NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After six months of radio silence, NASA’s Maven spacecraft around Mars has been declared dead. The space agency confirmed Wednesday that the mission had ended after more than a decade of observations. “The team really did experience the loss of a loved one with the end of the mission here,” said NASA project manager [...]

4th, June 2026, 05:56pm

PepsiCo is testing smaller drink sizes. Have you noticed?

You may notice a smaller version of your favorite soda at the store next time you're browsing.

4th, June 2026, 04:53pm

Alert issued as authorities search for 16-year-old boy missing out of Pasco County

An alert was issued Wednesday night for a 16-year-old boy who went missing out of Pasco County.

3rd, June 2026, 10:53pm

St. Pete lists programs at risk of cuts if state property tax amendment passes

St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch called the amendment a bad proposal, saying, "It will do more harm than good."

3rd, June 2026, 10:26pm

Trump says UFC arena outside White House could be permanent

President Trump suggested on Wednesday that the UFC arena currently under construction on the White House’s South Lawn could be a permanent addition. 

3rd, June 2026, 09:40pm

Bradenton man arrested after listing stolen radioactive device for sale on Facebook: FHP

A Bradenton man was arrested after he was caught trying to sell a stolen radioactive device valued between $10,000 and $20,000 on Facebook Marketplace, authorities said.

3rd, June 2026, 09:10pm

Possible flesh-eating screwworm infection found in US

While screwworm primarily impacts livestock, the flies can target any warm-blooded animal, including humans.

3rd, June 2026, 08:38pm

UN issues warning on impending 'super' El Niño

Brace yourselves for the arrival of El Niño.

3rd, June 2026, 08:19pm

Why Social Security checks could be $500 less each month by 2032

Residents of some states are projected to see greater Social Security check cuts than others, the report says.

3rd, June 2026, 08:13pm

Same-sex marriage support dips by 3 points from 2025: Gallup

A number of GOP senators in 2022 voted against the Respect for Marriage Act, which protects same-sex and interracial marriages.

3rd, June 2026, 08:09pm