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December 22, 2022

Man survives nearly 24 hours in shark-infested water by clinging to piece of wood: 'Very lucky'

A man from Australia was rescued off the north coast of the country after surviving nearly 24 hours in shark- and crocodile-infested waters by holding onto a piece of wood.

December 21, 2022

US releasing prescription flu medication from strategic national stockpile

The U.S. will release prescription flu medication from the strategic national stockpile in response to an unusually early and severe flu season.

December 21, 2022

Video shows man who allegedly beat shark with a hammer, dragged it across Florida beach

Authorities in Florida are looking into an incident where a man was spotted beating a shark with a hammer and tossing it around the beach before releasing it.

December 21, 2022

Florida officials investigating video of man who allegedly bludgeoned shark with hammer

The man could be seen on video tossing the shark, which is believed to be a protected species, around the beach and holding a hammer. (Credit: Harbour House Oceanfront surfcam)

December 21, 2022

China ramps up cremations as COVID-19 cases rise again

Experts and analysts worry that China's sudden change in policy leaves the country vulnerable due to a low vaccination rate and the efficacy of currently available doses.

December 21, 2022

Santa swims underwater for hotel guests: See the amazing video!

Santa Claus spreads Christmas cheer underwater with the help of the mermaids at the Silverton Casino Aquarium in Las Vegas. Check out the Christmas fun.

December 21, 2022

Biden signs big cat bill backed by 'Tiger King' star Carole Baskin outlawing cub-petting, private ownership

President Biden has signed the Big Cat Public Safety Act into law, which bans the practice of cub-petting and the private ownership of dangerous big cats.

December 21, 2022

ME officials using federal spending bill to delay protections for whales in order to protect lobster industry

Officials in Maine will use the federal spending bill to delay the new protections for whales that are endangered. The protections would have negatively affected the lobster industry.

December 21, 2022

3-legged Oregon deer 'decking the halls' rescued after tangling antlers in Christmas lights

Tripod, a three-legged deer living in the Dallas, Oregon, area, was rescued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife after getting Christmas lights tangled in his antlers.

December 20, 2022

Family of alligators found in Detroit home during eviction

Detroit Animal Care and Control was called in to help remove several alligators including three baby gators inside a tank.