World’s largest whale graveyard discovered by sub at bottom of ocean: “Completely unexpected”

The world’s largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast expanse of both new and ancient carcasses supports huge communities of deep-sea life. It is the deepest and oldest known whale graveyard on Earth, according to research published in the journal Nature … Read more

I tested the Ninja Creami against 5 popular competitors — and the best one was … unexpected

In 2023, my colleague and NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin tested and wrote a review of the Ninja Cream. This was back when it first launched and the appliance was selling out every other day and even your local Costco or Best Buy couldn’t keep up with the demand. Today, thankfully the beloved appliance is … Read more

AOC-backed $30 minimum wage plan could backfire in unexpected ways, experts warn

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An ambitious proposal backed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to raise the federal minimum wage to as high as $30 an hour is drawing red flags from economists who warn the proposal could backfire on the people it’s meant to help. A new survey published by the Employment … Read more

The unexpected force keeping beef prices high and why the pressure could last for years

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Beef prices aren’t easing anytime soon and economists warn the pressure could last for years. That’s because the U.S. cattle herd has fallen to its smallest size in 75 years, after years of drought, rising feed costs and an aging ranching workforce forced producers to scale back. … Read more

How Tom Steyer’s unexpected alliance with progressives vaulted him into the top tier of California’s governor race

When the Bernie Sanders-aligned Our Revolution endorsed Tom Steyer in the unwieldy California governor’s race, the irony of a progressive group founded on an anti-billionaire ethos backing a multibillionaire wasn’t lost on its leader. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “If you had asked me a … Read more

WATCH: House Democrat gets unexpected response when he asks constituents about voter ID requirements

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Democratic lawmaker created an online firestorm after appearing to inadvertently make the case for stricter voter ID requirements while criticizing a Trump-backed election bill. Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., repeatedly said Monday that Democrats were not against voter identification at the ballot box as he discussed his … Read more

In Maine, immigrants have built community. Federal agents’ arrival revealed unexpected bonds.

As federal immigration agents spread across Portland, Maine, during Operation Catch of the Day, which began Jan. 20, Nina, like many other immigrants here, stayed home. Her daughter didn’t go to school, and Nina didn’t go to work, even though she knew she’d lose pay. But the risk of being detained by Immigration and Customs … Read more

Cuba will release 51 people from prison, an unexpected move amid pressure from Trump

Cuba’s government said Thursday night it would release 51 people from the island’s prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the release will take place in the coming days. It cast the release as an act … Read more

U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, marking an unexpected setback for the economy

The U.S. job market shed 92,000 jobs in February, a sharp and unexpected setback for the economy after economists had forecast job growth. By the numbers Economists polled by FactSet had predicted a payroll gain of 60,000 last month. — This is a developing story and will be updated Edited by Aimee Picchi More from … Read more