A feud appears to have broken out between Donald Trump, the president of the most powerful country on Earth, and the vice president of an international sports tournament. Trump suggested last week that some of the World Cup matches would need to be moved away from cities that he deemed unsafe.'Football is bigger than them, and football will survive their regime and their government and their slogans.' The matches are scheduled for many major U.S. cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Kansas City, Miami, and in New Jersey. When a reporter asked the president about the possibility of moving the soccer matches from Seattle and San Francisco, he said he would consider the idea. "Well, that’s an interesting question ... but we’re going to make sure they’re safe," said Trump. He added that the two cities were "run by radical left lunatics who don’t know what they're doing."On Wednesday, FIFA Vice President Victor Montagliani issued a defiant statement about the threat at a sports business conference in London."It’s FIFA’s tournament, FIFA’s jurisdiction; FIFA makes those decisions," he said. RELATED: Social media erupts after US Women's soccer player trolls England in World Cup semi-finals victory Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images "With all due respect to current world leaders, football is bigger than them, and football will survive their regime and their government and their slogans," he added. "That’s the beauty of our game is that it is bigger than any individual and bigger than any country."Trump also indicated that he would consider moving the events for the 2028 Olympic games in Los Angeles. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Matija Strlic/OdeuropaThe project hopes that museums will use these scents for their exhibits. If they had to guess, scientists think historic Europe may have smelled like tobacco or experimental plague remedies. And now, they are working to identify more of these smells and archive them in a digital library. According to the The Guardian, a team of European scientists from various fields, including artificial intelligence, have banded together to work on an ambitious project called “Odeuropa.” Their primary objective is to identify certain odors reminiscent of Europe between the 16th and early 20th centuries, document them, make them accessible to the public online, and then potentially employ them at various museums. But in order to determine what exactly each period of Europe smelled like, researchers will first have to focus on developing artificial intelligence that can identify descriptions of smells and images of aromatic items in more than 250,000 documents written in seven different languages. Then, that information will be used to create an online encyclopedia of “European odors” alongside contextual descriptions about them. OdeuropaThe study will employ historians, scientists, and artificial intelligence. “Once you start looking at printed texts published in Europe since 1500, you will find loads of references to smell, from religious scents – like the smell of incense – through to things like tobacco,” said William Tullett of Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge and a member of the Odeuropa team. “That could take us into all kinds of different scents, whether that is the use of herbs like rosemary to protect against plague, [or] the use of smelling salts in the 18th and 19th centuries as an antidote to fits and fainting,” explained Tullett, who wrote the book Smell in Eighteenth-Century England. Indeed, 17th-century London likely reeked of plague remedies like burning rosemary or tar. Wikimedia CommonsThe smell of tobacco, which has a long history within the colonial European trade, is one prevalent smell. The researchers hope that in identifying scents that appeared to be the most common in Europe between the 16th and 20th centuries, they can then map how the meaning and use of those odors have evolved over time. “Old smells, or smells of objects, tell us a lot about how those objects degrade, how they can be preserved, and also how those smells can be conserved,” said team member Matija Strlič of London’s University College. For example, tobacco, which has native origins in pre-colonial America, was an exotic and expensive commodity when it was first introduced in Europe in the late 15th century. But tobacco’s standing in European society changed in the following years as it became a ubiquitous trading commodity. “It is a commodity that is introduced into Europe in the 16th century that starts off as being a very exotic kind of smell, but then quickly becomes domesticated and becomes part of the normal smell-scape of lots of European towns,” said Tullett. “Once we are getting into the 18th century, people are complaining actively about the use of tobacco in theatres.” OdeuropaAfter identifying common smells, the researchers will then work with chemists and perfumists to recreate them. In addition to gaining a deeper understanding of Europe’s past, the results of this multimillion-dollar research project could potentially help enhance one’s experience in a museum. The team plans to collaborate with chemists and perfume makers to recreate these distinct smells and attach them to museum exhibits. The Jorvik Viking Centre in York, for instance, has done something like this before by recreating smells reminiscent of the 10th century in their exhibits. “One of the things that the Jorvik Viking Centre demonstrates is that smell can have a