A Richmond, Virginia, gastroenterologist woke from a dead sleep to find a bat physically pushing between her lips, and because she knew exactly what to do next, her story doubles as a public-health warning worth hearing. Dr. Krista Edelman was asleep in her home when something at her mouth jolted her awake. She reached up […] The post Virginia doctor wakes to find bat trying to crawl into her mouth — and her response is a lesson for every homeowner appeared first on American Almanac .
A Richmond, Virginia, gastroenterologist woke from a dead sleep to find a bat physically pushing between her lips, and because she knew exactly what to do next, her story doubles as a public-health warning worth hearing. Dr. Krista Edelman was asleep in her home when something at her mouth jolted her awake. She reached up and touched what she described as something "slimy and a little hairy and cool." It was a bat, and it was not just resting on her face. Edelman shared the account on Instagram , where the post gained wide attention. Her description left little room for ambiguity: "This bat was legitimately trying to burrow between my lips into my mouth, trying to get past my teeth. I grabbed this bat and I threw it across the room and…Open
President Trump's 18-year-old granddaughter, Kai Trump, documented her tearful goodbye to family in Jupiter, Florida, before starting college and joining the University of Miami golf team, a move she called both exciting and difficult. In a YouTube vlog posted over the weekend, Kai filmed herself crying behind the wheel of her car as she prepared […] The post Kai Trump gets emotional leaving home for freshman year at University of Miami appeared first on American Almanac .
President Trump's 18-year-old granddaughter, Kai Trump, documented her tearful goodbye to family in Jupiter, Florida, before starting college and joining the University of Miami golf team, a move she called both exciting and difficult. In a YouTube vlog posted over the weekend, Kai filmed herself crying behind the wheel of her car as she prepared to leave home for good. The footage showed a young woman grappling with a milestone that millions of families face every fall, saying goodbye, made more complicated by the fact that her mother, Vanessa Trump, is battling breast cancer. Kai, who committed to the University of Miami golf team nearly two years before graduating high school in May, will live roughly an hour and a half from her…Open
ABC dropped the full cast for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 on Tuesday morning, pairing 16 celebrities with pro partners for a two-night premiere that kicks off September 15. The announcement came during the September 2 episode of "Good Morning America," capping weeks of drip-fed reveals that had already confirmed a handful of competitors. […] The post 'Dancing with the Stars' unveils its Season 35 lineup — here's who hits the ballroom this fall appeared first on American Almanac .
ABC dropped the full cast for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 on Tuesday morning, pairing 16 celebrities with pro partners for a two-night premiere that kicks off September 15. The announcement came during the September 2 episode of "Good Morning America," capping weeks of drip-fed reveals that had already confirmed a handful of competitors. The roster runs from a Paralympian and an Olympic figure skater to a celebrity chef, a late-night TV sidekick, and a Savannah Bananas second baseman, the kind of grab-bag casting "DWTS" has turned into a formula across 35 seasons on the air. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as co-hosts after their own confirmation aired on "GMA" a day earlier, on September 1. Judges Derek Hough, Carrie…Open
Sony Pictures Television has suspended longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton and begun recasting his role after allegations tied to an incident on a commercial flight, though Thornton's lawyer says law enforcement cleared him in minutes. The studio confirmed the move on September 1, 2026, issuing a brief statement that disclosed almost nothing about […] The post Jim Thornton suspended from 'Wheel of Fortune' over airline flight allegations appeared first on American Almanac .
Sony Pictures Television has suspended longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton and begun recasting his role after allegations tied to an incident on a commercial flight, though Thornton's lawyer says law enforcement cleared him in minutes. The studio confirmed the move on September 1, 2026, issuing a brief statement that disclosed almost nothing about what Thornton allegedly did. USA TODAY reported that Sony called the investigation "thorough" but offered no timeline and no details about the nature of the complaint. The gap between what Sony has said publicly and what Thornton's own attorney has put on the record is worth examining. One side is treating this as serious enough to pull a 15-year fixture off the air. The other…Open
A 37-year-old restaurant worker in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is drawing praise after security footage captured him dragging a fighting customer over the counter and onto the floor, and the man he stopped now faces assault and battery charges. Hakeem LaPierre had worked at Boots and Sonny's restaurant for just two months when a Monday afternoon […] The post Spartanburg restaurant employee pulls brawling customer over counter, earns praise after arrest appeared first on American Almanac .
