Austin December 12 Invasive pest never before seen in North America threatens Texas food supply, officials warn Invasive pasture mealybug spreads across 20+ Texas counties, threatening grazing lands and livestock operations. Never before seen in North America.
Florida December 11 Stunned 911 dispatcher reacts to plane crash-landing on Florida freeway: 'A plane ... out of the sky?' A plane made an emergency landing on Florida's I-95, crashing into a Toyota Camry in a dramatic freeway incident. The pilot and passenger were unharmed, and the driver was hospitalized.
Discovery December 11 Archaeologists uncover Jerusalem wall mysteriously destroyed in power struggle during biblical era Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.
Australia December 11 Skydiver survives after reserve parachute accidentally deploys, leaving him dangling from flying airplane A skydiver whose reserve parachute accidentally deployed and got stuck on the plane's tail managed to get clear of the plane and survive the harrowing incident.
Discovery December 11 Archaeologists unearth remnants of forgotten city 'marked by conflict' buried below bustling hub Archaeologists have uncovered remnants of Nya Lödöse, a forgotten 16th-century city beneath modern Gothenburg, revealing medieval streets and artifacts.
Donald Trump December 11 Environmental group sues Trump for replacing national park pass photo with his own image Environmental group files lawsuit challenging Trump's decision to replace winning national park photo with his face on 2026 America the Beautiful Pass.
Travel December 10 Newly released Amelia Earhart documents reveal vivid details of Japan's role in search for doomed aviator Amelia Earthart documents were recently released by the National Archives, revealing Japan's role in the search and Franklin D. Roosevelt's cost justifications for the project.
Lifestyle December 9 Deadly bat disease fungus confirmed in key tourist destination as officials warn of impacts Pseudogymnoascus destructans fungus confirmed in Nevada bats threatens wildlife conservation efforts as officials monitor for white-nose syndrome outbreak. Travelers are warned.
Discovery December 9 Melting mountain ice reveals 'rare' 1,500-year-old hunting facility still smelling of reindeer Ancient artifacts recently emerged from Norway's melting mountains, surprising archaeologists with a remarkably preserved 1,500-year-old wooden hunting facility.
Donald Trump December 8 Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over water treaty violations affecting Texas farmers President Trump threatens 5% tariff on Mexico over water treaty dispute, demanding 200,000 acre-feet release before Dec. 31 to help struggling Texas farmers and crops.
Travel December 8 CDC warns Americans traveling to 4 countries over outbreak of untreatable mosquito disease Global chikungunya outbreak prompts health warnings as cases surge across tropical regions. WHO reports 155 deaths from mosquito-transmitted virus.