Oprah Winfrey’s rep is shutting down rumors. A spokesperson for the philanthropist, 71, denied accusations that she kept the private road that runs through her estate in Maui closed as locals tried to escape following a Hawaii tsunami warning. “As soon as we heard the tsunami warnings, we contacted local law enforcement and FEMA to … Read more
Abandon ship! Tourists in Hawaii were stranded after cruise ships left ports early amid tsunami concerns sparked by the earthquake that occurred off Russia Wednesday morning. Footage of their maritime marooning has amassed over 170,000 views on TikTok. The titanic 8.8 magnitude temblor, which was the strongest the world has witnessed in the last 14 … Read more
She’s Baba “Manga.” A Japanese graphic novel artist and psychic has foretold of a major disaster that’ll befall Japan in 2025 — and people are so spooked they’re canceling their summer vacations. Manga artist Ryo Tatsuki has drawn comparisons to the blind Bulgarian mystic “Baba Vanga” for her eerily accurate predictions of global events, which … Read more
BLACKSBURG, Va. – A highly anticipated Metallica concert at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium wasn’t just a performance; it was a seismic event. For Hokies, the opening chords of “Enter Sandman” have long been an electrifying and familiar soundtrack to football games, igniting a synchronized surge of jumping and cheering. This beloved tradition reached unprecedented levels … Read more
Horton hears an earthquake! A herd of elephants at the San Diego Zoo acted on instinct and formed an “alert circle” around their young to protect the calves against the earthquake that rattled Southern California on Monday, amazing video shows. In addition to their gargantuan ears, elephants have a unique ability to sense sounds through … Read more
These apocalyptic predictions have people quaking. Baba Vanga, also known as Vangeliya Pandeva Gushterova, was a blind Bulgarian psychic widely known for her alleged powers of precognition. It’s only April, which means a lot can still happen in 2025 — and unfortunately for us, it seems that Vanga predicted a few eye-opening things to happen … Read more
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to talk doomsday, my babies — and no one grips us with grim quite like Nostradamus. Nostradamus, Nos if you’re nasty, was a 16th-century astrologer, plague doctor, accused heretic and bearded seer who has been credited with foretelling the Great Fire of London, Hitler’s rise to power, … Read more
ESPN host Malika Andrews stayed poised and composed as a 4.4 magnitude earthquake rocked the network’s Los Angeles studio while she was on-air on Monday. Andrews, the host of “NBA Today,” was talking with women’s basketball legend Rebecca Lobo about the United States women’s team’s 67-66 gold-medal win over France to cap off the Paris … Read more
Last week’s 4.8-magnitude earthquake was nothing new for East Hampton, Connecticut. The comparatively small, mainland town, south of Hartford, is the center of a geological mystery brought on by centuries of strange seismic activity unique to the area. The town’s landscape is nothing out of the ordinary but the area is prone to explosive sounds … Read more
This was some dark humor. Monday’s solar eclipse had a knock-down, drag-out fight with Friday’s NYC-area earthquake — in a wild Saturday Night Live Weekend Update sketch that found the comic side of both headline-making phenomena. Cast member Marcello Hernández dressed up as the earthquake — complete with a hat featuring city landmarks — and … Read more
If Friday morning’s 4.8 earthquake surprised you, there’s a chance your furry friends were trying to warn you ahead of time. It’s widely believed that pets are actually able to predict earthquakes — a phenomenon called Seismic Escape Response — and science has even suggested that animals can feel the Earth shift before humans do. … Read more
Not even an earthquake was going to stop the Yankees’ home opener prep. The Bombers were taking batting practice ahead of Friday’s game against the Blue Jays in The Bronx and while they felt the 4.7 magnitude quake that rocked the tri-state area around 11:10 a.m., players went about their business unfazed. Video from Yankee … Read more
Taylor Swift sent shockwaves around the world in multiple ways with her devoted fans and packed Eras concert tour venues. She also has been setting off so-called SwiftQuakes and now scientists know why. It wasn’t the drumbeat or the deep base guitar amplified over the sound system or even Swift herself hitting the high notes. The tremors … Read more
It was a literal groundbreaking prophecy. As if Nostradamus’ foretellings weren’t eerily accurate enough, the iconic astrologer was apparently right on the money with yet another apocalyptic prophecy just hours into 2024 — the New Year’s Day earthquake. Also known as the Prophet Of Doom, the 16th-century French philosopher is best known for his foreboding … Read more
Quake it off. As if Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour wasn’t creating enough of a groundswell, Swifties caused such a ruckus during the Seattle, Washington leg that they generated the equivalent of a 2.3 magnitude earthquake — rivaling the legendary “Beastquake” of 2011. “This was much bigger,” Western Washington University geology professor Jackie Caplan-Auerbach told King … Read more
Hole-y diver. Ever dance with a “harbinger of doom”? Divers off Taiwan were mesmerized after encountering a giant oarfish — which is rumored to be a sign of impending earthquakes — that had mysterious holes in its body, as seen in a video making waves on Instagram. In the enchanting footage, taken off the coast … Read more
HATAY, Turkey – Rescuers in Hatay, Turkey, successfully pulled a small dog from the rubble of a collapsed building after a deadly earthquake devastated the region earlier this month, and the whole rescue was caught on camera. The video, recorded by Gurcan Ozturk on Feb. 8, shows the dog, named Pambuk, taking sips of water while it waited … Read more
It’s a deep-sea harbinger of doom. Locals were flabbergasted after a 15-foot oarfish — which is rumored to be a sign of impending earthquakes — drifted ashore on a beach in Chile. A video of the alleged oceanic bad omen is currently making waves online as viewers worry about a possible seismic event, Jam Press reported. … Read more