A Big Sky, Montana, homeowner grabbed a can of bear spray and stopped a mother moose mid-charge to save her three dogs, including a 14-year-old deaf dog who could not hear the animal coming. Shelly Thorburn was outside her home when she spotted the cow moose barreling toward her and her dogs with its ears […] The post Montana woman fends off charging moose with bear spray to protect her dogs appeared first on American Almanac .
A Big Sky, Montana, homeowner grabbed a can of bear spray and stopped a mother moose mid-charge to save her three dogs, including a 14-year-old deaf dog who could not hear the animal coming. Shelly Thorburn was outside her home when she spotted the cow moose barreling toward her and her dogs with its ears pinned back. Doorbell camera footage captured the moment Thorburn deployed the spray, sending the moose fleeing and allowing her to rush all three dogs inside uninjured. The encounter, which took place on August 27 near one of the most wildlife-dense corridors in the American West, is a sharp reminder that living alongside large animals demands preparedness, not panic. Thorburn shared the Ring camera footage publicly, and the video…Open
A South Carolina aquarium is calling it the "Lucky Seven" after hatching seven critically endangered African penguin chicks since May, a bright spot for a species running out of time in the wild. Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach announced that five African penguin chicks hatched in June and July, following two earlier arrivals in May, […] The post Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach hatches seven African penguin chicks in banner breeding year appeared first on American Almanac .
A South Carolina aquarium is calling it the "Lucky Seven" after hatching seven critically endangered African penguin chicks since May, a bright spot for a species running out of time in the wild. Ripley's Aquarium of Myrtle Beach announced that five African penguin chicks hatched in June and July, following two earlier arrivals in May, UPI reported . The aquarium's animal care team collectively dubbed the group "the Lucky Seven" in a news release marking the milestone. The first two chicks, named Vic and Chel, arrived in May and were introduced to guests at the aquarium's Penguin Playhouse exhibit. Five more followed over the next two months. Those five had not yet been named as of the September 3 announcement. Seven chicks from one…Open
A mustang that escaped its owner's property in late June and roamed free near a Maryland reservoir for more than two months is finally in custody, and headed to a rescue farm in Mount Airy. Carroll County Animal Control officers, working alongside Gentle Giants Horse Rescue and professional horse expert JR Raulerson, corralled the animal […] The post Loose mustang captured in Maryland after two-month run near Liberty Reservoir appeared first on American Almanac .
A mustang that escaped its owner's property in late June and roamed free near a Maryland reservoir for more than two months is finally in custody, and headed to a rescue farm in Mount Airy. Carroll County Animal Control officers, working alongside Gentle Giants Horse Rescue and professional horse expert JR Raulerson, corralled the animal on Thursday using a custom-built chute assembled from 59 fence panels, each measuring ten feet by ten feet. The panels funneled the horse into a waiting trailer, ending a chase that had stretched across the summer. The mustang, dubbed "Outlaw", had been spotted running loose near Liberty Reservoir in Carroll County on multiple occasions since its escape. Ownership has now been transferred to the Humane…Open
Miley Cyrus released the first single and music video from her forthcoming 10th studio album, a dance-heavy track called "Bass Persuades" that arrives two weeks before the full record hits shelves. The singer and actress, who now goes by the mononym "Miley," put out the single and its accompanying video on Thursday, Sept. 4, UPI […] The post Miley Cyrus drops new single 'Bass Persuades' ahead of 10th studio album appeared first on American Almanac .
Miley Cyrus released the first single and music video from her forthcoming 10th studio album, a dance-heavy track called "Bass Persuades" that arrives two weeks before the full record hits shelves. The singer and actress, who now goes by the mononym "Miley," put out the single and its accompanying video on Thursday, Sept. 4, UPI reported . The album, also titled "Bass Persuades," is scheduled for release Sept. 18. It will be her 10th studio record, a milestone for a performer who first broke through as a teenager on the Disney Channel two decades ago. The music video wastes no time establishing a mood. Miley crashes an underground poker game and launches into a choreographed dance routine alongside shirtless dancers in matching black…Open
Kate and Rooney Mara made their first on-screen pairing a memorable one, premiering Werner Herzog's new drama at the 2026 Venice Film Festival to a nearly seven-minute standing ovation. The sisters play fictional twins Jean and Joan Holbrooke in Bucking Fastard, characters who speak in unison throughout the film, a creative choice that drew an […] The post Werner Herzog's 'Bucking Fastard' draws standing ovation at Venice with Mara sisters, Orlando Bloom appeared first on American Almanac .
