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An 18-wheeler made history on April 29, 2026, when it completed a fully autonomous commercial delivery along a Texas highway. The truck traveled 231 miles (372 km) from Houston to Dallas. This was not the first driverless truck delivery in the United States. However, previous trips relied on remote human operators or took place on private roads. This journey was handled entirely by the truck's onboard AI system from start to finish along a public highway....

The FIFA Men’s World Cup will return to North America in 2026 for the first time since 1994. Played across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the tournament will be the first to feature 48 national teams, up from 32 in previous World Cups. These teams will play 104 matches over 39 days, making it the biggest World Cup in history....

Mount Everest is the highest mountain on Earth, standing at 29,029 feet (8,849 m) above sea level. Located on the border between Nepal and Tibet, its extreme altitude and unpredictable weather make it one of the most dangerous places on the planet. Despite the risks, hundreds of climbers attempt to reach its summit every spring....

A farm near Rena in eastern Norway has become the site of the largest hoard of Viking Age coins ever found in the country. The treasure came to light on April 10, 2026, when metal detectorists Rune Sætre and Vegard Sørlie uncovered 19 silver coins in a field. Realizing they may have found something important, the duo contacted county archeologists....

A humanoid robot in Seoul, South Korea, was recently made an honorary Buddhist "monk." On May 6, 2026, the 51-inch (130 cm) tall robot took part in a special ceremony at Jogyesa Temple, Seoul’s main Buddhist temple. The robot wore traditional robes and received the Buddhist name Gabi, which means "mercy" in Korean. The temple clarified that Gabi is not a real monk. Instead, it will serve as a high-tech mascot during the celebrations leading up to Buddha’s Birthday on May 24....

A 58-year-old software engineer in Paris, France, turned a $117 (€100) ticket into a Pablo Picasso painting. Ari Hodara learned about the "1 Picasso for 100 Euros" charity raffle during a dinner at a local restaurant. He bought one ticket and promptly forgot about it....

An autonomous robot made history on April 19, 2026, when it beat 12,000 human runners and 300 fellow robots in a half marathon at China’s Beijing E-Town. The aptly-named Lightning pulled away early and never slowed down. It finished the 13.1-mile (21.1 km) race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds. The top human finisher, Zhao Haijie, crossed the line about 10 minutes later....

Renowned conductor and composer Michael Tilson Thomas (MTT) died in San Francisco, California, on April 22, 2026. He was 81. Over his career, MTT won 12 Grammy Awards and received several of the country's highest arts honors....

The Pokémon Fossil Museum will make its North American debut at Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History in May 2026. This traveling exhibition combines real fossils with Pokémon displays. It makes learning about fossils fun and engaging. The exhibit first opened in Japan in 2021 and has been showcased at several museums there. This will mark its first appearance outside the country....