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A Michigan scientist buried seeds in 20 glass bottles in 1879; 142 years later, some still grew, and the experiment is set to run until 2100

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A Michigan scientist buried seeds in 20 glass bottles in 1879; 142 years later, some still grew, and the experiment is set to run until 2100

Michigan State University botanist William James Beal buried 20 glass bottles filled with seeds In 1879, Michigan State University botanist William James Beal buried 20 glass bottles filled with seeds and sand in an effort to answer a deceptively simple question: how long could seeds remain dormant in the soil and still grow when conditions … Read more

A 69-year-old North Carolina father spent $800,000 buying 5 acres; he now wants to build 20 tiny homes so adults like his disabled son can have a community of their own

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A 69-year-old North Carolina father spent $800,000 buying 5 acres; he now wants to build 20 tiny homes so adults like his disabled son can have a community of their own

Like most parents, Dave Curro, a 69-year-old father, is also worried about the future of his son, especially since he has a developmental disability. But now, he is one step closer to ensuring that his son has a community that supports him and makes his life more comfortable and happier. Four years ago, he dreamt … Read more

‘Lower the rate or…’: Trump threatens to stop trading with US trade-deficit countries

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US President Donald Trump threatened to cease trading with countries with which America has a trade deficit if the country’s central bank did not lower interest rates in a social media post on Friday. Trump expressed frustration that high domestic interest rates, which are governed by America’s Federal Reserveplaced the US at a “very unfair … Read more

Lindsay Clancy gets mistrial verdict: Why Kevin Reddington’s emergency appeal was denied

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A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s case on Friday after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict following about 38 hours of deliberations over seven days. Clancy, a former nurse, is accused of murdering her three children. The jury’s repeated deadlock came after defense attorney Kevin Reddington asked the Massachusetts Supreme … Read more

Africa bigger, US smaller – UN adopts new map

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Africa bigger, US smaller - UN adopts new map

The United Nations General Assembly voted Friday to back a resolution spearheaded by several African countries to adopt a map that makes their continent bigger while shrinking North America and Europe. Africa bigger, US smaller – UN adopts new map Aimed at “a more accurate representation” of continental landmasses, the resolution was supported by 164 … Read more

Ecuador says vessel sinkings part of joint US drug trafficking probe

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Ecuador says vessel sinkings part of joint US drug trafficking probe

By Alexandra Valencia Ecuador says vessel sinkings part of joint US drug trafficking probe QUITO, Sept 4 – Ecuador defended on Friday U.S. operations that intercepted and sank three Ecuadorean vessels this week, saying they were the product of joint investigations to disrupt drug trafficking. The sinkings are the latest in a broader U.S. military … Read more

Cambodia’s army to resume joint military exercises with the US next year

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Cambodia’s army to resume joint military exercises with the US next year

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Cambodia ’s army announced Friday that it will resume joint military exercises with the United States early next year after they had been suspended for almost a decade. Cambodia’s army to resume joint military exercises with the US next year The announcement on the Facebook page of the Royal Cambodian Army … Read more

Did Trump’s ex-labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer force a staffer into a strip club? Shocking report emerges

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Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April 2026 amid misconduct allegations detailed in a new OIG report. (AFP)

Donald Trump‘s former labor secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, allegedly drank during working hours, kept alcohol on federal property, and made a staffer attend a strip club while on a personal trip, according to a new report by the Department of Labor’s Office of Inspector General. Former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April 2026 amid misconduct … Read more

Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives

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Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives

MEXICO CITY — Drug cartels across Mexico are increasingly turning to car bombs, explosives-laden drones and improvised explosive devices, a trend that could further strain Mexico’s already tense relationship with U.S. President Donald Trumpwho has repeatedly threatened military action against the cartels. Why Mexican cartels are increasingly using car bombs and other explosives The latest … Read more

Judge clears a lawsuit against Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law

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Judge clears a lawsuit against Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina's 'homewrecker' law

PHOENIX — Former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina’s homewrecker law over her relationship with a member of her security detail, a judge ruled Friday. Judge clears a lawsuit against Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law Sinema has acknowledged having a romantic relationship with Matthew Ammel but argued that she … Read more