GREAT OUTDOORS July 19, 2023 Florida man bitten by 7.5-foot alligator while snorkeling in water designated for swimming: 'Use caution' A man who went snorkeling in the designated swimming area of Alexander Springs in Ocala National Forest was bitten by an alligator, authorities say.
Europe July 18, 2023 Worldwide childhood vaccination rates recovering in some areas following pandemic slump Child vaccination rates across the world recovered in some places in 2022 following a dip during the pandemic. The bounceback was strongest in large lower-income countries.
Europe July 18, 2023 Doctors from 9 countries warn US leaders exaggerate benefits, minimize risks of youth gender transition Doctors from around the world signed a letter warning that American leadership has become reckless about transgender medical procedures for young children.
North America July 17, 2023 100K Haitians won't receive help from UN World Food Program due to shortage of funds Around 100,000 Haitians will not receive help from the United Nations World Food Program due to a shortage of funds. Haiti's response plan is only 16% funded, according to the agency.
Fishing July 14, 2023 Massive 122-pound catfish caught in Tennessee breaks state record A man from Tennessee just broke the blue catfish state record he established last year with a 122-pound catch. His record is 21 pounds away from the world blue catfish record.
Europe July 13, 2023 HIV/AIDS can be eliminated by 2030 if countries take the correct steps, according to UN The U.N. announced that HIV/AIDS can end by 2030 if countries take the correct steps to prevent and treat the illness. Adopting non-discriminatory laws is another important step.
Good News July 12, 2023 Engagement ring drama: South Carolina beachgoer uses metal detector after man loses precious possession A man lost the engagement ring he brought to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a surprise proposal. The Myrtle Beach Police Department and a volunteer helped with the search.
Florida July 12, 2023 Florida sinkhole that swallowed a man has reopened for 3rd time Hillsborough County officials said residents are safe to remain in their homes after a sinkhole reopened in Seffner, Florida, for the third time in a decade since swallowing a man.
North America July 11, 2023 UN agency begins to accept deep sea mining provisional applications, regulations still being debated Applications for provisional licenses for deep-sea mining are now being accepted by a U.N. agency. The agency is still debating whether to open the depths of the ocean to mining.
North America July 7, 2023 Trinidad and Tobago officials seek to revise school hair codes following diploma denial controversy Officials in Trinidad and Tobago are pushing to revise school hair codes following a recent outcry over students who were denied their high school diploma due to their choice of hairstyles.
GREAT OUTDOORS July 6, 2023 Pink-colored 'watermelon snow' on Rocky Mountains sparks interest for visitors: report Pink-hued "watermelon snow" has covered the Rocky Mountains near Utah, and visitors are seeing it even though summer. The U.S. Geological Survey reports how its caused.