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Veteran lifeguard, 71, dragged underwater off the coast of Maine by great white shark

August 11, 2026

Veteran lifeguard, 71, dragged underwater off the coast of Maine by great white shark

Greg Wilfert, a 71-year-old lifeguard at Scarborough Beach for 55 years, was dragged underwater by a great white shark while swimming near buoys.

Dangerous drug-resistant fungus spreads across US, reaching 27 states

August 11, 2026

Dangerous drug-resistant fungus spreads across US, reaching 27 states

Thousands of Candida auris cases have been reported across 27 states in 2026, with the drug-resistant fungus posing deadly risks in healthcare settings.

Largemouth bass explodes from water to eat Charl Schwartzel's golf ball at LIV Golf New York

August 11, 2026

Largemouth bass explodes from water to eat Charl Schwartzel's golf ball at LIV Golf New York

A largemouth bass exploded from the water and swallowed Charl Schwartzel's golf ball at LIV Golf New York at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster.

Michigan rescuers find family stranded for 3 days after tubing trip in dramatic video

August 11, 2026

Michigan rescuers find family stranded for 3 days after tubing trip in dramatic video

Video captures the moment Michigan State Police and DNR conservation officers locate a family stranded for days after tubing on the Muskegon River.

Flames shoot from American Airlines flight before emergency landing

August 11, 2026

Flames shoot from American Airlines flight before emergency landing

Passenger video purportedly showed flames shooting from an American Airlines plane after a bird strike forced an emergency landing.

Video shows flames coming from American Airlines plane following a bird strike

August 11, 2026

Video shows flames coming from American Airlines plane following a bird strike

American Airlines Flight 1760 passenger captures scenes onboard aircraft following a bird strike after departure from Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (Credit: Patrick Gotwalt/Storyful)

Cat stands its ground against a black bear and comes out on top in viral TikTok video

August 11, 2026

Cat stands its ground against a black bear and comes out on top in viral TikTok video

A viral TikTok video captures a fearless cat standing its ground against a black bear, and the unexpected outcome has viewers flooding the comments.

Trump used catering truck, Air Force One decoy to evade Iran threat: report

August 10, 2026

Trump used catering truck, Air Force One decoy to evade Iran threat: report

President Donald Trump secretly exited Air Force One via a catering truck at the NATO summit in Turkey, boarding a smaller jet to evade Iran threats, according to a report.

Record-setting El Capitan rock climber dies at age 30 in Sierra Nevada accident

August 10, 2026

Record-setting El Capitan rock climber dies at age 30 in Sierra Nevada accident

Jake Whisenant, 30, has died after an accident in the Sierra Nevada. The well-known rock climber once scaled El Capitan’s Nose route twice in a single day.

Colombia building collapses on camera as earthquake brings death, destruction

August 10, 2026

Colombia building collapses on camera as earthquake brings death, destruction

Video posted to social media shows a building crumbling in Pereira, Colombia, as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people.