The newest film in the Stars Wars franchise has set a box office record for an opening weekend in the United States and Canada. Star Wars: The Force Awakens generated $238 million in ticket sales since its release Thursday. Worldwide sales brought in $517 million. The figures shatter previous records set by Jurassic World, the […]
For the first time in American history, a US surface ship has reached the North Pole unaccompanied. The Coast Guard Cutter Healy gained that distinction at 7:47 AM on September 5. This is only the fourth time that a US surface vessel has reached the North Pole, and three out of four times that feat […]
On February 25, 2015, Arctic sea ice extent appeared to have reached its annual maximum extent, marking the beginning of the sea ice melt season. This year’s maximum extent not only occurred early; it is also the lowest in the satellite record. However, a late season surge in ice growth is still possible. NSIDC will post a detailed […]
Pakistani officials say they executed 12 male convicts Tuesday, in the largest single-day total since the government lifted a moratorium on the death penalty. Ten prisoners were hanged at jails in Punjab province, while two others were hanged in the southern city of Karachi. Revocation of the policy was first applied only to those prisoners […]