The beloved game show host Alex Trebek will live on forever after being honored by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with his very own “Forever stamp.” The “Jeopardy!” host made history when he departed the popular show after 37 seasons. He announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis in 2019 and died on Nov. 8, 2020...
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Free waterfront festival, Oswego Harborfest, to celebrate its 35th year this weekend
A big summer celebration is set to take place this weekend in upstate New York. Harborfest in Oswego, New York, is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2024. The free event takes place from July 25-28 along the Oswego waterfront. Since a humble beginning in 1988, Harborfest has grown to become a major regional festival, attracting...
Hiker's death in Utah spotlights need for safety protocols on the trail
A female hiker died on Sunday on a trail near near Quail Creek State Park in southern Utah, according to local reports. The woman, 56, who was not identified in the report, had sent out a distress call regarding lack of water and high temperatures, but by the time police arrived, she was unresponsive and...
Visit Mississippi and experience a trip filled with history, beauty, fun
If you are traveling to Mississippi, there is no shortage of activities to take part in during your travels. Mississippi is filled with ravishing natural beauty and museums where you can take a deeper dive into history. In Mississippi, there is something for everyone, from scenic hikes to testing your luck at the blackjack table...
Sharks test positive for cocaine off Brazil's coast
Sharks have tested positive for cocaine off Brazil’s coast, according to a new scientific study. Scientists with the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation tested 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharkswho all tested positive for the drug, and 12 out of the 13 also tested positive for benzoylecgonine, cocaine’s primary metabolite. Their findings, published in the journal ScienceDirect, were the...
On this day in history, July 23, 1885, Ulysses S. Grant, 18th president, passes away of throat cancer
On this day in history, July 23, 1885, Ulysses S. Grant died at his family cottage in New York. The 18th president of the United States had a complex and compelling upbringing and time in the White House. Grant was a West Point graduate — later to become president of the United States, according to...
JD Vance's hometown of Middletown, Ohio, was built by steel industry: What to know about it
Former President Donald Trump‘s running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, returned to Middletown, Ohio, on Monday as the senator’s hometown sits at the crossroads of the heartland crisis that has shaped American politics in recent decades. “This town was so good to me,” the GOP senator said during a rally at Middletown High School in...
Before Biden, these 5 past presidents faced health issues amid re-election
President Biden announced on Sunday that he has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. Although the White House press office told Fox News Digital on Monday that “health was not a factor” in the president’s decision to withdraw, multiple doctors expressed concern about signs of cognitive decline after Biden’s widely criticized performance in the...
Giant battery-powered dump truck dumps diesel for electric
In the world of heavy industry, change often comes at a glacial pace. But every once in a while, an innovation emerges that sends shock waves through the sector. Enter Hitachi Construction Machinery’s latest creation: the world’s first ultra-large, fully electric mining dump truck. This isn’t just another incremental improvement; it’s a game-changer that could...
What to know about the 'Devil Comet’ after its closest passing of Earth in 71 years
While the total solar eclipse was the celestial focus in April 2024, the “Devil Comet” also received attention from skywatchers. Known officially and scientifically as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, the rare comet, with its moniker suggestive of a fall from grace, neared Earth for the first time in 71 years. What makes this comet particularly unique is...









