0822 Today in History
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Here’s the latest for Monday, August 21: Tropical Storm Hilary leaves a muddy mess in Southern California; Biden visits Maui; British nurse sentenced to life in baby deaths; US, South Korea begin military exercises.
Fastest, most powerful and most expensive sports cars unveiled at California luxury auto show.
The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering celebrated its 20th anniversary in Carmel, California. The event, where luxury car makers unveil their latest multi-million dollar hyper cars, is part of the weeklong Monterey Car Show. (Aug. 21) (AP video by Haven Da…
South Korea and the US hold major annual drills
South Korea’s air force opened the first day of combined military exercises with the United States with fighter jets taking off in air defense drills. (Aug. 21)
Wildfires rage in western Canada
Wildfires have destroyed what were on its path in Northwest Territories and forced evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people in British Columbia as it rages in western Canada. (August 21)
0821 Today in History
0821 Today in History
Fans react to Spain triumph at Women’s World Cup Final
Spain won its first Women’s World Cup title less than a year after a player rebellion, holding off England 1-0 on Sunday after Olga Carmona’s first-half goal. (August 20)
The Russian space agency says its Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the moon
The Russian space agency says its Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the moon after it had spun into uncontrolled orbit.
Italian fisherman battle predator crabs
Italian fisherman battle predator crabs
Warming world sparks Sweden’s wine revolution
Sweden’s wine industry is flourishing, driven by warming temperatures due to climate change and new varieties of grapes suited to this region. As drought, heatwaves and other extreme weather events hurt traditional wine growing regions, Sweden sees som…