Orion spacecraft Artist's conception of the Orion spacecraft orbiting Earth. Part of the Artemis program, Orion is planned to carry astronauts to the Moon in the 2020s. (more) Artemis III United States spaceflight Written by Erik Gregersen Erik Gregersen is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica, specializing in the physical sciences and technology. Before joining Britannica in 2007, he...

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　　 　　Bergkamp's masterpiece Dutch forward Dennis Bergkamp's goal against Argentina during the 1998 FIFA World Cup is remembered as one of the greatest ever. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Dennis Bergkamp’s Sublime First Touch Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media....

　　 　　This could be heaven, or this could be hell Despite being the subject of criticism in popular culture, the suburbs are where a majority of Americans call home. (more) Suburb The place many Americans call “home” is as much a state of mind as a location. Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer...

　　 　　Richarlison's bicycle kick Brazilian striker Richarlison's scissor volley against Serbia was voted the 2022 FIFA World Cup's Goal of the Tournament. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Richarlison’s Spinning Scissor Volley Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked...

　　 　　Acting attorney general Before Todd Blanche took on key roles in the Justice Department during Pres. Donald Trump's second term, he served as Trump's personal attorney. (more) Todd, Blanche Acting attorney general of the United States Written by Tracy Grant Tracy Grant is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. She previously served as editor in chief, the first woman...

　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—June 12: Nelson Mandela Receives a Life Sentence Written by Teagan Wolter Teagan Wolter is Associate Editor of Anthropology at Encyclopædia Britannica. Teagan Wolter Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by...

　　 　　Costly red card David Beckham (right) being shown a red card during England's 1998 World Cup match against Argentina after kicking Diego Simeone. England later lost the match on penalties. (more) What Are Yellow and Red Cards in Football? How traffic lights and soccer are connected Written by Andrew Pereira Andrew Pereira is a senior editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica....

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　　 　　Today in History is a daily newsletter from Britannica. (more) Today in History—June 9: The Global Fraud Case About Toxic Waste Written by Michele Metych Michele Metych is the lead editor for Today in History at Encyclopædia Britannica. Michele Metych Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years...

　　 　　Reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) The longest known reticulated pythons of the present day are between 7 and 8 meters (22.9 and 26.2 feet) long. (more) What Is the Largest Snake in the World? Written by Shabnam Dohutia Shabnam Dohutia is executive editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. Having worked in various editorial positions at Oxford University Press and Pearson, Shabnam has almost...

　　 　　Pure Baggio brilliance Italy's Roberto Baggio (left) scored a spectacular goal against Czechoslovakia in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. (more) Famous FIFA World Cup Goals: Roberto Baggio’s Brilliance Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is deputy managing editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by Britannica Editors...