Big Impact

As it turns out, 'Looney Tunes' and other animated depictions of turtles without shells got it wrong. A turtle without their shell is a gruesome sight.

Venezuela and Guyana have sparred over the Essequibo region since the 1800s; and a 2015 oil discovery in Guyana has ramped up the conflict immensely.

You may know that Spirit Airlines sells some of the cheapest flights out there, but you may not know about all the extra fees behind it.

Tesla does have its fans — but one of them doesn't seem to be the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Here's a record of all the recalls.

Pepsi has discontinued Sierra Mist and replaced it with a lemon-lime soda called Starry. Did it have something to do with internet star Cierra Mistt?

Scientists are studying penguin skeletons to learn about the climate. Here's what this fascinating species says and why humans must listen up!

Gatorland, a Florida theme park, announced the birth of an extremely rare leucistic alligator. Find out what makes these gators so unique.

In the U.S., Detroit, Mich., is the test site for a wireless charging road after similar roads have been built globally. Here's what to know.

Residents of Central Florida's "Space Coast" have been waking up at odd hours to house-shaking booms. SpaceX and Space Force say more are on the way.

Scientists have identified a solar system within the Milky Way 100 light-years away that features six planets moving in perfect synchrony.

Shauna Pelley has documented the devastating destruction of her dream home caused by a flood from the Puyallup River. Here's what we know so far.

The president of COP28, Sultan Al Jaber, made a controversial statement that reducing fossil fuels will not help in reaching future climate targets.

Three manatees have lived in captivity for decades. Allegations of inadequate shelter and mistreatment have prompted their transfer to another zoo.

One woman had no idea how the possum arrived in her Christmas tree. Find out how she reacted and how she removed the animal from her home.

Despite being safely monitored by the CDC, some claim negative health conditions associated with the HPV vaccine Gardasil in lawsuits.

An escaped kangaroo was on the loose in Canada for four days before she was caught by police. Here's what to know about her escapades.

GlamourDDive has 2 million followers across social media platforms. Here's a look at her "surprise score" dumpster diving at Victoria's Secret.

A cougar in Minneapolis was caught on a home security video camera. The Minnesota DNR believes the big cat may have come from North or South Dakota.

Though the chances of getting fatally attacked by a shark are one in 3,748,067, the year 2023 has seen a handful of horrific incidents involving the apex predators.

Wonka, a chicken with a crossed beak, was rescued from an egg farm in 2020, and her health has improved immensely since then.

Science says crabs feel pain, yet they are cruelly mishandled before a torturous demise. One video in a fish market shows crabs fighting for freedom.

With billions in funding, the proposed Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate removal of all lead pipes from U.S. water systems.

Is Unilever committed to phasing out single-use plastics? A Greenpeace report shows otherwise, despite the corporation's environmental pledges.

City-funded composting programs in New York might get shut down in favor of programs that turn waste into greenhouse gases.

The chief executive of ADNOC, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, will lead the COP28 climate talks despite allegations of his pushing oil interests.

There are a couple different stories of how pickleball got its name. Here we look at the origins of this popular sport.

A freighter ship departing from Canada and headed to Italy was stuck in the Detroit River. Here's what to know about the situation.

Acapulco was hit by a Category 5 hurricane in October 2023. In the wake of the storm, piles of garbage are causing concerns about a possible public health crisis.

Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a local event in New York City — and now, it's observed worldwide the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

In Indonesia, a baby Sumatran rhino was just born at a sanctuary, which is another huge win for the critically endangered species.

Bottles filled with plants, sticks, and other items have been found on Gulf of Mexico shores. What are these "witch bottles" and where do they come from?

What is Amazon's environmental impact on Black Friday? The notoriously unsustainable site's sales skyrocket during the consumer-driven holiday.

Thanksgiving has been observed for over 400 years — but the true story behind the holiday is far more grim. Thanksgiving is bad for a number of reasons.

Adopt a turkey for Thanksgiving, don't eat one — that's the message that a group of celebrities who support Farm Sanctuary are urging their fans to heed.

Peaches, plums, and nectarines sold in 2022 and 2023 are part of a fruit recall due to listeria. One person died and 10 were hospitalized from the contaminated fruit.

Whether you opt for a CVD or HPHT diamond, lab-grown diamonds are cheaper, more ethical, and eco-friendly. Plus, they have the same chemical makeup as mined diamonds!

Lab-created, imitation, and natural gems, oh my! We're breaking down natural opals and their lab-grown counterparts — which often possess an almost identical structure.

In 2023, a wildfire in Virginia dubbed the "Matts Creek wildfire" continues to burn and affect the air quality of the state. Here's what to know.

Late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar brought hippos to Colombia for his private zoo. Authorities struggle to decide what to do with the invasive species.

The Euphrates River drying up will be detrimental to cultures in multiple Middle Eastern countries.