May 2024 was a tumultuous month for Earth: Our planet was rocked by some of the worst geomagnetic storms in more than 20 years. Triggered by a slew of solar flares, the storms disrupted satellites, ...

Jaguars kicker Cam Little set a new NFL record for the longest outdoor field goal at 67 yards. This kick is the second-longest field goal ever converted in the NFL. Earlier this season, Little made ...

Cam Little has added another NFL record to his already impressive resume. The Jaguars' kicker made a 67-yard field goal on Sunday, Jan. 4, just before the half of the Jaguars' 41-7 win over the ...

Cam Little has added another NFL record to his already impressive resume. The Jacksonville Jaguars' kicker made a 67-yard field goal on Sunday, Jan. 4, just before the half against the Tennessee ...

From early trackless trams to the military’s obsession with Arctic logistics, we trace the strange evolution of trains that never needed rails. The story centers on R.G. LeTourneau and his ...

On a windy winter morning in New York, Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora pose for photos in front of the freshly revealed New Year’s Eve Ball. The decorated ball, perched 25 stories high atop One Times ...

This story is part of WTOP’s series “Five stories that defined the DC-area in 2025.” You can hear it on air all this week and read it online. The longest government shutdown in history dragged out for ...

Six Flags unveiled the "world's tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster." But you'll need a passport to ride it. Falcons Flight opened on New Year's Eve at the new Six Flags Qiddiya City in Saudi ...

The massive sunspot that sparked an "extreme" geomagnetic storm in May 2024 unleashed hundreds of other dangerous solar ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...