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July 31, 2023

24-year-old man fatally electrocuted after jumping off dock into Lake Lanier in Georgia

Thomas Milner died after being electrocuted when he jumped off a dock into Lake Lanier. Milner's neighbor was able to pull him out, but he died at a hospital later on.

July 27, 2023

Return home! Sea turtles released off the Cape Cod coast

Four sea turtles were released off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The New England Aquarium said the turtles spent eight months undergoing treatment for hypothermia-related conditions.

July 25, 2023

Biden administration announces $58 million in grants to help schools remove lead from drinking water

During an event in Boston on July 24, 2023, the Biden administration announced $58 million in grants to help daycare centers and schools remove lead from drinking water.

July 21, 2023

South Dakota's third-largest city reports increased disease risk in drinking water

Officials in Aberdeen, South Dakota, have reported “an increased chance of disease-causing organisms" in the city's drinking water supply.

July 21, 2023

Low levels of radioactive material found near Mississippi River from Minnesota nuclear power plant leak

An energy company in Minnesota revealed Thursday that groundwater with low levels of radioactive material might have reached the edge of the Mississippi River.

July 21, 2023

Water main break in Miami Beach prompts precautionary boil water alert for tourist hotspot

A water main break in Miami Beach resulted in decreased water pressure, prompting officials to issue a precautionary boil water alert for a significant portion of Miami.

July 13, 2023

Cat takes a flying leap out of a boat — makes a splash!

A cat was caught on video trying to jump from a dinghy to a sailboat. The cat named Roger attempted the leap a bit too early — and landed in the water. See this surprising video!

July 12, 2023

Fish knocks woman's cellphone right out of her hand while on a boat

A silver swordfish was caught jumping out of the water and knocking a woman’s smartphone right out of her hand. See the shocking footage! It was taken on a boat off the coast of Leyte Province, Philippines.

July 9, 2023

Experts speculate climate change is increasing kidney stone cases among young children: report

Kidney stones among children and teens has increased in recent years, which experts say could be linked to factors such as climate change and diet.

July 6, 2023

Flint contractor agrees to settle water crisis-linked contamination suits

Lockwood, Andrews & Newman has agreed to settle lawsuits brought by Flint, Michigan, residents over its alleged role in the city's 2014-15 water crisis.