Scroll buried by Vesuvius eruption deciphered after 2,000 years
Three researchers won a $700,000 prize for using artificial intelligence to read a 2,000-year-old scroll that was scorched in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
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Icelandic volcano at it again with a third eruption in recent months
Officials said there was no immediate threat to the tiny town of Grindavik - evacuated after a previous eruption - or to a major power plant in the area.
Jellyfish with bright red cross found in deep-sea volcanic structure
Researchers named the marine animal "Santjordia pagesi" after the Cross of St. George because of its resemblance to the striking X.
Israel arrests Palestinian-American for "incitement on social media"
Relatives of Samaher Esmail are desperately seeking information after Israel arrested her late Monday for "incitement on social media."
U.S. kills senior leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah in strike in Iraq
The U.S. strike against Kataib Hezbollah was part of the U.S. response to the killing of three U.S. soldiers in Jordan.
Netanyahu rejects Hamas cease-fire terms, says troops to push into Rafah
Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected Hamas demands for a Gaza cease-fire and says his forces will push into Rafah.
Rare centuries-old gold coin found by metal detectorist
The coin is a golden ducat dated to 1777, museum officials said.
Man reels in goldfish believed to be world's longest: "A monster"
An Australian biology recently caught a goldfish measuring almost three feet across. Experts say it is now considered the world's longest goldfish ever discovered.
Sleepy polar bear image wins prestigious wildlife photo award
As sea ice continues to vanish amid rising global temperatures, the photographer of the powerful moment said he hopes it "inspires hope": "There is still time to fix the mess we have caused."
U.S. detects and tracks 4 Russian warplanes flying close to Alaska
Russia confirmed that two of its Tu-95 bombers flew over international waters off Alaska's coast, escorted by fighter jets.
Miss Japan returns crown over affair with online "muscle doctor"
Controversial Miss Japan winner Karolina Shiino is the latest star to have her career upended by personal scandal.
Twin bombings kill at least 24 people day before elections in Pakistan
Bomb blasts targeting candidates' offices killed at least two dozen people a day before Pakistan's national elections.
Race to salvage mysterious shipwreck that washed ashore in Canada
Archaeologists and local residents are racing to study and preserve the wreck before it disappears back into the sea.
Orcas seen trapped by sea ice off northern Japan appear to have escaped
A drone spotted a pod of about 10 killer whales stuck in thick sea ice off northern Japan's coast, but 24 hours later they were gone.
Sebastián Piñera, former Chilean president, dies in helicopter crash
Sebastián Piñera, the two-time former president of Chile, died Tuesday in a helicopter accident.
Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
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Is a bootleg weight-loss drug to blame for 2 reported deaths?
How Iran made the Houthis into such a problem
Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records
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Houthis threaten "painful" response if U.S. helps Saudis
Pope Leo's lung nodule surgery completed successfully, Vatican says
Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
