Hobbit-like humans may have scavenged Komodo dragons’ leftovers to survive
Instead of hunting big game or wielding fire, the hobbit-like hominin Homo floresiensis likely scavenged leftovers of prey taken down by Komodo dragon…
Day: July 4, 2026
Daring rescue mission launches to save a 3,200-pound NASA observatory from an untimely end
A first-of-its-kind mission launched Friday in the hopes of preventing NASA’s Swift Observatory from dropping out of low-Earth orbit.
Why is premium gas so expensive? More Americans are filling their cars with it
The price displayed above that third button on the gas pump averaged more than $5.40 for several days this spring. American drivers still couldn’t g…
Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
Since the United States and Iran signed a peace plan to end the war, global oil and US gas prices have been declining and all eyes are on Iran’s pla…
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal survive late drama and everything else to know from Thursday’s World Cup matches
The first game on Thursday and the last one were pretty straightforward affairs for Spain and Switzerland. But in between, Portugal and Croatia served…
Cape Verde’s fairytale story is about to run into Lionel Messi and Argentina
We all knew this World Cup would be good on the pitch. In truth, they always are. But this summer has been so dramatic – and Friday has a David vs. …
They’re married! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrate with star-studded MSG party
The superstar couple is married and the highly anticipated wedding celebration for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is underway at Madison Square Garden.…
What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event
President Donald Trump’s celebration for America’s 250th anniversary will culminate Saturday with a record-breaking fireworks show on the National…
Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations
President Donald Trump pardoned 11 people on Friday, a White House official told CNN, including several individuals who violated the Clean Air Act aim…
July 3, 2026 — Iran prepares for late supreme leader’s funeral
Iran released images of the casket holding slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s army general warned the US and Israel against launchi…
