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Dolly Parton’s sister Stella Parton has shared insights into her final days and a touching weekly tradition, revealing a selfless message from the late country icon before her death on Aug. 25, 2026.
Disney has set 'Frozen 3' for a November 24, 2027, theatrical release, continuing the franchise's tradition of Thanksgiving weekend premieres.
Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old, according to the BBC.
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an ancient Byzantine city in the western desert, including a basilica-style church, residential quarters, and 18 tombs. The discoveries offer insights into daily life and religious practices from the fourth century.
A 1,200-year-old oak tree in England's Sherwood Forest, long believed to have sheltered the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, has died, according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).
Three men were sentenced to 47 months in prison after stealing a 2,500-year-old golden helmet and three bracelets from a Dutch museum. The artifacts, on loan from Romania, were recovered in a plea deal with two of the suspects.
Temples in Thailand launched homemade rockets during the annual 'Look Noo' festival, an ancient Mon tradition, according to Al Jazeera.
Dannielynn Birkhead, the daughter of the late Anna Nicole Smith, made a striking appearance at the 2026 Kentucky Derby with her bold new style, according to multiple reports.
CHEROKEE, N.C. — Nancy Pheasant, a storyteller and multimedia artist from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, draws crowds with tales of sacred Kuwohi mountain and her hands-on pottery creations. She shared Medicine Lake legends with students during Kuwohi Connection Days on Sept. 9, 2025.
IBADAN, Nigeria (AP) — Fifty-eight out of 146 law students from the University of Ibadan clinched first-class honors in the 2024/2025 session, according to Idowu Olayinka, the university’s former vice-chancellor....
Muslims in Islamabad must finish their pre-dawn Sehri meal by 05:24 a.m. on Tuesday, February 19, the first day of Ramadan. The deadline aligns with the Fajr prayer, marking the start of daily fasts through sunset.
Amanda Coday, owner of Pro27 North gym, received the Kiss Country Caught in the Act Award for her generosity and positive spirit. Harley Partington nominated her, praising Coday's daily acts of kindness that treat everyone like family.
Chicago packs art, music and cultural celebrations into this weekend. Highlights include the 66th University of Chicago Folk Festival, Winter Jazz Fair and Argyle Lunar New Year parade.
Igbo women from the Igbo Women Assembly will host Mother Tongue Day on February 20-21, 2026, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, to combat the declining use of the Igbo language among youth. The group warns the language faces extinction without immediate action from families and leaders.
Actor Riteish Deshmukh visited Shivneri Fort near Pune on Tuesday to mark Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti. He urged young people to emulate the Maratha king's courage and sacrifices.
A World War II U.S. Air Force machete discovered in a northern New South Wales shearing shed has been traced to Sir James Rowland, the late governor of NSW and RAF bomber pilot. David Carrigan, who found the blade as a boy on his family's property, plans to donate it to a local museum.
Devotees turn to five powerful Hanuman slokas for courage and inner strength during tough times. The sacred verses from Hindu tradition honor Lord Hanuman, the deity embodying fearlessness and power.
Dr. Norman C. Francis, who led Xavier University of Louisiana for 47 years and steered New Orleans through post-Katrina recovery, died Wednesday at age 94. His family announced the death, with memorial service details pending.
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans shuts down its flagship D-Day invasion exhibit on Feb. 25 for a yearlong renovation as part of a $300 million campaign. The overhaul, led by design firm Gallagher & Associates, aims to expand the display with immersive features and new artifacts by 2027.
