August 24, 2023 Which arm should you use for the COVID vaccine and booster? It really does matter, study suggests People can choose which arm they use for doses of the COVID vaccine and booster — now a new study suggests a certain choice may have a better immune-boosting effect than the other.
August 23, 2023 Texas woman finds escaped python blocking her car in parking lot A Texas woman was startled after she was unable to leave her home after happening upon a 6-foot-long python in the parking lot. A local police officer assisted in removing the reptile.
August 23, 2023 Texas deputy captures large snake in parking lot: 'What a beautiful snake' An Irving Police Department Officer Steve Burres assisted a North Texas resident after she happened upon a giant snake in the parking lot.
August 23, 2023 New York golfer accused of beating goose to death with club A golfer was arrested under suspicion of animal cruelty for allegedly striking a goose to death with his club on a Mahopac, New York, golf course.
August 23, 2023 Twenty-six sickened in 11 states in salmonella outbreak linked to small turtles: CDC The CDC is telling Americans to not “kiss or snuggle" with their pet turtles as a salmonella outbreak linked to the reptiles is impacting nearly a dozen states.
August 22, 2023 Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of this year's flu season, which could be 'fairly bad,' experts say After last year’s “tripledemic" of RSV, flu and COVID reportedly overwhelmed health systems, experts are looking to the 2023-2024 winter season — and sharing predictions and advice.
August 22, 2023 Biden admin takes action restricting oil, gas development after settlement with eco groups The Biden administration is cracking down on the oil and gas industry, issuing new restrictions on vessel traffic following a recent settlement with eco groups.
August 22, 2023 Rare spotless giraffe born at Tennessee zoo believed to be only one in the world Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, has welcomed a rare solid-colored reticulated giraffe into its family. Now, zoo officials are asking for help naming the baby giraffe.
August 22, 2023 Young lion cubs romp and roam as they receive their official names A trio of 10-week-old lion cubs have been named at the Werribee Open Range Zoo in Victoria, Australia, after the names were chosen via an online poll. Meet Mwezi, Kianga and Jango — named after languages used in Africa where the lions live.
August 22, 2023 Hunters take out serial cow-killing 'Ninja' bear in Japan A black bear that was nicknamed "Ninja" in Japan was shot and killed by hunters last month, ending a spree of attacks on at least 66 dairy cows that began in 2019.