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Get Out There: Exploring the Chesapeake Bay’s crab decks and tiki bars

There is nothing quite like the experience of digging into some seafood while sitting by the water. Now that summer is in full swing, it’s time to take part...

Evening storms bring flood risk to DC region Monday

Heavy rainstorms could bring flooding to the D.C. area Monday as souplike humidity swallows the region. ...

Alvarez’s grand slam highlights 6-run inning as the Astros beat the Twins 6-4

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez’s grand slam highlighted a six-run fourth inning and the Houston Astros beat the...

Ian Happ’s 3-run homer sparks Cubs’ 8-2 win as David Peterson steadies after 1st-pitch HR

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ian Happ hit a three-run homer, newly acquired left-hander David Peterson bounced back for the...

Rebels, Outlaws and Robin Hood Lookalikes

By Gracus Bloom Everyone knows Robin Hood—the legendary outlaw who supposedly robbed the rich and gave to the poor....

Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mateo Chávez and Julián Quiñones scored goals in a six-minute span early in the second half,… ...

Cities With Moving Walls: Architecture That Refused to Stand Still

By Gracus Bloom, City-Paper.com When most people think of city walls, they imagine massive stone barriers standing motionless for centuries. Yet throughout history, several cities...

Drip Enhancers: The Masters Touch

By Gracus Bloom - Frost-Bitten.com When people admire a dazzling diamond or a brilliant emerald, they usually remember the gemstone itself. What often gets overlooked...

Algae clouded Trump’s vision for the Reflecting Pool. But scientists aren’t surprised

WASHINGTON — The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is once again making headlines, this week for turning green. The Washington, D.C. landmark was refilled with water...

Mighty Water Wheels of Colonial America

By Gracus Bloom, City-Paper.com Long before electric motors, diesel engines, and industrial machinery transformed America, water wheels provided the horsepower that powered colonial communities. These...

Labour’s Andy Burnham wins a special election, setting up a showdown with Starmer

LONDON (AP) — Labour’s Andy Burnham, the popular Greater Manchester mayor, has won a special election for a seat in… ...