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February 18

Bald eagle floating on Hudson River ice rescued by NYPD

NYPD officers rescued an injured bald eagle floating on ice in the Hudson River Tuesday, documenting the dramatic rescue operation on bodycam video.

February 18

NYPD officers rescue bald eagle floating on ice in Hudson River

NYPD Harbor Unit officers helped rescue an injured bald eagle that was calling out for help Tuesday.

February 18

Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

Researchers found a respiratory bacterium in retinal tissue of Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting that infection-driven inflammation may speed cognitive decline.

February 17

Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

Baby monkey Punch-kun draws huge crowds to Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan after viral photos show him clutching a stuffed orangutan for comfort.

February 17

Baby monkey carries faithful stuffed companion everywhere he goes, drawing crowds at zoo

Born in July and abandoned soon afterward, Punch-kun now treats a stuffed orangutan like the mother he never had. (Courtesy @20230605x_x via Storyful)

February 17

Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

CDC issues level 2 travel warning for Bolivia as chikungunya virus outbreak spreads rapidly in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments with rising cases.

February 16

Largest measles outbreak in recent history reported on southwestern Florida college campus

A historic measles outbreak has hit Ave Maria University in Florida with over 40 infections, marking the largest wave of college campus infections in recent history.

February 13

Popular honeymoon destination faces avian malaria threat, spread by mosquitoes

New research shows most Hawaiian forest birds carry avian malaria, fueling widespread transmission and raising extinction risks for native wildlife.

February 8

Man drives 5,600 miles, spends over $12K chasing lifelong dream of extreme journey

A Saudi man drove 5,600 miles from his home to Norway to see the northern lights, spending $12,300 on an epic three-week road trip adventure through 19 countries.

February 7

Over 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas removed in two days during state's record freeze

Over 5,000 invasive green iguanas were captured in Florida during a recent freeze that left the reptiles cold-stunned and temporarily paralyzed on the ground.