May 24 Cow washes up on beach amid devastating flooding This cow wasn’t milking it as one Australian woman discovered the animal washed ashore nearly 11 miles from home during unprecedented flooding. (Credit: Facebook/Layla Philipson)
May 23 Cold sores may play role in Alzheimer's development, new research reveals A new study links cold sores to Alzheimer's, highlighting HSV-1's role. Women in particular could have a higher risk. Anti-herpetic drugs may reduce dementia chances.
May 22 Texas road construction unearths 'colossal' prehistoric remains of 'big ol' animals' Archaeologists in Texas recently discovered prehistoric megafauna bones, including a giant ground sloth, during a highway project in Lubbock, according to officials.
May 21 Exotic animals escape 'Narco Zoo' in Mexico amid explosive cartel violence Wild animals aren't even safe from cartel violence as tigers and elephants flee a collapsing “refuge” in Sinaloa while drug cartels battle for control. (Credit: The Associated Press)
May 21 Rescued animals flee Mexico’s cartel chaos as 'sanctuary' crumbles under gunfire AP correspondent Megan Janetsky explains how lions, tigers, elephants and other animals are being “rescued” from a so-called sanctuary caught in Mexico’s cartel war zone. (Credit: The Associated Press)
May 21 4 biggest handwashing mistakes that could increase germs and viruses Many neglect handwashing after public outings, risking germ spread. Soap and water are vital, especially when coughing or sneezing, to prevent infections, experts say.
May 20 Florida man arrested for shooting neighbor's pregnant cow after it wandered onto his property A Florida man was arrested on animal cruelty charges after he allegedly shot his neighbor's cow several times for wandering onto his property.
May 19 Man faces felony charges after shooting neighbor's pregnant cow in Florida A Florida man is facing charges after allegedly shooting his neighbor's pregnant cow several times after it wandered onto his property. (via Lee County Sheriff’s Office)
May 19 Flight passenger spots cockroaches crawling in airplane cabin: 'Never again' After a passenger found roaches on a Spirit Airlines flight, she shared footage online. Spirit Airlines inspected the aircraft and said it maintains a commitment to cleanliness.
May 18 Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval A family was stopped from boarding their British Airways flight after staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, as the airline cites safety concerns.