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In the late 1980s, two explorers paddled the full length of the Amazon after walking its first 200 miles; they reached the Atlantic after a 4,200-mile journey

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In the late 1980s, two explorers paddled the full length of the Amazon after walking its first 200 miles; they reached the Atlantic after a 4,200-mile journey

In the late 1980s, Polish explorer Piotr Chmielinski and American writer Joe Kane became the first people to paddle the full length of the Amazon from its source area to the Atlantic Ocean. Kane first walked 200 miles before joining the paddling journey. The expedition covered about 4,200 miles from the high-altitude headwaters to the … Read more

Which US airports are hit by ground stops today? Full list as FAA equipment outage delays flights amid hacking warning

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Flights grounded at major US airports. (UnSplash)

Several airports in the northeastern US faced ground stops and flight delays on Monday after an equipment failure disrupted communications at an FAA facility in Philadelphia. Flights grounded at major US airports. (UnSplash) Cause The FAA said the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) facility experienced problems with radio frequencies and communications. According to officials, … Read more

iPhone Duo full specs: Price, display size, colors, cameras, battery, weight, and more

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Apple has officially launched iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with a thin design, large display, Touch ID and $1,999 starting price. (Apple Event)

Apple has officially introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, ending years of speculation around the company’s entry into the foldable market. Apple says the phone is its thinnest iPhone ever when unfolded, with a design built around a new hinge that helps with both durability and how the phone feels in the hand. … Read more

AirPods 5 full specifications: Price, Siri AI, battery life, and everything you need to know

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Apple has expanded its audio lineup with the launch of AirPods 5. With the new introduction, Apple has claimed to introduce the industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in an open-ear design. Apple has unveiled AirPods 5 with best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation and more. Here’s a complete look at the new earbuds. (Apple) The … Read more

RNC midterm convention schedule: Full 2-day lineup, speakers, singers, Trump and JD Vance speeches in Dallas

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The Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention in Texas will feature two days of speeches on the “America First” agenda, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance set to headline the event. The GOP convention is set to run on Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10. President Donald Trump will headline the Republican … Read more

Social Security 2027 changes: COLA may rise 3.5%, but will full retirement age change?

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Social Security benefits and the 2027 COLA increase explained. (Photo by Kayla Bartkowski / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) (Getty Images via AFP)

Social Security is set for some changes in 2027, but the final numbers are not out yet. The official changes, including the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), are expected to be announced on October 14, after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is released. Social Security benefits and the 2027 COLA increase explained. (Photo by … Read more

Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO: Read his full memo to employees

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Tim Cook has led Apple as CEO since 2011. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)

Apple CEO Tim Cook bid farewell to his role at the tech giant on Monday. Tim Cook has led Apple as CEO since 2011. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan) On his last day as CEO, Cook sent a heartfelt memo to Apple employees, thanking them for their support and praising them as an “extraordinary team.” He also … Read more

Grand Ole Opry Dolly Parton tribute live stream: Where to watch and full performers list

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People attend a tribute to the late Dolly Parton at the legendary country music venue the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S., August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Seth Herald (REUTERS)

The Grand Ole Opry is holding a special show dedicated to Dolly Parton on Saturday, August 29, following the country music legend’s death at 80. The event will take place at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville and begin at 7 p.m. CT, or 8 p.m. ET. People attend a tribute to the late … Read more

163 missing Florida kids rescued: Full list of places they were rescued from; all about Operation Statewide Shield

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A five-day multi-agency operation recovered 163 missing children across Florida and have arrested multiple suspects. (X | @AGJamesUthmeier)

Florida officials have announced the recovery of 163 missing children during a five-day statewide operation that brought together local, state and federal agencies. The initiative was named Operation Statewide Shield. The team located children ranging from 2 months to 17 years old. A five-day multi-agency operation recovered 163 missing children across Florida and have arrested … Read more

Piggly Wiggly stores closing: Full list of locations shut down across US as staffing issues hit grocery chain

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Piggly Wiggly is closing stores in several US states due to staffing issues, while other locations are being rebranded under new names. (AFP)

Piggly Wiggly is closing some of its grocery stores across the US. The New Hampshire-based grocery chain has shut down several locations in different states. Piggly Wiggly is owned by C&S Wholesale Grocers. The company has more than 500 stores across at least 17 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Georgia, according to the company’s … Read more