On Aug. 9, 1945, a U.S. bomber dropped an atomic weapon on Nagasaki, killing 70,000 people and ultimately leading to the end of World War II.
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Swifties’ friendship bracelet craze creates spikes in jewelry sales during Eras Tour
A line in a Taylor Swift song has caused thousands of Swifties to make friendship bracelets to trade at The Eras Tour concerts, resulting in a sales increase in bracelet making materials.
Taylor Swift fan’s ‘Fantasy Swiftball’ game gives Swifties another way to enjoy Eras Tour
A Taylor Swift fan started ‘Fantasy Swiftball’ to give away a CD during the Eras Tour, then it caught on with thousands of Swifties worldwide.
Police search for 17-year-old California girl missing for a month
Police in California are searching for 17-year-old Katherine Schneider of Saratoga after she was last seen earlier this summer on July 5.
Fugitive who escaped a Colorado prison in 2018 found in luxury Florida penthouse apartment
Allen Todd May, 58, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison in 2023 after he was convicted of mail fraud. Here’s how authorities captured him.
Don’t overbuy: Here are items you don’t need for your college dorm room
Before you pack up loads of throw pillows, all your shoes and tons of dishware for your dorm, read this. College experts share what can stay behind.
Louisiana law requiring ‘In God We Trust’ to be displayed in classrooms goes into effect.
Louisiana has a new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the motto ‘In God We Trust’ either in the form of a poster or framed document.
Taylor Swift gives Eras Tour truck drivers $100,000 bonuses, handwritten letters of appreciation
Taylor Swift recently gave $100,000 bonuses to the truck drivers hauling The Eras Tour equipment, along with handwritten letters delivered by her dad.
Chipotle is giving away free guacamole Monday. Here’s how to get some.
July 31 is National Avocado Day and to celebrate, Chipotle Mexican Grill is giving some customers free guacamole. Here’s what you need to know about the deal.
Another ‘break or crack’ found in North Carolina roller coaster at Carowinds park
A second crack has been discovered in the Fury 325, the roller coaster at Carowinds amusement park that closed last month after a video of a cracked support beam emerged.