January 30, 2026 Rescuers race to save exotic lizard found buried alive under nearly 2 feet of snow after massive storm An Exotic tegu lizard found buried under 20 inches of snow in Rhode Island after a winter storm made a remarkable recovery despite frostbite and severe weakness.
January 30, 2026 Gov Abbott issues disaster declaration to prevent screwworm fly infestation from spreading into Texas Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide disaster declaration to prevent New World screwworm fly from spreading from Mexico and protect livestock and wildlife.
January 28, 2026 Rescue teams save dog trapped in icy waters after frozen lake gives way Rescue crews race against freezing temperatures to pull a stranded dog from frigid water in St. Louis, Missouri, according to video released on Jan. 26, 2026. (St. Louis Fire Department)
January 27, 2026 America’s national bird lays second egg at famed California nest as nesting season continues Jackie the bald eagle laid a second egg three days after first of the season as Friends of Big Bear Valley nonprofit captures precise timing on livestream.
January 27, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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, 2026 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.