November 9 Miniature horse can be a roommate in unusual home rental experience Unique Airbnb lets guests sleep next to Basil, a friendly miniature Shetland pony, starting at $230 per night in an English countryside setting.
November 7 Shark attack leaves beachgoers shaken as popular tourist haven goes on alert Hawaii beach closed after shark attack injures surfer at Kauai's Hanalei Bay. Swimming banned as authorities post warning signs following bite incident.
November 6 Passengers stunned as shark leaps from ocean and lands on their fishing boat Viral video captures the moment a mako shark jumped onto a fishing boat in New Zealand, stunning passengers before wriggling free unharmed.
November 5 Shark stuns passengers as it jumps out of the water and lands on their boat Passengers on a boat are stunned as a live shark emerges from the ocean and leaps onto the bow of their craft. (Credit: Churchys Charters NZ via Storyful)
November 1 Japan deploys military after record bear attacks across country Bear attacks in Japan reach historic levels as poor harvests and shrinking hunter population create wildlife crisis in northern prefectures like Akita and Fukushima.
October 31 Common viruses linked to ‘dramatic’ spike in heart attack and stroke risk Viral infections trigger inflammation that raises heart disease risk, study finds. Vaccination against COVID, flu and shingles may help prevent cardiovascular complications.
October 30 Oregon child attacked by coyote during game of hide-and-seek in backyard; state officials sound alarm Oregon wildlife officials urged parents to supervise children outdoors after a coyote bit a young child during a game of hide-and-seek in Portland.
October 30 Beach bliss turns chaotic as shark lunges at snorkeler: 'He could have ripped my arm off' Shark attack survivor reportedly shares harrowing experience in Florida Keys waters, as multiple bites to arm highlights ongoing shark activity in popular snorkeling destinations.
October 30 Popular travel destination loses mosquito-free status after insects spotted Mosquitoes were discovered in Iceland for the first time, potentially ending the country's mosquito-free status, adding to its unique profile as a travel destination.
October 27 Shingles vaccine connected to ‘exciting’ health benefits in large study New research reveals the shingles vaccine may cut vascular dementia risk by half, offering unexpected brain protection beyond preventing painful rash outbreaks.