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February 18, 2025

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on White House wonders, pie preferences and space-age successes

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of White House wonders, pie preferences and space-age successes.

February 18, 2025

Mysterious 'doomsday fish' shocks beachgoers as it approaches shallow waters

A rarely seen deep-sea oarfish that is believed to have inspired sea monster legends was spotted along the shores of Mexico as seen in a video captured by a beachgoer.

February 18, 2025

Beachgoers encounter rare sea creature in Mexico

Robert Hayes captured footage of an oarfish along the shore of Playa El Quemado beach in Mexico. The creature is rarely seen swimming in shallow waters.

February 17, 2025

Tourist loses both hands while snorkeling in Turks and Caicos after shark attacks during failed photo op

A woman from Canada lost both her hands when she was attacked by a shark after trying to take a picture with the creature while swimming in Turks and Caicos.

February 17, 2025

Flu cases are highest in these US states: See the map

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. See which states are at the highest risk of flu activity.

February 17, 2025

California emergency crews rescue 16-year-old from 50-foot-deep mineshaft

Video shows emergency crews in Placer County, California, rescued a 16-year-old from a 50-foot-deep mineshaft. (Credit: CAL FIRE NEU /TMX)

February 17, 2025

Bird flu vaccine gets ‘conditional license’ from USDA, company announces

A New Jersey pharmaceutical company has received a “a conditional license" for its bird flu vaccine for use in chickens. An infectious diseases expert comments.

February 16, 2025

'Unwanted hitchhiker' found in grocery store's banana shipment 'a first' for conservation agency

A mildly venomous snake was reportedly found in a banana shipment at the Market Basket grocery store in Manchester, New Hampshire, over the weekend.

February 16, 2025

Florida biologists capture heaviest panther ever recorded in the Sunshine State

Florida biologists captured the heaviest panther ever recorded in the state as part of a research program into the endangered animal's movements.

February 15, 2025

Animal collection across 3 states to offer unique science, travel opportunities

The Brockhouse Collection, one of the most comprehensive collections of taxidermy in the Midwest, will be donated to three institutions, where precautions will be taken for safe public viewing.