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100-year-old coin collection unveiled, shatters auction records
A century-old treasure has finally come to light in Copenhagen. Nearly 100 years ago, a Danish butter magnate left behind a 20,000 piece collection of coins, notes and medals. In his will, Lars Emil Bruun ordered the collection to remain hidden for 100 years, to be used only if Denmark’s national coin collection was ever… -
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, prominent NBA journalist, announces retirement
ESPN senior insider Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the most prominent figures in NBA reporting, has announced his retirement and departure from the network. Wojnarowski, best known for his ability to break major NBA stories, often referred to as “Woj Bombs,” confirmed his exit via social media, marking the end of an era in basketball journalism.… -
WWII survivor advances nuclear tech after being saved by the atomic bomb
In 1945, the U.S. dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan to bring an end to World War II. For Jeff Eerkens, the military operation did more than end the war — it saved his life. Eerkens was imprisoned in a Japanese internment camp in the Pacific when the bombings helped secured his release. The nuclear… -
State of calamity declared in Portugal, wildfires consume nearly 40,000 acres
Portugal is battling one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in recent years, with more than 100 fires stretching the resources of thousands of firefighters and volunteers to their limits. The outbreak turned deadly this week during the week of Sept. 15, with seven lives lost and dozens of injuries. The lives of four firefighters and… -
Florida Python Challenge crowns winner after capturing 20 Burmese pythons
The results are in for this year’s Florida Python Challenge, and there’s a new champion. Ronald Kiger claimed the $10,000 grand prize after capturing 20 Burmese pythons during the 10-day hunt in the Florida Everglades. Kiger, who came in second place last year, finally took the top spot for 2024. The competition brought in more… -
In face of hunger crisis, Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants
Zimbabwe is facing a hunger crisis following the worst drought in four decades, and wildlife officials revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 17, that it’s forcing the government to kill 200 elephants to feed an increasingly hungry population. El Niño reportedly wiped out crops and has impacted 68 million people, who are now running low on food… -
DeWine orders Ohio state troopers to Springfield schools after 33 bomb threats
The national attention on Springfield, Ohio, has put the town, including its children, in an uncomfortable position after it became the center of conspiracy theories about Haitian migrants during last week’s presidential debate. Dozens of reported bomb threats, though mostly hoaxes, are forcing Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, R, to take action to protect students. DeWine… -
Mega-solar farm project could impact threatened Japanese giant salamanders
The Japanese giant salamander, a species that has inhabited Earth for approximately 23 million years, is now facing the threat of extinction. Conservationists are raising concerns about new solar energy developments encroaching on its natural habitat. A proposed mega-solar farm on the small island of Hokkaido in northern Japan has sparked protests from local officials… -
How an Atlanta City Council meeting resulted in ping pong balls flying
Activists disrupted Atlanta’s City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 16, by throwing hundreds of ping pong balls and shouting, “You dropped the ball on democracy,” in protest of the proposed “Cop City” development. The ping pong balls tossed represented over 100,000 signatures gathered for a petition opposing the construction of the facility. Opponents argue that… -
MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI launch healthy competitor to Lunchables
A number of YouTube stars report that they want to make kids’ lunches healthier. Now, MrBeast, Logan Paul and KSI are teaming up to take on Lunchables. Their new product, Lunchly, bills itself as a “better-for-you” lunch option aimed directly at their young fan bases. Lunchly combines signature products of the three influencers into one… -
BP to sell off US wind energy assets while prioritizing oil and gas investments
BP announced its decision to divest from its U.S.-based onshore wind turbine operations. The move signals a shift in strategy, with the company refocusing on its core business of oil and gas production, a pivot that comes amid changes in leadership and investor dissatisfaction with its previous emphasis on renewable energy. Under BP’s new CEO… -
Putin orders major expansion of Russian military by 180,000 troops
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to expand the size of the country’s armed forces by 180,000 troops, increasing the total military personnel to nearly 2.4 million. The decision comes as Moscow continues its protracted military campaign in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. The new decree will increase the number of combat… -
Idaho coffee shop owner awarded $4 million in pro-police flag lawsuit
An Idaho coffee shop owner won her case against Boise State University administrators after being pressured to move off campus for displaying a pro-police flag. A jury delivered the verdict Friday, Sept. 13, awarding Sarah Jo Fendley $4 million. Fendley, who owns Big City Coffee, filed a $10 million tort claim against the university in…
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