In Japan, an Iceless Lake and an Absent God Sound an Ancient Warning

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen.

The New York Times - 1d

South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

A large wildfire in the South Carolina mountains has doubled in size on each of the last three days.

NBC News - 7h

Airman who was shot down, imprisoned during World War II accounted for

U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak was a gunner aboard a B-29 "Superfortress" in Japan in March 1945.

CBS News - 2d

This Company Built a Wildfire Detection Drone

The AI-based drone speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires.

Inc. - 1d

Western Michigan hockey makes history with first Frozen Four berth

Western Michigan hockey made history with a 2-1 win over UMass in Fargo, North Dakota, to reach the Frozen Four for the first time in program history.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

South Korea is in uphill battle to contain massive wildfires

Multiple wildfires raging across South Korea’s southern regions for days have killed 26 people and destroyed more than 300 structures, as thousands of personnel and dozens of helicopters has ...

ABC News - 3d

Why These Islanders Hunt Dolphins

The residents of Fanalei Island, in the Solomon Islands, say the lucrative hunts will help them buy land elsewhere and move off their sinking home.

The New York Times - 3d

Former police officer avoids prison after killing 95-year-old woman with a stun gun

A former Australian police officer has avoided a prison term for killing a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a stun gun

ABC News - 1d

The new risk for residents of senior living communities

At one senior living community outside Chicago, residents say when new owners took over, monthly maintenance fees skyrocketed to the point where they had to move out of the place they thought would ...

NBC News - 1d

Michigan resident dies after getting rabies from transplanted organ

A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.

CBS News - 4h

An AI-based drone that speeds up the detection and monitoring of wildfires is presented in Germany

A company that specializes on early wildfire detection has developed a new, AI-based drone that it says will help speed up the detection, location and monitoring of fires

ABC News - 1d

U.S. mulls expanding military ties with Japan despite Trump's criticism

President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, Tokyo is hoping for even more support.

CBS News - 2d

US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea

The United States, Japan and the Philippines have staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance

ABC News - 1d

South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

Officials say the most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea are almost contained

ABC News - 1d

[WATCH] Kylian Mbappe’s Real Madrid opener instantly cancelled out by Leganes double

Real Madrid have suffered a bump in the road on their return to La Liga action at home to Leganes.On the back of a busy international break, Carlo Ancelotti was forced to make heavy rotations to ...

Yahoo Sports - 7h

Strong earthquake rocks Thai capital of Bangkok, prompting evacuations

A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake has rocked the Thai capital, causing buildings to sway

ABC News - 1d

Myanmar Earthquake: What We Know About Death Toll and Damage

The death toll in Myanmar has exceeded 1,600, the country’s military government said. The powerful earthquake also jolted other parts of Southeast Asia.

The New York Times - 11h

Mysterious disappearances spook residents of Caribbean island

Relatives and friends of people who have disappeared in Antigua speak to the BBC about their anguish.

BBC News - 1d

Macron says a proposed European force for Ukraine could 'respond' if attacked by Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron says that a proposed European armed force for possible deployment in Ukraine in tandem with an eventual peace deal could “respond” to a Russian attack if Moscow ...

ABC News - 2d

Helicopter pilot recounts flying under gunfire in daring rescue mission

Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

BBC News - 1d

Watch: Rams S Quentin Lake sumo wrestle and wield a katana in Japan

Quentin Lake is enjoying his offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Close call between Delta flight, Air Force jet reported near DCA

A Delta flight received an onboard alert that an Air Force jet was close by as it took off near Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on Friday afternoon, just months after the region ...

The Hill - 12h

Sundance Picks Boulder, Colo., as Its New Home

The Sundance Institute chose the new location for the movie festival because it had outgrown Park City, Utah, its home for the past 40 years.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump Auto Tariffs: How Major Car Brands Would Be Affected

The scale of the damage depends on the circumstances of each company’s supply chain.

The New York Times - 1d

H.S. BASEBALL: Blue Mountain lets Wyomissing walk past them at home

ORWIGSBURG — Blue Mountain lost command in the fourth inning when they let Wyomissing cross home plate four times on the way to a 7-3 loss at home Saturday morning. The Eagles (3-3) walked a total ...

Yahoo Sports - 5h

AtGames Legends Ultimate HD Arcade Review: Bring the Arcade Home

Relive the joys of the ’70s and ’80s with this 300-game, full-size home arcade machine.

Wired - 14h

No survivors onboard after small plane crashes into Minnesota home

A small plane crashed into a home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon, killing all on board and causing a fire, officials said.

NBC News - 6h

No survivors from small plane that crashed into home in Minneapolis suburb

A small plane crashed into a home in a residential area of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Saturday afternoon. No one on the ground was hurt.

CBS News - 4h

Foie Gras That Skips the Force-Feeding Is Developed by Physicists

While not sparing the lives of ducks and geese, the technique lets the birds eat and grow normally.

The New York Times - 4d

'It's breaking my heart': Residents fear being uprooted by UK's largest road tunnel

Those living on the Lower Thames Crossing route tell of their despair at being uprooted.

BBC News - 1d

Yankees set team home run record vs. Brewers, Aaron Judge hits three

Hitting four home runs in the first inning on Saturday was just the beginning for the Yankees.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

Letters to Sports: Dodgers display depth and talent in home opener

Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on the Dodgers' home opener and visit to the White House, plus the Lakers and other topics.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Aaron Judge hits three home runs, Yankees set record for most home runs in game vs Brewers; Sam Dekker and more fans concerned

Sam Dekker and Milwaukee Brewers are concerned after watching Nestor Cortes and the pitching staff give up nine home runs to the New York Yankees on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 8h

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