On August 10, Jackie the bald eagle died at age 14. This weekend, a memorial service for the beloved eagle mom will celebrate her life. Ahead of the gathering, Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) released a beautiful tribute to the stern-faced bird who captured the hearts of millions of viewers. FOBBV gave people from all
On Sept. 30, 1946, five National Advisory Committee of Aeronautics (NACA) engineers arrived at Muroc Army Airfield in California’s high desert to achieve supersonic flight for the first time. In less than two years, NACA flew the X-1 aircraft faster than the speed of sound, marking an important milestone in aviation history. Fast forward 80
Marking a significant expansion in the number of signatories to the Artemis Accords, NASA welcomed Albania, Croatia, Côte d’Ivoire, and San Marino, bringing total participation to 76 countries. “Our momentum reflects a growing commitment to peaceful, responsible exploration and a shared understanding that the future in space will be shaped by those willing to lead,”
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Portugal’s preeminent Queer Lisboa – International Queer Film Festival kicked off Friday with a vast program showcasing the latest in LGBTQ cinema, from established filmmakers to new voices, and a look back at the underground counterculture and revolutionary works of activist filmmakers on both sides of the Atlantic. Lisbon’s
While parked at a sand ridge nicknamed “Chocolatal,” NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover used its black-and-white navigation cameras to capture panoramas at two times of day. The first was taken on Aug. 30, 2026, at 9:56 a.m. local Mars time; the second was taken on Sep. 2, 2026, at 5:39 p.m. local Mars time. Those dates
Tom Brady is kicking off another celebration in his family. The former NFL star celebrated his son Jack on his 19th birthday by sharing a heartfelt tribute to the teen—whom he shares with ex Bridget Moynahan—on his special day. “Happy 19th birthday, Jack!” Tom wrote alongside a carousel of photos in an Aug. 22
