Meet California's new state bat that eats scorpions and lizards
The fuzzy, golden pallid bat officially became California's state bat in 2024. Here's why it's celebrated by farmers, conservationists, and bat enthusiasts.
Container ships growing in size are no match for older infrastructure like Baltimore bridge
Dispatchers recorded the moment Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge fell, and experts weigh in on why these crashes could become more common.
The container ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge has crashed before
A large container ship crashed into a Maryland bridge near one of the largest ports on the US East Coast. Two people have been rescued amid an ongoing search for survivors.
'Cholitas' hope to become the first Bolivian women to climb Mount Everest
Four Indigenous Aymara climbers hope to become the first Bolivian women to summit Mount Everest. They plan on wearing the traditional pollera, once a symbol of oppression dating back to the 16th century.
Adorable 'panda skeleton' sea squirt identified as new species
Researchers came upon a social media post that led them to the discovery of a new species of sea squirt.
TikTok could be banned in US after House vote
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill that would force ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to sell the popular social media app — or face a potential ban.
The loophole that lets North Korea skip sanctions and sell products to the US
North Koreans making false eyelashes generate millions for their country. The cheap, high-quality product is lucrative for the secretive country. Here's how it's sidestepping international sanctions.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault accepted a record-breaking number of seed deposits amid climate crisis
The Svalbard Global Seed Vault saw its largest number of new contributors in one day and now holds over 1.2 million seed varieties from 77 countries. Since 2008, the vault has been stockpiling most of the world's crop seeds in below-freezing conditions in an effort to maintain food diversity and protect plant species from extinction.
Bodycam footage shows deadly shootout at Texas megachurch
Security footage shows the moment a shooter entered a Texas megachurch carrying an AR-15 with her 7-year-old son by her side. Bodycam footage captured the shootout that followed. Content note: This story contains graphic imagery.
1,000-year-old 'Naked Man' festival ends due to Japan's aging population
A centuries-old tradition ended in 2024 due to Japan's aging population and decline in birth rates. The Somin-sai was one of the three major Hadaka Matsuri, or "Naked Festivals," held in the country as an annual rite of purification.
The first private company just landed on the moon. Here's how they did it.
A Houston company made history by successfully landing the first commercial US spacecraft on the moon, more than 50 years after the US made its last crewed landing.
The aerospace company, Intuitive Machines, worked with NASA to launch the Nova-C lunar lander in their "IM-1."
The collaboration, which included technology from other private companies, marks a possible trend for NASA to partner with commercial entities.
The aerospace company, Intuitive Machines, worked with NASA to launch the Nova-C lunar lander in their "IM-1."
The collaboration, which included technology from other private companies, marks a possible trend for NASA to partner with commercial entities.
Women are joining Myanmar militia, breaking with tradition to fight on the front lines
Women in Myanmar are upending cultural norms by enlisting in the fight against the military junta that took control of the country in 2021.
Navalny dies suddenly in Russian prison, world leaders blame Putin
Putin critic and anti-corruption leader Alexey Navalny died in prison at the age of 47.
Video of Russian naval ship explosion shows a much-needed win for Ukraine
Ukraine says it sank a Russian naval ship in the Black Sea with cheap sea drones. The country reports it's the second Russian ship destroyed in a month — a much-needed win for Ukraine, which is low on ammunition, fresh troops, and ally aid.
Police in India shoot tear gas at farmers protesting for better crop prices
Police in India fired rounds of tear gas at farmers protesting government policies. The farmers are pressuring the government to honor its promise to double their income and waive loans.
The 'weed nuns' hoping to take cannabis back from the narcos
The pot-smoking Sisters of the Valley are on a mission to legalize marijuana worldwide and spread the word about the medicinal properties of cannabis.
Is this Amelia Earhart's missing plane?
A former US intelligence officer believes he may have found the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane. His team used a $9 million submersible that picked up a sonar image during a 100-day expedition.
World Court rules Israel must prevent acts of genocide
The World Court ruled Israel must prevent acts of genocide in Gaza. The decision stops short of South Africa's demand for a cease-fire of Israel's military operation that has reportedly killed more than 26,000 people in less than four months.
'Lost' golden mole rediscovered after 86 years
The blind De Winton's golden mole, thought to be lost for nearly a century, was found in South Africa using eDNA, a technique that examines DNA left in the environment.
6 simple investing tips for beginners
Investing correspondent Laila Maidan offers six simple and effective tips to level up your investing game.
'Saboteurs' disrupt hunts to save foxes' lives
Clashes between fox hunters and animal rights activists can turn violent as "saboteurs" in the UK challenge the traditional pastime.
5 truths Iowa showed us about GOP voters
What former president Donald Trump's landslide win in Iowa reveals about GOP voters ahead of this year's presidential election.
Israel rejects accusations of genocide at UN's highest court
Israel says South Africa's accusations of genocide are baseless at the International Court of Justice as deaths in Gaza top 20,000.
Warning light came on 3 times before plane wall blew out
Before a door plug fell from Alaska Airlines Flight 1281, an advisory light came on three times in the Boeing 737 Max 9. The new plane, delivered in October 2023, was checked and cleared after each pressurization warning. Audio from www.liveatc.net.
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