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Admiral Farragut Damns the Torpedoes in Mobile Bay Victory
On August 05, 1864: Admiral Farragut Damns the Torpedoes in Mobile Bay Victory
By Quinn Foster · Aug 5, 2026
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How Cold War Scientists Designed a Starship That Could Reach Another Sun
Scientists and engineers have long dreamed of using fusion-powered spacecraft to reach other star systems within a human lifetime. Concepts first expl…
By Hayden Walsh · Aug 5, 2026
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Curiosity Rover Stumbles Upon a Breathtaking Sea of Honeycomb Patterns on Mars
NASA's Curiosity rover has photographed unusual honeycomb-like patterns on the surface of Mars. The geometric shapes, known as polygonal fractures, me…
By Casey Morgan · Aug 5, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The Six Best Foods to Eat for a Powerful Omega-3 Boost
A dietitian has ranked the six best foods for getting omega-3 fatty acids into your diet. Omega-3s are essential healthy fats that support both heart …
By Devin Marsh · Aug 5, 2026
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NHS Breast Cancer Screening Is Missing 95% of At-Risk Women Under 50
A new study warns that up to 95% of younger women at higher risk of breast cancer are being missed by current NHS screening programs. Researchers say …
By Quinn Foster · Aug 5, 2026
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China's AI Surge Is Squeezing American Model Makers Out of the Market
A wave of new AI model releases from China is rapidly closing the gap with Silicon Valley's top developers. The surge is putting intense pressure on A…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 5, 2026
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Big Oil Rakes In Record Profits While Trump Fumes Over Gas Prices
BP reported a dramatic surge in profits, more than doubling its earnings even as President Donald Trump publicly criticized Big Oil companies for prof…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 5, 2026
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Man With Manslaughter Past Accused of Sparking Spokane's Catastrophic Wildfires
Washington authorities have arrested 37-year-old Aaron Farinacci, charged with first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails fire in Spokan…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 5, 2026
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Iran Suspected as Hackers Breach Drinking Water Systems Across 12 States
Hackers suspected to have Iranian ties have targeted drinking water and wastewater systems across at least 12 states, compromising control systems use…
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 5, 2026
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A Discarded SpaceX Rocket Carved a Fresh Crater Into the Moon Early Wednesday
A discarded SpaceX rocket stage is expected to have crashed into the moon early this morning, traveling at roughly 5,400 miles per hour and releasing …
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 5, 2026
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Father of Starved Florida Infant Arrested Across State Lines Nearly a Year After Baby's Death
US Marshals have arrested the father of an infant who died from malnutrition in Fort Pierce, Florida. The arrest marks a significant development in th…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 5, 2026
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US State Department Puts Americans on Alert for Risks in Belgium
The United States has issued a warning highlighting security risks for travelers in Belgium, citing concerns around crime, terrorism, and civil unrest…
By Avery Bennett · Aug 5, 2026
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Four Arrested After US Park Police Chase Ends With Stolen Car Hitting Tree
US Park Police arrested four individuals following a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash. Officers gave chase before the suspect vehicle crashed, le…
By Morgan Ellis · Aug 5, 2026
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How Puerto Rico's Own Driver Database Became a Tool for ICE Arrests
An arrest has brought attention to a secretive data-sharing agreement between Puerto Rico and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, raising concerns ab…
By Avery Bennett · Aug 5, 2026
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The Safety App That Knows Your Neighborhood Is Going Global — With Controversy in Tow
The Citizen app is a personal safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents and emergencies happening in their surrounding area. The…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 5, 2026
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A Giant Iceberg Cracked Open Antarctica and Revealed a Secret Fish City
Scientists have discovered more than 1,000 fish nests beneath Antarctica's ice, revealed after a massive iceberg broke away from the Larsen C ice shel…
By Sydney Parker · Aug 4, 2026
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The Galaxy's Most Common Planet Is One Our Solar System Somehow Never Made
Astronomers have confirmed more than 6,000 planets beyond our solar system in just three decades, and the findings have delivered a major surprise. Th…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 4, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Anchor With Alzheimer's Visits Columbia Lab Hunting for the Disease's Origin
Doctors at Columbia University's Alzheimer's Research Center are conducting groundbreaking research aimed at uncovering the root causes of Alzheimer's…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 4, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Australia's H5N1 Bird Flu Reaches Grim Milestone as Mass Wildlife Deaths Begin
Australia is warning that H5N1 bird flu is likely to spread further after the country recorded its first mass mortality episode involving wild birds. …
By Riley Carter · Aug 4, 2026
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Wall Street Surges to Record Highs as Trump Backs Off Iran Strikes
U.S. stock futures climbed at the start of August after President Trump called off planned military strikes against Iran. The decision eased geopoliti…
By Casey Morgan · Aug 4, 2026
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The Colonel's Legacy Stays Put as Kentucky Dinner House Sale Falls Through
The planned sale of the Claudia Sanders Dinner House and Blackwood Hall has fallen through. The historic property, which includes the home where Colon…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 4, 2026
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Ancient Ocean May Still Be Alive Beneath Antarctica's Crimson Blood Falls
A new study has found ancient microorganisms living in Antarctica's Blood Falls, the striking crimson waterfall formed by iron-rich brine. Genetic ana…
By Hayden Walsh · Aug 4, 2026
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Humpback Whales Choreograph Their Songs to Match Every Stage of a Dive
Male humpback whales coordinate specific parts of their songs with different stages of their dives, according to new research. Scientists tagged 16 wh…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 4, 2026
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Michigan Voters Decide the Most Expensive Democratic Senate Primary in US History
Michigan voters are heading to the polls today for what has become the most expensive Democratic Senate primary in U.S. history, with over $60 million…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 4, 2026