Brad Matthews

Researchers discover duck-billed dinosaur fossil jutting out of a Canadian hillside

An international group of scientists working in Canada uncovered a fossil of a hadrosaur, a duck-billed dinosaur, complete with rare fossilized skin.

September 14, 2022

Squirrel causes power outage for 9,500 customers in Minneapolis

About 9,500 Minneapolis residents lost electrical service after a squirrel came into contact with Xcel Energy equipment, causing a power outage.

September 13, 2022

Ecuador faces World Cup expulsion as player’s fake identity is revealed

Ecuador could be expelled from the 2022 World Cup after new evidence emerged Monday that one of its players falsified his age, nationality and passport -- and team officials knew about it.

September 13, 2022

Popular Florida garden plant revives near-extinct butterfly population

The resurgence of a native Floridian plant, the coontie, has in return revived the fortunes of the native Atala butterfly, which relies on the coontie and related plants to feed its larvae.

September 13, 2022

Driverless Uber Eats delivery coming to Houston and Mountain View, California, this fall

Uber has partnered with autonomous vehicle maker Nuro to use driverless electric cars to deliver food for Uber Eats, the companies announced recently.

September 13, 2022

Minnesota man gets life in prison for selling fentanyl-laced drugs online, causing 11 deaths

Aaron Broussard, a Minnesota man convicted in March for distribution of fentanyl resulting in death, was sentenced to life in prison for the crime.

September 13, 2022

Starbucks recall: Possible metal contamination in bottled drinks causes concern across 7 states

Pepsico is recalling 12-packs of the 15-ounce cans of its Starbucks Vanilla Espresso Triple Shot beverage due to possible contamination by metal fragments.

September 13, 2022

Chipotle cracks down on $3 burrito hack that involved ordering taco toppings digitally

Chipotle has removed the ability to order single tacos from its mobile app after a viral $3 burrito hack slowed down workers handling digital orders.

September 9, 2022

‘Wheel of Fortune’ will enter its 40th season with a laser-guided LED puzzleboard

Venerable game show "Wheel of Fortune" will mark 40 years on the air Monday with a new high-tech puzzleboard in tow and a planned "XL Week" featuring bigger prizes for contestants to win.

September 9, 2022

Maine officials blast California group for designating lobster as whale-killing seafood

Maine officials are ripping the recommendation of California-based nonprofit Seafood Watch to try to save whales by stopping fishing for lobster.

September 9, 2022

Britain, Commonwealth nations to update money with the face of King Charles III

With the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, her son and successor King Charles III will soon be featured on the currency of Britain and other countries that consider him head of state.

September 9, 2022

Bills-Rams season opener interrupted in fourth quarter by animal rights protesters with smoke flares

Animal rights protesters with pink smoke flares ran onto the field Thursday night and disrupted the NFL season opener between the Buffalo Bills and the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

September 9, 2022

Metro to change the names of five area stations

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has announced impending changes to the names of five Metro rail stations, to be implemented this Sunday.

September 9, 2022

Disabled plaintiffs sue Portland over failure to clear homeless from city sidewalks

Ten plaintiffs have filed a class action complaint against the city of Portland, Oregon, for allowing homeless people's tents to block sidewalks.

September 8, 2022

Scientists identify oldest known mammal, a shrew-like creature from 225 million years ago

Man's earliest known mammal ancestor has been uncovered thanks to its teeth.

September 8, 2022

New Kellogg’s instant cereal bowls let consumers use cold water in place of milk

Kellogg's has a new instant cereal containing dehydrated milk powder, the company announced Thursday.

September 8, 2022

University of Maryland scientists find way to use biodegradable crab gel in car batteries

University of Maryland scientists have created a zinc battery using a biodegradable material: crab shells.

September 8, 2022

New York Gov. Hochul announces end of public-transit mask mandate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has lifted the state's mask mandates on public transit statewide, saying the coverings will now be recommended but optional on the New York City subway and other transit systems.

September 8, 2022

Scientists announce they have found exoplanet possibly capable of supporting life

An international team of scientists announced Wednesday the discovery of two exoplanets, one of which could possibly host life, 100 light-years from Earth.

September 8, 2022

Early morning power outage at Austin airport leads to cancellations, confusion, delays

A power failure at the Austin, Texas, airport Wednesday morning resulted in 90 flight cancellations and more than 119 delays.

September 7, 2022