Starliner launch: Boeing, NASA, ULA set June date for possible test flight with crew

NASA, Boeing, and United Launch Alliance (ULA) officials continue to evaluate a path forward for launching the Boeing Crew Flight Test to the International Space Station.

‘Planet Parade’ 2024: watch guide for 6 planets aligned on June 3

On June 3, 2024, skywatchers can witness a rare "planet parade" of six planets—Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligning in the pre-dawn sky, visible near the eastern horizon about 20 minutes before sunrise.

Rat infestation in South Philadelphia causes thousands of dollars in car damages

A Philadelphia neighborhood is dealing with a serious rat infestation that has cost residents thousands of dollars in car damages. Residents and city leaders are speaking out about the issue that FOX 29 Steve Keeley calls 'Rat-jacking.'

Rare 40-ton whale skull discovered on North Carolina beach

A massive whale skull, believed to belong to a 40-ton humpback whale, washed ashore on Hatteras Island in North Carolina, attracting significant interest from both beachgoers and marine biologists.

Florida state park admission is free during Memorial Day weekend

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that admission to Florida state parks will be free during Memorial Day weekend to kick off the summer for Florida families.

Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population

Japan's raccoon infestation has gotten considerably worse over the last decade, multiple Japanese news sources are reporting.

May's full Flower Moon happening soon: What to know

The Full Flower Moon is unique astronomical event best viewed from regions like the southeastern U.S., parts of Central America, and northeastern South America.

What can we learn from fire ants? Maybe a lot

Experts say black fire ants arrived in the U.S. in 1918 and red fire ants in the 1930s, leading to a massive population increase, with five times more ants per acre than in South America, and they're infamous for their bites and stings.

Neuralink knew for years that tiny wires in brain were an issue, Reuters says

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has long known about significant durability and reliability issues with its tiny wires, which are designed to detect and stimulate neural activity, yet deemed the risk too low for a redesign despite evidence from animal testing, Reuters reports.

Endangered Species Day 2024: 10 of the world’s most endangered animals revealed

Currently, more than 41,000 species have been assessed to be under threat of extinction, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.