In early January 2026, a rumor circulated online that Earth would "lose gravity" for seven seconds on Aug. 12, 2026 — leading to "40 million deaths from falls," among other cataclysmic outcomes.

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Walk by 64 Pratt St. and there’s little sign that major construction in full swing, so much so that some have wondered whether a new residence hall for the University of Connecticut will actually be ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The state School Building Authority has awarded funding for 2026 to a dozen school districts in West Virginia as part of its annual “Needs” grants. Several county superintendents ...

Brookfield, a New York-based investment firm, has agreed to invest $12 billion in green energy projects in Andhra Pradesh (AP), India, over the next three years, including a clean energy-powered ...

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A singular genius, Gehry redefined architecture with joyful buildings like the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain is a game ...

At this point, Project Diablo 2 has easily become my preferred way to play Blizzard's classic. While D2 remains one of the best RPGs of all time, and Diablo 2 Resurrected gives it a fresh coat of ...

Blizzard is currently throwing everything it can at Diablo 4 to see what sticks, but it's left the most iconic game in the series to roll quietly along for the past few years. If you're craving some ...

ASHEVILLE – The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority approved $12.4 million for eight area projects designed to attract visitors, grow the economy and enhance quality of life as the region ...

Funding for more than 300 clean energy projects nationwide has been canceled by the federal government. All of the projects were located in 16 states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election ...

The U.S. Department of Energy is canceling 12 grants for energy projects in Minnesota, including a $464 million proposal to build large transmission lines in seven states, according to a list reviewed ...