August 11 Unauthorized North Carolina mine allegedly seizing on Hurricane Helene devastation, court battle imminent Western North Carolina residents head to court Monday in a fight against an "illegal" mine that swept into the mountains in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
August 6 Three Americans evacuated from Antarctica after medical emergency at research station The New Zealand air force completed a high-risk medical evacuation of three Americans from Antarctica in freezing temperatures and total darkness on ice runway.
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.
August 2 Stunning photos capture moment one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes erupts Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of the country's most active volcanoes, erupted twice within a matter of hours spanning Aug. 1 and 2.
July 22 Texas flood recovery volunteers find dignity in helping victims Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing heartbreaking loss and moments of hope in the Texas community
July 21 Teen lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella returns to work after freak accident: ‘I’m pretty good’ New Jersey lifeguard Alex Kaus returns to work three weeks after a freak accident where a gust of wind caused her to fall onto a beach umbrella stake that impaled her shoulder.
July 20 Texas county makes huge update to missing persons list after flood, with most found safe Kerr County teams have located most of the 160 people previously unaccounted for in the wake of the July 4th Texas flooding, with just three still missing.
July 20 Colorado utilizing grazing cattle to help prevent wildfires in at-risk areas The U.S. Department of Agriculture says similar grazing programs that allow cattle and other herds to chew down the dry grass are becoming more common across the West.
July 19 How the deadly Camp Mystic flash flood is transforming summer camp safety protocols across America Texas flood at Camp Mystic prompts summer camps to enhance weather monitoring and communication tools as more camps seek accreditation for improved safety standards.
July 17 New questions raised about whether Camp Mystic director saw flood warning alert A spokesperson for Camp Mystic and its owner's family cannot confirm whether flash flood emergency alerts reached personnel on July 4.