Here are some Memorial Day facts you might not know about the holiday’s history, meaning and why Americans commemorate it in May.
Author: Camille Fine, USA TODAY
Warmer weather means longer mosquito seasons. List of US cities with the biggest increase
As the climate warms, many places are becoming more hospitable to mosquitoes, a new Climate Central analysis found.
Faithful flock to Missouri convent to see intact remains of exhumed nun: ‘The hand of God at work’
Four years after the death and burial of Sister Wilhelmina Lancaster in Missouri, Catholics are flocking to see her exhumed body.
Parrot chicks find home after Florida airport busts ‘sophisticated trafficking operation’
In March, Miami International Airport officers discovered baby parrots in the carry-on bag of a passenger who recently plead guilty to smuggling.
The ‘Brady Bunch’ house is listed for sale and resembles the sitcom after HGTV renovation
For $5.5 million, the Brady Bunch house gives buyers a chance to own a piece of pop culture history and pay homage to an iconic American sitcom.
Want the best national parks for hiking? Here’s a top 10 with the most trails
See the list of best national parks for hiking in 2023.
Big Ben in U.K. ceases to “bong” as famed clock stops working twice in one week
The Big Ben in London’s Great Clock of Westminster failed to produce its famous “bong” after it stopped ticking for the second time in a week.
Seven world wonders in less than a week: Man sees The Great Wall, Taj Mahal and more to set new record
British influencer Jamie “Adventureman” McDonald set a Guinness World Record seeing the “New Seven Wonders of the World” in less than a week.
Photos show ‘catastrophic’ floods, dramatic rescue efforts in Italy: 8 dead, thousands stranded
Northern Italian towns have been blasted with up to 20 inches in rain over the last two days.
Google will delete accounts that have been inactive for two years, tech giant announced
To reduce security risks, Google will delete inactive personal accounts, including some Gmail, Google Drive and Docs, photos, calendars and YouTube.