New Zealand scientists discover new species of “ghost shark”: ‘spookfish’
New Zealand scientists said that on Tuesday, they discovered a new species of “ghost shark,” a type of fish that…
YouTuber and Mukbang creator Nikocado Avocado stuns fans with loss of over 250 pounds of weight: “The greatest social experiment”
Known as Nikocado Avocado, YouTuber Nicholas Perry captured attention for his secret and shocking physical transformation. Nicolas, the 32-year-old YouTuber,…
Largest stegosaurus skeleton expect to fetch millions of dollars at auction
The largest stegosaurus skeleton ever found is expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction in New York next week,…
UNESCO to add Stonehenge to list of endangered heritage sites
The UN’s cultural organization said Monday it recommended adding Stonehenge, the renowned prehistoric site in England, to its world heritage in…
Original first edition of ‘Harry Potter’ cover art to be auctioned in New York
The original watercolor illustration for the first edition of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” -- the book that introduced…
Gray whales shrinking in length as climate warms: Study
Pacific coast gray whales have shrunk in length an astonishing 13 percent since 2000, adding to evidence that climate change and other…
LA Times plans to lay off more than 20 percent of staff, the largest layoff in the newspaper’s history
The Los Angeles Times said it planned to lay off at least 115 employees — more than 20 percent of…
Warmest Arctic summer caused by accelerating human-caused climate change: Report
Summer surface air temperatures in 2023 were the warmest ever observed in the Arctic as a result of accelerating human-caused…
‘Authentic’ is the 2023’s word of the year: Merriam-Webster
In an era where forces from AI to Donald Trump have left Americans doubting the truth, US dictionary Merriam-Webster says…
Black Friday: What is the origin behind holiday sales event?
Black Friday is just an event in which most retailers and online companies participate. They boost their sales by decreasing…
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO auctioned for $51.7 million in New York: Sotheby’s
The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is displayed at a preview at Sotheby’s in New York on November 2, 2023. A…
Hachiko: The World’s most loyal and faithful dog turns 100
In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo’s main train stations stands a statue of a dog, Hachiko, whose real story…
Climate monitor says hottest October globally marks fifth record-breaking month
Last month was the hottest October on record globally, Europe’s climate monitor said on Wednesday, as months of exceptional heat…
UN report warns of catastrophic risks to Earth systems
Melting glaciers, unbearable heat, and space junk: a month before crunch climate talks in the United Arab Emirates, a UN…
Dorothy Hoffner: a 104-year-old woman dies days after probable record-breaking skydive
A 104-year-old woman, Dorothy Hoffner, has died a little more than a week after she probably broke the world record…
Alliance of nations to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs amid climate risks
On Tuesday, an alliance of nations said that its members commit to raising $12 billion to save coral reefs from…
Who murdered Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar?
The killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, in Canada has begun new diplomatic strains between Canada and…
Why does Hispanic Heritage Month start in mid-September?
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15 and marks the history and culture of one…
Burger King faces a lawsuit over the size of its burgers
A US judge has denied Burger King's request to dismiss a lawsuit claiming that it has fooled starved customers by…
National Dog Day 2023: These facts you may not know about
Every year, August 26 marks National Dog Day, also called International Dog Day in various nations. The annual celebration on…