Fernanda, a rare Fernandina giant tortoise, resting at a conservation center after being rediscovered on a volcanic island.

A giant Galapagos tortoise believed to have been extinct for over a century has been found alive on a remote volcanic island, reviving a historic plan to save the species

Kevin Montien
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February 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM

On a remote volcanic island in the Galápagos Islands, a giant tortoise that science had written off as gone forever has rewritten the record……

A scenic view of a coastal cliff overlooking a sandy beach with the Pacific Ocean and distant mountains in the background.

No one talks about this small Texas town, but it hides secrets of the old South, haunted houses, and an alligator park just 20 minutes away

Adrian Villellas
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February 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Tucked into the pine forests of eastern Texas, Jefferson looks like a movie set that never packed up and left. Brick streets, balconied storefronts,…..

News

The exterior of the Primrose Candy Company manufacturing facility in Chicago, Illinois.

A candy factory with nearly 100 years of history has filed for bankruptcy: the company that sweetened Chicago was unable to cope with inflation and a debt of $12 million

Adrian Villellas
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February 14, 2026 at 8:45 AM

A nearly century-old Primrose Candy Company in Chicago has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after…..

Elon Musk speaking at a technology conference about the future of artificial intelligence and the end of traditional labor.

Goodbye to work forever: Elon Musk claims that by 2045, no one will need to work, and money will be a thing of the past

Kevin Montien
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February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM

In Elon Musk’s vision of the future, your paycheck becomes more like a hobby than…..

A tall chain-link fence blocking a public hiking trail at Thornton State Beach in Daly City, California.

From putting up a fence and a sign to scare visitors away to being accused of money laundering

Adrian Villellas
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February 13, 2026 at 6:30 AM

A federal judge has ordered the arrest of Luke Brugnara, the man authorities say put…..

A shipyard worker welds steel on a large vessel section, illustrating the labor crunch as Navy yards compete with Amazon and Buc-ee’s.

The wages offered by the U.S. Navy to build warships are so low that even Buc-ee’s and Amazon are winning the battle for workers

Kevin Montien
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February 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM

The U.S. Navy is facing a problem that has nothing to do with steel or…..

A small Alaskan Dream Cruises vessel sailing through a narrow, fog-covered fjord in the Inside Passage.

Unexpected farewell: one of the world’s most beloved boutique cruise lines is closing its doors for good, leaving passengers without a cruise or guarantee of a refund

Kevin Montien
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February 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Alaska’s small-ship cruise scene just lost one of its most recognizable names. Indigenous owned Alaskan…..

A U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter jet preparing for takeoff from the flight deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln.

An F-35C shot down an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier after an approach described as aggressive by CENTCOM

Adrian Villellas
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February 10, 2026 at 10:15 AM

An American F‑35C fighter jet has shot down an Iranian drone over the Arabian Sea…..

A “Sorry, we are closed” sign hanging on a door, symbolizing restaurant shutdowns as Arby’s quietly closes locations nationwide.

An iconic fast-food chain with 61 years of history that offered one of the most memorable menus in the United States is closing dozens of locations… and few have noticed

Kevin Montien
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February 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM

For many Americans, an Arby’s sign has been part of the everyday landscape, glowing above…..

A smartphone screen displaying icons for Shein, Temu, and TikTok with a "prohibited" security stamp overlay.

Texas bans dozens of popular apps on official devices… and chances are, many of them are on your phone right now

Kevin Montien
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February 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Cheap clothes and flash deals from apps like Shein and Temu feel like part of…..

Economy

Multi-sport Olympian Lauryn Williams, who became a Certified Financial Planner after facing financial struggles post-retirement.

She was the first American woman to win medals at both the Summer and Winter Olympics and was earning $200,000 a year at the age of 20… but even that didn’t guarantee her financial stability: at 30, she started from scratch, earning only $12 an hour

Kevin Montien
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February 14, 2026 at 12:30 PM

At 20, Lauryn Williams was earning about $200,000 a year from sponsorships while sprinting for Team USA……

A close-up of a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application on a desk, representing the new citizenship eligibility requirements.

It’s official: starting February 3, 2026, all non-citizens will be prohibited from accessing SBA loans

Adrian Villellas
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Starting March 1, one of the most affordable lifelines for small businesses with immigrant owners will sharply…..

Science

Fernanda, a rare Fernandina giant tortoise, resting at a conservation center after being rediscovered on a volcanic island.

A giant Galapagos tortoise believed to have been extinct for over a century has been found alive on a remote volcanic island, reviving a historic plan to save the species

Kevin Montien
|
February 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM

On a remote volcanic island in the Galápagos Islands, a giant tortoise that science had…..

A computer simulation showing a flattened, sheet-like distribution of dark matter surrounding the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies.
Close-up portrait of an elderly woman, representing biological aging and research into DNA-based epigenetic clocks.

Are you aging faster? Your genetic code already has the answer

Kevin Montien
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February 13, 2026 at 8:45 AM

When summer temperatures climb and the air feels heavy, most people think about sweaty commutes,…..

A 60-meter-wide asteroid approaching the Moon with the Earth visible in the distant background.

On December 22, 2032, we could see the Moon explode live: scientists fear that an asteroid the size of a building could collide with nuclear force and cause a rain of fire on Earth that would last for hours

Kevin Montien
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February 12, 2026 at 10:15 AM

In late 2032, a building-sized asteroid may slam into the Moon. If that happens, the…..

A detailed view of the limestone base blocks of the Great Pyramid of Giza, showing signs of natural weather erosion.

Everything we knew about Egypt is false: an engineer suggests that the Great Pyramid was not built in 2560 BC, but more than 40,000 years ago, in the middle of the Stone Age, and the implications are explosive

Adrian Villellas
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February 11, 2026 at 10:15 AM

For generations, history books have told the same story about the Great Pyramid of Giza……

A scientific researcher examining a lake skygazer fish in a laboratory setting to measure biological markers of aging.

An agricultural pesticide widely used in the United States and China could be causing fish to age ten times faster: a study of 20,000 specimens proves this and alerts scientists

Kevin Montien
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February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Low levels of farm chemicals that wash off fields are often labeled safe. A new…..

An expansive aerial view of the Cajueiro de Pirangi in Brazil, showing its massive green canopy covering several city blocks.

The tree that clones itself and deceives the human eye: it covers an area equivalent to two soccer fields, is over 130 years old, and produces 80,000 fruits

Adrian Villellas
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February 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM

From the ground, it looks like a low forest spreading across streets and yards in…..

A Tanzanian farmer in Dodoma pruning a regenerating tree stump using the Farmer-Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) technique.

The incredible forest that “came back to life” without anyone planting a single tree: the discovery in Tanzania that left scientists and farmers around the world speechless

Adrian Villellas
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February 8, 2026 at 8:45 AM

In the dry heart of central Tanzania, farmers are quietly pulling off something that sounds…..