Mar. 15, 2025
Courtesy of Christopher Paetkau
A polar bear peacefully snoozing in a pillowy bed of flowers beat out some amazing shots to winthe Nature Photography Contest!
The winner of the second annual international photography competition — open to professional and amateur photographers — is Christopher Paetkau, for his stunning shot of the sleeping bear,BBC Wildlife Magazineannounced on Monday, March 3. (The contest website notes that the contest winners were initially scheduled to be announced on Jan.
Mar. 15, 2025
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According to Henry River Mill Village LLC representatives, the village currently operates as a historical tourist attraction, generating over $50,000 a year. The Airbnb listing also pulls in revenue, generating over $20,000 annually.
Marketplace Realty Inc.
In the early 1900s, according to its representatives, the land included a textile mill, a functioning post office, a general store, and a fire department.
Mar. 15, 2025
California wildfire victims (L-R): Dalyce Curry, Erliene Kelley and Rory Sykes.Photo:Dalyce Curry/Facebook; Go Fund Me; Shelley Sykes/X
Dalyce Curry/Facebook; Go Fund Me; Shelley Sykes/X
As officials continue to work to contain the destructiveSouthern California wildfiresstill burning in Los Angeles, poignant stories about the victims have started to emerge.
The death toll rose to 25, including 17 people who died in the Eaton fire and eight who died in the Palisades fire, theLos Angeles County Medical Examinersaid on Tuesday, Jan.
Mar. 15, 2025
The Delta Air Lines plane after the crash landing at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on Feb. 17.Photo:EDUARDO LIMA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
EDUARDO LIMA/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
A passenger on Delta Air Lines Flight 4819 is recalling the moments after the plane crashed.
Peter Koukov was among the 76 passengers who were able to safely exit the plane as a fire broke out when it hit the runway, according toCNN.
He told the network that he “didn’t know anything was the matter” until it felt as though the plane turned sideways.
Mar. 15, 2025
“Weird Al” Yankovic.Photo:JC Olivera/Getty
JC Olivera/Getty
Is it time for"Weird Al" Yankovicto be inducted into theRock & Roll Hall of Fame?Since the 65-year-old parody musician’s career began in the 1970s, he’s earned legitimate hits, won five Grammy Awards, consistently toured the world and earned respect from many of the artists he’s spoofed — so why not welcome him into the prestigious music organization?In anew interview with Vulture, Rock Hall chairmanJohn Sykesopened up about why a few artists who’ve been in the game for quite some time haven’t been inducted just yet, including Yankovic.