Lynyrd Skynyrd member Rickey Medlocke tests positive for COVID-19; band scraps upcoming 4 shows
Lynyrd Skynrd canceled four of its upcoming shows after one of the band members tested positive for the coronavirus.
Scientists reveal near-pristine prehistoric lion cubs discovered in Russia: ‘She even had whiskers’
A team of researchers led by Russian scientists recently revealed two near-pristine prehistoric lion cubs discovered frozen in the banks of a Siberian river.
CA gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer says Gov. Newsom trying to ‘partisan-ize’ recall
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer said Gov. Gavin Newsom is trying to “partisan” this year’s recall election, which is being held on Sept. 14.
German coach booted from Olympics after punching horse during women’s pentathlon
A German coach has come under serious criticism and was ousted from the Olympics after she was captured on video punching a horse that refused to perform during…
Emergency shelter in Texas border city expands capacity as more COVID-positive migrants released
An emergency shelter set up in the border city of McAllen, Texas for COVID-positive migrants has expanded its capacity to keep up with a torrent of cases.
New Jersey 12-year-old is world’s youngest chess grandmaster
Abhimanyu Mishra is the world’s youngest chess grandmaster.
Students ask Supreme Court to block Indiana college’s COVID vaccine mandate
The Supreme Court is being asked to block a plan by Indiana University to require students and employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Photos of massive tent at Obama’s mansion raise questions of ‘scaled back’ birthday party
Celebrities and a massive tent were spotted in Martha’s Vineyard for former President Obama’s 60th birthday that his office said was “scaled back” to include just close friends…
Doctor nearly killed girlfriend in drug-fueled ‘exorcisms’: reports
An anesthetist in England performed 250 bizarre “exorcisms” on his live-in girlfriend, restraining her and pumping her full of a menu of dangerous drugs that nearly killed her,…
Last month was worst July for global wildfires since 2003: report
Researchers report that last month was the worst July for wildfires around the world since at least the year 2003.