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June 17, 2024

Tortoise ‘pushing 150 years old’ at San Antonio Zoo celebrates her birthday

Staff at the San Antonio Zoo are celebrating the life of Edie the tortoise, who is believed to be nearing or even over 150 years old. She's been with the Texas facility since 1973.

June 17, 2024

Maine man speaks out after wife is pulled waist-deep into quicksand: 'She couldn't get her legs free'

A Maine woman was pulled from the ground thanks to her husband, after she found herself up to her hips in quicksand at Popham Beach State Park in Phippsburg.

June 16, 2024

Yellowstone tourist sentenced to 7 days in jail over 'dangerous' caught-on-camera incident

The DOJ recently announced that a Washington state resident was sentenced to seven days in jail after trespassing at at Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park.

June 16, 2024

Zoo welcomes six baby penguins after they needed treatment post-birth

Zookeepers at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, welcomed six new baby penguins to the facility in June. Born in May, the chicks were monitored as some had infections post-birth.

June 16, 2024

California woman was harassed by aggressive black bear she named ‘Big B---ard’ before fatal mauling in home

The California woman who is the first documented case of a fatal black bear mauling in the state was repeatedly harassed by the bear before her death.

June 15, 2024

Newly released bodycam footage reveals aftermath of Florida alligator attack that left woman dead

Newly released body camera footage from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shows the scene after a deadly alligator attack last year.

June 15, 2024

'Aggressive' bull shark seen circling jet skier

Andrew Cady captured an "aggressive" bull shark shark circling his jet ski multiple times in the Florida Panhandle. (Credit: Ark Media) 

June 15, 2024

Honeybees can detect lung cancer, researchers say

Researchers at Michigan State University have discovered that honeybees can detect chemicals associated with lung cancer in human breath, which may lead to a new form of cancer screening.

June 15, 2024

COVID vaccine companies told to focus on KP.2 variant for fall shots, per FDA announcement

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recommended that COVID vaccine manufacturers update their formulas for fall doses, in an attempt to target the KP.2 strain of the JN.1 variant.

June 15, 2024

Weekend read includes must-try Father's Day drink, 'Proud American' tales and more hot headlines

This week's top Lifestyle headlines include delicious food, "Proud American" stories, wild nature and more. Lean back and soak up the latest headlines you won't want to miss.