A propeller-driven Yak-52 primary training aircraft has appeared with an impressive collection of kill marks displayed on its fuselage; seemingly confirmation of its success in having been pressed into service as a drone-killer. While we reported on a series of previous videos showing the use of Soviet-era Yak-52s to shoot down Russian drones, the latest […]
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90 Plus: Annie Rose Marks
(KLFY)– Annie Rose Marks is a resilient mother of five from Carencro has recently reached the remarkable age of 102. While her English skills may have faded, her command of Creole French remains strong. “Yeah, I’m old time. No school. Nothing,” Marks said. Marks embodies the true spirit of family. Having lived a full century, […]
Satellite images show apparent mock-ups of US fifth-gen fighter jets and a runway with blast marks and craters in a Chinese desert
China built mock-ups of US aircraft out in the Taklamakan Desert, satellite images show. Apparent blast marks and craters suggest China may be using the area for target practice. China has previously built mock-ups of US warships and carriers, likely for similar purposes. Satellite images show what appear to be mock-ups of fifth-generation US aircraft, […]
Summer solstice 2024 marks the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere
Summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere today (June 20), marking the longest day of the year. During the summer solstice, also known as the June solstice, the sun reaches its highest and northernmost point in the sky. It marks the beginning of the summer season in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern […]
After a long road to its launch, the Tennessee Lottery marks 20 years of winning big
There are few issues where the Volunteer State’s Bible-belt roots show more clearly than the launch of the lottery. In 2002, Tennessee was one of only three states in the country without one. A statewide lottery referendum was on the ballot that year, the culmination of a 20-year battle led by a Memphis Democratic lawmaker. […]
Colombia marks 1st anniversary of rescue of 4 children in the Amazon after their plane crashed
BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — WHERE WERE THEY FLYING TO AND WHERE DID THE FLIGHT ORIGINATE Colombia marked the first anniversary Sunday of the rescue of four Indigenous children who survived a small plane crash in the Amazon rainforest in an operation that gripped the world’s attention. A small ceremony was held in a Bogota military […]
There’s a little Donald in all of us – Donald Duck actor marks 90th anniversary
The voice actor of Donald Duck has said he feels the disgruntled Disney character is still entertaining audiences after 90 years because “there’s a little Donald in all of us”. The cartoon duck, known for his semi-intelligible speech and ill-temper, is celebrating the 90th milestone anniversary on Sunday after making his film debut in 1934 […]
Multiple reports of dead seals with bite marks as great white sharks return to Mass. waters
The number of reports of dead seals found with shark bites is on the rise as great whites make their return to Massachusetts waters ahead of the official start of summer. Seal carcasses have been found on multiple beaches from Provincetown to Martha’s Vineyard in recent weeks, according to the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity […]
Woman’s death inside her home marks California’s first fatal black bear attack
A 71-year-old woman who was found dead inside her Sierra County home last November had been mauled by a black bear, the first such fatal attack in California history. Patrice Miller’s body was discovered inside her Downieville home on Nov. 8, 2023, by Sierra County Sheriff’s Office deputies who had been summoned to conduct a […]
May marks 7th month of housing inventory growth across the nation
May marked the seventh consecutive month of housing inventory growth across the nation, signaling that the number of homes for sale may slowly be returning to normal. “The biggest eye-catcher for me is the fact that inventory is rising sharply, said Realtor.com’s Senior Economist Ralph McLaughlin. “There are 35.2% more homes on the market than […]
Gila marks centennial as country’s first official wilderness area
Jun. 2—SILVER CITY — While hiking a ridgeline trail, one’s vision of the Gila Wilderness can be funneled like the wind between towering green hills and craggy mesas. It’s a phenomenon that offers a telescopic glimpse of the grandeur ahead. Then you round a bend and suddenly encounter a sweeping view of peaks, forested hills, […]
DNC Marks the 100th Anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act with a Multi-State Awareness Campaign and Voting Guides in 7 Native Languages
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced a new print and digital awareness campaign to commemorate the centennial. The ads will launch today and run through the end of the month, and will reach Native communities in Arizona, Michigan, North Carolina, Nevada, and Wisconsin […]