January 27 WATCH: Bald eagle Shadow gets first look at 2026's newest laid egg in California nest A Friends of Big Bear Valley livestream captured the moment Shadow returned to his nest with female Jackie and closely examined the egg in a brief but closely watched moment in the 2026 nesting season. (Credit: Friends of Big Bear Valley)
January 26 Sewage spill sends E coli surging in the Potomac River near DC Potomac River sewage spill creates E. coli contamination 12,000 times above safe limits near Washington, D.C., affecting local waterways and public health.
January 26 Skier suffers brutal mauling after stepping within 10 feet of snow leopard for photo, video shows Female skier survives snow leopard mauling in China's Fuyun County after authorities warned tourists about predator sightings near hotel, according to reports.
January 26 Chilling video captures aftermath of snow leopard mauling a skier Footage shows the injured skier lying in the snow before being escorted away, her face covered in blood, following Friday's attack in Fuyun County near China’s border with Mongolia. (Credit: Jam Press)
January 26 Airports launch COVID-style health checks after outbreak of deadly virus Asian countries have implemented health alerts after Nipah virus cases were reported in India. Travel screening and prevention measures have been activated across the region.
January 24 Boy, 12, dies after shark attack while swimming at popular cliff-jumping spot: 'We are heartbroken' Nico Antic, 12, died from injuries after a shark attack at Sydney Harbour's Jump Rock. Friends heroically pulled him to safety after the attack.
January 22 Can the flu shot actually give you influenza? Doctors set the record straight Medical experts debunk flu shot myths: vaccines use inactive virus that cannot cause illness. Discover what side effects actually mean for your immunity.
January 21 Massive great white shark returns to Florida waters after epic year-long Atlantic journey Massive 1,700-pound great white shark returns to Florida after an epic Atlantic migration. Scientists are tracking Contender's movements to unlock mating secrets.
January 20 Fourth shark attack in three days rocks Australia as authorities close beaches and deploy drumlines A string of shark attacks near Sydney prompted beach closures across New South Wales. The latest victim attacked at Point Plomer suffered only minor cuts.
January 20 T. rex didn’t become an 8-ton giant overnight: Scientists reveal how long the apex predator took to grow A new study reveals tyrannosaurus rex took 40 years to reach full size, not 30, as previously thought. Researchers analyzed bone tissue from fossils to determine their results.