Today in History: August 24, Pluto demoted to dwarf planet
The International Astronomical Union declared that Pluto was no longer a full-fledged planet, demoting it to the status of a “dwarf planet.”
Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position
Now it’s the moon’s turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month’s total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial…
Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games
Chinese humanoid robots broke records set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt’s 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on…
Fast-moving wildfire amid shifting winds threatens Reno, Nevada, forcing thousands to evacuate
By JOHN RABY, JACK BROOK and JOHN SEEWER A fast-growing wildfire destroying homes in northwest Reno, Nevada, on Sunday was human-caused and uncontained, authorities said, as they encouraged some 90,000…
Pictures: Tebow, Spurrier, Wuerffel Together At Gator Event
Former University of Florida Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Tim Tebow cheers with fans during the Florida Legends Experience at the Alachua County Sports & Events Center in Gainesville on Sunday,…
Daily Horoscope for August 24, 2026
Small cracks reveal what truly needs care. With the moody Moon squaring Venus at 2:30 am EDT, tugging us between responsibility, comfort, affection, and fairness. We may want to keep…
Quick Haley McCutcheon goal leads Orlando Pride to 1-0 win over Washington
Haley McCutcheon scored in the third minute off an assist from Barbra Banda and the Orlando Pride made the goal hold up in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Spirit…
Mother and child killed by lightning strike in South Florida
A mother and her toddler son died after being struck by lightning in Margate, police said.
Three Gators Heisman legends reunite for a good cause in Gainesville
UF football legends Steve Spurrier, Tim Tebow and Danny Wuerffel — all Heisman winners — reunited in Gainesville, creating memories for fans while raising money for children in need.
Shelley Fabares, ‘Johnny Angel’ singer and actor in ‘The Donna Reed Show’ and ‘Coach,’ dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, an actor who was a fixture on television for decades from her days as a young teenager on “The Donna Reed Show,” through “One Day at a Time”…