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March 28, 2024

Southern California beachgoers warned of spike in shark attacks this summer amid cut of research funding

The Shark Lab at Cal State Long Beach University may have to shut down programs and stop providing vital safety information to lifeguards about nearby sharks.

March 28, 2024

The British Museum appoints new director as it grapples with apparent theft of hundreds of artifacts

Nicholas Cullinan has been appointed the new director of the British Museum. This decision follows the resignation of the former director amid the discovery of missing artifacts.

March 27, 2024

Baltimore bridge collapse: What to do in case your car is submerged in water

Car submersions happen across the U.S. more often than people think — and after the Baltimore bridge collapse, the topic is on people's minds. A driver rehabilitation specialist shared tips.

March 27, 2024

Disney accused of misleading shareholders with ‘woke political agenda’

The Walt Disney Company is facing accusations that its programming has intentionally alienated its customer base by pushing a "woke" political agenda on multiple shows.

March 27, 2024

Richard Serra, renowned American sculptor, dies at 85

Richard Serra, a renowned American artist and sculptor known for his large-scale outdoor artworks, passed away at 85 at his home in Long Island, New York.

March 26, 2024

Dead whistleblower's lawyer speaks out: 'I don't think Boeing is behind his death'

Robert Turkewitz, lawyer of the deceased Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, says family and legal team are 'shocked and devastated' on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'

March 26, 2024

World travelers surprise security guard with helicopter ride over South Africa: ‘Big smile on his face'

Two world travelers took their apartment security guard from South Africa on a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter ride as a way to show their appreciation for him and his work.

March 26, 2024

Delta Airlines stowaway caught on Texas-bound plane after snapping photo of passenger's boarding pass: feds

Wicliff Yves Fleurizard faces a felony charge after he was allegedly captured snapping photos of passengers' boarding passes and stowing away on a Texas-bound plane on March 17.

March 25, 2024

With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?

Media coverage of an emergency door blowing off of an Alaska Airlines flight, among other incidents, has raised concerns over the safety of flying.

March 25, 2024

Alabama memorial marks 210th anniversary of bloodiest battle for Native Americans

Members of the Muscogee Creek Nation returned to the site of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend in Alabama for a memorial service on the event's 210th anniversary.