On This Day, Nov. 2: Spruce Goose makes lone flight
On Nov. 2, 1947, Howard Hughes built and piloted the world's largest airplane, the 200-ton flying boat Spruce Goose, on its only flight, at Long Beach, Calif
The consequences of huge federal cuts to domestic violence funding “may be death”
This article first appeared on Mother Jones. It has been republished with the publication’s permission.Paris Alexander had been in a destructive relationship for over a decade, learning to tolerate the intolerable even as the abuse progressed—first mental and emotional torment, then physical
Anti-LGBTQ+ attacks nationwide have increased 112% over the last two years
There has been a 112% increase in documented attacks on LGBTQ+ people nationwide, according to a newly unveiled Anti-LGBTQ Extremism Reporting Tracker (ALERT) from the queer media watchdog organization GLAAD. GLAAD hopes to use the tracker to provide comprehensive reporting
Fungi may not think, but they can communicate
Fungi can be enigmatic organisms. Mushrooms or other structures may be visible above the soil, but beneath lurks a complex network of filaments, or hyphae, known as the mycelium. It is even possible for fungi to communicate through the mycelium—despite
iPod fans evade Apple’s DRM to preserve 54 lost clickwheel-era games
Old-school Apple fans probably remember a time, just before the iPhone became a massive gaming platform in its own right, when Apple released a wide range of games designed for late-model clickwheel iPods. While those clickwheel-controlled titles didn't exactly set the gaming
Could election change protection US offers Europe?
US military power has helped protect Europe for 75 years, but for how much longer?
‘The energy, the vibe, it feels like family’ – the mood at an election rally
Exhausted by the US election? We take you to a Trump and Harris rally to feel the excitement on both sides.
Kim Jong Un is China's ally – but has become the 'comrade from hell'
Beijing is caught between its sanctioned neighbours, whose new alliance is causing concern.
Aftermath of deadly Serbia railway station roof collapse
Several people have died, with dozens of rescue workers searching for survivors under the rubble.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies to act before N Korean troops reach front
Zelenskyy raises the prospect of a preemptive Ukrainian strike on camps where the North Korean troops are being trained.
How significant is North Korea’s support for Russia?
Pyongyang says it will stand by Moscow in its war against Ukraine.
Harris, Trump hit North Carolina in final weekend push before US election
The fate of the election is expected to be determined by the seven battleground states, which are being heavily courted.
Can Harris energise rural voters in the final stretch of the US election?
Peach County, Georgia, offers a window into rural concerns — and could be a bellwether for the US presidential race.
Now Critically Endangered: Giant Clams Face Extinction Crisis
Giant clams are critically endangered, with populations down 80% due to overfishing and climate change. Conservationists are pushing for legal protections to prevent extinction, given the clams’ essential role in tropical ecosystems. The giant clam, recognized for its vibrant, cape-like
