The Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS), a major contributor to global sea-level rise, has been steadily losing mass, especially in West and parts of East Antarctica. However, between 2021 and 2023, it gained around 107.79 gigatonnes of ice annually—an unexpected shift…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in June 2023. Venturing through the vast landscape of the internet, you’re bound to stumble upon a vibrant community of passionate plant enthusiasts from every corner of the world.…
I was overjoyed to bring home my newborn twin daughters and wife, Suzie, but when I arrived at the hospital, she was gone. A note in one baby’s bed read: “Goodbye. Take care of them. Ask your mother WHY she…
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in February 2017. A passerby who shot and killed a man who was attacking a Florida sheriff’s deputy will not face criminal charges. The State Attorney’s Office formally cleared…
**Milwaukee Mourns Fallen Officer Kendall Corder** The Milwaukee community gathered in solemn tribute this weekend for Officer Kendall Corder, who died June 29 from injuries sustained in an ambush shooting while on duty. The 32-year-old officer served with the Milwaukee…
For many people, spotting a slug triggers just one reaction: a grimace. Slimy, slow-moving, and often seen after a rainstorm or hiding in the garden, these creatures don’t exactly inspire admiration. But behind their slippery appearance lies a surprising story.…
Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in October 2024. Barron Trump, the youngest son of President-elect Donald Trump, is making waves online once more—this time, not for his towering height or reserved demeanor, but for…
On August 5, President Donald Trump made history as the first sitting president to walk on the White House roof. From above, he waved to reporters while reviewing plans for a massive new project. The president announced a 90,000-square-foot ballroom,…
Note: we are republishing this story, which originally made the news in September 2013. A British man convicted of raping a sleeping woman was notified that he may have contracted HIV from his victim. Richard Thomas, 27, was sentenced to…
An off-duty sheriff’s deputy in California murdered the mother of his children before taking his own life during a standoff with police. The Santa Rosa Police Department responded just after 7 p.m. on Aug. 10, to a 911 call made…