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First-ever images reveal mysterious remains of town swallowed by sea 700 years ago

September 27, 2026

First-ever images reveal mysterious remains of town swallowed by sea 700 years ago

Divers captured the first known images of Shipden, a medieval village lost to the North Sea for some 700 years. The pictures reveal massive flint structures.

From Gettysburg to Antarctica, military Bibles reveal prayers of families who sent loved ones to war

September 27, 2026

From Gettysburg to Antarctica, military Bibles reveal prayers of families who sent loved ones to war

A new war exhibit at The Museum of the Bible features rare military Bibles from Gettysburg to Operation Deep Freeze, preserving handwritten prayers from families.

Hiker falls up to 1,000 feet to his death day after another body found on same mountain

September 26, 2026

Hiker falls up to 1,000 feet to his death day after another body found on same mountain

Gary Idleburg fell 800 to 1,000 feet from a Sauk Mountain switchback trail in Skagit County, marking the second hiker death there in two days.

Costco membership offers hidden savings beyond groceries: 5 perks to know

September 26, 2026

Costco membership offers hidden savings beyond groceries: 5 perks to know

Costco executive membership perks extend far beyond bulk groceries, with hidden savings on gas, travel packages, gift cards and tire maintenance.

Vicious bear mauls couple until their French bulldog intervenes with tragic consequences

September 26, 2026

Vicious bear mauls couple until their French bulldog intervenes with tragic consequences

A black bear mauled a Northern California couple at their Trinity County home, and their French bulldog Cassie reportedly died trying to protect them from the attack.

Legal expert details what travelers are entitled to after massive East Coast flight cancellations

September 26, 2026

Legal expert details what travelers are entitled to after massive East Coast flight cancellations

Under U.S. law, travelers affected by the severed cable flight disruptions can claim a full cash refund, but rebooking first could void that right.

Mount Shasta climber recounts harrowing 500-foot slide, overnight crawl to safety: report

September 26, 2026

Mount Shasta climber recounts harrowing 500-foot slide, overnight crawl to safety: report

Zubayir Kazi lost all his supplies during a failed glissade down Mount Shasta's Avalanche Gulch and crawled through the night with grave injuries.

Airport X-ray reveals shocking illegal stash concealed beside passenger's Xbox

September 25, 2026

Airport X-ray reveals shocking illegal stash concealed beside passenger's Xbox

A checked bag alarm triggered by an Xbox at LaGuardia Airport in New York City led TSA officers to discover a plastic bag full of fraudulent IDs with matching photos.

Man searching with metal detector unearths massive Viking Age fortune, shattering records

September 25, 2026

Man searching with metal detector unearths massive Viking Age fortune, shattering records

A metal detectorist in Finland uncovered an enormous Viking Age silver hoard of over 4,000 coins near Sysmä, more than doubling the country's previous record find.

DNA from Thomas Jefferson's hair delivers compelling new evidence in centuries-old paternity mystery

September 24, 2026

DNA from Thomas Jefferson's hair delivers compelling new evidence in centuries-old paternity mystery

New DNA evidence from Richard Kurin's book "History by a Hair" reportedly confirms Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings at Monticello. A historian shared insights.