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Nebraskans Are Crying Poor After Changes Put In Place by the Trump Administration Hurt Farmers
Nebraska farmers are crying out for help on social media after many claim that farmers are going broke in 2025 due to Donald Trump's policies.
Yes, Vegan Charcuterie Boards Exist — Here Are Our Favorite Plant-Based Staples
If you're hosting a party, no celebration is complete without a vegan charcuterie board, and these necessities will make it truly delicious.
Apple Facing a Class Action Lawsuit Due to Forever Chemical Apple Watch Claims
There's a proposed class action lawsuit in the works against Apple over claims that some watch wristbands contain forever chemicals.
Have Elon Musk’s SpaceX Rockets Ever Made It Into Space?
Two SpaceX rockets exploded in 2025, leaving some to wonder if any of the ships have ever made it to space ahead of a planned launch of SpaceX crews.
Nessie Is Back — A Man Claims To Have Captured a New Photo of the Loch Ness Monster
A man visiting Dores Beach in Scotland claims to have taken a photo of the Loch Ness Monster, marking the first sighting in 2025.
Miami High School Rumored To Be In the Middle of a Measles Outbreak
According to sources, Miami Palmetto Senior High School sent a warning to parents of the school after it was hit with a measles outbreak.
Fact Checking 2025 Claims That Girl Scout Cookies Are Toxic
An independent study claimed to find lead in Girl Scout cookies, prompting people to ask if girl scout cookies are toxic or being recalled.
Panama Canal Ports Set To Be Sold to U.S. Firm BlackRock
The country of Panama has no plans to hand control of the Panama Canal back to the U.S. government despite planned sale. Can U.S. actually take the Panama Canal back?
Have Autism Rates Really Increased in the U.S.? Trump's Claim Explained
Donald Trump has asked RFK Jr. to investigate autism rates in children after spreading false claims about the number of cases.
Will You Lose Power if Canada Stops Sharing Electric With the U.S.?
Canada send surplus energy to states across the Northeast, including New York — but will Canada shut it off? Plus, how much electricity does the U.S. actually get?
Is Your Area Under a Red Flag Warning? Here’s What You Need to Know
A Red Flag Warning can be issued in an area that is at a high risk for fire danger because of drought, high winds, and other factors.
Scientists Discover Dinosaur Eggshell Fossils That Will Have You Rethinking Everything
Researchers uncover 100-million-year-old eggshells in Utah that appear to prove a variety of dinosaurs lived in the region before becoming extinct.
The Planets Will Align in 2025 — Understand the Spiritual Meaning of This Celestial Event
The planets will align a few times in 2025, which some folks believe is symbolic of unity and order.
Highway Teams in the U.K. Are Using Fuel-Eating Bacteria to Clean Oil Spills — Details Here
In the U.K., highway crews are using micro-organisms to clean up spills, which they say are not only more eco-friendly but help to reduce waste.
Pürblack: The Gold Standard in Shilajit
For Nodari Rizun, founder of Pürblack, this discovery sparked an obsession to perfect the extraction of the world’s purest shilajit and provide life-changing benefits to modern consumers.
$19 for a Single Strawberry!? Erewhon Catches Heat for Absurd Price
Customers are complaining about the high-end retailer Erewhon selling a single strawberry for $19 as grocery prices continue to rise across the board.
It's International Polar Bear Day — How to Honor Mamas and Cubs, Who Are Threatened by Climate Change
International Polar Bear Day specifically honors mama polar bears and their cubs — half of whom don't make it to adulthood.
Why Mars Is Red Has Always Been a Mystery. Now, NASA Knows Why.
A study, conducted in part by NASA, indicates why Mars is red — and, more importantly, what this says about potential life on Mars.
New Species Discovered — Or Rediscovered — In 2025
In 2025, scientists discovered — or rediscovered — a number of fascinating animal and plant species, including moray eels, frogs, and more.
Tesla Stock Falls As Elon Musk Falls Out of Public Favor
Tesla stock nose dived on Feb. 25, 2025, as owner Elon Musk's popularity fades with people around the world.
Study Reveals How Antioxidants May Fight the Health Repercussions of Microplastic Exposure
A November 2024 article in the 'Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis' claims that antioxidants can counteract some of the more harmful effects of microplastic exposure.
Over 100 Olympians & Paralympians Claim Their Paris Medals Are Deteriorating
Some athletes from the Paris Olympics and Paralympics claim their 2024 medals have begun to show signs of deterioration and damage.
Meet the Black Women Elders Farming on Harriet Tubman's Ancestral Lands (Exclusive)
The short documentary 'The Aunties,' being rereleased for Black History Month, tells the story of two Black farmers reclaiming Harriet Tubman's ancestral lands.
NASA Updates Risk Assessment for Asteroid 2024 YR4’s Impact on Earth
NASA says that Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 99.72 percent chance of missing Earth when it passes by us in 2032.
