Columbus, OH

In Australia, we've got boundless stars to share. When you combine vast stretches of national park, deeply dark skies and a dash of pure air, you've got yourself the ideal recipe for a quality stargazing session. In Australia, there are countless hidden (and obvious) amazing stargazing spots that perfectly hit...

The 15 most magical stargazing spots in Australia

Virginia State

A-Z-Animals

Great white sharks are fascinating animals. They’ve been the focus of many stories, movies, and television shows. Although these large predators are labeled as aggressive and blood-thirsty, this isn’t the case. Great white shark attacks are rare! They don’t actively hunt for humans, but you should never mess with a great white shark. Although not […]

The Largest Great White Sharks Ever Found Off Virginia Waters

The Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police on Thursday found the remains of a 12-year-old girl, two days after she was snatched by a crocodile while swimming in a creek in remote northern Australia. The remains were found in the river system near where the girl vanished at the Indigenous community...

Police find remains of girl snatched by a crocodile while swimming in northern Australia

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Florida State

Dunedin, FL

Dr. Beach uses 50 criteria, including sand softness, water temperature, rip currents, algae, noise, and litter. Three Florida beaches—all on the Gulf Coast—made Dr. Beach’s 2024 Top 10 Beaches ranking. For over three decades, Stephen Leatherman (“Dr. Beach”), professor and director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research...

These 3 Florida beaches are among the 10 best in the US

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

CBS News

Heavy rains associated with Hurricane Beryl and the earlier Tropical Storm Alberto have led at least 200 crocodiles to enter urban areas in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, across from Texas, state and federal authorities said this week.So far, authorities say they have captured and relocated around 200 of the big reptiles since Alberto pelted the region with rain in June. Beryl brushed the same area before making landfall in south Texas earlier this week.Authorities said the heavy rains raised water levels in coastal lagoons, leading the animals to crawl into cities like Tampico and the nearby cities of...

Heavy rains leave 200 crocodiles lurking in cities in northern Mexico

Fox News

A law firm rated the most dangerous beaches, taking into account shark attacks and rip currents that kill surfers, and there was only one non-Florida beach in the top 25.

Shark Watch: Top 10 most dangerous beaches involving shark attacks, surfer deaths

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate were in medicine cabinets in many Virginia homes decades ago. They were in bottles with droppers that gallons the red liquid. Looking at that old bottle in the above image brings back many memories.

Mercurochrome and Merthiolate once were in many Virginia homes

This is Habacoa, North America’s largest and most comprehensive superyacht marina, which will also serve as an unparalleled luxury residential community. Billionaires with big boats have a new reason to rejoice as an avant-garde, eco-conscious superyacht marina accommodating yachts from 18 to 220 meters will call the Bahamas home. Launched by the Ben-Zur family at the southwestern point of Great Abaco Island, Habacoa will cater to those traveling from the US to the Caribbean. The property, 160 nautical miles east of Fort Lauderdale and 50 nautical miles north of Nassau, will be an unforgettable bridge between yachting destinations, offering top-notch experiences to yacht connoisseurs.

Jeff Bezos no longer has to dock his superyacht with cargo ships as North America’s largest superyacht marina is set to launch in the Bahamas.

South Carolina State

Charleston County, SC

Sharks are divisive animals. These fascinating creatures, both beautiful and lethal, have come under a lot of scrutiny and hostility over the years, especially because of their connection to fatal shark attacks. Sharks come in 500 distinct species worldwide, 400 of which live in Australian waters.  Nevertheless, shark numbers are steadily declining, with an estimated […]

The 9 Most Shark-Infested Beaches On Earth

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Daily Mail

Bizarre footage shows throngs of tourists wading through the dazzling blue neck-deep water while holding their bags over their shoulders to make their way to a beach in Crete.

Disbelief in Greece as terrified tourists are told to disembark from ferry into the SEA and wade through neck-deep water to reach beauty spot after officials banned use of floating platform

East of Puerto Rico, you’ll find some of the Caribbean’s most beautiful islands: the British Virgin Islands and the US Virgin Islands. Given their geographic proximity, you might not notice a difference between these two distinct countries. Beaches in both are covered in white sand and home to...

British Virgin Islands vs. US Virgin Islands: Key Differences

What could make a summer day better than a relaxing stroll along the Irish seafront? Grabbing a tempting and delicious fish and chips on your way home!. A new study from Betway has revealed the top Irish fish and chip shops near the sea, with a family-run Dingle chippy earning first place and a Galway favorite following close behind.

Ireland's best fish and chip shops by the sea

Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

As summer beckons, beachgoers flock to the coast for sun and surf. However, the idyllic beach trips can sometimes turn tragic. Recent incidents include five drowning deaths in a small town, a shark attack in Florida, and two missing teenagers in Brooklyn. Identifying the Risk. Analysts at Simmrin Law have...

From shark attacks to hurricanes: List of most dangerous beaches in the US

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Resuce Inc., a foster-based animal rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Miracle, a pit bull terrier who is approximately one year old, and is now looking for her forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, “Miracle was dumped at a lake in Texas and rescued by a good samaritan who has been fostering her since.” This compassionate individual provided Miracle with a temporary home and the love she desperately needed. However, her foster parent recognizes that Miracle deserves even more. “While her foster hates to let her go, she knows there is a better life for Miracle in MA,” Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. noted.

Meet Miracle: The Dog Who Was Dumped At A Lake Now Looking For Love

Georgia State

Marietta, GA

DeanLand

Here's a Georgia history mystery with an Independence Day twist. How did a US patriot soldier who helped defeat the British in the War of Independence end up buried in Marietta, when:

Georgia Governor Fought for US Independence, Buried in Marietta 100 Years After Death

Ships sailing around the southern tip of Africa are wrestling with a bout of bad weather that has already run one vessel aground and seen another lose more than 40 containers overboard. French shipping group CMA CGM said on Thursday that its ship CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin earlier this week...

Cape storms: Cargo ship loses 44 containers in rough seas

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I swam with migrating humpback whales down the NSW coast from Sydney – and you can too

Swimming with whales... If you nerd out on biodiversity and conservation laws, you’ll be wondering how such an adventure came about when it’s illegal to swim...

I swam with migrating humpback whales down the NSW coast from Sydney – and you can too

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