A full-size ‘twin’ of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover just moved into its home at NASA‘s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Optimism, a vehicle system test bed rover (VSTB), passed its first driving test in JPL’s massive assembly room with flying colors. Engineers will soon take it for a spin in the Mars Yard, … Read more
Dog that just digs gophers! Fiona the golden retriever tries to make friends with a cheeky rodent Golden retriever stares at the gopher at it emerges from the hole in the ground The cheeky rodent looks at the gentle canine before sinking back into the soil Comical scenes were filmed in Golden Gate Park in … Read more
A California wildfire which has so far destroyed 7,050 acres of land 40 miles northeast of Palm Springs was started by gender reveal party, it has emerged. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said on Sunday night that a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device caused the fire. The devices are sometimes used to release blue or … Read more
Elsa Hosk pulls together a casual chic look in double denim and teases her taut midriff as she makes coffee run in LA By Glenn Garner For Dailymail.com Published: 04:38 BST, 7 September 2020 | Updated: 04:38 BST, 7 September 2020 Elsa Hosk has been craving a tropical getaway, amid the Southern California heatwave and … Read more
More than 200 people were rescued by helicopters overnight into early Sunday after they got trapped by the raging Creek Fire near Mammoth Pool Reservoir northeast of Fresno, California. The people got trapped at the reservoir at the Sierra National Forest as the rapid-spreading wildfire cut off the only escape route and they were advised … Read more
They’re locked in a bitter custody battle over their daughter. And on Saturday, Melanie Brown’s ex Stephen Belafonte, 45, doted on their daughter Madison as he held a girly mocktail party for her 9th birthday at the Sugar Factory in LA, California. The youngster – who spent lockdown with her father – celebrated with her friends, … Read more
About 150 people have been trapped by a raging wildfire near Mammoth Pool Reservoir in northern California, where officials warned they may have to jump into the water to survive. The Madera County Sheriff’s office said in a statement on Saturday night that approximately 150 people were sheltering-in-place at the reservoir in Sierra National Forrest with 10 injuries … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pull the plug on glittering Invictus Games fundraiser for wounded soldiers due to be shown on Amazon after signing £112million deal with rivals Netflix The music and comedy show was set to be held in California next summer Organisers hoped event would raise £1 million for Invictus Games Foundation Officials were … Read more
US academic is suspended for using the Chinese word for ‘um’ because it sounded like a racial slur Greg Patton lectured on use of ‘filler words’ at University of Southern California He mentioned the Chinese expression ‘neige’ (pronounced ‘nee-gah’) He was placed on administrative leave while the university ‘review the situation’ By Caroline Graham In … Read more
‘It gives you a little bit of hope!’ California couple left stunned after finding their wedding rings among the charred remains of their wildfire-destroyed home Jason and Chloe Caroll’s home in Vacaville was destroyed by the LNU Lightning Complex wildfire on Wednesday The couple returned Friday to find their home reduced to a smoldering pile … Read more