Park Ranger Goes Viral After Posting About Being Laid off During Trump Cuts
A park ranger's viral post puts a face to the thousands of federal works that were abruptly fired by President Donald Trump's administration.
Once Caged and Abandoned, 2 Tigers Celebrate Anniversaries at Texas Animal Sanctuary
Tigers Elsa and Loki were rescued from captivity in February 2019 and February 2021, and are now living healthy lives at Black Beauty Ranch.
Scientists Mystified by Dolphin Filmed Peeing in the Air — Onto Another Dolphin
Male dolphins pee into the air in what scientists believe is an effort to send a signal to other nearby dolphins.
The Internet Is in Tears Over the Fate of a Rare Deep-Sea Anglerfish
An anglerfish made a trek to the surface of the ocean only to die after seeing the sun, prompting people to get emotional online.
To Keep Up With Beverage Trends, Coca-Cola Is Launching a Prebiotic Soda
The Coca-Cola company announced the launch of Simply Pop, a prebiotic soda that contains zinc and vitamin C.
Is There Any Merit To "Doomsday Fish Theory?" Oarfish Sighting in Mexico Makes Beachgoers Nervous
Many are convinced "Doomsday Fish theory" means that oarfish are spotted before earthquake activity. Let's unpack what's behind this myth.
Arctic Blasts: What to Know, When to Expect Them, and When They'll Finish
If you live in certain regions of the U.S., arctic blasts deliver wind chill factors below zero, snow, and freezing temperatures.
Jeremiah Brent Reveals If 'Queer Eye' Will Return to Vegas for Season 10 (Exclusive)
'Queer Eye' typically stays in the same city for two seasons before moving onto the next — but for Season 10, things will be different.
How Jeremiah Brent Keeps ‘Queer Eye’ Home Makeovers As Sustainable As Possible (Exclusive)
Green Matters spoke exclusively with 'Queer Eye' interior designer Jeremiah Brent, who explained how sustainability fits into his work on the reality show, as well as into life with his family.
NASA’s James Webb Telescope Captures Extraordinary Image of a Dwarf Galaxy 5 Million Light-Years Away
The James Webb telescope used a near-infrared camera to capture an image of the Leo P dwarf galaxy which is located in the Leo constellation.
Woman Winds up in Hospital After Making This Mistake Drinking Through a Glass Straw
A woman says she was hospitalized after a glass straw broke, causing her to swallow a 5 millimeter piece of glass.
A Kayaker Almost Became Lunch When He Was Swallowed by a Whale
A kayaker was floating in the water off of Chile when a humpback whale swallowed him and then spit him out.
Climate Change’s Next Victim May Be Your Favorite Chocolate Candy
The price of has increased by 200 percent over the past year thanks to climate change.
Paul Rudd, Lady Gaga, and All the Celebs Who Ate Vegan on ‘Hot Ones’
A number of celebrity guests have opted for plant-based chicken wings on the competitive eating series, 'Hot Ones.'
The Humane Society Has Rebranded With a New Name
The Humane Society is now known as Humane World for Animals, which the organization hopes will better convey its mission of serving animals.
Hawaii's Mount Kilauea Just Erupted — but When Did It Last Erupt?
When was Kīlauea's last eruption? After erupting in 2020, one of the world's most active volcanoes started erupting again on Dec. 23, 2024, shocking scientists.
Here's Exactly How Much Waste Americans Produce for Valentine's Day Every Year
As holidays become more consumerism-centric, celebrations like Valentine's Day leave behind mass amounts of waste each year.
February's Full Snow Moon Can Signal a Renewal, Just in Time for Spring
A snow moon is the last full moon of winter, and it typically takes place in February, which is why it's associated with the winter precipitation.
How This Sustainable Textile Certification Can Help You Shop (Exclusive)
Green Matters spoke to Hohenstein Americas Managing Director Ben Mead about OEKO-TEX certifications and how they benefit consumers.
A Toxic Spill Might Be Behind the Argentina Canal’s Blood Red Appearance
Argentina's Sarandí Canal turned red after what locals believe was a toxic spill from one of the neighborhood's industrial manufacturers.
Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Recalls Doughnuts — Including Some Dunkin' Items
FGF Brands just recalled 2 million doughnuts over concerns that the products have been contaminated by listeria.
Solana Price Outlook: Is the "Ethereum Killer" Living Up to Its Promise? Better For Our Environment
Solana is known as the "Ethereum Killer" but is it living up to its promise — and is the cryptocurrency better for our environment?
Radar Imaging Shows a Portion of Southern California Is Slipping Into the Ocean
Imaging taking from a radar service show that a slow moving landslide was pushing Rancho Palos Verdes, California 4-inches into the ocean each week.
These 9 Animals Have "Wood" in Their Common Names — Here's Why
Animal common names that start with "wood" are typically straightforward — it's either a reference to where they reside or what they eat!
Viral Video Reveals the Right Way to Use Flonase, Because Apparently We're All Doing It Wrong
A doctor explains how to correctly use Flonase nasal spray, which includes manually opening your sinuses before you spray.