Fireflies light up in unison at Grandfather Mountain, NC State scientist finds
A new species of firefly has been discovered at Grandfather Mountain, and they do something very different from others: They light up the sky by flashing in unison.
A new species of firefly has been discovered at Grandfather Mountain, and they do something very different from others: They light up the sky by flashing in unison.
Woman falls off balcony while practicing 'extreme' yoga, posing for pictures: report
A college student in Mexico survived after reportedly falling 80 feet from a sixth-floor balcony while performing a yoga pose over a railing last weekend.
A college student in Mexico survived after reportedly falling 80 feet from a sixth-floor balcony while performing a yoga pose over a railing last weekend.
At least 3,500 donated kidneys thrown away each year in US, study finds
A new study found that while more than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting to receive a kidney transplant, approximately 3,500 donated kidneys are discarded each year.
A new study found that while more than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting to receive a kidney transplant, approximately 3,500 donated kidneys are discarded each year.
Teen registers people to vote while in Popeye's chicken sandwich line
A North Carolina teen has helped more than a dozen people who lined up to buy a chicken sandwich get the chance to line up at the polls.
A North Carolina teen has helped more than a dozen people who lined up to buy a chicken sandwich get the chance to line up at the polls.
Leonardo DiCaprio-backed fund pledges $5M in aid for Amazon wildfires
Leonardo DiCaprio has joined with other philanthropists in pledging $5 million through their environmental foundation to aid the Amazon as massive wildfires continue to burn across the region.
Leonardo DiCaprio has joined with other philanthropists in pledging $5 million through their environmental foundation to aid the Amazon as massive wildfires continue to burn across the region.
Frazzled girl's adorable back-to-school photo goes viral
We’ve all been there, Lucie.
We’ve all been there, Lucie.
'He's totally asleep': Video shows Tesla driver asleep behind wheel on 5 Freeway in Santa Clarita
Video circulating on social media Friday appeared to show a Tesla driver asleep at the wheel as the vehicle traveled at high speeds down the 5 Freeway near Los Angeles.
Video circulating on social media Friday appeared to show a Tesla driver asleep at the wheel as the vehicle traveled at high speeds down the 5 Freeway near Los Angeles.
Georgia nurses bring Backstreet Boys concert to patient battling leukemia
A cancer patient unable to make it to her childhood's boy band concert was in for a special surprise when her nurses brought the show to her.
A cancer patient unable to make it to her childhood's boy band concert was in for a special surprise when her nurses brought the show to her.
Wisconsin family finds live frog in boxed salad mix
Fresh produce ok, live frog in said produce not so much!
Fresh produce ok, live frog in said produce not so much!
School administrators sued for using permanent marker on boy's head
A federal civil rights lawsuit was filed Sunday against Pearland ISD, a school discipline clerk, head principal at Berry Miller Junior High Tony Barcelona, and teacher Jeanette Peterson after Peterson used a Sharpie to draw on a student’s head at the end of last school year.
A federal civil rights lawsuit was filed Sunday against Pearland ISD, a school discipline clerk, head principal at Berry Miller Junior High Tony Barcelona, and teacher Jeanette Peterson after Peterson used a Sharpie to draw on a student’s head at the end of last school year.
Mom holds 'job fair' for kids to earn allowance
Parents — take note.
Parents — take note.
Photos of emaciated 70-year-old elephant forced to wear costume and walk in parade spark outrage
Thai nonprofit organization Save Elephant Foundation called attention Tuesday to the plight of an ailing, emaciated 70-year-old female elephant who allegedly “must work in the service of the Perahera Festival in Sri Lanka this year,” according to a Facebook post from the organization.
Thai nonprofit organization Save Elephant Foundation called attention Tuesday to the plight of an ailing, emaciated 70-year-old female elephant who allegedly “must work in the service of the Perahera Festival in Sri Lanka this year,” according to a Facebook post from the organization.
Mom's emotional reaction to seeing son in late father's shirt goes viral
Sometimes an every day object holds a special meaning when it reminds you of someone-- like a late father's shirt.
Sometimes an every day object holds a special meaning when it reminds you of someone-- like a late father's shirt.
Uber driver surprises passenger with dress and gift card in heartwarming act of kindness
A generous Uber driver did something special for a passenger who said was waiting until Christmas to afford new clothes.
A generous Uber driver did something special for a passenger who said was waiting until Christmas to afford new clothes.
Spirit passenger plays rock-paper-scissors with airport employee, goes viral
A competitive game of rock-paper-scissors between a Spirit Airlines passenger and a tarmac worker has gone viral.
A competitive game of rock-paper-scissors between a Spirit Airlines passenger and a tarmac worker has gone viral.
‘Flight angel’: Stranger comforts, befriends 96-year-old woman during her first flight in 15 years
A complete stranger became a source of comfort for a 96-year-old woman who was apprehensive about her first flight in 15 years.
A complete stranger became a source of comfort for a 96-year-old woman who was apprehensive about her first flight in 15 years.
Maryland State Police investigating video where trooper rips out car window
Maryland State Police are investigating a trooper's actions in a traffic stop where the trooper ripped out a driver's window with his bare hands and pulled the driver out of the car.
Maryland State Police are investigating a trooper's actions in a traffic stop where the trooper ripped out a driver's window with his bare hands and pulled the driver out of the car.
WATCH: Crabs invade Florida neighborhood
A video recorded by Stuart, Florida resident shows a massive amount of crabs crawling around a neighborhood.
A video recorded by Stuart, Florida resident shows a massive amount of crabs crawling around a neighborhood.
Bowls used at Chipotle, Sweetgreen contain cancer-linked 'forever' chemicals, study finds
The kind of fiber bowls one might find at Chipotle or Sweetgreen have a dark secret — though marketed as “100% compostable,” these fiber bowls are actually treated with toxic “forever chemicals” which are linked to cancer and never break down in the environment, a new study from the New Food Economy found.
The kind of fiber bowls one might find at Chipotle or Sweetgreen have a dark secret — though marketed as “100% compostable,” these fiber bowls are actually treated with toxic “forever chemicals” which are linked to cancer and never break down in the environment, a new study from the New Food Economy found.
‘I’ll be your friend’: 6-year-old boy makes t-shirt to battle school bullying
One little boy is getting ready to send a big message when he goes back to school.
One little boy is getting ready to send a big message when he goes back to school.