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College softball star eats ladybugs for good luck, and it actually seems to be working

June 2, 2026

College softball star eats ladybugs for good luck, and it actually seems to be working

Texas Longhorns softball star Hannah Wells has a unique superstition of eating ladybugs for good luck, a habit dating back to her childhood days.

Two hikers capture terrifying video of charging grizzly bears at Glacier National Park

June 1, 2026

Two hikers capture terrifying video of charging grizzly bears at Glacier National Park

Hikers Mason Van Zeeland and Alyssa Olsen encountered two charging grizzly bears in Glacier National Park and used bear spray to ward them off safely.

Woman tests fate by getting too close to a massive bison, faceplants while running away

June 1, 2026

Woman tests fate by getting too close to a massive bison, faceplants while running away

A woman learned a hard lesson about messing with nature after getting too close to a bison in Yellowstone and faceplanting while trying to escape.

Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers

May 31, 2026

Fireworks reportedly trigger mass horse stampede through Rome streets, injuring several soldiers

Unauthorized fireworks reportedly triggered a mass horse stampede during a late-night rehearsal for Italy's Republic Day parade in Rome, injuring riders.

Horses bolt through Rome after unauthorized fireworks reportedly trigger chaos ahead of national parade

May 31, 2026

Horses bolt through Rome after unauthorized fireworks reportedly trigger chaos ahead of national parade

A late-night fireworks blast sent ceremonial horses stampeding through Rome on May 29, injuring several riders and animals before they were recovered. (Lucio Virzi Fotografo/Reuters)

California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus

May 30, 2026

California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus

A bat found near a California neighborhood tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to urge residents to avoid contact with wildlife.

Ancient wasp species frozen in amber named after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri

May 28, 2026

Ancient wasp species frozen in amber named after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri

A newly discovered prehistoric wasp frozen in Burmese amber has been officially named "Gwesped piastrii" after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri.

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

May 28, 2026

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.

RFK Jr responds to snake-handling critics with new video showing him wrangling a venomous rattlesnake

May 27, 2026

RFK Jr responds to snake-handling critics with new video showing him wrangling a venomous rattlesnake

RFK Jr. responded to social media concerns by sharing a video showing how he and wife Cheryl Hines carefully handled a venomous rattlesnake rescue.

ER doctor reveals how pneumonia can suddenly turn deadly after Kyle Busch’s death

May 27, 2026

ER doctor reveals how pneumonia can suddenly turn deadly after Kyle Busch’s death

Kyle Busch's passing spotlights how pneumonia can lead to fatal sepsis. A doctor explains the warning signs and when to seek emergency care.