The world's most beautiful waterfalls—and the scenic hikes that go there
Some of the world's most scenic waterfalls can be viewed from equally scenic hikes. Take a look at these wonders from the majesty of the Ban Gloc in Vietnam to the cascading curtain of Lumangwe in Zambia to the world's largest system in Argentina and Brazil (Iguazu Falls) to our homegrown versions in California (Yosemite Falls) and Alaska (Nugget Falls).
Cat owner leaving glass of water on bedside table makes hilarious discovery
"My cat just knocks mine off the night stand," one user wrote, while another added: "The cat's coat looks nice and hydrated though."
Prepare to be jealous of kittens living their best life on board a sailboat
Fully seasoned sea cats Junior and Mila have lived on board the boat since they were just 4 months old.
Hearts melt over Labrador who could "swim all day" after moving near a lake
Hundreds of viewers have commented on the viral post, with one person writing: "This is adorable. Thank you for being an amazing dog mom."
Beloved dog dies minutes after eating toxic algae from lake
The 2-year-old dog died from algal toxins without even entering the water.
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Have Lake Mead water levels stopped rising? What we know
The lake's levels have recovered slightly after above-average snowfall supplemented the reservoir with snowpack melt.
Amish community wins case saying septic tanks against religious beliefs
A Minnesota court ruled that an Amish community can't be forced to install septic tanks after they argued the technology was at odds with their religion.
Chart shows dramatic change in Vermont river water levels as dam threatened
In some areas, the aggressive storm that battered Vermont surpassed rain levels from Hurricane Irene in 2011.
Video shows Ukrainian soldier rescuing dog from floods in donut inflatable
Footage of the rescue went viral after the soldier reportedly downed weapons, stripped to his underwear, and donned a bright pink inflatable to save a dog.
The best time of day to drink water for hydration, from a nutritionist
Hint: Coffee might not be the optimal way to start your day.
Golden retriever refusing to get out of pool melts hearts: "Let him stay"
Chief has left people in stitches as he refused to get out of the pool and made his feelings very clear.
The hidden underground lake in the center of the U.S. threatening farming
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U.S. wheat supply threatened as worst drought in decade scorches Kansas
Kansas is currently in the clutches of a major drought, with over half of the state in "severe drought" or above, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Internet loves Labrador defying owners telling him "to not jump in water"
The owner of 18-month-old Kodi wrote that "it's badly impossible to tell a Lab to NOT jump in water."
Dachshund who loves a "skinny dip" every morning has his own lifeguard
Thousands of TikTok users loved seeing Wee's confident paddle, as one user commented: "Goes swimming for 5 seconds and thinks he is Michael Phelps."
Water restricted as Chicago suffers worst drought in a decade
Two Chicago suburbs are now under Tier 1 water restrictions after a lack of rain parched the city.
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Before and After Photos Show Lake Oroville Go From Empty to Full Capacity
The lake has been fully replenished after California was battered with atmospheric rivers over the winter and early spring period.
Internet obsessed with dachshund swimming in a life jacket: "I gasped"
"The barrel roll was so dramatic," one person commented on the adorable video.
Golden retriever refusing to get out of pool in a storm delights viewers
"This is the best video ever. I loved it it made me cry. I love how you talk to him. So cute," wrote one user of the clip with almost 3 million views.
Drowned 16th-century church emerges from bottom of reservoir after drought
The church was constructed by members of the Dominican Order when the territory that is now Mexico was under Spanish colonial rule.
Greg Abbott axing water breaks before Texas heat wave sparks anger: "Cruel"
The new law, nicknamed "death bill," has nullified local rules mandating 10-minute water breaks every 4 hours for construction workers in Texas.
Earth's spin has shifted—and humans are to blame
The axis around which our planet spins drifted around 31 inches east over a roughly 20-year period due to certain human activities.
Illinois suffers worst drought in a decade with no rain in sight
Much of the state has seen less than 25 percent of normal rainfall in the past 30 days.
Rescue dog who almost died as puppy living best life playing with sprinkler
Lucy battled against parvovirus as a puppy but has proved to be a true fighter in every sense of the word.
The surprise trigger for San Andreas Fault earthquakes
If the Salton Sea were to rapidly fill, scientists would be "very worried of potentially triggered earthquakes" to the southern end of the fault.
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Before and after photos as California reservoir water level near capacity
The state's largest reservoir, Lake Shasta, is now nearly at 100 percent capacity.
California's Drought Outlook Has Shifted Dramatically - Here's Why
The drought in the state has pretty much completely lifted, with only 4.63 percent of the state in a moderate drought.
Nova Kakhovka dam destruction threatens one of Putin's biggest wins
The dam's collapse is rapidly draining the reservoir that Putin needs to supply fresh water to occupied Crimea.