August 1908 “Newsboys waiting for the Baseball edition, in a newspaper office. Bad environment… Indianapolis, Indiana.” Image: Lewis Hine/Library of Congress In the early 20th century, Lewis Hine photographed thousands of child laborers in the name of progressive social reform, … Read More
The Human Swan An epic 4,500-mile journey. The Human Swan An epic 4,500-mile journey. SLIMBRIDGE, England — From somewhere within the folds of a dense fog that’s settled over the damp countryside, a motor splutters into life. The engine’s growl … Read More
LONDON — On June 23 people across the UK will go to the polls to answer a very significant question with many consequences: Should they “Brexit” and leave the European Union or vote to stay? The question poses further questions, which … Read More
Heavy rain from May 30 to June 1 from a slow-moving low pressure system is causing flash flooding across Western Europe. More showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday. More details: http://on.mash.to/1TQQj5O Read more… More about Europe, Footage, Us World, … Read More
A traffic camera in Florida caught a police officer speeding through a red light during a chase, causing a pretty jarring accident. Both the officer and other driver were injured. Read more… More about Video, Car, Car Crash, Us World, … Read More
Weather observers Mike Dorfman and Tom Padham attempt to stand in the face of 109 mph winds. The ultimate ballet of human perseverance. More photos and video: http://on.mash.to/22fwoxs Read more… More about Us World, Us, Climate, New Hampshire, and Standalone … Read More
The massive fire that claimed 2,400 buildings in Fort McMurray, Canada continues to burn, but fortunately away from city limits. Local officials estimate that 85% to 90% of Fort McMurray was spared by the more than weeklong blaze. The heart … Read More
The wildfire that destroyed about 10 percent, or 2,400, of the homes and buildings in Fort McMurray, Alberta, continues to churn its way through the dense, dry boreal forests outside the city. The fire scorched its way across the city … Read More
Nov. 21, 1913 A fork in the Yonkers pressure tunnel. Image: New York Public Library At the start of the 20th century, engineers for New York City determined that in order to accommodate the growing metropolis’ demand for water, they … Read More
Two thousand pigeons tagged with LED lights lit up New York’s night sky. The birds were released aboard a former aircraft carrier. Artist Duke Riley created the 30-minute spectacle on the Brooklyn waterfront. It will run each weekend through June … Read More