Kate and Rooney Mara made their first on-screen pairing a memorable one, premiering Werner Herzog's new drama at the 2026 Venice Film Festival to a nearly seven-minute standing ovation. The sisters play fictional twins Jean and Joan Holbrooke in Bucking Fastard, characters who speak in unison throughout the film, a creative choice that drew an extended ovation from the Venice crowd on September 3. Orlando Bloom co-stars as the love interest for both sisters in the drama, which Herzog wrote and directed. Domhnall Gleeson and Hugh O'Conor round out the cast. The film had its world premiere at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, one of the most prestigious showcases in global cinema. UPI reported the ovation lasted 6.5 minutes; the Associated…Open
Sony Pictures Television Studios terminated Jim Thornton from "Wheel of Fortune" effective immediately after what the company called a thorough investigation, ending a 15-year run that began when Thornton replaced the show's iconic original announcer. A Sony spokesperson confirmed the firing on Friday, offering a one-sentence statement that left the nature of the underlying allegations […] The post Sony fires 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer Jim Thornton after completing investigation appeared first on American Almanac .
Sony Pictures Television Studios terminated Jim Thornton from "Wheel of Fortune" effective immediately after what the company called a thorough investigation, ending a 15-year run that began when Thornton replaced the show's iconic original announcer. A Sony spokesperson confirmed the firing on Friday, offering a one-sentence statement that left the nature of the underlying allegations unspecified. Thornton, 61, had already been suspended from the long-running game show on September 1, when Sony first acknowledged it had "recently been made aware of allegations" against him. The company began recasting the announcer role at that point and launched its internal review. The termination caps a rapid sequence of events that traces back to a…Open
A large buck wandered into a St. Johns County, Florida, home on August 23, parked itself next to the toilet, took two dips in the backyard pool, and escaped through a fence before deputies could do much about it. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office shared video of the bizarre encounter on Facebook, showing the […] The post Buck breaks into Florida home, hides in bathroom, then takes a swim before deputies can act appeared first on American Almanac .
A large buck wandered into a St. Johns County, Florida, home on August 23, parked itself next to the toilet, took two dips in the backyard pool, and escaped through a fence before deputies could do much about it. The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office shared video of the bizarre encounter on Facebook, showing the deer standing calmly beside the toilet bowl as deputies tried to figure out their next move. One deputy, audibly stunned, summed up the situation on camera. "First time I've had a deer in a house in 23 years of my profession." How the animal got inside remains unclear. No one in the household was named in the sheriff's office post, and the agency offered no explanation for the deer's point of entry. But the footage left little…Open
HBO Max will debut its Supergirl film on Sept. 10, with House of the Dragon breakout Milly Alcock stepping into the cape for a story that trades Metropolis for an interstellar rescue mission. UPI reported the premiere date on Sept. 4, confirming that the film will arrive on the streaming platform with a cast that […] The post Milly Alcock's 'Supergirl' lands Sept. 10 premiere date on HBO Max appeared first on American Almanac .
HBO Max will debut its Supergirl film on Sept. 10, with House of the Dragon breakout Milly Alcock stepping into the cape for a story that trades Metropolis for an interstellar rescue mission. UPI reported the premiere date on Sept. 4, confirming that the film will arrive on the streaming platform with a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Eve Ridley alongside Alcock in the title role. Craig Gillespie directed from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira. The film follows Kara, Superman's cousin, in a version of the character the official synopsis describes as "headstrong, worldly-wise, and often reckless." That framing signals a deliberate departure from the squeaky-clean superhero template…Open
Democratic lawmakers cannot agree on whether to embrace or disavow far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, and the divide is exposing a fault line between the party's progressive wing and members who say tolerating extremism has a cost. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez waved off the growing controversy surrounding Piker's role in the 2026 midterm cycle, telling The […] The post Democrats split over Hasan Piker as AOC dismisses criticism and Michigan Senate race becomes flashpoint appeared first on American Almanac .
Democratic lawmakers cannot agree on whether to embrace or disavow far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, and the divide is exposing a fault line between the party's progressive wing and members who say tolerating extremism has a cost. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez waved off the growing controversy surrounding Piker's role in the 2026 midterm cycle, telling The Hill on Thursday that the attention was unwarranted. Rep. Pramila Jayapal took a softer line, arguing Democrats need Piker's audience. And Rep. Josh Gottheimer went the other direction entirely, demanding that candidates who appeared with Piker condemn his views outright. The split landed squarely on Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, who has campaigned repeatedly…Open
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, roughly triple what economists predicted, and President Trump seized the moment to pressure the Federal Reserve for lower interest rates. The Labor Department's monthly payroll figures landed like a thunderclap on Wall Street, where the consensus forecast had called for just 53,000 new jobs. Private-sector hiring alone […] The post August jobs report shatters forecasts as Trump demands the Fed cut rates appeared first on American Almanac .
The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, roughly triple what economists predicted, and President Trump seized the moment to pressure the Federal Reserve for lower interest rates. The Labor Department's monthly payroll figures landed like a thunderclap on Wall Street, where the consensus forecast had called for just 53,000 new jobs. Private-sector hiring alone hit 127,000, more than double the 53,000 analysts expected. Manufacturing added 16,000 positions against a forecast of 5,000. And the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent, defying predictions it would tick up to 4.2 percent. Trump posted on Truth Social within hours of the release, calling the numbers proof that the economy is outperforming every outside estimate but…Open