August 21 Woman goes blind after drinking tainted cocktail, warns tourists that 'a shot can kill you' Travelers have been warned to avoid unsealed drinks abroad after methanol poisoning cases allegedly cause blindness and death, with just a shot's worth potentially fatal to humans.
August 20 Woman kicks Southwest employee, punches computer monitors in violent airport meltdown Selomit Velez-Rodriguez arrested after assaulting Southwest Airlines employee and destroying computer monitors at Orlando airport over missed flights.
August 20 CBS host defends Trump's efforts to de-wokify the Smithsonian's presentation of US history CBS host Tony Dokoupil agreed with Trump's criticism of Smithsonian museums focusing too much on America's negative history rather than celebrating achievements.
August 20 Duffy’s DOT accuses Biden, Buttigieg of inflating air traffic controller pipeline: ‘Juiced the numbers’ The Trump administration's transportation department raises air traffic controller standards and suggests weaker standards under Biden increased the average washout rate.
August 20 Hurricane Erin prompts beach closures and emergency declarations across multiple states Hurricane Erin is bringing 100 mph winds and dangerous rip currents to coastal towns, prompting beach closures and tropical storm warnings from North Carolina to Virginia.
August 20 Luxurious 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse unearthed by archaeologists after surprise discovery Archaeologists recently uncovered a remarkably preserved 1,700-year-old Roman bathhouse in Turkey, featuring underfloor heating and distinct temperature zones.
August 19 Trump calls Smithsonian 'OUT OF CONTROL' and orders sweeping review of all museums and programming Trump orders sweeping Smithsonian review after blasting museums as “woke," vowing to reshape exhibits to emphasize unity, progress and American exceptionalism.
August 19 Tourists warned of rabies risk after bats infest cabins at national park Health officials are sounding the alarm after hundreds of people were potentially exposed to rabies while staying in cabins at Grand Teton National Park.
August 19 Ancient Roman mosaic in Sicily reveals 'extraordinary' find resembling modern footwear Archaeologists in Sicily uncovered a Roman mosaic of flip-flop sandals, a rare find at the UNESCO-listed Villa Romana del Casale. The villa is famous for its collection of Roman mosaics.
August 19 LIZ PEEK: Trump declares war on woke—and this beloved museum is in his crosshairs Trump orders review of Smithsonian exhibitions to remove divisive narratives and promote American exceptionalism, targeting the institution's focus on race and racism