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Astronomers were surprised when a gargantuan black hole suddenly "switched on," creating the brightest object ever witnessed.

Think you don't have what it takes to grow your own vegetables? These five hydroponic planters can help brand new home gardeners grow their own food.

Is swimming with dolphins ethical? From touch tanks to aerial shows to "swim with" programs, marine mammal captivity hides a disturbing dolphin tale.

Mondelēz Global announced a voluntary recall of two varieties of its belVita Breakfast Sandwich products. The products are suspected of possible peanut contamination.

Two abandoned owl chicks were discovered nesting under the Pyramid Stage after Guns N’ Roses played at the Glastonbury Festival.

Icon of the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world, according to Royal Caribbean — a company that once paid $18 million in fines for illegal dumping in coastal waters.

A chimpanzee saw her first glimpse of wide open sky at a Florida rescue organization. Here's a look at how Vanilla the chimp reacted.

A California man was sentenced to prison for a cow manure Ponzi scheme that bilked investors out of almost $9 million.

How can we find baby food without heavy metals for our children? A new report found high contamination rates in various common baby foods.

Plastic Free July is a great opportunity to lower your impact by ditching single-use plastic.

There have been reports of pink snow on the mountains in the Western U.S. Where does it come from?

Shein influencer trips are one way that the Chinese fast fashion company is trying to revamp its image, but can you trust influencers?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and for the parents of the World's Ugliest Dog contest winners, their pups are adorable.

The deep sea vessel Titan that went missing on June 18, 2023, was a submersible, which is very different from a submarine.

A group of tourists in a submersible touring the Titanic wreckage went missing on June 18, 2023. Here's what the situation is now.

These scientists took a waste problem and turned it into affordable housing. Can you really turn diapers into concrete? Here’s what to know.

Lab-grown meat is one step closer to your dinner table, since the USDA has approved cultivated meat from two brands.

Zookeeper and former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Jack Hanna, has been in ill health since 2019. Here's an update on his status.

Should you take an anxiety screening test? We spoke with a psychiatrist for his thoughts, in response to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's anxiety screenings recommendations.

Parts of South Florida are currently under quarantine due to giant African land snails (GALS). Why are the snails so dangerous?

Severe weekend storms brought high winds, tornado watches and hail the size of compact discs. What qualifies as "DVD-sized" hail?

Former Harvard Medical School employee Cedric Lodge is accused of selling body parts from the on campus morgue. Here's what to know.

You’ve probably seen edible glitter somewhere on the internet, or maybe you have even tried it, but is it safe to eat?

Millions of Mormon crickets invaded Northern Nevada. Here are some tips on how to get rid of Mormon crickets if they are at your home.

Texas beaches were closed on June 10 and 11 due to thousands of dead fish who washed ashore. What caused the dead fish on Texas beaches?

Deer are known to be plant eaters, so a video showing a Whitetail doe chomping on a snake has people asking questions.

Abandoned guinea pigs on Stooping NYC, an Instagram page, found a new home thanks to the New York City "stooping" community.

A section of the I-95 highway in Philadelphia collapsed after a tanker truck exploded in fire under it. Here's more information on why the truck caught fire in Philly.

The Canadian wildfires have increased the amount of particulate matter in the air, which can be harmful to your health. Should you get a particulate matter sensor?

Even though animals like deer and elk shed their antlers naturally, there are laws regulating whether the shed antlers are free for the taking in most states.

A surgeon at Divino Plastic Surgery in San Diego is facing murder charges and several civil lawsuits. Here's what you need to know about the Divino Plastic Surgery lawsuits.

Nectar has been targeted in recent years for false advertising, misleading consumers, and most recently, for whether the mattresses contain fiberglass..

Here's a look into the lawsuit against RAW rolling papers.

A video showing a kiwi bird being pet and held enraged New Zealand, and sparked an online storm.

The tiger beetle is a dominant predator in the insect world; however, with their diminishing habitat, survival isn’t as easy.

A woman sued Kraft Heinz Foods Company over claims about how long it takes to prepare Velveeta microwaveable mac and cheese.

Customers who purchased various Threshold Glass Jar candles from Target might be eligible for a refund.

A 19-year-old lion in Kenya was killed by a human after record-breaking drought — highlighting devastation of climate change.

PFAS water treatment methods introduced by scientists at both Canadian and American universities are revolutionizing drinking water purification.

The Colorado River Basin supplies water to over 40 million people, but climate change could put it all at stake.