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.
New York City nurse strike ends three days after 7,000 workers walked out of two hospitals
Nurses began returning to work at Mount Sinai Hospital and Montefiore Medical Center in New York after the deal was announced Thursday morning.
More than 7,000 nurses at two major NYC hospitals go on strike over pay and staffing
Thousands of nurses at two major New York City hospitals walked out Monday morning after talks to avert a strike failed overnight.
Why is Three Kings Day celebrated? What to know about the holiday’s cultural and religious meaning
Many Christians around the world celebrate Three Kings Day, or Epiphany to mark the end of the Christmas season in early January.