Late Thursday night, a tense situation unfolded at the Coast Guard base in Alameda, California. A vehicle, later identified as a U-Haul truck, tried to back into the secured area. Coast Guard personnel gave multiple verbal warnings, but the driver ignored them. Fearing for their safety, law enforcement officers fired several shots. The vehicle then drove away, and no...
In the evening of a busy day, something unusual took place at the Coast Guard base in Alameda, California. A vehicle, later identified as a U-Haul truck, tried to back into the base. This might not sound like a big deal, but the truck didn't stop when told to. The Coast Guard had to take action. They fired shots at the vehicle, which then drove away. No one was hurt,...
A powerful storm, called a nor'easter, is brewing off the Southeast coast and is set to bring a lot of trouble to the East Coast this weekend. This isn't your typical winter snowstorm—it's a year-round troublemaker that loves to dump heavy rain and whip up strong winds. Climate change is making these storms even more intense, so this one could be a real doozy. The s...
A man in his 30s passed away after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort's newest park, Epic Universe. The medical examiner's report stated that the cause of death was blunt impact injuries, but it did not provide specific details about the injuries or where they occurred on the body. The man was found unresponsive after the ride and w...
A Navy chief, Alexandro Wiggins, had a strange experience while on duty. He saw something odd on radar. It was off the coast of California. He was on the USS Jackson. He saw four UFOs shaped like tic-tacs. Wiggins saw the first UFO come out of the water. He was confused. He thought it might be clouds or something else. But he saw it rise fast. It was too fast for no...
On a night meant for meteor showers, something strange lit up the sky. On August 13, 2025, people along the East Coast saw spirals of light twisting above them. These weren't shooting stars. They were something else entirely. The show started after 9 p. m. ET. Videos popped up online from places like Maryland, New York, and even Nebraska. Folks in Algonquin, Illinoi...
In the world of plants, tiny helpers called arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are making a big difference. These fungi team up with trees, like the Casuarina equisetifolia, to help them survive tough conditions. Scientists wanted to see how these fungi help the trees when they are growing in coral sand and facing stress from too much salt or not enough water. They ...
The massive fire in Lahaina, Maui, in August 2023 left a big mess. Untreated wastewater and harmful chemicals from the fire spread into the environment. Scientists wanted to see how this pollution moves around in the beach's groundwater, especially since the seasons change how water flows. They used special tools to watch the water and chemicals over a year. They fo...
Driftwood is everywhere along coastlines, but its role in trapping trash is often overlooked. A recent study looked at seven beaches in the central Caribbean coast of Colombia to see how driftwood affects litter buildup. Researchers counted and sorted over 12, 000 items, including nearly 4, 000 pieces of driftwood and over 8, 000 pieces of litter. Most of the litter ...
The U. S. has recently given away 10 old Coast Guard ships to four Asian countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines. These countries are in a tough spot because they have disputes with China over who owns parts of the South China Sea. The ships are not new, but they are big and can travel far, which is helpful for patrolling the vast sea. The U. S. says this m...