Egypt’s “Greening Cairo” Plan Expands Restoration and Tourism Efforts in Historic City Districts

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly It has been confirmed On Tuesday, June 2, the Egyptian government committed to reviving Cairo’s historic and heritage landmarks during a meeting to review restoration and modernization efforts throughout the Islamic, Khedival and other key areas of the city, in line with the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Madbouly spoke … Read more

Pope Leo XIV makes historic apology for Vatican’s role in legitimizing slavery

Vatican City — Pope Leo Previous popes have apologized for Christian involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. But no pope has publicly acknowledged, let alone apologized for, the role played by previous popes in granting European kings explicit power to subjugate and enslave “infidels.” The first U.S.-born pope, whose family history includes enslaved people and … Read more

The Best Historic Bars and Taverns Across the United States

On the night of December 4, 1783, nine days after the British had finally left New York, George Washington ascended a flight of stairs on Pearl Street to a low-ceilinged room above a tavern, and told the men who had given him a country farewell. Embracing each officer, he went out to the battery and … Read more

Magic miss 23 straight shots in historic playoff collapse vs. Pistons

Imagine trying to explain this to a friend who doesn’t really watch the NBA. The No. 8-seeded Magic led the No. 1 Pistons 60-38 in a home elimination game with a 3-2 series lead. On the verge of becoming the seventh No. 1 seed to lose to the No. 8 seed in NBA history, the … Read more

King Charles III delivering historic joint address to Congress in a bid to spotlight UK-US ties | WATCH LIVE

Washington– President Donald Trump and King Charles III greeted each other warmly on Tuesday, as the king began a day of diplomacy in Washington aimed at underscoring the relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States that is so strong that it can withstand the political turmoil of the moment. Under gray, rainy skies, … Read more

Artemis II crew speaks on historic 10-day moon mission in Houston, day after successful splash down in Pacific

HOUSTON — The Artemis II crew — NASA astronauts Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen — makes their first public appearance since returning from space. The Orion spacecraft touched down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, concluding the historic mission that broke the record for the farthest … Read more

Artemis II gear: Celebrate NASA’s historic lunar mission with these collectibles and apparel

As a participant in many affiliate programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* We have just witnessed humanity’s return to the Moon, an event more than 50 years in the making. NASA’s 10-day Artemis II mission sent astronauts further from Earth than ever before, orbiting the far side of … Read more

North Shore police department investigating theft of historic plaques

Local news “This incident occurred while the department was already investigating several other thefts of bronze plaques from other locations around the city,” police said. Monument with stolen painting. Photo courtesy of Newburyport Police Written by Carson Lyle March 29, 2026 | 6:33 pm 1 minute to read Police on the North Shore are investigating … Read more

Jaxon Smith-Njigba Could Join Historic Club During Super Bowl 60

The stakes couldn’t be higher. Super Bowl 60 already carries championship pressure, but it could also deliver one of the greatest statistical moments in NFL history. Seattle Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba enters the game needing just 35 receiving yards to become only the third wide receiver ever to reach 2,000 receiving yards in a single … Read more

Iga Świątek, Martina Navratilova and Others React to Carlos Alcaraz’s Historic Win Over Novak Djokovic in Australian Open Final

Carlos Alcaraz’s breakthrough victory at the 2026 Australian Open ignited a flood of emotional reactions from across the tennis world. After defeating Novak Djokovic in four sets in the final at Rod Laver Arena on Feb. 1, Alcaraz found himself at the center of a global celebration. Predict every match of the 2026 Australian Open … Read more