Private, commercial companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin have helped rejuvenate the Space Coast in Florida after years of decline.
Author: Damien Henderson, Associated Press
Penguin suffering from foot condition treated with orthopedic shoes at San Diego Zoo
The 4-year-old penguin suffers from bumblefoot, a chronic and degenerative condition that has caused lesions on his feet.
Bog snorkelling competition returns to Wales, costumes included
Competitors got creative with their costume choices as the famed Rude Health World Bog Snorkelling Championships resumed in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales.
Zelenskyy marks 6 months since start of Russia invasion on Ukrainian Independence Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the nation for Independence Day, six months after Russia’s invasion of the country began.
Afghans are still in crisis under Taliban control one year after US withdrawal from Kabul
One year since the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan, life remains increasingly difficult for Afghans.
Jumbo-sized pet elephant stops for a vanilla ice cream treat every day
A pet elephant visits a food stall to eat ice cream on the way home every day in Thailand.
Pope Francis apologizes for Catholic Church’s role in Indigenous school policy in Canada
Pope Francis issued a historic apology for the Catholic Church’s cooperation with Canada’s “catastrophic” policy of Indigenous residential schools.
Prince Harry delivers keynote speech for Nelson Mandela International Day
Prince Harry speaks on climate change, Roe v. Wade and the global pandemic during his keynote speech for Nelson Mandela International Day.
Boris Johnson resigns after three years as prime minister of the United Kingdom
Boris Johnson announced his resignation and said the process to choose his Conservative Party successor would begin immediately.
US veterans held by Russian forces in Ukraine as country frees fighters in prisoner swap
144 Ukrainian fighters were released from Russian captivity during a prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.