February 12, 2024 1:50 PM EST SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister said a large oil spill near the twin-island nation in the eastern Caribbean has caused a “national emergency” as crews struggled to contain the oil already coating numerous beaches on Tobago’s southwest coast. The government has yet to identify … Read more
Last month, Gizmodo got an email from WastewaterSCAN, a company that monitors sewage for traces of infectious disease. The outfit had a pitch for us: February 12th is “National Poop Day,” the company said. Would we like to talk to an expert for our Poop Day coverage? Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 3 Things We Love … Read more
Reba McEntire’s rendition of the national anthem left a lotta fans feeling emotional … and one Chiefs defender just couldn’t hold back the tears. The singer-songwriter finished up the opening ceremony just moments ago, belting out the song before the Super Bowl kicked off on Sunday. .@reba sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII! … Read more
Reba McEntire and her partner, Rex Linn, joked that he wants in on one of the most popular Super Bowl prop bets — guessing the length of the national anthem. And now they know we know. The country legend took to Instagram on Saturday and shared video of her and Rex recreating a classic Friends scene from … Read more
In the lead-up to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas on Sunday, Feb. 11, there will be myriad things you can bet on, from straight moneyline bets and point spreads to player props, like the over/under on how many yards Brock Purdy will throw for or how many catches Travis Kelce will make. But it … Read more
FILE – A lengthy stretch of sandy Lake Michigan beach is deserted on a sunny afternoon, June 29, 2011, at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Mich. On Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, Andrew Howard, who is accused of using a shovel to divert a river within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, was convicted of two … Read more
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining guerrilla group have extended by six months a ceasefire that began last year, with the National Liberation Army rebels also promising to stop kidnapping civilians for ransom. The truce was set to expire on Tuesday. But in a brief statement issued just minutes before midnight, … Read more
WAITANGI, New Zealand — In a fiery exchange at the birthplace of modern New Zealand, Indigenous leaders on Monday strongly criticized the government’s approach to Maori, ahead of the country’s national day. The holiday, known as Waitangi Day, is held on Feb. 6 to mark the anniversary of the Treaty of Waitangi, a foundation document … Read more
The remains of a hiker who went missing in a Southern California park last year have been found nearly nine months after the man’s disappearance, according to the National Park Service. Staff members with the Joshua Tree National Park discovered the skeletal remains of Trammell Evans, 25, on January 25 off a trail in the … Read more
Queen Camilla branded ‘national treasure’ after years of hatred Queen Camilla is praised for her dignified personality and loyalty towards The Crown, The wife of King Charles, who was hated for her association with His Majesty while he was still married to Princess Diana, has carved her own niche in the Royal Family. Writing for … Read more