May 15, 2026 Possible hantavirus case under investigation in upstate New York; no connection to deadly cruise ship outbreak A "suspected" hantavirus case is under investigation in New York's Ontario County, with officials saying there is no risk to the general public from it.
May 15, 2026 White House gets an unexpected buzz as thousands of bees swarm the executive mansion's North Lawn Thousands of bees swarmed the White House North Lawn Friday, weeks after Melania Trump announced the addition of two new bee colonies to the property.
May 15, 2026 Viral businessman who allegedly bragged about wealth charged in federal endangered species harassment case A man on viral video allegedly attacking an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Maui claimed he was "rich enough" to avoid consequences. He's now charged.
May 14, 2026 Zoos in Pittsburgh and Boston just hashed out a blockbuster one-for-one gorilla trade Pittsburgh Zoo ships 7-year-old gorilla Frankie to Boston in exchange for veteran silverback Little Joe in a deal shaking up the gorilla market.
May 14, 2026 Japanese bear-fightin' robo-wolves are pure unleaded nightmare fuel but they're working Bear attacks in Japan have surged so dramatically that officials deployed robotic wolves called Monster Wolf to frighten bears away from communities.
May 14, 2026 Hantavirus fears spark COVID flashbacks, but experts say there’s one major difference Amid concerns of hantavirus cases, Dr. Marc Siegel says there is 'no comparison' between hantavirus and COVID-19 pandemic concerns.
May 14, 2026 Ancient artifacts found beneath Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as one mystery still stumps researchers Florida students dig up ancient Native American meals at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, finding shark remains, pottery and conch shell hammers.
May 13, 2026 Tennessee angler lands monster 15-pound largemouth bass that shatters state record held since 2015 Tennessee angler Darren Nunley landed a record-breaking 15-pound, 7.5-ounce largemouth bass, officially setting a new state record for the catch.
May 13, 2026 Three hospitalized in Napa County as California's fatal wild mushroom outbreak continues to spread Three adults were hospitalized in Napa County after eating toxic wild mushrooms. California's deadly poisoning outbreak claimed four lives, officials warn.
May 13, 2026 California officials warn of wild mushroom poisoning Officials are warning the public to avoid foraging and eating wild mushrooms after four deaths and 47 cases involving poisoning. (Credit: California Department of Public Health)