Afghanistan 7 hours ago Afghanistan hit with 6.0 magnitude near eastern border with Pakistan, hundreds killed A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near its shared border with Pakistan late Sunday, stoking reports of hundreds of casualties.
US Energy 3 days ago 'Web of dark money' tied to Obama, Dems fuels green opposition to crucial Trump energy plan An American energy leader is warning that several progressive "green" groups opposing President Donald Trump’s nuclear energy plans are linked to a "web of dark money" groups.
Travel 3 days ago Bermuda Triangle mystery could be solved, according to British researcher A new scientific theory explains Bermuda Triangle ship disappearances through dangerous wave patterns that can overwhelm vessels like the missing USS Cyclops.
Travel 4 days ago Great white shark sightings rise along Northeast beaches as summer winds down Researchers document growing great white shark populations in Atlantic waters from Maine to Nova Scotia due to habitat changes, with a recent sighting in Oqunquit, Maine.
Health August 24 Not drinking enough water floods your body with harmful stress hormones Scientists show dehydration increases stress-related cortisol levels in both men and women, suggesting water intake plays key role in stress management.
Politics August 22 'Leftist' taxpayer-funded academy sparks backlash after moving against Trump's rollback of key regulation A largely taxpayer-funded academy is moving to review a Trump administration push to roll back a key Obama era climate regulation prompting questions about a political motive.
Politics August 18 Top energy group calls for probe into secretive 'national lawfare campaign' to influence judges on climate 91±¬ÁÏ Digital exclusively obtained a letter to Trump's Department of Justice calling for an investigation to an alleged campaign to influence judges.
Travel August 16 Beach visitors risk 'arrest' for swimming without lifeguard following tragic incident A fatal drowning at the Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey has led to stricter ocean access rules as rip current deaths reach 52 nationwide this year, according to the National Weather Service.
Arkansas August 15 Manhattan woman finds 2.3-carat diamond for engagement ring after three-week quest Manhattan resident Micherre Fox spent three weeks at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas before discovering a 2.3-carat white diamond for her engagement ring.
Archaeology August 15 Divers reveal images of 321-year-old shipwreck in remarkable condition off coast The 1703 "Northumberland" shipwreck off Kent's coast has been documented in stunning detail, revealing preserved wooden structures and artifacts threatened by shifting sands.
VIDEO August 13 Great white shark spotted swimming near Maine beaches A great white shark was spotted this week swimming in the area of Scarborough, Maine. (Credit: David Lancaster)
Climate August 12 Climate group scrubs judges' names from website after unearthed chats unmasked cozy ties Climate Judiciary Project removes judge names and anonymizes testimonials on website after 91±¬ÁÏ report exposed online forum between climate group and jurists.
Travel August 12 Jet ski rescue saves 6 people at beach as one dies in dramatic rip current incident One person drowned and six others were rescued from a rip current 100 yards offshore at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey during dramatic jet ski rescue operation.
Travel August 11 Nuclear plant on coastal waters shut down over massive jellyfish swarm Jellyfish swarms forced a shutdown of France's largest nuclear facility at Gravelines, impacting 900-megawatt reactors but posing no safety risks to staff.
Hawaii August 11 75-foot boat surfs wave, runs aground in Hawaii A boat ran aground in Hawaii after appearing to surf on top of a wave, two crewmembers escaping uninjured, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
VIDEO August 11 Boat surfs wave before running aground in Hawaii A 75-foot boat serving as a passenger shuttle looked like a surfboard on a wave before crashing aground on a Hawaii shore. (U.S. Coast Guard Oceania District)
Science August 9 Meteorite fragment that slammed through homeowner's roof is billions of years old, predates Earth: professor A meteorite that crashed through a Georgia home roof in June has been identified as billions of years old and older than the Earth, according to a geology professor.
Climate August 7 Climate lawfare campaign dealt blow in South Carolina Charleston's climate lawsuit against energy companies was dismissed by a South Carolina judge who cited concerns about opening floodgates to weather-related litigation.
Tech August 7 Off-grid cabin design required a helicopter installation Vancouver architects created a prefabricated off-grid retreat on Keats Island that was helicopter-installed in two days with solar panels and rainwater systems.
Tech August 6 Google turns CO2 into battery power for clean energy Google just announced a partnership with Italian firm Energy Dome to help store clean energy using carbon dioxide in an entirely new way.
Massachusetts August 6 'Larger than life' shipwreck explorer dies during deep-sea diving expedition Shipwreck explorer Joe Mazraani, 48, died during a deep-sea dive off the Massachusetts coast, as the investigation into his death continues.
Tech August 5 Sustainable 3D-printed home built primarily from soil Known as the Lib Earth House Model B, this single-story home was created using 3D-printing technology and a soil-based mixture instead of traditional concrete.
Cabinet August 5 Gargantuan ‘bird cemeteries’ in Burgum’s crosshairs as DOI looks to curb green wind projects New Interior Department order scrutinizes massive wind and solar energy projects that Trump calls "bird cemeteries" for their environmental impact and reliability.
Disasters August 5 Explosive new report blames OceanGate and its CEO for 'preventable' Titan sub disaster A damning new report on the Titan submersible disaster that killed five people near the Titanic wreck in 2023 revealed that the tragedy was preventable and the result of a flawed experimental design and ignored safety warnings — with particular culpability placed on OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush.
VIDEO August 4 Boy who lost leg in shark attack shares story of survival, return to the water Jameson Reeder Jr., 13, shared how he had a portion of his leg amputated after an 8-foot bull shark attacked him in theFlorida Keys in 2022, and how he has since conquered his fears by returning to the reef where the life-altering encounter happened.
Russia August 3 Russian volcano erupts for first time in centuries after massive earthquake strikes Kamchatka Peninsula Russian volcano erupts after centuries of dormancy, spewing hot ash into sky and triggering 7.0-magnitude earthquake with tsunami warning on Kamchatka Peninsula.
VIDEO August 3 Russian volcano Krasheninnikov spews ash miles into the sky Russian volcano Krasheninnikov erupted for the first time in centuries, sending hot ash miles into the sky. (Credit: Artem Sheldr via AP)
Media August 2 DeSantis calls out media for 'failed drive-by attempt' to discredit 'Alligator Alcatraz' A media dispute erupted as Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida's hurricane planning for the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility following the Miami Herald's critical reporting.
Health August 2 Common sweetener could hold untapped potential to fight aggressive cancer, study finds Preliminary study reveals that fermented stevia extract may help fight pancreatic cancer cells, though experts caution that more human research is needed before clinical use.
Travel July 30 Schoolboy spots American Revolution warship on beach after storm uncovers 230-year-old wreck Wooden remains of the Earl of Chatham, a British warship from 1749 that was used during the American Revolution, were discovered by a schoolboy on one of Scotland's Orkney Islands.