Stratolaunch, a Seattle aerospace company formed by Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen, completed the ninth test flight of its world’s biggest airplane.
Author: Camille Fine, USA TODAY
Record-breaking ‘Toadzilla’ cane toad found in Australian park
An invasive cane toad dubbed “Toadzilla,” was found by Australian park rangers and may be the largest in the world.
Where is the ‘World Capital of Architecture?’ See stunning parks, buildings, innovation
Copenhagen, a city known for its people-centric architecture focused on function, art and design, is UNESCO’s “World Capital of Architecture.”
‘World’s oldest dated rune stone’ found in Norway: ‘Dream of all runologists’
The Museum of Cultural History in Oslo, Norway has revealed the “world’s oldest runestone,” providing clues to origins of Western writing.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy through intimate, iconic images
As the nation pauses to reflect on the legacy of the towering historical figure, these lesser-known pictures depict the intimate moments of Dr. King.
Missing clouded leopard found after shutting down Texas’ largest zoo
A missing clouded leopard named Nova shut down the Dallas Zoo, officials said Friday. She was located and safely secured in the afternoon.
Must-have cat calendar for 2023 by Army Corps of Engineers depicts giant cats on infrastructure
Portland’s Army Corps of Engineers’ released a free 2023 calendar of giant cats photoshopped into huge infrastructure projects; you can download here.
‘Thank you’s are no longer enough’: Why 7,000 NYC hospital nurses are on strike
Thousands of nurses at two major New York City hospitals walked out Monday morning after talks to avert a strike failed overnight.
The 10 weirdest things agents found at airport security in 2022, according to TSA
Guns, drugs, grenades, and more weird items that made TSA’s list of “Top 10 Catches of 2022” at airport security.
What’s open and closed on New Year’s (and the day after): What to know about banks, post offices, more
Most banks and mail services will not open the Monday after New Year’s Day. Check to see store, bank, mail and more details on what’s open and closed.