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June 9, 2022

WHO: Monkeypox becoming 'established' in non-endemic countries is 'real' risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) called the risk of the monkeypox virus becoming "established" in non-endemic countries "real." There are 40 reported cases in the U.S.

June 8, 2022

California woman says dog who defended her from mountain lion attack has died

The Belgian Malinois died after fending off a mountain lion trying to attack a California woman and became seriously injured before dying this week

June 8, 2022

Cape Cod sharks spotted using app

Cape Cod sharks – including great white sharks – have been spotted on beaches and off the coastline by people using the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy's app.

June 8, 2022

Texas reports first case of monkeypox as nationwide tally grows to 35

Health officials in Texas' Dallas County reported the state's first monkeypox virus case this week as the national tally of confirmed cases jumped up to 35.

June 8, 2022

Monkeypox guidance: CDC deletes call for masks on travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) deleted a recommendation for travelers to wear masks in its guidance on the monkeypox virus, citing "confusion."

June 8, 2022

Viral video shows orangutan grab visitor through zoo cage, refuse to let go

The zoo manager where a viral video was recorded of an orangutan grabbing and pulling on a man claims the individual crossed security barriers in an attempt to get a video of the ape.

June 7, 2022

US cases of monkeypox reach 31

The Centers for for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are now 31 monkeypox cases nationwide. The outbreak has infected people in 13 states.

June 6, 2022

Jersey Shore fishermen have startling encounter with great white shark

A group of Pennsylvania fishermen sailing off the Jersey Shore encountered a 12-foot great white shark, nearly half the size of the 23-foot boat they were in.

June 6, 2022

Texas fisherman breaks record with 64-pound smallmouth buffalo: ‘Very strong fish'

Cassady Douglas, 29, of Austin, Texas, broke the record for the largest smallmouth buffalo — at 64 pounds — caught in Austin’s Lady Bird Lake.

June 6, 2022

Washington DC reports first potential monkeypox case this year

Washington, D.C. reported its first potential case of monkeypox after a resident who had reportedly traveled to Europe tested positive for a similar virus.