Museum’s Rembrandt knockoff turns out to be the real thing
ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Thanks to modern technology and some expert detective work, a nearly 400-year-old painting that had long been attributed to an unknownRead More
6-year-old girl attacked by a mountain lion saved by adult who punched it in the ribs
(CNN) — A 6-year-old girl is recovering from minor injuries after an animal suspected to be a mountain lion attacked her at a California park.Read More
Jetpack company reaches major milestone in our quest to fly like Iron Man
(CNN) — We may be closer to seeing a real-life Iron Man suit than you think. The team at Jetman Dubai built a jet-powered wingsuitRead More
Apple Watch outsold entire Swiss watch industry in 2019
(CNN) — The Apple Watch outsold the entire Swiss watch industry in 2019. The Apple Watch sold 31 million units worldwide, while all Swiss watch brands combined sold 21Read More
French ski resort uses helicopter to bring in snow in order to remain open
(CNN) — A French ski resort has used a helicopter to bring in snow in order to remain open after unseasonably warm temperatures left itsRead More
Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex-abuse lawsuits
(AP) — Barraged by hundreds of sex-abuse lawsuits, the Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday in hopes of working out a potentiallyRead More
Jeff Bezos commits $10 billion to fight climate change
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climateRead More
Chinese health report says 80% of virus cases have been mild
Health officials in China have published the first details on nearly 45,000 cases of the novel coronavirus disease that originated there, saying more than 80%Read More
Adviser to Boris Johnson quits amid furor over comments on IQ, race
LONDON (AP) — An adviser to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Monday amid fierce criticism of his past comments linking intelligence to raceRead More
Pier 1 files for bankruptcy protection amid online challenge
Pier 1 Imports Inc. — the once-trendy supplier of home goods like papasan chairs and throw pillows — filed for bankruptcy protection Monday after yearsRead More