A pair of hero rowers saved a bride’s big day by rescuing her wedding veil after it blew into a river. Newlyweds Tina and Steve Appleford had just tied the knot and were posing for wedding photos beside the River Great Ouse in Bedford, England on September 18. But a sudden strong gust ripped the … Read more
A Nevada woman was left bloodied after being mauled by an otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe – and she has since recounted how the weasel-like creature was “ruthless” in its vicious attack. Reno-based swimming instructor Lynnette Bellin needed 38 stitches after being savagely attacked during her open water swim on Sunday morning. Lynnette Bellin … Read more
Bad luck has cursed river cruisers in Europe this summer, who have been literally stuck between a rock and a hard place. Trips on the Rhine and Danube have been severely impacted by, essentially, the lack of river, due to a combination of reduced snow runoff in the Alps over the winter and elevated summer … Read more
Lakers fans will sometimes go to absurd lengths to show their devotion. And it appears that Slovenian Lakers fans are willing to get wet for their squad. The Lakers are in Slovenia for a team-wide training camp that’s hosted by star guard Luka Dončić. The whole roster aside from rookie Cameron Carr is there, as … Read more
Float on. We’re in the waning weeks of summer, and the time is prime for river floating. While Sonoma County has long been a destination for food and wine, many Californians overlook the lazy currents of the majestic Russian River which winds through vineyards, redwood forests and driftwood-dotted beaches. In peak summer and early fall, … Read more
A California couple had a wedding for the ages when a surprise guest just happened to float by on the Owens River: country star Shaboozey. Southern California wedding planner K. Rose Events shared a video on their Instagram, showing the anonymous couple posing for photos near the river. During the ceremony, the 31-year-old singer (born … Read more
Sturgeons’ booty calls apparently have a bass beat. Scientists have discovered that the huge, Volkswagen-sized fish have been making thunderous, rumbling sounds while getting it on in the Hudson River, per a raunchy study published in the journal Endangered Species Research. “It’s almost that you feel it more than you hear it,” study co-author Maija Niemistö, … Read more
You’ve seen it in car chases, drag races and apocalyptic movie scenes, but the Los Angeles River isn’t a movie set. It’s one of the city’s most important pieces of infrastructure — and one of its biggest environmental questions. The 51-mile river cuts across Los Angeles in a form that feels uniquely LA: half urban, … Read more
Southern Californians ready to swap traffic jams for splash zones this Memorial Day weekend are in luck — as some of the region’s biggest water parks are officially kicking off summer with towering slides, giant wave pools and adrenaline-pumping rides. Among the biggest draws is Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles, which reopens Saturday for the 2026 … Read more
The “cradle of civilization” may be turning into a dust bowl — and some Christians say the Bible saw it coming. The mighty Euphrates River — the legendary waterway that helped give rise to some of humanity’s earliest civilizations — has been shrinking at an alarming rate, sparking fresh fears among end-times believers that an … Read more
For some New Yorkers, crossing the East River is a romantic adventure. For others, it’s a logistical nightmare measured in subway delays, transfers and rapidly fading interest. In a city of 8 million, love may be everywhere — but it still comes with a zip code. And for many singles, a potential suitor’s borough ranks … Read more
Ethan Hawke is reflecting on his late pal, River Phoenix. While at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the actor, 54, spoke to Entertainment Weekly about meeting the late star, who died at age 23 in 1993, while filming “Explorers.” Hawke and Phoenix starred together in the sci-fi film in 1985. Ethan Hawke attends the premiere of … Read more
Archaeologists in North Carolina recently discovered four 18th-century shipwrecks – including the likely remains of a detonated enemy vessel. East Carolina University announced the discovery on July 24. The ships were located this spring at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, in the state’s Cape Fear region. Jeremy Borrelli, a staff archaeologist for ECU’s maritime studies program, told Fox News … Read more
His motto is to just keep swimming. Jason Redman was at death’s door following an Al Qaeda ambush in Iraq in 2007, during which he was shot eight times, sustaining severe injuries to his face, arm and body. However, against all odds, the decorated Navy SEAL made it out alive, earning a Purple Heart for … Read more
Wisconsin researchers recently discovered a 145-year-old shipwreck in a murky river – and it was a complete surprise. The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association (WUAA), the organization that led the trip, confirmed the discovery to Fox News Digital. The ship was found near the city of Oshkosh. Historians believe the sunken vessel is the L.W. Crane, built in … Read more
This army is in formation. Thousands of fire ants have been spotted floating on floodwaters through the Texas city and forming rafts using their bodies with residents now reporting the gross behavior. KXAN Austin took to X to post a video taken by Austinite David Todd of the little critters, seen nestled into a large cluster … Read more
She doesn’t bury hatchets; she sharpens them. Jenna Ortega has come under fire for saying she was “an unhappy person” after getting famous for her role as Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix show “Wednesday.” The 22-year-old actress opened up about the role and the fame it brought her during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar … Read more
It’s giving sci-fi nightmare. Just in time for spooky season, a bizarre, slimy orange bag said to resemble a glowing dinosaur egg has been pulled from a river. And while scientists say they know what it is — a colony of Bryozoans, slimy little hermaphrodites that cluster together to create a dinosaur-egg like pod — they’re … Read more
It’s a deep dive into ancient Egypt. Archaeologists discovered hieroglyphic-inscribed rock carvings of several significant pharaohs — including an ancestor of King Tutankhamun — at the bottom of the Nile River. The find provides “new historical information” on their legendary rules over several eras, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Ancient rock carvings of … Read more
Padma Lakshmi, 53, has spoken out about the tragic death of “Top Chef Masters” star Naomi Pomeroy. “I am deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of chef Naomi Pomeroy,” Lakshmi, 53, wrote via Instagram on Thursday. Lakshmi continued, “She was always a welcome presence at judges table and I was blessed to get … Read more