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Neighbors say riders' screams from Universal coaster pierce their windows day and night

August 4, 2026

Neighbors say riders' screams from Universal coaster pierce their windows day and night

Angry residents say screaming from riders on Universal Studios Hollywood's new "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" roller coaster echoes through their neighborhood day and night.

Holy Land battle: Solomon's Pools become flashpoint in fight over Israel's biblical heritage

August 4, 2026

Holy Land battle: Solomon's Pools become flashpoint in fight over Israel's biblical heritage

Israeli officials say the ancient Solomon's Pools have fallen into disrepair under Palestinian Authority administration, raising concerns over preservation and biblical heritage.

Historian blasts Smithsonian's activism shift after first visit in over a decade: 'Completely different place'

August 4, 2026

Historian blasts Smithsonian's activism shift after first visit in over a decade: 'Completely different place'

Dr. Jody Edward Ginn says the Smithsonian National Museum of American History abandoned education for activism after visiting for the first time since 2012.

Nationwide power failure hits Caribbean island as American citizens warned to prepare

August 3, 2026

Nationwide power failure hits Caribbean island as American citizens warned to prepare

Cuba's sixth nationwide power grid collapse of 2026 leaves residents in sweltering heat as the U.S. Embassy in Havana is warning American travelers headed there.

Tourist hot spot slapped with US travel warning renewal due to crime and terror

August 3, 2026

Tourist hot spot slapped with US travel warning renewal due to crime and terror

The U.S. State Department warns travelers of petty crime, pickpocketing and terrorism risks in Belgium, urging Americans to stay alert in popular tourist areas.

WATCH: Teen lifeguard speaks out after VIRAL ocean rescue

August 3, 2026

WATCH: Teen lifeguard speaks out after VIRAL ocean rescue

16-year-old California rookie lifeguard Ryder Williams released a video detailing his daring ocean rescue of a child at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz.

Once-hidden coastal town facing disruption as social media influencers transform local life

August 3, 2026

Once-hidden coastal town facing disruption as social media influencers transform local life

Some Nantucket locals are pushing back against influencers and overtourism as the tiny island's streets, parking lots and beaches feel increasingly unrecognizable.

Trump v. Smithsonian: A timeline of how the White House fight over 'woke' history unfolded

August 3, 2026

Trump v. Smithsonian: A timeline of how the White House fight over 'woke' history unfolded

Trump's executive orders target the Smithsonian Institution, arguing exhibits prioritize decolonization and DEI over patriotic American history.

Lifeguards save young boy, 5 years old, as he's pulled unconscious from ocean

August 2, 2026

Lifeguards save young boy, 5 years old, as he's pulled unconscious from ocean

Two lifeguards working at Silver Beach, in Volusia County, Florida, are responsible for rescuing a young child who was pulled unconscious from the ocean during a summer trip.

Ancient Book of Revelation city gives up stunning secret buried for 1,500 years

August 2, 2026

Ancient Book of Revelation city gives up stunning secret buried for 1,500 years

A 1,500-year-old geometric mosaic with a heart-shaped ivy leaf was uncovered in ancient Smyrna, one of the seven churches in the Book of Revelation.