6 days ago Horses bolt through Rome after unauthorized fireworks reportedly trigger chaos ahead of national parade A late-night fireworks blast sent ceremonial horses stampeding through Rome on May 29, injuring several riders and animals before they were recovered. (Lucio Virzi Fotografo/Reuters)
May 30, 2026 California neighborhood on alert after bat found near sidewalk tests positive for rabies virus A bat found near a California neighborhood tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to urge residents to avoid contact with wildlife.
May 28, 2026 Ancient wasp species frozen in amber named after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri A newly discovered prehistoric wasp frozen in Burmese amber has been officially named "Gwesped piastrii" after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri.
May 28, 2026 Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge CDC data shows tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels in years, with doctors urging prevention amid a tick-borne disease surge.
May 27, 2026 RFK Jr responds to snake-handling critics with new video showing him wrangling a venomous rattlesnake RFK Jr. responded to social media concerns by sharing a video showing how he and wife Cheryl Hines carefully handled a venomous rattlesnake rescue.
May 27, 2026 ER doctor reveals how pneumonia can suddenly turn deadly after Kyle Busch’s death Kyle Busch's passing spotlights how pneumonia can lead to fatal sepsis. A doctor explains the warning signs and when to seek emergency care.
May 26, 2026 Shark attack turns holiday boating trip into bloody fight for teen’s survival A Texas teenager was fighting for his life after reportedly being bitten by a shark while boating off the Galveston coast on Memorial Day weekend.
May 26, 2026 Is farm-raised fish really worse than wild-caught seafood? Experts sound off Wild-caught vs. farm-raised fish: Experts weigh in on omega-3 content, mercury levels, labeling confusion and how to choose the best seafood option.
May 23, 2026 Unsafe water warning issued for one of America’s most visited beach destinations Planning a summer beach trip? Santa Monica Pier ranked as one of California's most polluted beaches for the fifth consecutive year, Heal the Bay says.
May 23, 2026 Man finds poop on his roof, and if that wasn't bad enough, it led to a mountain lion encounter Pasadena resident Bill Dabney says a mountain lion left poop on his guest house roof and then stared him down in a terrifying close encounter.