The History of Fourth of July Fireworks
The celebration of American Independence Day has never been small, subdued, or quiet. Here’s why the Fourth of July is illuminated with colorful displays in major cities, small towns, and backyards.
1970-01-01 08:00
Windrush: Hak Baker says why singing about it now feels right
Hak Baker's been releasing songs since 2017 but only now feels he can put music out about Windrush.
1970-01-01 08:00
At least 3 dead in Texas after severe storms bring tornadoes and tennis ball-sized hail to western and central US
At least three people were dead in a northwestern Texas town after a tornado struck it Wednesday, an official said, part of storms that pummeled parts of the western and central US and drew at least 11 tornado reports across four states.
1970-01-01 08:00
Windrush: Birmingham charity founder speaks of early years in UK
The founder of community charity Shades of Black shares memories of her arrival in Britain.
1970-01-01 08:00
Oxygen is running out as the search for the Titanic submersible is approaching a critical juncture
The amount of oxygen on a missing submersible with five people on board is becoming a vital issue, some experts say, as more advanced equipment is rushed to the North Atlantic Ocean in a complex international search operation now at its most critical juncture.
1970-01-01 08:00
Missing Titanic sub search team expand search area as oxygen fears mount
More boats and underwater vehicles will join the search as the US navy helps analyse detected noises.
1970-01-01 08:00
How Do Fireworks Get Their Colors?
The chemistry behind the vibrant colors of fireworks is another reason to “ooh” and “aah” at the sky this Fourth of July.
1970-01-01 08:00
State rests in trial of former school resource officer who stayed outside during Parkland shooting
The prosecution rested its case Wednesday in the trial of the former school resource officer who stayed outside a Parkland, Florida, high school while 17 people were killed and 17 others were wounded during a February 2018 mass shooting.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tropical storm watches and warnings cover parts of the Caribbean as Bret is forecast to bring strong winds and flooding
Tropical Storm Bret strengthened slightly overnight and is forecast to reach the Lesser Antilles on Thursday morning as a strong tropical storm.
1970-01-01 08:00
Could Russia really play nuclear roulette in Ukraine?
Steve Rosenberg looks at how discussion of the use of nuclear weapons has crept into Russian media.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ukraine war: Zelensky admits slow progress but says offensive is not a movie
Weeks into Ukraine's counter-offensive, its leader stresses that the campaign is not a Hollywood movie.
1970-01-01 08:00
Banging sounds were detected during the search for the missing Titanic submersible, a US memo says as oxygen supplies dwindle and the search intensifies
Banging sounds were picked up Tuesday from the Atlantic Ocean during the search for the submersible that went missing while touring the Titanic's wreckage with five people on board, signaling "continued hope of survivors," according to a US government memo, as crews rush to ramp up search and recovery efforts.
1970-01-01 08:00