofie taught himself piano by ear at 10; a stranger bought him a $15,000 grand piano, and now he has released his debut album34 minutes ago
US - Aug 8, 2026 - Greenland issues 'strong warning' as Trump-linked US oil firm pushes ahead with Arctic drilling - A US oil firm has moved equipment to Greenland without local approval. This action occurs while President Trump seeks greater US influence over the territory. Greenland's government issued a strong warning regarding the unauthorized logistical operation. The company plans to drill for oil, which faces environmental and political questions. The situation highlights Greenland's resource development authority amid US strategic interests.1 hour ago
US Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms1 hour ago
In 2011, Mississippi sank a retired NASA hydrogen tank as an artificial reef during post-Katrina restoration efforts1 hour ago
BirdReturns helped expand temporary wetland habitat for migrating shorebirds in California's Central Valley1 hour ago
Inside the US town where cell phones barely work because scientists are listening to the universe1 hour ago
In 1934, the U.S. Navy took over a California island and inherited a feral goat population; 73 years later, their DNA surprised scientists2 hours ago
In 1910, a New York widow offered the state 10,000 acres and $1 million if it abandoned a planned prison and created a public park instead2 hours ago
Colorado River officials face a fish-versus-power tradeoff as warmer water threatens native humpback chub and cool releases bypass dam turbines2 hours ago
In the 1960s, the U.S. government acquired nearly an entire Connecticut village for a reservoir; one woman remained under a life-tenancy agreement2 hours ago
In 1864, Virginia cadets charged across a muddy battlefield; the ground pulled off their shoes and gave the field its lasting name2 hours ago
Americans are turning cremated remains into reef balls weighing up to 4,000 pounds; nearly 3,000 have already reached the seafloor2 hours ago
In 1924, Hollywood brought 14 bison to Catalina Island for a movie; when the film crew left, the animals stayed and eventually multiplied beyond 5003 hours ago
North Carolina sank two F-4 Phantoms and two A-4s in 1992; divers later found grouper hiding beneath their wings3 hours ago
In 2023 and 2024, a Los Angeles homeless-services nonprofit paid its Hawaii-based CEO more than $1.6 million, including about $824,000 in unused vacation pay3 hours ago
Paid to persuade? California may fine influencers who hide political campaign payments4 hours ago
Michael Dell's son Zach co-founded Base Power in 2023; it is now valued at $13 billion and has installed more than 23,000 home batteries6 hours ago
In Washington, Pumas are protecting human lives by preventing vehicle collisions accounting for a 76% reduction in accidents6 hours ago
Pentagon strips ex-Air Force secretary Kendall of security clearance over Air Force One claim6 hours ago
US sanctions Dubai-based crypto exchange over alleged Iran sanctions evasion and IRGC funding7 hours ago
Quote of the day by Ernest Hemingway: 'Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut' and a funny lesson on self-discipline13 hours ago
Quote of the day by Warren Buffett: 'The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging' and a useful business lesson14 hours ago
'Don't be like Yasmin': US makes an example out of Venezuelan woman arrested by ICE, says you are illegal if...14 hours ago
'Who introduced them?' US senator says it's odd to see Justin Trudeau frolicking around Katy Perry; 'He used to be in charge of a whole country'15 hours ago
California lost as many as 1.3 million Joshua trees in the 2020 Dome Fire; new software now helps park managers target recovery after wildfires16 hours ago
A Cumberland mother's new farm stand was stolen before she could use it; strangers John and Casey Adams rebuilt it for free, even after their tools were stolen16 hours ago
Billionaire Michael Moritz and Harriet Heyman are offering up to $150 million for ideas that could make San Francisco a better place to live17 hours ago
'More like humiliation than rejection': Indian PSU employee denied US tourist visa in 20 seconds, says never going to apply again18 hours ago
US appeals court halts Trump's $400 million ballroom project, grants 14 days for Supreme Court appeal18 hours ago
Who is Sarah Jukaku? Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has rental properties in India, Dubai in wife's name18 hours ago
US judge compares Meta to 'public nuisance,' orders $567m payout over child harm19 hours ago
One Houston man began clearing illegally dumped trash alone; his daily cleanups grew into a 100-volunteer movement20 hours ago
Video: 2 injured after gunman opens fire near New York subway station21 hours ago
In 2026, Alabama sank a 408-foot riverboat casino, completing a three-ship artificial reef cluster 23 miles off Orange Beach21 hours ago
In 1943, a US Corsair ditched off the Solomon Islands; more than 80 years later, it sits upright 174 feet underwater as a living reef22 hours ago
H-1B program is not just fraud: Trump official says it's a criminal enterprise; Americans will be very angry when the investigation is over22 hours ago
New Jersey police officer disguised as a roadside tree helped catch 74 distracted drivers in just six hours21 hours ago
A Florida nuclear power plant was surrounded by 270 kilometres of canals. Decades later, American crocodiles turned them into a home22 hours ago
Minnesota retiree Dale Hoffman took his new rod on its first trip; when it nearly flew from the boat, he grabbed it and landed a 2.21-pound state-record bluegill23 hours ago
California biologist Phil Pister saved the last Owens pupfish from extinction in 1969 by carrying every surviving fish in two buckets23 hours ago
After losing his beloved dog, this Ohio man spent more than 13 years adopting senior dogs no one else wanted and giving them a loving home23 hours ago
In 2018–2019, the U.S. relocated 19 wolves to Isle Royale after inbreeding left just two; by winter 2026, researchers estimated 37 wolves and about 524 moose1 day ago
In 2011, New York painted its black rooftops white; monitoring found its average peak summer surface temperature was 43°F lower1 day ago
Amazon sued over 'dolphin safe' and 'sustainable' seafood labels as consumers challenge how products are marketed1 day ago
Trump signs new birthright citizenship rules: What it means for Indians1 day ago
In 2006, 84-year-old Seattle homeowner Edith Macefield reportedly rejected a $1 million offer, so developers built a five-story complex around three sides of her house1 day ago
Beginning in 2003, Arizona biologists flew endangered humpback chub in a 55-gallon drum beneath a helicopter, moving them above a waterfall to warmer habitat beyond non-native trout1 day ago
In 2013, respiratory disease was detected in California's desert bighorn sheep; about two months later, sick animals were found more than 30 kilometres away1 day ago
Mountain lions may be making roads safer in Washington, because deer change their behaviour when pumas are nearby, and collisions drop1 day ago
From Diwali to Marine One: Why Trump keeps coming back to grass1 day ago
Trump angry over leak of US weapons shortage as Iran talks enter crucial phase: Report1 day ago
Second attempt: Trump takes another stab at birthright citizenship1 day ago
Fake help-desk calls put Blackstone, Apollo and other US firms in hackers' sights1 day ago
'Need to elect JD': Trump 'backs' VP as president nominee in 'meet with donors'1 day ago
Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship despite US Supreme Court setback1 day ago
Senate panel holds Fauci in contempt for not answering Covid questions1 day ago