A 37-year-old restaurant worker in Spartanburg, South Carolina, is drawing praise after security footage captured him dragging a fighting customer over the counter and onto the floor, and the man he stopped now faces assault and battery charges. Hakeem LaPierre had worked at Boots and Sonny's restaurant for just two months when a Monday afternoon shift turned violent. A customer identified in a police report as Gregory Tyricus Jacobs, 24, allegedly stomped on the foot of an older man who was leaving the restaurant. Punches followed. The older customer's face was cut open, and his shirt was torn. LaPierre watched the lobby from behind the counter. A younger man was beating an older one, and nobody in the crowded dining room moved to stop…Open
Fake ultrasound and baby-bump photos of Ariana Grande went viral on X after someone used AI to doctor real images of the pop star, and fans fell for it before the hoax was exposed. The fabricated images showed Grande, 33, apparently holding an ultrasound photo and visiting an OB-GYN's office. A second doctored image depicted […] The post AI-generated photos fuel fake Ariana Grande pregnancy rumors on X appeared first on American Almanac .
Fake ultrasound and baby-bump photos of Ariana Grande went viral on X after someone used AI to doctor real images of the pop star, and fans fell for it before the hoax was exposed. The fabricated images showed Grande, 33, apparently holding an ultrasound photo and visiting an OB-GYN's office. A second doctored image depicted the singer walking hand-in-hand with on-off boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, her midsection altered to display what looked like a baby bump. Both sets of images spread rapidly on X, formerly Twitter, drawing congratulatory posts from fans who accepted them at face value. The U.S. Sun reported that it confirmed all of the photos are fake and created by AI. The outlet said a real photo exists of Grande and Alvarez walking…Open
A 41-year-old Wisconsin dad ran onto the field during a youth football game and deliberately tripped a 9-year-old player sprinting for a touchdown, and walked away with only a disorderly conduct charge. The incident, captured on video that quickly went viral, took place during a game between the Milwaukee Colts and the Case Eagles in […] The post Wisconsin father charged after tripping 9-year-old during youth football game appeared first on American Almanac .
A 41-year-old Wisconsin dad ran onto the field during a youth football game and deliberately tripped a 9-year-old player sprinting for a touchdown, and walked away with only a disorderly conduct charge. The incident, captured on video that quickly went viral, took place during a game between the Milwaukee Colts and the Case Eagles in Racine, Wisconsin, roughly 70 miles north of Chicago. The father, a Colts supporter, left the sideline, entered the field of play, and kicked the legs out from under an Eagles player, a child wearing number 88, as the boy ran toward the end zone. Racine authorities later stopped the man during a traffic stop, where he admitted to what the video already showed. He was cited for disorderly conduct and banned…Open
Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is scheduled to appear on a panel this weekend alongside two men who have publicly rejected the official account of the September 11 attacks, six days before the 25th anniversary. El-Sayed will join left-wing pundit Cenk Uygur and New Jersey-based cleric Zaid Shakir at the Islamic Society of North […] The post Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed set to share ISNA stage with 9/11 conspiracy promoters days before anniversary appeared first on American Almanac .
Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is scheduled to appear on a panel this weekend alongside two men who have publicly rejected the official account of the September 11 attacks, six days before the 25th anniversary. El-Sayed will join left-wing pundit Cenk Uygur and New Jersey-based cleric Zaid Shakir at the Islamic Society of North America's annual convention in Detroit on Saturday, the Washington Free Beacon reported . The convention itinerary lists the three men on a panel examining what it calls a "turmoiled America." El-Sayed's campaign did not respond to a request for comment. The timing alone would draw scrutiny. But the records of El-Sayed's co-panelists go well beyond poor optics. Uygur, the host of the Young Turks…Open
Flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 1,114 people and left nearly 4,000 missing, with the Nepali government now shifting its focus from rescue to rebuilding, even as families across dozens of countries still wait for word on loved ones. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority posted an update Wednesday […] The post Nepal flood death toll climbs past 1,100 as nearly 4,000 remain missing appeared first on American Almanac .
Flash flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed at least 1,114 people and left nearly 4,000 missing, with the Nepali government now shifting its focus from rescue to rebuilding, even as families across dozens of countries still wait for word on loved ones. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority posted an update Wednesday morning putting the confirmed death toll at 1,114, a jump of more than 100 from the 1,003 bodies recovered just one day earlier. The agency listed 3,916 people as missing. On the Chinese side of the border, state media outlet Xinhua News Agency reported 16 dead and 546 missing, citing Chinese officials. The combined figures mean well over 4,400 people across the border region remain…Open
The U.S. Mint began selling $1 Trump coins Wednesday. Why it matters: The Trump coin sits in a rare middle ground: The Mint is promoting it as a collectible, but under federal law, it has a face value of $1 and can be used as real money. Driving the news: The U.S. Mint says the Trump coins are now "in circulation, so check your pocket change." - The coins can be purchased in 25-coin rolls for $61 and 100-coin bags for $154.50. - The U.S. Mint's website says the coins have "circulating finishes but have never been placed into circulation. However, they may be still used as legal tender." The big picture: Trump's coin has raised legal questions over whether a sitting president can appear on U.S. money. Why the Trump coin is "legal…