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3 national parks slash red tape for Americans by boldly transforming visitor entry

February 22, 2026

3 national parks slash red tape for Americans by boldly transforming visitor entry

Arches, Glacier and Yosemite national parks are dropping their advance reservation requirements for 2026, making spontaneous visits easier for travelers.

Hidden virus inside gut bacteria linked to doubled colorectal cancer risk, study finds

February 21, 2026

Hidden virus inside gut bacteria linked to doubled colorectal cancer risk, study finds

Scientists discover hidden virus in gut bacteria that may be linked to colorectal cancer development, offering new insights into cancer research.

Popular actor exposes massive insect scare at cheap motel during memorable gig

February 20, 2026

Popular actor exposes massive insect scare at cheap motel during memorable gig

Comedian and actor Kevin James shared a brutal story from early in his career when he drove 16 hours for a low-paying gig — finding an unwelcome surprise in a cheap motel room.

Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

February 19, 2026

Hundreds of wild bird deaths reported across seven counties, prompting park closures

Bird flu suspected in mass goose deaths across seven New Jersey counties. Health experts warn residents to avoid contact with dead birds and to report findings.

Up close and scary: Juvenile great white shark emerges off coast after winter migration

February 18, 2026

Up close and scary: Juvenile great white shark emerges off coast after winter migration

A 9-foot great white shark named Brass Bed was detected off Cape Canaveral following a winter migration route from Canadian waters to Florida.

Bald eagle floating on Hudson River ice rescued by NYPD

February 18, 2026

Bald eagle floating on Hudson River ice rescued by NYPD

NYPD officers rescued an injured bald eagle floating on ice in the Hudson River Tuesday, documenting the dramatic rescue operation on bodycam video.

NYPD officers rescue bald eagle floating on ice in Hudson River

February 18, 2026

NYPD officers rescue bald eagle floating on ice in Hudson River

NYPD Harbor Unit officers helped rescue an injured bald eagle that was calling out for help Tuesday.

Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

February 18, 2026

Common respiratory bacteria detected in eyes of Alzheimer’s patients

Researchers found a respiratory bacterium in retinal tissue of Alzheimer’s patients, suggesting that infection-driven inflammation may speed cognitive decline.

Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

February 17, 2026

Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

Baby monkey Punch-kun draws huge crowds to Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan after viral photos show him clutching a stuffed orangutan for comfort.

Baby monkey carries faithful stuffed companion everywhere he goes, drawing crowds at zoo

February 17, 2026

Baby monkey carries faithful stuffed companion everywhere he goes, drawing crowds at zoo

Born in July and abandoned soon afterward, Punch-kun now treats a stuffed orangutan like the mother he never had. (Courtesy @20230605x_x via Storyful)