As 2024 said its goodbyes, nature made sure to send a message: four iconic U.S. structures—the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, the Washington Monument, and the U.S. Capitol—were struck by lightning, all on the same evening of December 31st. Just when we thought the year was going to quietly wrap up, nature decided to crash the party.

Two men from Portland, Oregon, tragically lost their lives in Gifford Pinchot National Forest during a search for Sasquatch. The incident highlights the risks of exploring remote wilderness areas unprepared, particularly in harsh winter conditions.

Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, a sprawling mansion with a chilling past is back on the market. Rising Glen House, known for its tragic history and alleged paranormal activity, has captured public fascination for over a decade. Now listed for $17,995,000, its glossy exterior masks a series of eerie events that continue to shroud the property in mystery. The property became infamous following the untimely deaths of actress Brittany Murphy and her husband, Simon Monjack. And those deaths are the only strange thing that happened there.

As the world celebrates the holiday season, a remarkable archaeological discovery in Turkey sheds new light on the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus. Excavations at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Antalya, have uncovered a limestone sarcophagus that may be the original burial site of Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century Greek bishop whose acts of generosity inspired the cherished Christmas icon.

Morris County, New Jersey, has become the epicenter of an unusual aerial mystery, with unidentified drones appearing in the skies almost nightly. The persistent sightings have left residents, law enforcement, and even federal agencies struggling to explain the phenomenon.

A series of mysterious lights appearing above the US Capitol building this week has captured widespread attention, fueling debates ranging from UFO theories to natural explanations. While some claim the lights are evidence of extraterrestrial activity, skeptics have pointed to more mundane causes. The sighting comes at a time of heightened interest in UFOs, following recent congressional hearings on alleged government involvement with alien technology and whistleblower intimidation.

In the heart of Lucerne, Switzerland, the historic Peterskapelle church has long been a symbol of tradition. However, in a bold step toward modernization, the church recently hosted an experiment that bridges the ancient with the cutting-edge: an AI-powered Jesus avatar. Known as Deus in Machina, the initiative has sparked curiosity and controversy, inviting visitors to engage in private dialogues with an AI-trained depiction of Jesus capable of communicating in 100 languages.

Between 1977 and 1995, the CIA wasn’t just busy with Cold War espionage—it was dabbling in psychic phenomena, too. Enter Project Stargate, a top-secret program exploring the mysterious world of remote viewing, the ability to “see” distant locations and events using nothing but the power of the mind. The goal? To uncover military and intelligence secrets—and maybe a few cosmic ones, too.

Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are brief, intense pulses of radio waves from deep space that last only milliseconds and have puzzled scientists for years. Though their exact origins remain uncertain, a new study in Nature sheds light on potential sources—and they’re not alien signals.

A recent congressional hearing delved into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), the modern term for UFOs, uncovering extraordinary claims but lacking direct evidence to support them. The hearing, centered on whistleblower testimonies, reignited discussions about government secrecy surrounding UAPs.

What if science could bridge the gap between life and death, creating organisms that don’t fully belong to either state? It may sound like the premise of a zombie movie, but researchers have taken a step into this eerie middle ground by developing a “third state” of existence. These engineered organisms, described in a study published in the journal Physiology, are neither entirely alive nor entirely dead—but something altogether new.

A significant hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) is set for November 13, led by Republicans on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. The event will be co-chaired by Cyber Subcommittee Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) and National Security Subcommittee Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-WI), as reported by DefenseScoop.

In Idaho's District 16 state representative race, Republican candidate Chandler Stewart Hadraba is making waves with a rather unexpected proposal—turning Idaho into the nation’s top destination for Bigfoot tourism! Unlike the usual political promises of job creation or education reform, Hadraba’s vision for Idaho involves luring cryptid enthusiasts, adventurers, and curious travelers to explore Idaho’s forests in search of the elusive Bigfoot.

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host, has shared a personal story involving a supernatural encounter. In a clip from Christianities?, an upcoming documentary by John Heers of the First Things Foundation, Carlson recounts a harrowing experience that he claims left him physically scarred—a claim that has stirred considerable interest and debate. According to Carlson, he was “physically mauled” by what he describes as a "demon" while he was sleeping next to his wife and four dogs.

Here’s another bizarre tale straight out of Indiana because, let’s be honest, we’re always keeping an ear out for strange activity in the Hoosier state. This time, the scene involves some New Jersey folks who clearly didn’t read the “Do Not Disturb” signs in a local cemetery. On a fine October morning, Evansville police got a call about some very peculiar behavior in Oak Hill Cemetery.