Ocean cleanup group removes record 25,000 pounds of trash from Great Pacific Garbage Patch in one extraction
The Ocean Cleanup (NEW YORK) — Ocean cleanup crews have fished out the most trash ever taken from one of the largest garbage patches in the world. The Ocean Cleanup, a nonprofit environmental engineering organization, saw its largest
Blinken speaks to Paul Whelan, American wrongfully detained by Moscow, sources confirm
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke over the phone with Paul Whelan, a wrongfully imprisoned American citizen who has been jailed by Moscow since 2018, according to sources familiar with the call. A
Michael Oher says 'he got absolutely nothing' from 'Blind Side' movie deal, ESPN writer says
Matthew Sharpe/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — “The Blind Side,” the critically acclaimed movie released in 2009, chronicled the inspirational story of now-retired NFL offensive lineman Michael Oher, who overcame homelessness as a child and went on to become
Disappearing glaciers will give way to emerging, 'novel' ecosystems, new research finds
Jean-Baptiste Bosson (NEW YORK) — Scientists are beginning to better understand the consequences of melting glaciers on humans, species of all kinds and the ecosystem in which they live. Glaciers are disappearing all over the world due to
Howell man behind bars for abusive material
A case of child porn has landed a Howell man behind bars. Acting on a tip to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Michigan State Police arrested 39-year-old Thomas Flanders last week after searching his
Beloved Jackson-area reporter dies in collision
Photo: mLive Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — Charles “Chip” Mundy, a long-time area sports reporter, has died after a fatal head-on accident Monday on West Michigan Avenue. According to officials, Mundy crossed the center line and ended up
New warning about rental scams using electronic lockboxes
Grace Cary/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — If you’re in the market to rent a new home, there’s a new warning by the Federal Trade Commission that you should be wary of before you go tour a property.
Wendy's adds two new English muffin breakfast sandwiches, complete with signature square sausage patty
Wendy’s (NEW YORK) — Attention all Croissan’wich fans: There’s a new carb contender hitting the breakfast menu at Wendy’s. The fast food chain announced its latest a.m. innovation on Tuesday, launching two new English Muffin Sandwiches. Customers
American detained nearly two years in Russia gets additional trial delay
Courtesy Carol Barnes (NEW YORK) — David Barnes, an American who has been incarcerated in Russia since the beginning of 2022, will have to wait another three weeks before he returns to a Moscow courtroom. Barnes is
North Korea claims US soldier seeks refuge after becoming 'disillusioned' with America
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — North Korea on Wednesday said the U.S. army private who crossed the border in July had “expressed his willingness to seek refuge” in the secretive country after becoming disillusioned with American society.