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September 5, 2024

Valley fever outbreak reported after California music festival as health officials cite 'hotspot'

Several people have contracted Valley fever following an outdoor music festival near Bakersfield, California, according to a statement from the California Department of Public Health.

September 4, 2024

Wild moose spotted near cabin home

Too close for comfort! A mother moose and her calf were spotted very close to a cabin desk in Garden City, Utah. See the pair snack on the home's greenery! 

September 4, 2024

US Open ball boy ignites crowd by chasing down insect that stopped play

A bug flew around the court at the U.S. Open Tuesday and halted a match between Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov and American Frances Tiafoe.

September 4, 2024

Daredevil chipmunk steals bear's food

A brave chipmunk at the Orphaned Wildlife Center in Otisville, New York, was spotted snatching snacks near a bear. Co-founder Susan Kowalczik told Storyful that she's never seen one do this — that the chipmunks have "lost their minds."

September 4, 2024

7-foot shark was eaten by even bigger shark, researchers suspect

Scientists believe that a pregnant 7-foot porbeagle shark was eaten by a much bigger shark in what they say is the first such case of its kind.

September 3, 2024

Mountain lion attacks 5-year-old picnicking with family at Southern California park

A five-year-old boy was attacked over the weekend by a mountain lion who has since been euthanized, according to officials. The boy has since been released from the hospital.

September 3, 2024

Mountain lion caught on home surveillance camera in Southern California

The Smith family were in for a surprise when they found a large mountain lion on their home surveillance camera in the backyard. Credit: KTTV

September 3, 2024

Mystery surfer caught on camera rescuing struggling sea bird

An unidentified surfer saved a struggling waterfowl while trying to catch some waves off the coast of Central Florida on Labor Day. (Credit: WOFL)

September 3, 2024

What is EEE, the mosquito-borne disease that killed a New Hampshire man?

Here's what to know about Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), the rare, potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease that has sparked concern in the Northeastern U.S.

September 3, 2024

Water buffalo recovering from gunshot wound in Iowa

After evading capture for four days and getting shot, “Phill” the water buffalo is now at the Iowa Farm Sanctuary and is recovering, thanks to the care team in Oxford, Iowa.