University of Houston using Artificial Intelligence to combat food insecurity

UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."

'California Henge' stuns crowds with epic San Francisco sunrise

The sun rose precisely through the concrete and steel canyon of San Francisco's California Street early Saturday morning. Hundreds gathered for the rare chance to see "California Henge," when the rising sun aligns perfectly with the city grid.

Moose guided out of Alaska hospital after wandering into building

So this moose walks into a medical building... While that could be a setup to a bad joke, it actually happened in Anchorage on Thursday.

Scientists find ‘mountains,’ variable structures near Earth’s core

Samantha Hansen, a lead researcher, said the team was surprised by how “abundant” the structures were, finding evidence all over the southern hemisphere.

What is it? Wildlife officials stumped as mysterious animal caught on Texas trail camera

Park rangers with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said Thursday they're scratching their heads, trying to identify the elusive creature captured on a game camera at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in Mission.

Reports of black panther roaming New Jersey town unfounded, police say

Police say reports of a black panther wandering a New Jersey town are so far unsubstantiated after they responded to a call and instead found a large black dog.

Idaho school board member attacks governor in profane tweet: 'I’m p---ing on your grave'

A young school board member in Boise, Idaho unleashed a profane social media attack on the governor, saying he will be urinating on his final resting place after he dies.

Man arrested for stealing cooking oil from local Chick-fil-A

After nearly 3 months, Suffolk County Police arrested Hector Castrol-Espinal, 23, for stealing cooking oil from Chick-fil-A in Huntington Station.

10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge

In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.

You can now wear Pizza Hut's iconic lamps as hats

Fashion and nostalgia are coming together for a “first of its kind” throwback to the Pizza Hut of yore.

New species of poisonous birds discovered in New Guinea jungle by Danish researchers

"The locals aren’t fond of spicy food and steer clear of these birds, because, according to them, their meat burns in the mouth like chili," Knud Jønsson, a researcher explained.

Homeless woman donates brand-new bike to 3-year-old boy after his was stolen

Because of her generosity, police alerted a local non-profit organization to help the anonymous woman – now affectionately nicknamed “Bike Lady" – get back on her feet.