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'Holy Grail' of Shipwrecks |
Colombian scientists recovered some of the first artifacts from a centuries-old Spanish shipwreck in the Caribbean, officials announced this week. The items—a cannon, three coins, and a porcelain cup—were retrieved from the San José galleon, whose exact location remains a state secret amid ongoing disputes over ownership of its vast trove, believed to be worth as much as $20B.
The galleon sank in 1708 after a battle with an English fleet, taking gold, silver, and emeralds nearly 2,000 feet deep. The wreck lingered in the public imagination—appearing as a plot point in Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez’s 1985 "Love in the Time of Cholera"—until Colombia located it in 2015. Since then, Colombia, Spain, a US-based company, and Bolivia’s Qhara Qhara Indigenous group have laid competing claims to the treasure. Explore their positions here (w/audio).
The deep-water expedition that recovered the newly announced object was authorized by Colombia last year. Officials say the mission is intended for research, not treasure seizure. |
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Venezuela to deem Nobel Peace Prize winner fugitive if she leaves to accept award.
Venezuela's attorney general said opposition leader María Corina Machado will be considered a fugitive if she leaves hiding to collect her Nobel Peace Prize at a ceremony in Oslo, Norway, next month. Machado, who was awarded the honor last month for her efforts to promote democracy in Venezuela, faces accusations from the Maduro regime of conspiracy, incitement of hatred, and terrorism. |
Drugmaker Eli Lilly hits $1T market value, first for a healthcare company.
The Indianapolis-based pharmaceutical company surpassed a $1T valuation during Friday morning trading, becoming the first healthcare company to join an elite group dominated by tech firms. Lilly's market value is more than double that of its next closest industry rival, Johnson & Johnson. The drugmaker’s growth has been driven largely by strong demand for its GLP-1 drugs, Mounjaro and Zepbound. |
Ohio police officer acquitted in shooting death of pregnant Black mother.
A jury yesterday found Blendon Township officer Connor Grubb not guilty of murder and related charges in the 2023 shooting death of Ta'Kiya Young, a 21-year-old pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting. Grubb faced a potential life sentence in prison if convicted. The attorney representing Young's family said he would continue pursuing a lawsuit against the township and its police chief. |
US Rep. Eric Swalwell (D, CA-14) enters crowded California governor race.
The 45-year-old Democrat, who served as House manager for President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, launched his gubernatorial campaign Thursday night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Swalwell joins over half a dozen candidates seeking to succeed term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), including billionaire businessman Tom Steyer (D), who joined the race Wednesday. The election is set for Nov. 3, 2026. |
Miss Mexico is crowned Miss Universe weeks after spurring walkout.
Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Fernández was crowned the 74th Miss Universe yesterday. The 25-year-old walked offstage during a sashing ceremony earlier this month after she stood up to a pageant organizer who criticized her for not joining promotional activities. Several contestants left the stage in solidarity. Separately, two judges resigned earlier this week, with one alleging a rigged competition. |
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Three-year-old boy insists on bringing his favorite neighbors to preschool open house. (More, w/video) |
Friends prepare nearly 100 Thanksgiving turkeys and plenty of sides for cancer patients, orphans, and domestic abuse survivors. (More) |
Nine-year-old girl tells jokes to raise money for Rett syndrome research, inspired by her older sister who lives with the neurodevelopmental disorder. (More, w/video) |
Startups building community with phone-free events are gaining traction. (More) |
Kraft gifts mac and cheese cups and 14-karat gold noodle necklace to bride who relies on their instant pasta dish to manage digestive disorder. (More) |
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Today, we're sharing a story from reader David C. in Beaverton, Oregon.
"Our daughter was taking her cat to an early morning vet appointment and went off the road around a sharp corner, landing in some berry bushes. Never having been in an accident before, she was scared and crying and didn't know what to do. A kind passerby stopped to help her get out of the car, talked to me on the phone, and stayed with her until the police arrived.
"We have AAA so I figured it wouldn't cost to get the car pulled back up onto the road but to clear the area as quickly as possible, they had to call the first available tow truck—which did not work with AAA. Our daughter didn't have the cash to pay for it and was worried the car would get impounded but one of the officers on the scene took care of it for us. I'm so grateful for multiple unknown people who helped our daughter when we couldn't be there."
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