Science

Media 11 hours ago

Gayle King disappointed by backlash to Blue Origin flight, accuses critics of sexism

CBS host Gayle King defended her 10-minute space flight aboard the Blue Origin rocket on Monday, telling critics there was "nothing frivolous" about it.

Food 18 hours ago

Farm fresh food initiative for Americans' tables means a ‘renaissance of agriculture’

AFPI has released its new "Farmers First Agenda" to reduce the cost of production for farmers, bring down the cost of food and make healthy, natural food more accessible to Americans.

Louisiana 21 hours ago

3 men, 1 teen facing multiple charges in Louisiana for riding horses in Walmart

Three men and a teenage boy are facing charges after they rode horses through a Louisiana Walmart and posted a video of their adventure on TikTok.

Media 1 day ago

Liberal outlets say dogs are actually bad for the environment

A left-wing magazine's republication of a Guardian report on dogs being linked to negative environmental impacts went viral for the wrong reasons.

Food-Drink 1 day ago

Poison fruit in 'White Lotus' comes from 'suicide tree': Is it real?

"The White Lotus" on HBO has brought attention to Cerbera odollam, a highly toxic tree native to Southeast Asia known as the "suicide tree." Its seeds contain cerberin, a potent cardiac toxin.

Travel 1 day ago

Fisherman catches prehistoric-looking alligator gar in 4-hour ‘epic battle’

An angler from Kentucky says he may have broken a record for a 153-pound alligator gar caught in Lake Livingston, Texas after a four-hour battle to reel in the massive fish.

Food 1 day ago

Is coloring Easter eggs safe amid bird flu outbreaks?

Amid ongoing bird flu outbreaks throughout the U.S., health experts discuss whether it's safe to color and consume eggs as the Easter holiday approaches.

Travel 1 day ago

Ancient treasure found by metal detectorists in 'important' and legendary region

Metal detectorists recently unearthed millennia-old treasure in a small European village, according to the Breaza Mures Municipality City Hall in Romania. The silver pieces are tarnished with age.

New York City 2 days ago

FAA issues emergency order grounding New York Helicopter Charter amid deadly Hudson River crash

The FAA issued an emergency order grounding New York Helicopter Charter after the company fired its director of operations for shutting down flights after the Hudson River crash.

VIDEO 2 days ago

These states are best prepared for an alien invasion, explains UFO expert

Aerospace engineer Mike Bara breaks down the states best ranked for preparing for an alien invasion on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Texas 2 days ago

Jeff Bezos takes a tumble while circling Blue Origin capsule carrying fiancée: Watch

Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos was seen taking a fall to the ground nearly head first, after the New Shepard space capsule returned to Earth in Texas.

Trending News 2 days ago

Katy Perry, Lauren Sanchez visit space with Blue Origin: PHOTOS

Pop star Katy Perry, Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez, Gayle King and others were aboard the Blue Origin flight to Space on April 14. The all-female crew had a successful trip.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Blue Origin rocket blasts off with all-female crew

The Blue Origin rocket took off from Launch Site One in Texas with Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez aboard. 

Tech 2 days ago

4-legged hydrogen-powered robot you can actually ride

Kawasaki's CORLEO is a hydrogen-powered, AI-driven rideable robot. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports on this new way of thinking about off-road transportation.

Trump's First 100 Days 3 days ago

PETA, animal rights groups praise Trump admin for phasing out 'cruel tests on dogs' and other animals

PETA and other animal advocacy groups have praised the Trump administration for recent announcements to phase out animal testing at the FDA and EPA.

Travel 3 days ago

Ancient landmark Hagia Sophia, 'simply unique, without parallel,' attracts long line of tourists

The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at this ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, Turkey.

Quizzes 3 days ago

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on screen stars, garden greatness and our Founding Fathers

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of screen stars, garden greatness and our Founding Fathers.

UFOs 3 days ago

Viral CIA file about aliens attacking soldiers takes off with UFO intrigue

A Soviet-era document published on the CIA's website describes a retaliatory attack by aliens after soldiers shot down a UFO nearly 30 years ago.

Archaeology 3 days ago

Experts shocked by ancient King Arthur manuscript found tucked inside book: 'Survived the centuries'

Historians from the University of Cambridge recently unveiled a rare 13th-century document that depicts the stories of King Arthur and Merlin, with its preservation considered a miracle.

New York 4 days ago

FAA investigating upstate New York plane crash with 6 people on board

The FAA is investigating a fatal plane crash near Copake, New York. Officials confirmed 6 people were aboard the plane, but would not confirm the number of deaths.

Police and Law Enforcement 4 days ago

NTSB finds tour helicopter that crashed into Hudson River was not equipped with any flight recorders

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed the tour helicopter that fatally crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday did not have any flight records.

New York City 4 days ago

Doomed NYC helicopter starred in company’s safety inspection video

The ill-fated helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday killing six people features on a video promoting the firm’s purported safety record.

World 5 days ago

In vitro fertilization mix-up leaves mother with wrong baby, clinic blames 'human error'

An Australian woman gave birth to another couple’s baby after an IVF embryo mix-up at Monash clinic, now under investigation for what it calls "human error."

Police and Law Enforcement 5 days ago

‘Everything is on the table’ as NTSB investigates deadly Hudson River tour helicopter crash

The National Transportation Safety Board is not "rul[ing] anything out," including reports of a "large flock of birds" before the fatal Hudson River tour helicopter crash.

Travel 5 days ago

'Super rare' albino squirrel spotted on golf course: 'Keep an eye out'

A rare albino squirrel was spotted hanging out near the Prairie Green Golf Course in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Officials say the chances of seeing this animals are about 1 in 100,000.

Greenland 5 days ago

Pentagon fires Greenland US base commander who 'undermined' JD Vance after Pituffik visit

Col. Susan Meyers, commander of the U.S. Space Force base in Greenland, was relieved of duty after sending an email in which she distanced herself from Vice President JD Vance’s visit.

Travel 5 days ago

Dozens of ancient skeletons found in heart of bustling city: 'Hard to imagine'

In Brussels, Belgium, archaeologists recently uncovered the remnants of an ancient cemetery in a bustling area of the city. The skeletons date back to the Middle Ages.

VIDEO 5 days ago

Medieval skeletons found in heart of Brussels during archaeological excavation

Archaeologists in Brussels, Belgium, recently came across the remnants of an old cemetery located in a busy part of the city. The remains date back to the Middle Ages. (Source: @mijnmivb via Facebook)

United Kingdom 6 days ago

Greenpeace UK leader arrested for targeting American embassy with ' blood-red dye’: report

Greenpeace’s U.K. leader and five other activists reportedly were arrested after tossing hundreds of liters of “blood-red dye" into a pond at the U.S. embassy in London.

Health 6 days ago

Invasive strep throat strain has more than doubled in US, reports CDC

The CDC marked a major uptick in group A strep cases in 10 U.S. states from 2013 to 2022. Here's what to know about risk of more severe infection and spread.