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On February 1, 2026, Carlos Alcaraz defeated 10-time champion Novak Djokovic to claim his first Australian Open title. This was Alcaraz's seventh Grand Slam title. With this victory, he has completed a Career Grand Slam. This means he has won all four major tournaments — the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open....

Every year on February 2, thousands of people gather in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to celebrate one of the most unique American traditions — Groundhog Day. The star of the show is Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog famous for predicting the weather. According to custom, if Phil sees his shadow, winter will last six more weeks. If he does not, spring will arrive early....

The Kawah Ijen volcano on Java, Indonesia, is famous for its electric-blue "lava." But as you may have guessed, this is not actual lava. The striking glow is the result of a chemical reaction triggered by the high concentration of sulfur-rich gases trapped in the volcano....

World-renowned fashion icon Valentino Garavani passed away in Rome, Italy, on January 19, 2026, at the age of 93 years. His designs shaped the style of modern couture for decades and became a symbol of Italian elegance....

When Netflix released KPop Demon Hunters on June 20, 2025, few expected it to become a global phenomenon. But in just a few months, the film amassed over 236 million global views, making it the streaming platform’s most-watched movie of all time. KPop Demon Hunters also did well in a limited theater release, proving its appeal extended beyond streaming....

Flying cars have long captured the imagination of engineers and dreamers alike. In 1894, American-British inventor Hiram Maxim brought the idea closer to reality with sketches for a four-wheeled, bird-like vehicle capable of flight. His vision later inspired an amusement park ride. But it was not what he had hoped for. Now, Maxim's dream is finally becoming a reality thanks to California-based startup Alef Aeronautics....

As winter storms sweep across the United States, many Americans are feeling the season’s chill. These temperatures may seem frigid, but they are mild compared to those in Yakutsk, one of the coldest cities in the world....

Three brothers were clearing out their late mother's home in San Francisco in December 2024 when they stumbled upon a stash of old comic books. Among them was a copy of Superman No. 1, the first issue in which the superhero starred in his own series....

Archeologists from the Russian Academy of Sciences have uncovered an ancient city submerged in Lake Issyk-Kul in Kyrgyzstan, in Central Asia. Revealed on November 18, 2025, the site matches the location of an ancient settlement called Toru-Aygyr. The city flourished from around the 10th to the 15th century. Experts believe it was an important stop on the Silk Road. This was a network of trade routes connecting East Asia with the Mediterranean....