‘Blobs’ that closed Australian beaches were made of poop, weed, and meth, scientists say

Thousands of mysterious blobs that closed several Sydney beaches last month have been revealed to contain materials “consistent with human generated waste”, scientists at the University of New South Wales said.

Watch: Would-be robber scared off by employee with bigger knife

The man put the knife back into his waistband after he appeared to realize one of the store employees was holding an even bigger knife.

Machete-wielding teen threatened sign-wavers outside Florida early voting site: Police

A Florida teen accused of trying to ‘antagonize the opposing political side’ has been arrested after police say he threatened people outside a Neptune Beach polling precinct. 

Kids in this Iowa town will trick-or-treat on Halloween for 1st time since 1938

It’s been 86 years since kids in Des Moines, Iowa, went trick-or-treating on Halloween. Thanks to a severe weather forecast, they’ll be able to celebrate with the rest of America.

Would a 4-day work week work in the US? CEOs are split

A new study highlighting the broad adoption of a shorter work week in Iceland is touting the program as a success. Experts weigh in on how a 4-day work week could impact the U.S.

Tiny space described as 'Harry Potter cubby' listed for rent in San Jose

A San Jose man is renting out a small space under a set of stairs, for "very cheap" with the promise to perform light chores. He said the space is big enough to fit a cot sits under a set of stairs.

Artisan cheese seller in a pickle after thieves made off with massive cheddar haul

A British company says a con artist made off with 22 metric tons of award-winning cheddar worth hundreds of thousands of dollars before the company realized it had been scammed.

Walmart employee found dead inside walk-in oven at store: police

Authorities in Canada are continuing an investigation into the death of a Walmart employee who was found inside a walk-in oven at the store.

Woman stuck upside down between boulders for 7 hours retrieving phone

A woman in Australia became stuck upside down between a pair of boulders for seven hours after falling into a crevice while trying to retrieve her dropped phone.

The Sphere is getting a second location following Las Vegas success

The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas in 2023 and is the world’s largest structure hosting concerts and sporting events.

Minnesota pumpkin grower wins World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

Minnesota's Travis Gienger won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in California for the second year in a row, with his pumpkin Rudy taking home the grand prize. 

Watch magical moment man proposes under dreamy purple aurora

The geomagnetic storm this week helped make the aurora incredibly vibrant, and brought Northern Light displays to much of the northern U.S.