Hundreds ill, 1 dead due to mystery illness in India

At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Video shows Arecibo Observatory cables snapping, triggering collapse

Video released by the National Science Foundation shows the exact moment the cables on the second-largest radio telescope in the world snapped, causing the subsequent collapse of the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico.

Video: Owners wrest puppy from python’s grip after snake lunges from bushes, coils around dog

The video, which was captured by the family’s security camera, showed the puppy sniffing around in the backyard, before a snake lunged out from a nearby bush and coiled itself around the small dog.

Climate change: Past decade on track to be warmest on record, WMO report says

According to the provisional report, which is based on temperature data from January to October, 2011-2020 will be the warmest decade on record, with the warmest six years all occurring since 2015.

Universal gives sneak peek, opening date for Super Nintendo World

The land will reportedly feature Mario Kart and Yoshi-themed rides, as well as restaurants, shops, and experiences based around other fan-favorites.

Pokémon card could sell for $500G, breaking records

A 20-year-old Pokémon card could become the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold, fetching $500,000, British news agency SWNS reports.

Britain authorizes COVID vaccine for emergency use

British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.

Mysterious monolith appears near ancient site in Romania

The metal structure, which is between 9.8 feet and 13.1 feet tall, is near the site of the ancient fortress Petrodava, the outlet said.

Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions

Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”

Soccer legend Diego Maradona's death prompts investigation into his doctors

Argentine police searched the home and office of one of Diego Maradona’s doctors on Sunday, taking away medical records as part of investigations into the death of the 60-year-old soccer star that caused a wave of grief across the country.

Fact or fiction? UK govt says 'The Crown' should be clear

Britain’s culture minister thinks the Netflix TV series “The Crown” should come with a disclaimer: It’s a work of fiction.

System could develop as 2020 Atlantic hurricane season nears its end

The good news is that even if it forms, this system is far from the U.S. and Florida should be in the clear for the rest of hurricane season. 

Scientist linked to Iranian military's nuclear program 'assassinated'

Authorities say an Iranian scientist named by the West as the leader of the Islamic Republic’s disbanded military nuclear program has been killed in an ambush on the outskirts of Tehran.