The Big Ben in London’s Great Clock of Westminster failed to produce its famous “bong” after it stopped ticking for the second time in a week.
Author: Camille Fine, USA TODAY
Seven world wonders in less than a week: Man sees The Great Wall, Taj Mahal and more to set new record
British influencer Jamie “Adventureman” McDonald set a Guinness World Record seeing the “New Seven Wonders of the World” in less than a week.
Photos show ‘catastrophic’ floods, dramatic rescue efforts in Italy: 8 dead, thousands stranded
Northern Italian towns have been blasted with up to 20 inches in rain over the last two days.
Google will delete accounts that have been inactive for two years, tech giant announced
To reduce security risks, Google will delete inactive personal accounts, including some Gmail, Google Drive and Docs, photos, calendars and YouTube.
Latest bodies found in Pompeii ruins show deaths weren’t all caused by Vesuvius, researchers say
Two skeletons discovered at the ancient Roman city of Pompeii give more clarity on the tragedy that ensued 2,000 years ago after Vesuvius erupted.
USF professor sets world record for living underwater in 100-day experiment
South Florida professor Joseph Dituri set a new record for the longest time living underwater without depressurization in a 100-day experiment.
The Mexican-American War: Photos from the 1800s show a young nation’s conflict
In May, two anniversaries that spurred the Civil War occurred between the United States and Mexico over a conflict that centered on Texas.
2023 Most Endangered Historic Places in America list shows ‘connections between people, place’
The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s released an annual list which highlights cultural sites facing an array of threats.
Yosemite warns of more closures through July: What the park looks like amid record melts
Yosemite’s rivers may continue to see closures into the summer as record melts from snowpack cause rivers to rise.
Debutante balls, sweaty gyms and outrageous promposals: Photos tell America’s prom story
Prom marks the rite of passage that teens have celebrated since the 19th century. But it wasn’t always about ‘promposals,’ dresses and awkward photos.