real impact on the way people engage with museums,” said Tullett. “We are trying to encourage people to consider both the foul and the fragrant elements of Europe’s olfactory past.” Next, take a look at the unusual foods that were commonly eaten in Medieval Europe. Then, read about this study, which found that the human tongue can actually smell. The post We’ll Soon Know What 1500s Europe Smelled Like Thanks To Scientists Who Are Recreating Its Scents appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Glabb/Wikimedia CommonsHuajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the tallest bridge in the world, opened in September 2025. In 2016, China opened the Duge Bridge in the province of Guizhou. Looming 1,854 feet above the river below, the Duge Bridge was named the world’s highest bridge. But now, China has opened a new, even higher bridge — the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge — that now stands as the tallest bridge in the world. At 2,050 feet high (and also located in the Guizhou province), this bridge more than shatters the record previously held by Duge Bridge. It’s part of a wider anti-poverty initiative in China, and already promises to transform life for locals. The Opening Of The Tallest Bridge In The World Glabb/Wikimedia CommonsThe Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge soars more than 2,000 feet above the river below it. Opened on Sept. 28, 2025, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge quickly broke records. Not only is it the highest bridge in the world, soaring 2,050 feet above the Beipan River in the province of Guizhou, but, at 4,600 feet long, it’s also the world’s longest bridge in a mountainous area. The bridge not only shattered the record held by the Duge Bridge, previously considered the highest bridge in the world, but it’s also far taller than any bridge in the United States. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is more than twice the height of the tallest bridge in the U.S., the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado, and it’s nine times as high as San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. According to CCTV, part of Chinese state media, the bridge took three years to construct. One of the key steps to ensure its safety was a load-bearing test, which saw nearly 100 trucks drive over the bridge to ensure it could support traffic. The test was a success, and the bridge opened shortly thereafter. Xinhua/Tao LiangA load-bearing test on the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, which ensured that the tallest bridge in the world could support the weight of heavy traffic. But the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge is more than a marvel of modern engineering. It’s also part of a larger Chinese initiative to combat poverty in the region, and to make remote areas of Guizhou more accessible. The Regional Importance Of The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge There’s a reason why the impoverished Guizhou province, which had just 2,900 bridges in the 1980s, is now home to over 32,000 bridges (some of which are still under construction). Home to many deep ravines, its inhabitants have historically relied on long, cramped bus rides to get from place to place. But bridges like the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge will help transform their lives. According to CCTV, the world’s tallest bridge has cut down the travel time across the canyon from two hours — to just two minutes. “From my hometown to the county seat, there was only one bus per day, just as there was only one from the county seat to Guiyang, the provincial capital,” Wu Chaoming, manager of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge construction project, who grew up in Guizhou, recalled. “The bus was bursting at the seams with people, like tightly packed bamboo shoots in spring. People would even climb onto the luggage rack on the roof.” Glabb/Wikimedia CommonsNot only is the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge a stunning sight, but the world’s tallest bridge is also playing an important role for locals in the historically poor Guizhou province. But while the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge undoubtedly serves a practical purpose, it’s also meant to draw tourists. Visitors to the bridge will be able to take a high-speed glass elevator to a cafe at the top of one of the bridge’s towers and walk along a 1,900-foot-high glass walkway. For those brave enough, the bridge will eventually offer opportunities to go paragliding and bungee jumping. Transportation authorities in China expect that the bridge will attract roughly 1 million people a year, giving a much needed boost of tourism dollars to the Guizhou province. Bridge building is part of a larger initiative to bring wealth to Guizhou, which is why the region now has so many bridges, and is known as the world’s “bridge museum,” according to CCTV. Visitors will certainly come upon an incredible sight. The world’s tallest bridge is simply stunning — both from the ground, and from the sky. After reading about how the tallest bridge in the world just opened in China, take a look at the Back Long pedestrian bridge in Vietnam, the longest glass-bottomed bridge in the world. Or, learn the surprising history of the Old London Bridge, which once boasted homes and shops. The post The Tallest Bridge In The World Just Opened In China — Standing More Than 2,000 Feet Above The Ground appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Lionel ROUX_CCJ-(CNRS-AMU)These coins are just the latest discovery from the days of ancient Rome that archaeologists have made in the Rhône River. The French city of Arles has long been famous for its Roman history and well-preserved ancient ruins. Still, it came as a thrilling discovery for archaeologists when they uncovered more than 800 Roman-era coins in the Rhône River. The coins are just the latest incredible discovery to emerge from the river’s murk. But archaeologists have many remaining questions about their provenance, and are even hoping to find the “treasure chest” that once held them. “The Miracle Of The Arlesian Rhône”: A Trove Of Roman Discoveries Lionel ROUX_CCJ-(CNRS-AMU)Underwater archaeologists found the coins bit by bit, eventually collecting 847 coins that mostly date to the third century C.E. According to a press release from the city of Arles, the discovery of the coins followed a series of other exciting archaeological finds in the Rhône River. In previous years, archaeologists had uncovered an ancient barge, a life-size marble bust of a man believed to be Julius Caesar, and another batch of coins. During their most recent expedition, which began in August and lasted until early October 2025, archaeologists found this newest trove of coins little by little. First, divers came across 60 coins, then 80, and then the final motherlode of 600. In all, divers collected 847 coins, including a sestertius of Roman emperor Trajan (98 to 117 C.E.) that dates back to 116 C.E. “We talk about the miracle of Pompeii, but there’s also the miracle of the Arlesian Rhône,” said underwater archaeologist David Djaoui. “Despite difficult conditions, with currents and poor visibility, the research was fruitful. In particular, we found the membrane of a boat about twenty meters long and therefore these pieces, most of which date from the 3rd century, some of which are in very good condition.” So how did the coins end up at the bottom of the Rhône? Lionel ROUX_CCJ-(CNRS-AMU)More than 800 coins were found in all, with the largest single batch consisting of approximately 600. Djaoui suspects it was some kind of accident. He believes that the coins were also once held in a “treasure chest like the ones we see in the movies,” which archaeologists still hope to find. The Rich Roman History Of Arles By the time the coins sank in the Rhône River roughly 1,800 years ago, Arles had been a Roman city for centuries. The Romans first conquered the city, which they called Arelate, in 123 B.C.E., and it swiftly became a thriving economic hub. Then closer to the ocean than it is today, Arles was a port city, and its location along a major trade route between Italy and Spain gave it strategic importance to the rapidly growing Roman Empire. As such, the Romans filled the city with stunning monuments including an amphitheater (known as the Arènes) that could seat 2,000 spectators, another theatre, baths, and a sprawling necropolis. Many of these Roman structures still stand today, and Arles is renowned around the world for its wealth of ancient ruins. Public DomainArles’ famous Roman amphitheatre, one of its many stunning ancient ruins. After the fall of the Roman Empire in the fifth century C.E., Arles continued to be politically important, though it was ultimately overshadowed by its neighbor, Marseille. Today, the city is perhaps best known for both its Roman ruins and its association with Vincent van Gogh, who spent a year in the city and produced hundreds of paintings that captured Arles’ unique color and light. But clearly, Arles still has more story to tell. The discovery of the coins in the Rhône stands as a potent reminder of the city’s rich and ancient history. And though visitors and locals alike can enjoy Arles’ many stunning Roman ruins on the city’s streets, the Rhône River has proven again and again in recent years that there are further discoveries to be made beneath the surface. Djaoui, who is still hoping to find the coins’ treasure chest, is certain that archaeologists will be making new discoveries in the river for years to come: “The Arlesian waters of the Rhône will continue to offer exceptional discoveries for hundreds, even thousands of years.” After reading about the hundreds of Roman coins that were found in the depths of the Rhône River in Arles, France, go inside the surprisingly complicated question of when the Roman Empire fell. Then, discover the true story of the Roman emperor Caligula, the ruler who allegedly tried to make his horse a senator. The post Divers In France Just Uncovered A Trove Of 847 Ancient Roman Coins At The Bottom Of The Rhône River appeared first on All That's Interesting.

Tim Walz Blames His Massive Failure as a VP Candidate on Teacherly Nodding and Being a ‘Nice Guy’

Illinois City Bars DHS Secretary Noem From City Hall and Intends to Tear Down ICE-Installed Barricades

Treasury Tweaks the Shutdown Democrats: Now Planning to Mint $1 Trump Coins for the Semiquincentennial

Outrage: Biden Judge Gives Kavanaugh Assassin Shocking Sentence, Praises Attacker's 'Transgenderism'

Super PACs for House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., are pooling together on ads blaming House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for the government shutdown.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he believes Hamas is "ready for a lasting peace" after the terrorist group accepted most of the 20-point peace plan he outlined for Gaza earlier this week.