January 21 Train demolishes stranded food delivery robot sitting on railroad tracks in Miami A driverless food delivery unit is seen stuck on railroad tracks in Miami during the evening, remaining in place until a passing train strikes and destroys the unattended machine.
January 21 NYC’s $1.1B subway fare gates mocked online as riders easily bypass barriers New York City’s costly new subway fare gates are facing ridicule as viral videos show riders easily climbing over barriers meant to curb billion-dollar fare evasion losses.
January 20 Playful humpback whales charm rescue pup during San Diego boat encounter A spunky rescue dog named Fin watches from the bow as two curious humpback whales spyhop and mug for the boat off San Diego, lingering for a long while during an unforgettable play session captured by a local whale-watching captain.
January 20 On one-year tagging milestone, the largest Atlantic white shark returns to Florida waters Marine researchers are monitoring the movements of a shark known as Contender after a yearlong journey into far northern waters, hoping his timing and location may reveal new insight into how and when great whites reproduce.
January 19 Girl goes viral after getting pink princess landline phone for Christmas instead of smartphone Eight-year-old's reaction to receiving a pink landline phone for Christmas goes viral, sparking conversations about smartphone alternatives for kids.
January 19 United Airlines flight disabled after nose gear breaks off on Orlando arrival Video captures a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER arriving from Chicago when its front landing gear separates on touchdown, forcing a runway shutdown as officials confirmed all passengers and crew were safe.
January 17 Hundreds of manatees crowd Three Sisters Springs in Florida to escape the cold Drone video shows about 300 manatees packed into Three Sisters Springs on a 35-degree January morning. The constant warm spring water provides a critical refuge during winter cold snaps on Florida’s Crystal River.
January 17 Police warn of ‘door-kicking challenge’ that can turn viral prank ‘from funny to fatal’ Authorities issued a warning as a door-kicking prank trend gains traction on social media. The dangerous challenge has led to shootings and arrests nationwide.
January 16 Hiding spot revealed as police officer lifts feed bag from hungry deer's head Police in a New York town share a lighthearted clip showing an unexpected encounter when an officer removed a feed bag from a deer's head and the startled animal ran off into some nearby woods.
January 15 Deputy wrangles runaway emu after chaotic chase on rural Florida road A loose emu sparked a wild scene on County Road 13 when it ignored commands, kicked at a deputy and took off running. After a brief chase, the bird was safely detained, reunited with its owners and sent home—charges dropped.
