December 6, 2024 Iran launches rocket with heaviest-ever payload into space amid heightened concern over nuclear program Iran launches rocket into space carrying its heaviest-ever payload, as security experts remain concerned by its "drastically" increased stockpiles of enriched uranium near nuclear weapons grade purity.
December 6, 2024 Metal detectorist uncovers fragment of Viking sword in the Netherlands A 10th-century Viking sword fragment was discovered by a metal detectorist scouring a field in the Netherlands. Further research is being done to find out more about the ancient item.
December 5, 2024 New Jersey leaders speak to DHS as unusual drone sightings now also reported over New York New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy spoke with federal and state officials about the sightings of drones in recent weeks, but said there was no threat to the public.
December 5, 2024 Actress dies after consuming amphibian's venom at spiritual cleansing retreat Mexican actress Marcela Alcázar RodrÃguez, 33, died after ingesting Amazonian frog venom during a cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat.
December 5, 2024 Husband leaps onto polar bear that lunged at wife in surprise attack: police A man in Canada quickly defended his wife by jumping onto a polar bear that lunged toward her at the couple's home in rural Ontario, police said.
December 5, 2024 Deadly outbreak of Marburg, or ‘bleeding eye virus,’ leads to travel advisory An outbreak of Marburg virus — also known as “bleeding eye virus" — continues to grow in Rwanda, sparking concerns about a potential spread outside the country.
December 5, 2024 'Muhammad' becomes most popular baby name in England: Report New census data from the UK's Office for National Statistics reveals that "Muhammad" has become the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in recent years.
December 5, 2024 12-year-old girl finds ancient Egyptian amulet in Israel An ordinary family trip turned extraordinary when a 12-year-old girl found what turned out to be an ancient Egyptian amulet dating back 3,500 years.
December 5, 2024 Authorities stress 'no known threat to public safety' following unusual drones near Trump Bedminster club Authorities continue to stress that there is no threat to the public following the unusual drone activity observed near President-elect Trump's Bedminster golf club.
December 5, 2024 Why food safety experts stand behind the 'when in doubt, throw it out' strategy With food prices inflated but Thanksgiving leftovers still sitting in the fridge, what should people do with this food? Food safety experts shared their insights on the issue.