For the Tohono O’odham Nation, the indigenous inhabitants of southwestern Arizona, the giant saguaro cacti are considered people. Contractors building Trump’s border wall are uprooting them, destroying many other sacred sites and crucial biodiversity along the way. “A bulldozer can destroy in minutes what it took the Sonoran Desert hundreds of years to create,” said Russ McSpadden of the Center for Biological Diversity.
On Saturday, U.S. Central Command conducted strikes on multiple Iranian crude oil carriers due to “multiple unprovoked” attacks from Iran on two American warships, per the military command. And now Iran has said that it attacked an American ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to state media. #iran #iranwar #straitofhormuz
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It has gone almost entirely under the radar, but Donald Trump is pretty clearly trying to change the “world order” that has existed since WWII in a way that favors America.
Ironically, given the lack of attention it’s gotten, it could end up being the most important thing he does in his second term over the long haul. However, to fully explain what Trump is doing, we need to do a very brief history lesson. After WWII, Europe had been devastated by the war; Britain was no longer considered the world’s most powerful nation; the Soviet Union was a looming threat; and everyone was concerned about preventing another war. On the other hand, because the US mainland had never been attacked and we had ramped up our industrial capability during the war, the United States was the strongest, richest, most militarily powerful nation left in the world. Many nations would have sought to assert dominance over the world…Open
Youth across Latin America are flocking to “aura farming” events inspired by video games, drawing both government crackdowns and academic praise as the trend spreads through cities from Lima to Buenos Aires. On a recent day in Lima, dozens of young people converged on a beach for what they called an “aura battle”, a gathering […] The post Video game-inspired “aura farming” trend fuels gatherings, government bans across Latin America appeared first on American Almanac .
Youth across Latin America are flocking to “aura farming” events inspired by video games, drawing both government crackdowns and academic praise as the trend spreads through cities from Lima to Buenos Aires. On a recent day in Lima, dozens of young people converged on a beach for what they called an “aura battle”, a gathering where participants dressed in costumes, danced, posed, and performed for the approval of an enthusiastic crowd. Costumes ranged from the whimsical to the political: 20-year-old film student Liam González appeared as Shrek, while 19-year-old Gonzalo Cornelio came dressed as Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, sporting a gray tracksuit. There were even tributes to soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo, with participants…Open
Sony’s September State of Play broadcast delivered a packed slate of game announcements, trailers, and hardware news, setting the stage for a busy year ahead for PlayStation fans and raising questions about the industry’s creative direction and priorities. The latest State of Play, presented by Sony and PlayStation and reported in detail by GameSpot, showcased […] The post September 2026 PlayStation State of Play unveils major game releases, expansions, and hardware updates appeared first on American Almanac .
Sony’s September State of Play broadcast delivered a packed slate of game announcements, trailers, and hardware news, setting the stage for a busy year ahead for PlayStation fans and raising questions about the industry’s creative direction and priorities. The latest State of Play, presented by Sony and PlayStation and reported in detail by GameSpot , showcased new titles, expansions, and hardware updates from a roster of major studios including Square Enix, Konami, Capcom, Housemarque, Double Fine, and 4A Games. While Sony’s strategy of headline-grabbing reveals continues to drive anticipation, the event also highlighted the increasing spectacle and commercial focus that now dominates the gaming landscape. From live-action…Open
A massive, tree-covered island drifted into view on British Columbia’s Williston Lake last summer, vanished without a trace, and then reemerged, leaving residents and scientists guessing about its origins and safety risks. In late July 2026, a boater on Williston Lake noticed something unusual: a huge, forested island floating in the vast reservoir. The sight […] The post Mysterious floating island vanishes and reappears in British Columbia's Williston Lake appeared first on American Almanac .
A massive, tree-covered island drifted into view on British Columbia’s Williston Lake last summer, vanished without a trace, and then reemerged, leaving residents and scientists guessing about its origins and safety risks. In late July 2026, a boater on Williston Lake noticed something unusual: a huge, forested island floating in the vast reservoir. The sight stunned locals, as the island appeared to be nearly the size of two football fields and covered in mature trees, with birds and other animals making it their temporary home. Satellite images confirmed its presence on July 21, showing a green mass about 150 yards long and 75 yards wide. Rocky Avery, a local resident and friend of the boater, posted photos and video of the floating…Open
Hungary’s public cemetery in Nyergesújfalu hosted a grave-digging contest where teams raced to dig regulation graves for a cash prize, a display organizers say spotlights the dignity of the trade and aims to break old taboos. On Saturday, thirty-eight men in 19 teams descended on the cemetery in northern Hungary, competing to see who could […] The post Hungarian grave-digging contest digs into tradition and taboos appeared first on American Almanac .
Hungary’s public cemetery in Nyergesújfalu hosted a grave-digging contest where teams raced to dig regulation graves for a cash prize, a display organizers say spotlights the dignity of the trade and aims to break old taboos. On Saturday, thirty-eight men in 19 teams descended on the cemetery in northern Hungary, competing to see who could dig the fastest, deepest, and most precisely measured grave. The event was organized by the Hungarian Association of Cemetery Maintainers and Operators, which described the contest as a way to “showcase the grave-digging trade and its skills” and to “shake off death-related taboos.” Contestants used only picks and shovels, working under the sun to meet strict size requirements: 1.6 meters…Open
When 38 planes landed in Gander, Newfoundland during the chaos of September 11, 2001, local residents gave food, shelter, and dignity to 7,000 stranded strangers, a story later transformed into the acclaimed musical “Come From Away.” On that devastating day, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all air traffic after the attacks on the World Trade […] The post How Gander’s Response to 9/11 Inspired “Come From Away” — and What It Still Teaches Us appeared first on American Almanac .
When 38 planes landed in Gander, Newfoundland during the chaos of September 11, 2001, local residents gave food, shelter, and dignity to 7,000 stranded strangers, a story later transformed into the acclaimed musical “Come From Away.” On that devastating day, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all air traffic after the attacks on the World Trade Center. As the skies cleared of planes over the United States, 38 international flights were ordered to land at the remote airport outside Gander, Newfoundland, Canada. Suddenly, a town of under 10,000 people found itself host to nearly 7,000 unexpected guests, travelers from around the world, frightened, confused, and desperate for news and comfort. What happened next has become the…Open
