• Massive 300-foot U.S. flag draped over Hoover Dam for America's 250th anniversary
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    Massive 300-foot U.S. flag draped over Hoover Dam for America’s 250th anniversary

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    The Hoover Dam, built during the Great Depression, is one of the nation’s biggest infrastructure achievements. WASHINGTON — A massive 300-foot-wide, 150-foot-tall American flag has been draped over the Hoover Dam in Nevada as part of the celebration for America’s 250th anniversary. The installation went up on Memorial Day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country, and will light up each night until July 4. The display uses more than 550 automated LED lights and is completely powered by the dam’s hydroelectricity. According to officials, the American flag weighs about 2,000 pounds…

  • Blue Origin rocket explodes in massive fireball on launch pad
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    Blue Origin rocket explodes in massive fireball on launch pad

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    There were no injuries when the New Glenn rocket exploded Thursday night in Cape Canaveral. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on the launch pad Thursday evening, creating a massive fireball, shaking homes and briefly painting the sky orange. The explosion occurred about 9 p.m. Eastern Time. No one was hurt, according to officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. “We experienced an anomaly during today’s hotfire test,” Blue Origin said on social media. “All personnel have been accounted for. We will provide updates as we learn more.” This story continues below. “It’s…

  • Fire official confirms fatalities in a massive explosion, fire at a Dallas apartment building
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    Fire official confirms fatalities in a massive explosion, fire at a Dallas apartment building

    May 29, 2026 - By 

    Officials confirmed that there were fatalities but didn’t provide a specific number. At least four people are injured, but there could be more victims. DALLAS — A huge fire destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dallas on Thursday, causing fatalities and injuries and the search for missing people is ongoing, a fire official said. The blaze sent huge plumes of black smoke into the sky and drew a massive firefighter response. “There have been fatalities at this point,” Dallas Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Mark Berry said at a news conference, adding the mission has changed from rescue to recovery. “Let us…