Bear attacks 7-year-old boy in New York backyard
The bear was euthanized by law enforcement, and the boy was hospitalized for non-life-threatening injuries.
MacKenzie Scott donated an estimated $146 million in 2023
Her donations range from $1 million to $15 million.
American Airlines is suing Skiplagged
What is "skiplagging," and why is American Airlines suing a company encouraging it?
How many acres have burned in Maui?
The Lahaina fire – the most devastating of the blazes – burned an estimated 2,170 acres.
Tropical Depression Harold's path as it moves through southern Texas
Harold formed in the Gulf of Mexico as a tropical storm and made landfall on Padre Island, Texas.
Death Valley got nearly a year of rain in a day
Death Valley broke a rainfall record when Hilary passed through this week.
Zoo says it has welcomed a rare spotless giraffe
The spotless giraffe was born at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, which is holding a naming contest.
Hilary's rainfall almost met annual totals in parts of California
Palm Springs usually sees just 4.85 inches of rain a year. Hilary, however, dropped a whopping 3.18 inches of rain by Sunday evening.
What is BRICS, and why do so many countries want to join it?
The five-country group has dozens of other countries that want to join – but what is BRICS?
850 people are still missing after Maui wildfires, mayor says
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
Group of Lizzo's dancers release statement defending singer
A post was shared on the Instagram account for "THE BIG GRRRLS," which is dedicated to Lizzo's TV show about choosing backup dancers.
Has California ever had a hurricane? Tropical storm threat "nearly unprecedented"
It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.
What is the "question mark" in new James Webb telescope image?
The image quickly went viral this week, with social media users questioning if it is a sign from aliens. But there's a simpler explanation, an expert says.
SPAM sending cans of food to Hawaii after wildfires
"To our 'ohana on Maui, we see you and love you," the company wrote.
A viral video captured a swarm of sharks. Here's what an expert says
The video of the sharks received millions of views on TikTok, raising questions about this behavior and how common it is.