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July 27, 2022

With shark sightings on the rise on East Coast, scientists theorize conservation efforts may play a role

Officials are considering the rise in shark sightings along the east coast to be a positive sign of ecological recovery and cleaner waters for animals.

July 27, 2022

Murder hornets get new name in Washington state after insect group creates 'common name'

Murder hornets will be referred to as "northern giant hornets" in the state of Washington thanks to the Entomological Society of America's Common Names of Insects and Related Organisms List.

July 27, 2022

Florida dad gets back on the water despite shocking shark bite

A viral video captured the moment a lemon shark bit a father's hand after he reeled it in during a family fishing day in the Florida Keys.

July 27, 2022

NYC asks WHO to rename monkeypox due to stigma

New York City's health commissioner is calling on the World Health Organization to immediately rename the monkeypox virus, citing the impacts of stigma.

July 27, 2022

Japanese city under attack by violent monkeys: 'They are so smart'

A Japanese city has hired a special unit of animal catchers to bring down a troop of monkeys that has been attacking children and the elderly, and even trying to steal babies.

July 27, 2022

Omicron BA.5 spikes to 82% of COVID cases in US, says CDC

Cases of the Omicron subvariant BA.5 accounted for the vast majority of coronavirus infections last week. This is a notable increase from the previous week's estimates.

July 27, 2022

Dem governor of landlocked Colorado touts state's lack of shark attacks in fundraising push

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis celebrated Shark Week with an email touting the lack of shark attacks in his landlocked state. Polis requested $1 donations to spread the word.

July 27, 2022

Alligator found in Florida sheriff’s office parking garage is relocated

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office posted about the alligator on Facebook. The gator was found by dispatchers, who called deputies to have it relocated safely.

July 27, 2022

WATCH: As monkeypox spreads globally, Americans share their concerns

July 26, 2022

Texas fishermen bow massive 271-pound alligator gar

A group of fishermen in Texas caught a 271-pound alligator gar that was 7 feet, 11 inches long, according to a Facebook post from South Texas Bowfishing, a guided fishing business.