Nick Butler

An 18-year-old in Florida was arrested by Polk County Sheriff's Department for allegedly threatening to shoot up a McDonald's restaurant because his $5 meal was messed up.

A rare Jupiter-sized planet AT2021uey b was found 3,200 light-years away using microlensing, a method based on Einstein's Theory of Relativity that observes light bending.

Astronomers detect 10 billion-year-old radio waves from a distant galaxy cluster SpARCS1049, revealing a mini-halo that suggests black holes or cosmic collisions energize galaxies.

Astronomers discovered that C/2014 UN271, a massive comet more than 10 times larger than any known comet, is emitting jets of carbon monoxide gas from it's solid icy core.

Anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles cost taxpayers $32 million for emergency services, cleanup and property damage. Over 500 arrests were made and multiple officers were injured.

Researchers identify 146,000-year-old 'dragon man' skull as a Denisovan using dental calculus after DNA extraction attempts failed, revealing insights about this human species.

Kim Jong Un attends relaunch of North Korea's repaired destroyer "Kang Kon" following a failed launch where the ship slipped off its ramp, damaging the vessel's bottom

Credible death threat prompts Texas Capitol evacuation as credible death threat was discovered, with officials investigating amid heightened security concerns

Antarctic scientists detect unexplained radio waves under the ice while searching for neutrinos, with researcher Stephanie Wissel noting these signals defy physics

ICE arrests Emelio Neftaly Pineda, brother of anti-ICE activist Lucy Pineda who runs Latinos Unidos en Massachusetts, after two previous deportations and multiple criminal convictions

First millennial saint Carlo Acutis, who taught Catholicism and created a website on eucharistic miracles, will be canonized in September following Vatican's recognition of a miracle

CIA analyst receives 3-year prison sentence after transmitting classified information about potential U.S. ally military strikes, which was later uploaded to social media

A heroic stranger saved a 6-year-old boy who was drowning in a Florida pool by diving in, pulling him out and performing CPR until the child started breathing again.

Trump's appearance at Fort Bragg for the Army's 250th anniversary featured his viral dance moves, generating cheers and patriotic chants from the appreciative military crowd.

Murray police arrested a 40-year-old Kentucky man for allegedly releasing a rabid raccoon into a business, evading officers on a mule and allegedly abusing the animal.

The discovery of Mycobacterium lepromatosis suggests leprosy was present in the Americas long before Europeans, altering the historical understanding of the disease.

Vietnam's National Assembly ends the two-child policy implemented in 1993 to combat overpopulation, now facing declining birth rates and a significant gender imbalance of 111 boys per 100 girls in 2024.

Three U.S. World War II bombs found in Cologne defused after prompting the evacuation of 20,000 residents and the closure of hospitals, businesses and transportation routes.

A Czech woman declared dead surprises everyone by showing signs of life in her coffin, illustrating the rare medical phenomenon known as the Lazarus Effect.

Researchers introduce a wire forehead e-tattoo using EEG and EOG to measure brain activity and cognitive performance analysis.

Discovery of 2017OF201, a large trans-Neptune Object, challenges previous beliefs about the Kuiper Belt and hints at the existence of a theoretical Planet Nine.

The Tianwen-2 mission by China targets asteroid 2016 HO3 to gather samples, with plans for future missions to Mars and Jupiter, enhancing space exploration efforts.

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of President John Tyler, died at age 96. He founded ChemTreat, preserved Sherwood Forest and was the last remaining grandchild of the 10th president.

Satellite data reveals 21% of oceans have darkened, affecting photic zones and marine life. Researchers warn of severe effects on global marine life and ecosystems.

Venezuela travel warning: U.S. citizens face severe risks including crime, civil unrest, and no consular support. Level 4 advisory issued by the State Department.

Pilgrims flock to Alba de Tormes, Spain, to view the 440-year-old remains of Saint Teresa of Avila, displayed by the Catholic Church for the first time in 110 years.

Recent study reveals high PFAS levels in US-brewed beer, exceeding EPA limits. Research links contamination to local water sources, urging better filtration.

Researchers at Göttingen University find gold and ruthenium in Hawaiian volcanic rocks, suggesting core materials are reaching the Earth's surface.

Senators Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., introduce bipartisan legislation to streamline the presidential permitting process for international bridges and ports of entry.

Twelve family members diagnosed with histoplasmosis post-Costa Rica trip. The CDC collaborates with local health bodies to manage the outbreak.