Tropical Storm Rafael forms, expected to move into the Gulf of Mexico this week

Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning, and is expected to get the name Rafael before moving into the Gulf of Mexico this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Baby hippo Moo Deng picks Trump over Harris in 2024 election ‘prediction’

Thailand’s viral baby hippo, Moo Deng, chose a watermelon marked with Trump’s name in a playful prediction of the 2024 U.S. election, drawing widespread attention.

Watch: Would-be robber scared off by employee with bigger knife

The man put the knife back into his waistband after he appeared to realize one of the store employees was holding an even bigger knife.

Researchers targeting childhood heart disease with stem cells, AI

Researchers in the U.S. and Australia are ushering in a new era of pediatric medicine by using stem cells and AI to solve childhood heart disease.

How Iceland's experimental 4-day workweek turned out

The report found that the change to a shorter workweek had significant results. Here's what the researchers learned.

Presidential predictor Allan Lichtman stands by call that Harris will win 2024 election

Allan Lichtman, a historian and professor at American University known for accurately predicting presidential elections is standing by his call that Vice President Kamala Harris will win the 2024 election. 

Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.

Volcanic ash from Mexican volcano spotted over Florida

Popocatépetl is Mexico’s most active volcano and has been erupting for decades about 45 miles southeast of Mexico City.

Could Tropical Storm Patty develop in Caribbean Sea after Halloween?

The next storm to receive a name in the Atlantic Basin – which includes the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico – will be called Patty.

Israel launches retaliation attack against Iran

Israel has launched a retaliation attack into Iran, the latest in a trade of attacks as tensions heighten between the two countries.

Chinese hackers reportedly targeted phones connected to Trump, Harris campaigns

Chinese hackers reportedly targeted cellphones linked to presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, part of a larger espionage operation, U.S. officials confirmed.

Arrest made in Arizona murder mystery; list of early voting sites in Maricopa County | Nightly Roundup

From Arizona Cardinals fans petitioning to bring the team's cheerleaders back on the sidelines to where people can vote ahead of Election Day in Maricopa County, here's a look at some of our top stories.

These trends will influence baby names in 2025, study finds

From hit television shows to competitive sporting events, these pop culture moments are giving huge hints into what the biggest baby names of 2025 will be.

Something may yet be brewing in the tropics: See 3 possible scenarios

The National Hurricane Center says no additional tropical development is expected within the next seven days. But don’t let your guard down on the tropics just yet — signs are emerging that the break may be brief.