New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

1,200-year-old 'Robin Hood' oak tree has died, experts say

A centuries-old oak tree that was the fabled home of the legendary English bandit, Robin Hood, has died. 

The B-52 Stratofortress is as massive as its contribution to the Air Force

Stretching more than half a football field and even wider than that, the B-52 Stratofortress is a massive long-range bomber that can handle a wide swath of missions for the U.S. military.

Rabid fox captured in Griffin after attacking family dog

A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.

Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon

A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). 

Fire destroys mini-zoo, killing all animals inside

A fire swept through The Jungle Box, a mini-zoo and children's play center in England, killing all of the animals inside, officials said.

Alligator attacks suspect who tried escaping through its swamp

A man accused of running from law enforcement by cutting through a swamp on Sunday was soon greeted by something potentially scarier than jail time: an alligator.

Gallery: Prada’s new Artemis IV garment makes sure NASA astronauts are cool, literally

A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one. 

Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know

The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.

Shark attack surge: 3 dead in Australia in under a month

A deadly shark attack off the Australian coast on Saturday was the third one within the past month, according to police.

Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor achieves first criticality milestone

Antares Nuclear’s microreactor at Idaho National Laboratory reached criticality, marking the first time a private company has achieved a self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction under a Trump administration pilot program.

Chattahoochee River: Outside firm investigates Atlanta fish kill

The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management hired an independent consulting firm to investigate a major fish kill along the Chattahoochee River.

Northern Lights likely to be visible across northern US Thursday night

The Northern Lights are expected to be visible across the northern U.S. on Thursday and possibly early Friday after a strong geomagnetic storm watch was issued.

Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight

The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.