Boom Supersonic unveils design for world’s fastest passenger airliner
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
The Overture will reach speeds of over 1,122 mph — one and a half times the speed of sound — with a cruising altitude of 60,000 feet.
Perseid meteor shower begins: When and where you can see it
Bad news: Peak meteor activity happens during a full moon this August
Bad news: Peak meteor activity happens during a full moon this August
Man found dead after being swept into sinkhole that opened up underneath pool
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
The incident happened in central Israel during a pool party being held for employees of a private company, according to local news reports.
Arizona Sens. Mark Kelly, Kyrsten Sinema call for immediate release of Brittney Griner
Arizona's two United States senators are getting behind the effort to free Brittney Griner.
Arizona's two United States senators are getting behind the effort to free Brittney Griner.
Candy company will pay you $100K a year to be its official taste tester
The best part? You only have to be 5 years old or older to apply!
The best part? You only have to be 5 years old or older to apply!
Chess world champion Magnus Carlsen says he will surrender title
Magnus Carlsen has been one of the best chess players over the last 10 years
Magnus Carlsen has been one of the best chess players over the last 10 years
An An, the world's oldest male giant panda, dies at age 35
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
The panda, named An An, lived most of his life at Ocean Park after he and a female panda were gifted to Hong Kong by China in 1999.
New ‘Centaurus’ coronavirus variant surfacing in multiple countries
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
The latest coronavirus omicron subvariant— BA.2.75.— has doctors concerned about another surge in cases.
Ukraine's first lady appeals to US lawmakers for more weapons amid war's toll
Ukraine's first lady has appealed face to face to U.S. lawmakers for more air defense systems to help guard her country’s skies.
Ukraine's first lady has appealed face to face to U.S. lawmakers for more air defense systems to help guard her country’s skies.
Video captures 'moments of panic' when Spanish train was surrounded by wildfire
Video taken by a train passenger shows "moments of panic" as a train from Madrid to northwestern Spain was surrounded by flames from a wildfire.
Video taken by a train passenger shows "moments of panic" as a train from Madrid to northwestern Spain was surrounded by flames from a wildfire.
UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Biden signs executive order aiming to punish captors of Americans held abroad
Biden's executive order comes as the ongoing detention in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner has brought increased attention to the population of Americans who are jailed abroad and designated by the U.S. as wrongfully detained.
Biden's executive order comes as the ongoing detention in Russia of WNBA star Brittney Griner has brought increased attention to the population of Americans who are jailed abroad and designated by the U.S. as wrongfully detained.
Possible cause of death revealed for 21 teens who died at South African bar
The deaths of the 21 teens last month shocked the country and resulted in several investigations by police and liquor license authorities.
The deaths of the 21 teens last month shocked the country and resulted in several investigations by police and liquor license authorities.
Reports: Heat melts runway at UK’s largest air force base; residents cover windows with foil
Temps at or near 100 degrees are forecast across a large swath of Britain
Temps at or near 100 degrees are forecast across a large swath of Britain
Former NASCAR driver fatally stabbed, Phoenix soccer player dies after hit-and-run: top sports stories
A former NASCAR driver was stabbed to death by a suspect at a California gas station, a soccer player who grew up in Phoenix died following a hit-and-run crash in Georgia, and Deandre Ayton is staying with the Suns after all – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 11-17.
A former NASCAR driver was stabbed to death by a suspect at a California gas station, a soccer player who grew up in Phoenix died following a hit-and-run crash in Georgia, and Deandre Ayton is staying with the Suns after all – these are the top stories from the world of sports from July 11-17.
8 killed after Ukrainian cargo plane crashes in Greece
The An-12 cargo plane from Serbia was being flown by a Ukrainian aviation crew before it smashed into fields between two Greek villages late Saturday.
The An-12 cargo plane from Serbia was being flown by a Ukrainian aviation crew before it smashed into fields between two Greek villages late Saturday.
Estelle expected to strengthen into a major hurricane in Eastern Pacific
The sixth named cyclone of the season in the Eastern Pacific is expected to continue strengthening.
The sixth named cyclone of the season in the Eastern Pacific is expected to continue strengthening.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, marks milestone birthday
Camilla's 75th birthday comes at a time when the monarchy -- and her place in it -- are in a generational transition.
Camilla's 75th birthday comes at a time when the monarchy -- and her place in it -- are in a generational transition.
Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera
Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.
Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.