HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A visit to the Pennsylvania House floor by two former police officers who helped protect the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot of 2021 drew boos and walkouts by some Republican legislators this week. Witnesses said the appearance Wednesday by former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn and his ex-boss, […]
On a recent afternoon in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Carly Pearson’s hiking gear had three wheels. Pearson, who is paralyzed below the waist following an injury she sustained as a wildland firefighter, used an all-terrain wheelchair to maneuver around tree roots, mud and other hikers on her way to a nearby waterfall. Just two […]
Scientists may have learned the history of the tiny contact-binary moon orbiting asteroid 152830 Dinkinesh, which was the first cosmic stop for NASA’s Lucy spacecraft. That moonlet may have spun off its larger parent asteroid when Dinkinesh was sent twirling through space after absorbing and re-emitting sunlight. Having launched in 2021, the Lucy mission is […]
After the FBI raided both the business and the office of Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens last week, reports surfaced the feds also paid a visit to Jackson’s City Hall. On Tuesday, city officials confirmed the FBI’s trip to City Hall, but Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba declined to offer any information when he […]
I’ve been to Orlando several times before, but recently decided to visit Sarasota, Florida, instead. I was blown away by the beach town’s stunning coastline and delicious food. As someone who loves Broadway productions, the live-theater scene really impressed me. I’ve been regularly visiting Orlando for over 30 years, but when many of my local friends suggested […]
May 19—VALLES CALDERA NATIONAL PRESERVE — Jorge Silva-Bañuelos fell in love the moment he turned the corner on N.M. 4 and first laid eyes on the wide expanse of this nearly 89,000-acre jewel of Northern New Mexico. The breathtaking experience, almost two decades ago, felt like he was seeing another country — if not another […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are still reflecting on their three-day trip to Nigeria earlier this month, which included some time speaking with young locals. Harry, 39, and Meghan, 42, attended a mental health summit in the nation’s capital of Abuja on May 10, where they had a chance to address a group of Nigerian […]
Donald Trump is on trial in NY in relation to a hush-money payment to a porn star. Despite his wife Melania Trump‘s absence, various GOP elites have shown their support in court. They include: Vivek Ramaswamy, Mike Johnson, Rick Scott, J.D. Vance, Eric Trump and Lara Trump. Former President Donald Trump has still not had the courtroom […]
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex embarked on what was officially dubbed a 3-day private visit to Nigeria, yet it unfolded with all the grandeur and attention typically reserved for royal tours. Their first day saw them receive a red-carpet welcome complete with cultural dancers following their arrival in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, where they kicked […]
Note: This post contains mentions of racism and childhood sexual abuse. Have you ever pulled over to get gas or grab a snack, only to find yourself in a town that just felt wrong in a way you couldn’t put your finger on? Well, recently, u/scrambl987 asked people on Reddit to share the creepiest town […]
The commanding officer of the U.S. Navy Los Angeles Class attack submarine USS Columbia encountered a pleasant coincidence Wednesday when visiting Columbia. The submarine and Flat Branch Pub and Brewing both are celebrating 30-year anniversaries. The vessel’s mess hall is known as Flat Branch Café. “The Flat Branch anniversary is a happy accident for us,” […]
After traveling solo to all 50 US states, I’ve found some great places to relax and unwind. I love visiting coastal towns in California, Oregon, and Maine. I also enjoy disconnecting in Taos, New Mexico, and Homer, Alaska. Over the past decade, I’ve traveled to all 50 US states and spent time in tons of […]