Caught on camera: Lightning bolt blasts bald eagle from tree

It's like something out of a movie: Video shows two birds perched on a dying cottonwood tree in Colorado. Suddenly, the nest explodes and both birds are knocked unconscious.

Swiss workers told to ‘clock out’ for bathroom breaks, court rules

A Swiss court has ruled in favor of Jean Singer & Cie SA, a watch dial manufacturer, allowing the company to require employees to clock out for bathroom breaks.

Man stumbles across gem worth thousands hidden in dirt: 'It's like nothing else'

Crystal expert Patrick Gundersen recently found a priceless quartz hidden in the dirt of Australia's Northern Territory. The crystal hunter said he does not intend to sell the gem.

Visitor discovers 2.30-carat diamond at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds Park, 2nd-largest find of 2024

A visitor at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park discovered a 2.30-carat white diamond in the park's 37.5-acre search area, marking the second-largest find of 2024 and the third diamond over two carats found this year.

‘Spongebob Squarepants’ Krabby Patty Kollab coming to Wendy’s

The “Krabby Patty Kollab” will include a burger which will have a top-secret Krabby Patty sauce, and a new frosty flavor.

10-year-old driving stolen car nearly hits children on Minneapolis playground: Video

Minneapolis police say a 10-year-old boy has been arrested after stealing a car and driving recklessly near a crowded school playground, nearly hitting children who were playing outside.

No, the port strike did not cause a toilet paper shortage

Toilet paper makers say there's no shortage of the goods after seeing reports on social media of consumers buying up the items in stores.

Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, is still growing — here’s why

Mount Everest is growing taller every year, and new research suggests that the merger of two rivers thousands of years ago plays a key role in its rise.

Dolphins smile at each other while playing, study says

Dolphins are actually smiling at each other when they open their mouths while playing with one another, according to a recent study out of Italy.  

This Florida town has now been hit by 3 hurricanes in 13 months

Amid the devastation, this Florida town has been struck by three hurricanes in just 13 months, leaving residents struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.

$2.5 million worth of olive oil stolen in Houston, investigation underway

A Houston-based olive oil company is offering a reward for the return of thousands of gallons of olive oil that were stolen from a warehouse.

MN troopers, deputies team up to stop out-of-control Honda after malfunction: Video

Quick-thinking law enforcement officers in northern Minnesota were able to stop a Honda Pilot that apparently malfunctioned, leaving the teen driver racing uncontrollably toward a dead-end.