August 28 Contaminated oysters spread fatal flesh-eating bacteria in two states Two people died after eating Louisiana oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, bringing the total deaths to six in Louisiana and five in Florida.
August 28 Bermuda Triangle mystery could be solved, according to British researcher A new scientific theory explains Bermuda Triangle ship disappearances through dangerous wave patterns that can overwhelm vessels like the missing USS Cyclops.
August 28 Common painkillers may fuel deadly superbugs that resist antibiotics, study warns Scientists warn that over-the-counter pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may fuel the antibiotic resistance crisis, especially in elder care facilities.
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.
August 28 'Very unusual' ancient head with eerie smile unearthed by archaeology student at Scottish farm An archaeology student uncovered a mysterious carved stone head with curly hair and a faint smile during an excavation at Skaill Farm on the Scottish island of Rousay.
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only for high-risk groups under new FDA marketing authorization, as emergency use authorizations are officially rescinded.
August 27 Surprised archaeologists unearth ancient graves caught between pagan, Christian rituals in Poland Archaeologists in Poland uncovered 11th-century graves reopened by medieval Poles, revealing a blend of Christian and pagan burial practices during a period of cultural transition.
August 26 SpaceX succeeds at third Starship test flight attempt after multiple scrubs Elon Musk's Starship rocket's crucial 10th test flight finally launched on Tuesday after the last two attempts were scrubbed due to technical issues and bad weather.
August 26 SpaceX Starship successfully splashes down in ocean The megarocket flipped at the end of its tenth flight test. (SpaceX)
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.