Claude, San Francisco's Beloved Albino Alligator, Dies At 30
San Francisco's California Academy of Sciences is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved residents. Claude, an alligator with striking white skin and red eyes, died...
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Meet 2025 PN7, Earth’s Tiny Quasi-Moon
A tiny traveler has joined Earth in its journey around the Sun. The object, named 2025 PN7, is a quasi-moon, an asteroid whose orbit closely matches Earth’s. This makes i...
WestJet Brings Holiday Cheer To Ronald McDonald House Families
Canada's WestJet Airlines is famous for its annual "Christmas Miracle." Now in its 13th year, the heartwarming tradition spreads holiday cheer to people across the countr...
Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi Volcano Roars To Life In Explosive First Eruption
On the morning of November 23, 2025, the residents of Ethiopia's remote Afar region were jolted awake by an unexpected event. The nearby Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for t...
No Longer Making Cents: The Last US Penny Has Been Minted
On November 12, 2025, the United States (US) Mint made its final penny at the Philadelphia facility, ending more than 230 years of production. This landmark moment closed...
The Story And Traditions Of Hanukkah
Every winter, Jewish families around the world celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. The joyful eight-day celebration fills homes with glowing menorahs, tasty foods...
"Spider Megacity" Found Inside Sulfur Cave
Researchers have found the largest spider web ever recorded inside a sulfur-rich cave along the Greece–Albania border. The "spider megacity" covers an astounding 1,140 sq...
Radio City Rockettes Celebrate 100 Years Of Show-Stopping Dance!
The Radio City Rockettes are one of the world's most popular dance groups. Every year, their high-energy routines thrill audiences of all ages at New York City's Radio Ci...
Rare Coins Found In Garden Sell For Nearly Half A Million Dollars
A hoard of 15th and 16th-century coins found in a Southern England backyard sold for over $440,000 to multiple bidders at a Swiss auction on November 5, 2025. The final p...
Make A Difference This GivingTuesday
The days after Thanksgiving — Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday — are all about shopping for the best deals. GivingTuesday has a more altruistic pur...
President Trump Saves Gobble And Waddle From The Thanksgiving Table
On November 27, 2025, more than 46 million turkeys will end up on Thanksgiving dinner tables across the US. However, Gobble and Waddle will not be among them. President T...
Polar Night Begins In Utqiaġvik, Alaska
The next time you grumble about short winter days, think of Utqiaġvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska, the northernmost town in the United States. On November 18, 2025, its res...
World’s Largest Wildlife Bridge Aims To Protect Animals and Drivers
Thousands of elk, deer, and other large animals move across Colorado each year. They graze in the lowlands during winter and return to the mountains in summer. But their...
Are Uranus And Neptune Really Ice Giants?
Uranus and Neptune are often called "ice giants." This is based on the theory that they were made from materials that easily freeze in space, like water and ammonia. Howe...
Thanksgiving Traditions: From Turkey To Parades And Football
Thanksgiving, celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November, is one of the most anticipated holidays in the United States. The tradition dates back to a harvest...
American Skier Conquers Mount Everest's Most Dangerous Slope
On October 15, 2025, American mountaineer Jim Morrison became the first person to ski down Mount Everest’s Hornbein Couloir. The deep, narrow chute begins at roughly 26,0...
Unique Pink And Clear Diamond Unearthed In Botswana
The Karowe Mine in Botswana, Southern Africa, is famous for producing large, high-quality diamonds. Previous notable finds include the 1,758-carat Sewelô and the 2,492-ca...
US Government Reopens As New Funding Bill Passes
The federal government reopened on November 13, 2025, ending a 43-day shutdown, the longest in US history. This followed President Donald Trump’s signing of a temporary f...
Thanksgiving-Like Holidays From Around The World
On November 27, 2025, most Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving with big feasts, parades, and "Turkey Trot" races. Many other countries also have celebrations that honor...
Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur Unearthed In Mongolia
The pachycephalosaurs are among the most mysterious dinosaurs of the Cretaceous period. Aside from their famous dome-shaped skulls, very little is known about these two-l...
Chinese Astronauts' Return Delayed After Debris Hits Spacecraft
Three taikonauts — the term for Chinese astronauts — aboard China’s Tiangong Space Station have had their trip home postponed after a piece of space debris struck their r...
New "Superfood" Could Save Honey Bee Colonies
Honey bees are vital to our food supply. They pollinate the flowers of many fruits and vegetables, supporting about 35 percent of the world's crops. In the US alone, the...
Sanae Takaichi Breaks Barriers As Japan's First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi made history on October 21, 2025, when she became Japan's first female prime minister. Just weeks earlier, on October 4, she was elected as the first woman...
The History And Significance Of Veterans Day
Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11. It honors the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces. This includes members of the US Army, Navy, Marin...