In 1903, a mining engineer staked a claim on Arizona’s Meteor Crater, convinced a fortune in iron lay beneath the floor, and spent 26 years drilling for a meteorite that had mostly vaporized on impact — his family still owns the crater today, and science later proved him right about everything except the treasure

In 1903, a mining engineer staked a claim on Arizona's Meteor Crater, convinced a fortune in iron lay beneath the floor, and spent 26 years drilling for a meteorite that had mostly vaporized on impact — his family still owns the crater today, and science later proved him right about everything except the treasure

The hole in the ground east of Flagstaff is nearly a mile wide and deep enough to swallow a 50-story building, and in 1903 the official position of the United States government was that it was a volcano. That was the verdict of Grove Karl Gilbert, chief geologist of the U.S. Geological Survey and one … Read more

Pennsylvania woman died from complications of probable measles case, coroner says

Infant died of measles in Pennsylvania, coroner confirms

A 40-year old woman from Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, died from complications associated with a probable case of measles, the local county coroner said in an interview Sunday evening. The death had first been announced in a news release, which said a woman died Saturday in the county’s first measles-related death.

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief

Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief

David Petraeus, former CIA director, could hear the Russian drones above his train, which had just passed through Ukrainian customs on its way to Poland on Sunday morning. He and other passengers were quickly evacuated. Shortly after, he heard a large explosion. Petraeus, a former US Army general, is used to explosions, but said: “For … Read more

Tom Tiffany’s plane forced to make emergency water landing

Tom Tiffany's plane forced to make emergency water landing

The plane carrying Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany was forced to make an emergency landing in the water near Wausau Saturday night after the plane lost power, according to a statement from Tiffany’s campaign. “After landing, we called 911,” Tiffany said in a statement. “When the plane began to submerge, we exited the plane and … Read more

Iran-US war latest: Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi base as military advance in Yemen intensifies

Iran-US war latest: Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi base as military advance in Yemen intensifies

Explosions Heard on Iran’s Sirik Island Iranian state media has reported several explosions heard on Iran’s Sirik Island. Bryony GoochSeptember 13, 2026 11:08 PM Analysis: Why are the Houthis rising now? Yemen’s Houthi rebels have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia and advanced westward toward the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Being closer to the Red Sea … Read more

12 Classic RadioShack Electronics That Are Pure Nostalgia Today

12 Classic RadioShack Electronics That Are Pure Nostalgia Today

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. For much of the late 20th century, RadioShack was one of the most popular stores to purchase all kinds of components, gadgets, and gizmos. The retailer, owned by the Tandy Corporation, popped up all over the United States, and featured a plethora of popular products, … Read more

A pink addition to your sleep can help wash out your brain

A pink addition to your sleep can help wash out your brain

Think pink for better sleep and extra brain benefits. While research is mixed about the benefits of background noise during sleep, many have added apps and ambient sound machines to nighttime routines for reduced clamor and improved rest. And our brains could see a big benefit with sound machines — and one type of static … Read more