Month: July 2026

Jim Lovell, the commander of Apollo 13 who helped turn a near-disaster into a “successful failure,” died in August 2025 at age 97. His career spanned four historic space missions, including Apollo 8’s first crewed orbit of the Moon, and this article looks beyond the crisis to his family, post-NASA career, and the real story … Read more

Bringing a Great Dane into your home means gaining a 175-pound shadow with a heart as big as its paws. But behind the gentle giant stereotype lies a set of very real challenges that every future owner needs to understand. Average height (male): 30–34 inches (76–86 cm) · Average weight (male): 140–175 lbs (63–79 kg) … Read more

When the Portland Trail Blazers used a first-round pick on Yang Hansen, Chinese basketball fans and NBA scouts alike leaned in to see what the 7’1″ center could do. Here’s a clear-eyed look at why he’s been mostly off the court, what the G League assignments mean, and what the future holds for the 20-year-old … Read more