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Travel August 28

Great white shark sightings rise along Northeast beaches as summer winds down

Researchers document growing great white shark populations in Atlantic waters from Maine to Nova Scotia due to habitat changes, with a recent sighting in Oqunquit, Maine.

Health August 27

FDA limits new COVID vaccine boosters to high-risk Americans only

COVID-19 vaccines are now available only for high-risk groups under new FDA marketing authorization, as emergency use authorizations are officially rescinded.

Travel August 26

Major Midwest city tops bedbug infestation list for fifth consecutive year

Chicago leads Orkin's annual bedbug cities list for 2025, based on commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas across the United States.

Health August 25

Flesh-eating parasite case detected in US traveler returning from Central America

The CDC has confirmed a human screwworm case in Maryland linked to a Central American outbreak, with health officials stating there is a very low risk to U.S. public health.

California August 24

Sweet-toothed bear raids South Lake Tahoe ice cream shop, leaves with a taste for strawberry

El Dorado County deputies responded to a resort in South Lake Tahoe where a bear had broken into an ice cream shop and helped itself to multiple flavors.

Sports August 23

Federally protected birds force high school football team to rearrange schedule

The Apple Valley High School football team – the Eagles – in Minnesota has been forced to play daytime games only after federally protected ospreys built nest on stadium floodlights.

Health August 23

Brain eating amoeba-infected patient dies, Missouri health officials confirm

Brain-eating amoeba kills Missouri water-skier as health officials urge precautions when swimming in warm, fresh bodies of water like Lake of the Ozarks.

Mammals August 22

Viral photos of deer with strange warts follow 'Frankenstein' rabbit, squirrel sightings

Strange wart-like growths on deer called fibromas may look scary but typically don't harm the animals unless they interfere with sight or eating.

Viruses August 22

Kansas tracks 5 serious West Nile virus cases as mosquito season peaks across the state

Kansas health officials monitor 6 West Nile virus cases, with 5 classified as serious neuroinvasive infections in north-central and south-central regions.

Health August 20

Five deaths reported amid bacterial infection outbreak in major city

Central Harlem communities face a Legionnaires' disease cluster, with dozens contracting the bacterial pneumonia that is spread through contaminated water systems.

Health August 19

Largest measles outbreak in US is officially over, health officials say

The Texas health department has declared the end of the measles outbreak after 42 days without new case, with officials urging continued vigilance as global outbreaks pose future risks.