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August 16, 2023

Georgia beekeeper spots invasive hornet in US for first time: ‘A voracious predator’

The yellow-legged hornet, native to Southeast Asia, feeds on honeybees and other pollinators, posing a threat to Georgia's agricultural industry.

August 16, 2023

Unlikely animal falls from sky and knocks power out for thousands in New Jersey town

A fish, dropped out of the sky from a bird of prey, fell on a transformer and caused a power outage for thousands in Sayreville, New Jersey, according to local officials.

August 16, 2023

Video shows California mountain lion being chased away from home by family dog

A video taken in Morada, California, shows a dog chasing away a mountain lion that wandered into the backyard of a family’s home. The mountain lion was baring its teeth and hissing.

August 16, 2023

California dog chases mountain lion away from family's home

A video has captured a dog chasing away a mountain lion from a home in Morada, California. (Credit: AMAZING ANIMALS+/TMX)

August 16, 2023

Rhode Island woman dies after infection with tick-borne disease

Health officials said a senior Rhode Island woman is dead after contracting a case of the Powassan virus. The rare disease is spread through the bite of an infected tick.

August 16, 2023

Connecticut residents die after shellfish bacteria infection

Connecticut health officials said two residents have died this summer following infections linked to Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which is found in raw shellfish or seawater.

August 16, 2023

Bear cub clings to tree as mama black bear has staredown with uninvited guest

A mama black bear was seen in a serious staredown with a brown bear at Tongass National Forest in Alaska. See the cub cling to a tree in an attempt to stay safe from the approaching brown bear.

August 15, 2023

California hiker dies after falling from peak at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park

Simi Valley, California, resident Joy Cho died from significant injuries after falling from the west side of Teewinot at Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park on Friday.

August 15, 2023

Wisconsin prison continues to battle ongoing mice infestation, according to advocacy group

The Green Bay Correctional Institution has been battling an ongoing mice infestation, according to a prison advocacy group. The prison holds 199 more prisoners than it's designed to.

August 15, 2023

Dengue virus spreads across Florida counties, health officials say

The Florida Department of Health has placed Broward County under a mosquito-borne illness alert as locally acquired cases of dengue virus spread, according to recent data.