Planet Earth - Page 8

April 8, 2026

Coast Guard rescues family stranded for days in Pacific after boat failure sets them adrift

A family stranded at sea for nearly a week after their engine failed was dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Ocean near Micronesia.

April 8, 2026

Americans headed to popular mountain region face travel advisory for natural disasters and unrest

The U.S. State Department updated its Nepal travel advisory to Level 2, urging increased caution after nationwide protests that began in September ended.

April 7, 2026

First-ever photo of Earth from moon’s far side unveiled as Artemis II begins journey home, Trump weighs in

NASA unveils historic 'Earthset' photo taken by Artemis II astronauts showing Earth setting behind the lunar surface from the moon's far side.

April 7, 2026

Artemis II astronaut tells Trump what communication blackout was like: 'I said a little prayer'

Artemis II pilot Victor Glover says he said a quick prayer during the communication blackout as the crew flew around the far side of the moon Monday.

April 6, 2026

Nutella capitalizes on greatest free advertising moment in history on NASA Moon mission

A floating Nutella jar aboard NASA's Artemis II went viral, with internet users calling the zero-gravity moment the greatest free advertisement in history.

April 6, 2026

Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode

Western ski resorts face record warm temperatures and low snowfall, with skiers swapping jackets for bikinis and T-shirts as trails close and dirt replaces snow.

April 6, 2026

Girl who survived brutal Florida shark attack returns to waters where it happened: 'She's fearless'

Leah Lendel survived a shark attack off Boca Grande, Florida, that nearly severed her hand. She returned to the beach as part of her healing process.

April 5, 2026

Artemis II astronaut marvels at 'beauty of creation' in Easter message from deep space

Victor Glover delivers a powerful Easter message from the Artemis II Orion capsule, calling Earth a beautiful oasis in the emptiness of the cosmos.

April 5, 2026

RFK Jr, EPA chief 'declare war' on microplastics amid growing evidence of health risks

RFK Jr. and the EPA head "declare war" on microplastics, adding them to the drinking water contaminants list and launching new health studies.

April 5, 2026

Surging UK Green Party pushes church-state split, critics warn of break from Britain’s Christian roots

Critics slam the Green Party's vow to separate the Church of England from the state, calling it a direct assault on the nation's Christian heritage.