After a buildup of seismic activity, a volcano on Spain’s island of La Palma erupted. Thousands have evacuated and homes have been damaged.
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What is Chicagohenge, the phenomenon that aligns the sunset with Chicago skyscrapers?
Twice a year, Chicago’s skyline perfectly aligns with the sunset and the city is painted orange—the phenomenon, Chicagohenge can be seen this week.
Just a rope and balance: Tightrope walker completes 2,198-foot walk from Eiffel Tower
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Nine big cats in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo test positive for COVID
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NYC hostess allegedly punched after asking customers for proof of COVID vaccine required by city
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General Sherman, the world’s largest tree, is wrapped in fire-resistant blanket as wildfires threaten park
As fires spread through the Sequoia National Park, the world’s largest tree is protected with a fire-resistant blanket made out of aluminum foil.
For $1,300, would you watch 13 of the ‘scariest’ horror movies? Two companies are willing to pay
Just in time for the Halloween season, two companies are paying select viewers $1,300 to watch 13 horror movies.
‘A moment of weeping and laughter’: Twins conjoined at the head separated in Israel
In the first operation of its kind in Israel, 1-year-old twins conjoined at the head were safely separated on Thursday. A full recovery is expected.
‘It’s a miracle’: 3-year-old boy missing for three days found in rural Australia
Anthony “AJ” Elfalak was discovered in a riverbank after he went missing for three days.
Landlord finds 19 tarantulas and python in abandoned Maine apartment
In Maine, animal rescuer Drew Desjardins helped save 15 tarantulas and one python out of an abandoned apartment. The animals are illegal in Maine.