Unusual

Northern Lights possible in Midwest, northern US on Labor Day

An eruption of charged material from the Sun will create vivid displays of Northern Lights as far south as the Midwest on Labor Day, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.

September 1, 2025 11:29am CDT

See it: Umbrella mistaken for assault rifle sparks mall lockdown

One person reported seeing the man "cock" the alleged gun "and sling it over his shoulder," according to a local news report.

August 29, 2025 5:02pm CDT

Finland wins first Air Guitar World Championships title in 25 years

Finland’s Aapo “The Angus” Rautio was crowned champion at the Air Guitar World Championships in Oulu, bringing his country its first title in 25 years.

August 23, 2025 3:28pm CDT

Battery-flavored chips that taste like 'licking a 9-volt' target millennials hungry for '90s nostalgia

A nostalgia-focused snack company made a shock announcement this summer by introducing battery-flavored corn chips.

August 22, 2025 8:26am CDT

Texas teen’s homecoming mum made entirely out of Lego

A North Texas high schooler is putting a unique twist on a uniquely Texas tradition. His homecoming date this year will wear a mum made entirely out of Lego.

August 15, 2025 3:35pm CDT

Video: Florida alligator devours python in Everglades

An alligator in the Florida Everglades was seen doing its part to combat the invasion of Burmese pythons in the region, chomping on the limp body of one of the massive snakes and swimming off with the meaty catch.

August 13, 2025 4:17pm CDT

This newly discovered gigantic bug has been named Australia's heaviest insect

Researchers found the insect and studied its eggs to help them identify the bug as a new species.

August 8, 2025 11:19am CDT

Annabelle doll update: Comedian Matt Rife purchases haunted home and museum

Matt Rife said he bought the haunted home and museum of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, who are associated with 'The Conjuring' universe.

August 2, 2025 6:33pm CDT

North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming

The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.

July 27, 2025 12:11pm CDT

Man reels in monster 86.8-pound blue catfish from Missouri River: 'Impressive'

The Missouri River is renowned for its trophy-sized catfish, attracting anglers from across the region.

July 26, 2025 12:09pm CDT

Naked Florida man hides in tanning bed after trying to set gym on fire at closing time: LCSO

A Florida man’s attempt to get buff ended up with him behind bars when deputies say he ran through a gym in the buff and tried to hide in a tanning bed at closing time.

July 22, 2025 10:08am CDT

RFK Jr.'s choice of attire while hiking in Arizona sparks online chatter

It's not often that one sees a member of the president's cabinet hiking in Phoenix on an otherwise average weekend day, but what Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was wearing during his Camelback Mountain hike on July 19 sparked discussions online.

July 22, 2025 8:08am CDT

Coldplay kiss cam catches alleged affair between AI CEO and HR chief

A Coldplay concert kiss cam moment turned viral and awkward after a tech CEO and his HR chief scrambled to hide—months after he praised her hiring in a company press release.

July 17, 2025 3:19pm CDT

Lost mother's handwritten notes save her and 9-year-old son stranded in remote California wilderness

A training exercise turned into a real-life rescue mission in California.

July 17, 2025 3:13pm CDT

Watch: Stranded dolphin rescued from South Carolina lagoon after heavy rains

A dolphin named "Lucky" was rescued after becoming stranded in a shallow tidal lagoon in Bluffton, South Carolina.

July 15, 2025 5:52pm CDT

1,000-year-old medieval sword emerges from river after chance discovery

A medieval sword with rare gold-copper symbols was discovered by construction workers in the Netherlands, according to officials. It is now on display at a Dutch museum.

July 15, 2025 12:48pm CDT