A video showing a man lighting a cigarette at Paris' Unknown Soldier memorial sparked outrage. French officials, including Minister Patricia Miralles and Senator Bruno Retailleau, condemned the act as disrespectful to fallen soldiers. The man, reportedly known to police with prior offenses, was arrested and faces potential deportation to...
Brooke Hogan Oleksy, daughter of the late Hulk Hogan, revealed her private tribute to her father. Instead of a traditional funeral, she chose a beach outing with her twins, placing them in the ocean waters her father loved. This personal remembrance followed a period of estrangement from her...
NASA faces a $4 billion shortfall in funding for commercial space stations to replace the aging International Space Station (ISS), set to deorbit in 2028. The ISS's retirement leaves a gap in low-Earth orbit capabilities. Acting Administrator Sean Duffy issued a new directive altering the previous plan, which...
The New York Mets narrowly escaped a no-hitter against the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday, with Juan Soto hitting a ninth-inning home run to break up Gavin Williams's near-perfect game. Despite Soto's homer, the Mets lost 4-1, completing a three-game sweep and extending their losing streak to eight out of...
Archaeologists at Tel Shiloh have unearthed a stone structure matching the dimensions and orientation of the ancient Mishkan, along with over 100,000 animal bones, likely sacrificial remains. The discovery, led by Dr. Scott Stripling, supports the theory that the Mishkan was located at Tel Shiloh, contradicting previous scholarly beliefs....
Russian drone attacks damaged a Ukrainian gas compressor station in Odesa, disrupting the newly operational Trans-Balkan gas corridor designed to reduce Ukraine's energy dependence. The attack, targeting infrastructure that imports gas from Greece, damaged the Orlivka station, part of the route transporting American and Azerbaijani gas. Ukrainian officials condemned...
Day 670 of the Gaza conflict sees 135 Palestinians killed and 771 wounded in the past 24 hours, according to Hamas. The US reportedly granted Israel freedom of action in Gaza, but seeks improved humanitarian aid delivery. Israel's security cabinet will discuss expanding military operations, with differing opinions...
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders will start Friday's preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers. Injuries to other quarterbacks, including Kenny Pickett and Dillon Gabriel, have paved the way for Sanders' unexpected promotion. Veteran Tyler Huntley will be the only other Browns quarterback available. While the Browns'...
NPR correspondent Diaa Hadid shares a glimpse of life in Gujarat, India, centered around a majestic banyan tree. The tree serves as a community hub, providing shade and a place for rest, prayer, and play. Locals use the tree for religious offerings, while children swing from its aerial...
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel jumped into a brawl during a joint practice with the Commanders, sustaining a bloody cheek. Quarterback Drake Maye praised Vrabel's actions, viewing them as indicative of the team's desired intensity and fighting spirit. Vrabel's intervention, while potentially risky, might signal a shift towards a...
