‘Look at them all!’: Video shows thousands of spiders covering homes in Australia amid severe rains, floods
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
When part of Australia was hit with devastating floods, an unforeseen side effect kicked in - hordes of spiders seeking shelter on higher gound.
Australian rescue crews ferry 20 dogs to safety after excessive rain floods property
Video captured rescue crews saving 20 dogs from a flooded property in Western Sydney, Australia on March 22.
Video captured rescue crews saving 20 dogs from a flooded property in Western Sydney, Australia on March 22.
Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.
North Korea conducts short-range missile test, White House says
North Korea fired short-range missiles this past weekend, just days after the sister of Kim Jong Un threatened the United States and South Korea for holding joint military exercises.
North Korea fired short-range missiles this past weekend, just days after the sister of Kim Jong Un threatened the United States and South Korea for holding joint military exercises.
Prince Harry has a new gig: Executive at Silicon Valley startup
The Duke of Sussex will become the "chief impact officer" of BetterUp Inc., a San Francisco-based firm.
The Duke of Sussex will become the "chief impact officer" of BetterUp Inc., a San Francisco-based firm.
Video shows swarms of mice at Australian farm as region deals with rodent plague
Videos posted by a farmer in Australia show a massive mice problem that the region is dealing with.
Videos posted by a farmer in Australia show a massive mice problem that the region is dealing with.
‘There’s so much more to learn about our planet’: Researchers name top 10 marine species discovered in 2020
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
The World Register of Marine Species, or WoRMS, named its top 10 marine species out of nearly 2,000 discovered in 2020.
22-year-old surfer, Olympic hopeful dies after being struck by lightning
A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).
A 22-year-old Salvadoran woman who had hoped to compete in the Tokyo Olympics was struck and killed by lightning when the weather quickly turned while she was surfing, according to an emailed statement from Federacion Salvadoreña de Surf (FESASURF).
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
Study: Summer could last for 6 months by century’s end
A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.
A new study revealed that summer could stick around for six months in the Northern hemisphere by 2100 if efforts to mitigate global warming don’t continue.
Video shows bystander grabbing man’s foot after he falls backward off of balcony
A shocking video showed a man narrowly escaping serious injury or death after falling backward over a balcony thanks to a quick-thinking bystander who grabbed his foot.
A shocking video showed a man narrowly escaping serious injury or death after falling backward over a balcony thanks to a quick-thinking bystander who grabbed his foot.
Surfer reunited with treasured board 4 years after losing it at sea
It took four years and 1,700 miles for surfer Danny Griffiths to be reunited with his beloved board.
It took four years and 1,700 miles for surfer Danny Griffiths to be reunited with his beloved board.
Iran made threats against US Army base Fort McNair and a top general: AP sources
Iran has made threats against an Army base in the nation's capital and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, according to two senior U.S. intelligence officials.
Iran has made threats against an Army base in the nation's capital and against the Army’s vice chief of staff, according to two senior U.S. intelligence officials.
World stayed 'resilient' amid devastating COVID-19 pandemic, according to report
The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.
The coronavirus brought a year of fear and anxiety, loneliness and lockdown, and illness and death, but an annual report on happiness around the world released Friday suggests the pandemic has not crushed people's spirits.
Fauci says Europe’s latest COVID-19 surge is a warning to US
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
The government’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the latest COVID-19 surge in Europe could be a sign of what’s to come in the U.S.
Lava spews as Iceland volcano comes to life for first time in 6,000 years
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
The Fagradals Mountain volcano had been dormant for 6,000 years, and this is the first volcanic eruption in this area of the country in nearly 800 years.
Royal Caribbean will begin Bahamas cruises for vaccinated passengers in June
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
Royal Caribbean announced a summer lineup of cruises available to fully vaccinated adults and children under 18 with negative test results.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations resume in Europe after blood clot reports
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
After several leaders suspended the shot following reports of blood clots, countries across Europe are resuming COVID-19 vaccinations with the AstraZeneca shot.
7.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan, triggering tsunami advisory for part of coast
The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.
The 7.0 quake happened in the country’s rugged northeast, which was heavily damaged during the huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 that left more than 18,000 people dead.
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.
Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said Saturday.