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Apollo 11 pen that saved Armstrong and Aldrin sells for $857,600
A crucial felt-tip pen, famously utilized by Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission, fetched an astonishing $857,600 at Sotheby's Space Exploration auction. This ordinary pen played a vital role in fixing a circuit breaker on the Moon, ensuring the lunar module's safe return to Earth. It exemplifies the ingenuity and urgent problem-solving that marked space exploration history.
Centre puts Delhi hospitals on alert as Sonam Wangchuk fast enters third week
Central government hospitals will now conduct twice-daily health checks for hunger strikers. Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital is designated as the nodal facility for any emergencies. Advanced life support ambulances will remain stationed at the protest site. Medical teams will submit daily health status reports to the ministry. This action follows Delhi Police's request due to health concerns.
2 dead, 78 in hospital after rath yatra crowd surge in Puri
Puri: At least two people died and 78 others were hospitalised as a sea of devotees jostled for space amid blinding rain during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri on Thursday, forcing authorities to suspend the annual chariot-pulling ceremony for the night.
Amnesty UK self-reports to watchdog after calling women’s centre ‘anti-rights’
Beira’s Place in Edinburgh, founded by JK Rowling, says claim was ‘deeply offensive’ as it considers legal actionAmnesty International UK has referred itself to the charity regulator over a report it published that described a sexual violence support centre founded by JK Rowling as “anti-rights”.The UK branch of the global human rights charity listed Beira’s Place in Edinburgh among more than 100 organisations it said were part of an anti-rights movement. Continue reading...
Why Russell feels 'like a golfer changing his swing'
Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix, George Russell detailed why he has found it challenging to maximise the performance of his Mercedes.
NTA declares NEET UG 2026 results; over 11.21 lakh qualify
NEW DELHI: NEET-UG 2026 saw a sharp rise in top scores after the paper-leak controversy and nationwide re-test, with Punjab’s Aryan Gupta and Haryana’s Panshul Bansal jointly topping the examination with 715 out of 720. Their score was 29 marks higher than the 686 secured by 2025 topper, when an unusually tough paper ensured that not a single candidate crossed 700.
Piastri gives update amid Verstappen to McLaren reports
Oscar Piastri has offered an update on his position with McLaren amid ongoing speculation that Max Verstappen will replace him at the team, stating "I'm happy with where I am".
Baltimore beat-down: Video shows group of teens pummeling elderly man outside 7-Eleven as police hunt suspects
Police are searching for a group of suspects accused of beating up an elderly man and attempting to rob him outside a gas station in Baltimore.Surveillance video shows the group run up to the man outside a 7-Eleven and proceed to attack him and display weapons.The six unknown suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts appear to have knocked the man to the ground several times while also throwing various objects at him.FLORIDA MEN INDICTED IN ARMED HOME INVASION WHERE SUSPECT POSED AS UTILITY WORKER, 13...
Why Orthodox Jews are opposing the new daylight saving bill in Congress
Orthodox Jewish organizations say the bill, if passed, would force morning prayer services to start after 9 a.m. in some parts of the country, making observant Jews late for work and school.(Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin)
'Threw sticks, tried to block us': Nashik family recounts scary 15-km chase by mob
A Nashik family faced terror after objecting to comments made at Bhavli dam. They were chased and attacked for nearly fifteen kilometers by a group of men. The family's ordeal began after a minor altercation escalated into a violent pursuit. An FIR was registered, and police have arrested twelve individuals involved in the incident. Security has been increased at Bhavli dam to ensure visitor safety.
Elderly Florida woman goes viral after getting hilariously crude license plate
A nearly 77-year-old South Florida woman drew viral attention on Wednesday after a license plate she believed carried an inappropriate message was mailed to her Pompano Beach home.The plate Nancy Dello Stritto received from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DMV) read, "SQZ A55.""I can handle it if I get a few honks here and there. Actually, being over 70, I might like a few honks," Dello Stritto said, according to 10 Tampa Bay News.Dello Stritto, who will turn 77 next...
1 dead, several vehicles crushed after crane collapses from high-rise in Mumbai
A 21-year-old man died and another was seriously injured after a large tower crane collapsed. The incident occurred at an under-construction building in Mira Road East on Thursday night. Several cars and two-wheelers parked inside the housing complex were also damaged. The crane fell partly within the construction site and into the society's parking area. An investigation into the exact cause of the crane collapse is currently underway.
Federal officials probe whether White House teleprompter profited off Trump's words
Politics Federal officials probe whether White House teleprompter profited off Trump's words July 16, 20261:10 PM ET Bobby Allyn A person cleans the teleprompter before President Trump spoke at a conference in Miami Beach, Fla. on March 27, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/Associated Press Federal regulators are in settlement talks with President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator, who is alleged to have made nearly $100,000 on the predic...
A raunchy joke by ESPYs host about DJ Khaled somehow flew right by the Disney censors
What a Mickey Mouse operation.During Wednesday night's ESPYs show on ABC, Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernandez slipped a dirty joke about DJ Khaled's sex life right by Disney's standards and practices team with ease."Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome three guys who simply refuse to go down: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson and DJ Khaled," Hernandez said while laughing at his own joke.MARCELLO HERNÁNDEZ ROASTS JAKE PAUL, TIGER WOODS AND BILL BELICHICK IN ESPYS MONOLOGUEWhat's so funny? If you go b...
Ava DuVernay to make Netflix documentary 14th on birthright citizenship
The film-maker behind Selma and 13th will focus on the 14th amendment for a new film out later this year as Donald Trump targets those protected by itAva DuVernay announced on Thursday that she has made a documentary for Netflix on the 14th amendment, which gave liberty and rights to formerly enslaved people following the civil war, and which has come under legal attack from Donald Trump.Netflix said on Thursday that it will release 14th later this year. The film will mark a return to nonfiction...
Tim Scott says he'd 'love to see' Fox News host replace Lindsey Graham
The Republican in charge of funding and backing candidates for the Senate has two people in mind to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has been fielding calls from former and current members of Congress all interested in jumping into the Aug. 11 special election to replace the late lawmaker, but there’s only one he’s been calling consistently: former Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C.Scott said during an event remembering his colleague Graham on Wednesday, "You probably wil...
Tesla helped save a driver. Is your car ready?
A medical emergency behind the wheel is terrifying because every second suddenly feels bigger. You are trying to stay calm, stay safe and get help before things spiral.That is why John Brandt's story is getting so much attention. His Tesla Model Y helped keep him moving during a heart attack, while his son used the Tesla app to reroute the car to a nearby emergency room.The bigger takeaway isn’t that your car can replace 911. It cannot. The lesson is that connected-car settings, trusted app acce...
'No sensitive data leaked': Govt refutes reports of Kudankulam nuclear plant breach
Union Minister Jitendra Singh dismissed reports of sensitive Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant files being leaked. He asserted that no nuclear safety or security data had been compromised in the incident. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited clarified leaked documents related only to the plant's conventional Balance of Plant package. This clarification followed claims by a ransomware group about accessing thousands of project-related files.
Eleven killed in Algeria orphanage fire
Eleven people were killed and 19 injured after a fire tore through an orphanage in Algiers.
Jim Jordan says House weighing criminal referral of Jack Smith for allegedly lying to Congress
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is being considered for a criminal referral to the Justice Department, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan said Wednesday, as Republicans examine whether Smith misled lawmakers during testimony about his investigation into President Donald Trump."We're already looking at that," Jordan told "Hannity" when asked about the potential criminal referral."Do we need to refer him to the Justice Department, to Attorney General Blanche, for them to go ahead and...