Africa is much bigger than most maps show, and a new campaign wants that fixed
A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a modern map that shows Africa’s true size.
A growing campaign backed by the African Union is urging schools and organizations to replace the Mercator projection with a modern map that shows Africa’s true size.
Finland wins first Air Guitar World Championships title in 25 years
Finland’s Aapo “The Angus” Rautio was crowned champion at the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, bringing his country its first title in 25 years.
Finland’s Aapo “The Angus” Rautio was crowned champion at the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, bringing his country its first title in 25 years.
Tropical Storm Fernand forms in the Atlantic Ocean
Tropical Storm Fernand – pronounced fair-nahn – has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Storm Fernand – pronounced fair-nahn – has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the sixth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Ozzy Osbourne knew the end was near during final performance, friend says
The fellow musician describes rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's death as both tragedy and miracle given his lifestyle.
The fellow musician describes rock legend Ozzy Osbourne's death as both tragedy and miracle given his lifestyle.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia offered deportation to Costa Rica for guilty plea: court documents
In a new legal filing, lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia claim the government is engaging in a "coordinated effort" to force their client into a guilty plea. The Maryland man, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, was just released from jail on Friday after months of turmoil.
In a new legal filing, lawyers for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia claim the government is engaging in a "coordinated effort" to force their client into a guilty plea. The Maryland man, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, was just released from jail on Friday after months of turmoil.
Air Guitar World Championships to crown new champion in Finland
The Air Guitar World Championships returned to Finland for its 28th edition, drawing performers from 13 countries to compete in Oulu for the ultimate imaginary guitar honor.
The Air Guitar World Championships returned to Finland for its 28th edition, drawing performers from 13 countries to compete in Oulu for the ultimate imaginary guitar honor.
Hurricane Erin spins away but rip currents, rough seas to last through weekend
Hurricane Erin’s core missed the U.S., but the cyclone led to flooded roadways and eroded dunes. Coastal flooding was reported in North Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
Hurricane Erin’s core missed the U.S., but the cyclone led to flooded roadways and eroded dunes. Coastal flooding was reported in North Carolina, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.
Toothpaste made from hair could help repair teeth, scientists say
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
Researchers at King’s College London say keratin, a protein found in hair, can protect and repair tooth enamel — and may soon be used in toothpaste or gels.
Monkey meat found by Border Protection in luggage at Detroit Metro Airport
52 pounds of monkey meat were found in someone’s luggage at Detroit Metro Airport and that was not the end of it.
52 pounds of monkey meat were found in someone’s luggage at Detroit Metro Airport and that was not the end of it.
Amazon app store to shut down on Androids Aug. 20. What it means for users
With Amazon’s app store leaving Android, here’s how you may be eligible for a refund if you haven’t used your Amazon Coins.
With Amazon’s app store leaving Android, here’s how you may be eligible for a refund if you haven’t used your Amazon Coins.
Trump arranging meeting between Zelenskyy, Putin
A White House East Room meeting with President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders has concluded.
A White House East Room meeting with President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European leaders has concluded.
State Department halts Gaza visitor visas after videos spark scrutiny
The State Department has suspended all visitor visas for people from Gaza pending a review.
The State Department has suspended all visitor visas for people from Gaza pending a review.
'Skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new words added to Cambridge dictionary
Cambridge Dictionary has added more than 6,000 new words this year, reflecting how quickly the English language is changing.
Cambridge Dictionary has added more than 6,000 new words this year, reflecting how quickly the English language is changing.
Air Canada delays flight restart as union defies back-to-work order
Air Canada has delayed restarting flights until Monday evening after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants vowed to defy a government-backed back-to-work order.
Air Canada has delayed restarting flights until Monday evening after the union representing 10,000 flight attendants vowed to defy a government-backed back-to-work order.
Former Russian Miss Universe contestant, 30, dies after elk smashes through windshield
A model and former Miss Universe contestant from Russia died last week from injuries she suffered after an elk crashed through the windshield of her Porsche, according to a report.
A model and former Miss Universe contestant from Russia died last week from injuries she suffered after an elk crashed through the windshield of her Porsche, according to a report.