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July 5, 2023

Texas beekeeper, 79, dies after freak fire occurs while harvesting honey: police

Texas police say that a 79-year-old beekeeper was killed after a fire started while he harvested honey in White Settlement. Two firefighters and a police officer were hurt.

July 5, 2023

Bobcat that attacked sleeping camper in Connecticut tests positive for rabies

Wildlife officials in Connecticut said the bobcat that was killed after attacking a sleeping adult camper has tested positive for rabies.

July 5, 2023

Bradley Cooper, Russell Brand amongst celebrities to be featured in new season of Bear Grylls' show

The latest season of “Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge" will feature a new batch of celebrities, including Bradley Cooper, Benedict Cumberbatch, and more.

July 5, 2023

Dangers you can't see may be lurking in your unwashed bedding, says study: Beware the 'health concerns'

A study from Amerisleep revealed how much health-concerning bacteria can build up on unwashed pillowcases, bedsheets and mattresses. Dr. Nicole Saphier also shared insights.

July 4, 2023

South Carolina alligator kills elderly woman walking her dog: police

A 69-year-old woman was mauled to death by an alligator in South Carolina, police say. Authorities believe she was walking her dog near a lagoon at the time.

July 4, 2023

New York beachgoers bitten by sharks on Fourth of July weekend

Two men were reportedly attacked by sharks off the coast of Long Island, New York, on the Fourth of July, according to authorities. Both victims are expected to survive.

July 3, 2023

New York teenager bitten by shark while surfing off Fire Island

Police in Suffolk County, New York, responded to a shark attack at Kismet Beach on Monday evening after a teenage surfer was bit on the foot.

July 3, 2023

'Vampire fish' in Great Lakes take bites out of large catches, unnerve anglers as population control commences

Sea lamprey, also known as vampire fish, experienced a population "blip" in the Great Lakes due to COVID-19 challenges pesticide teams faced in 2020 and 2021. Here's what to know.

July 3, 2023

Connecticut homeowner bitten by black bear after it attacked his dog

A homeowner from Connecticut was bitten by a black bear after the bear attacked his dog. The man was treated at a hospital, and the dog was sent to a veterinary hospital.

July 3, 2023

In age-old ritual, Mexican mayor weds crocodile to secure abundance

A Mexican politician married a reptile he called "princess girl" in an ancestral ceremony that is believed to bring good fortune. (Reuters)