Today in History: February 15, USS Maine explodes in Havana Harbor
[ad_1] Today is Sunday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2026. There are 319 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 15, 1898, the battleship USS Maine mysteriously exploded in Havana Harbor, killing more than 260 crew members and bringing the United States closer to war with Spain. Also on this date: […]
DOE’s Office of Science is now Accepting Applications for Graduate Student Research Awards
[ad_1] Newswise — Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science is pleased to announce that the Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is now accepting applications for the 2026 solicitation 1. Applications are due on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. SCGSR application assistance workshops will be held on March 5, […]
Firm that went bust owing £650k to HMRC offers staff Las Vegas trip after being bought by ex-owner
[ad_1] A recruitment business that went bust owing the tax authorities and other creditors almost £3m has promised to send its staff on an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas after being repurchased by its former owner for an initial £10,000. Premier Group Recruitment went into administration in September with debts of £2.9m – including […]
Video Chasing ‘Love’ at the Winter Games 2026 on Valentine’s Day!
[ad_1] Chasing ‘Love’ at the Winter Games 2026 on Valentine’s Day! From the “most eligible bachelor” in the Olympic Village and a worldwide viewed proposal to a quiet couple’s Valentine’s Day celebration, a look at tales of love at the 2026 Winter Games. February 14, 2026 [ad_2]
Chaos, courage and sacrifice in the grip of the Great Gale
[ad_1] When a savage storm hit Bridlington Bay 155 years ago, lifeboat crews put their lives on the line. [ad_2]
‘Heartbreaking’: University of Northern Iowa Football Player Dies at 18
[ad_1] Parker Sutherland, a football player at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI), died on Saturday morning at the age of 18, the university announced. In a press release, UNI Director of Athletics Megan Franklin described it as a “heartbreaking day” for the university. Sutherland was described as embracing “the opportunity to play Panther football […]
Obama says aliens ‘are real, but I haven’t seen them’ in recent podcast interview
[ad_1] US lawmakers call for investigations into UAP sightings Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier examines the trail of UAP research over decades and the alleged information past U.S. Presidents have been briefed on regarding so-called ‘unexplained encounters’ on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Did former President Barack Obama […]
From street plays to TV success: Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee talks about her new show
[ad_1] Nearly four years on from the emotional finale of Derry Girls, writer and creator Lisa McGee has released her new project on Netflix. How To Get To Heaven From Belfast blends her trademark humour with mystery as a group of women reunite following the death of their childhood friend. “I’ve always loved murder mysteries […]
Cambs farm with soft play area and cosy café where kids go free in half term
[ad_1] The farm has multiple play areas and animals to see. The play park to keep the kids entertained at Sacrewell(Image: Sacrewell) If you are trying to save a bit of money but still want to take your children out to do some activities over half term, you might want to check out this farm […]
Increasingly common health conditions raise risk of death from cancer that killed James Van Der Beek
[ad_1] An increasingly common cluster of health conditions plaguing the US could be quietly fueling the rise of multiple cancers in Americans. A sweeping new analysis of over 50 million Americans over 18 has found that metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess belly fat and elevated cholesterol, […]