stay

Who is Edward Andrew Paltzik? Lindsay Clancy holdout juror’s lawyer warns against fake fundraisers – ‘Stay away from…’

by
Juror Michael P. Desronvil expressed concerns over being cut off during deliberations on Lindsay Clancy’s trial, which resulted in a deadlocked jury.

The legal counsel representing Michael P. Desronvil, who served as the sole dissenting juror in the Lindsay Clancy homicide trial, has stated that no crowdfunding campaigns soliciting contributions under his client’s name have received official authorization. The attorney has issued a public advisory cautioning people against making donations to such initiatives. Juror Michael P. Desronvil … Read more

Why some sand dunes ‘sing’ while most stay silent: The science behind the mysterious hum

by
From tales of music by ghosts to scientific inquiry, the phenomenon of singing sands intrigues researchers. Investigations show how specific dune characteristics influence sound production, linking ancient mysteries to granular mechanics and acoustics, revealing why only some dunes resonate. (Representational/Unsplash)

There are accounts of odd noises coming out of some of the sand dunes dating back to ancient times. During his journey through the Gobi Desert in Asia in the 13th century, Venetian merchant and explorer Marco Polo wrote about music made by ghosts, which he believed were desert spirits. It is an extraordinary natural … Read more

Trump admin paid $9.5 billion to federal workers to stay home in 2025: Report

by
Trump admin paid $9.5 billion to federal workers to stay home in 2025: Report

Trump administration spent $9.5 billion paying federal workers to do absolutely nothing, watchdog report says. The Trump administration spent an estimated $9.5 billion paying federal employees who were on administrative leave in 2025, as it moved to significantly reduce the size of the federal workforce, according to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report.About $6.7 … Read more

Mamdani attends NYC 9/11 memorial despite calls from victims’ families to stay away

by
Mamdani attends NYC 9/11 memorial despite calls from victims’ families to stay away

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrived at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum at Ground Zero on Friday to attend the 25th anniversary commemoration of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, despite calls from some victims’ families and former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani to stay away from the ceremony.Mamdani was … Read more

Hiking canyons can be dangerous when storms hit – what you need to know to stay safe

by
Hiking canyons can be dangerous when storms hit – what you need to know to stay safe

Tennessee , Hiking a picturesque valley or climbing a craggy gorge are some of the most exhilarating experiences in nature. As a geologist, I have hiked and climbed some of the most intense terrains in the world, including in the Andes, Middle Eastern deserts, the Balkans and the Appalachians. Hiking canyons can be dangerous when … Read more

A New Zealand sailor spent years living alone on a remote Cook Islands atoll across three separate stays; a year after his final stay ended, Suwarrow was declared a national park

by
A New Zealand sailor spent years living alone on a remote Cook Islands atoll across three separate stays; a year after his final stay ended, Suwarrow was declared a national park

Tom Neale on Suwarrow: Highlights the story’s main protagonist living his solitary life on the remote Cook Islands atoll. A remote Pacific atoll that was once the solitary kingdom of a New Zealand sailor has secured a lasting future, transforming from a hermit’s retreat into the first conservation sanctuary in the Cook Islands. Suwarrow, an … Read more

In 1967, Henry Pigott sold his North Carolina island home to help create Cape Lookout National Seashore; a life estate let him stay until his death as Portsmouth Village’s last male resident

by
In 1967, Henry Pigott sold his North Carolina island home to help create Cape Lookout National Seashore; a life estate let him stay until his death as Portsmouth Village's last male resident

When the federal government began bringing the windswept barrier islands of eastern North Carolina under protected parkland, a quiet property deal near Pamlico Sound helped bring the story of a once-thriving coastal community to an end. In 1967, Henry Pigott agreed to sell his property on Portsmouth Island to help create Cape Lookout National Seashore. … Read more

In 1986, a ranching family sold California’s 53,000-acre Santa Rosa Island to the US for nearly $30 million; they retained about 7 acres and the right to stay for another 25 years

by
In 1986, a ranching family sold California's 53,000-acre Santa Rosa Island to the US for nearly $30 million; they retained about 7 acres and the right to stay for another 25 years

In December 1986, the United States federal government completed a deal to buy Santa Rosa Island for $29.5 million. The 53,000-acre island, located 26.5 miles off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, was bought by the National Park Service from its longtime private owners, the Vail & Vickers ranching partnership. Under the deal, the ranching … Read more

All expenses paid: UAE provides accommodation, meals and flights to more than 20,000 travelers stranded in emirate due to Iran, US, Israel war

by
All expenses paid: UAE provides accommodation, meals and flights to more than 20,000 travelers stranded in emirate due to Iran, US, Israel war

Stuck in Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Full cost support available in UAE Amid widespread flight disruptions amid an escalating war between Iran, the United States and Israel, the United Arab Emirates has taken the extraordinary step of launching an emergency aviation support program that will cover all accommodation, meals and rebooking costs for passengers stranded … Read more