The man suspected of killing a woman at a popular San Francisco pier said the shooting was an accident, claiming he found a gun wrapped in a T-shirt and it went off when he picked it up. … [Read more...]
Greece Debt Crisis: Finance Minister Varoufakis Resigns
Greece's combative finance minister has resigned, hours after voters backed his call to reject creditors' demands for more austerity in a referendum. Yanis Varoufakis said it was felt his departure would be helpful in finding a solution to the country's debt crisis. … [Read more...]
Screen Addiction Is Taking a Toll on Children
Excessive use of computer games among young people in China appears to be taking an alarming turn and may have particular relevance for American parents whose children spend many hours a day focused on electronic screens. … [Read more...]
Ready to Eat Genetically Engineered Cows?
On the surface, James West and Warren Gill might not seem like the most natural pair to team up in an effort to overhaul the way the world eats. West, an associate professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, has spent most of his career working with human diseases — particularly lung diseases — and genetic engineering. … [Read more...]
This Is What the Largest Lego American Flag Looks Like
Oh, say can you see ... this giant American flag made from LEGOs? It should be pretty easy to spot because it’s the largest of its kind, constructed from over 100,000 LEGO bricks. … [Read more...]
What Miss Universe Is Saying About Donald Trump
The reigning Miss Universe joined a chorus of voices denouncing controversial remarks by the pageant’s owner, Donald Trump. “I find Mr. Trump’s comments unjust and hurtful,” Paulina Vega wrote in an Instagram post. “As a Colombian and as Miss Universe, I want to show my support and validate the sentiments of the Latin community.” … [Read more...]
Guinness Names World’s Tallest Ever Cow
It’s official. At 6-foot-4, Blosom is the world’s tallest cow ever. That’s the determination made by Guinness World Records, which had previously named the female Holstein the world’s tallest living cow. … [Read more...]
A Satellite’s First Look at Earth Has a Stunning Photo of the Sahara
Sentinel-2A conducted its first ever scan of Earth on June 27th. The result was this gorgeous image of the Sahara in central Algeria, showing a glorious terrain of rocks and sand. … [Read more...]