Radioactive Wasp Nest Discovered at Former U.S. Nuclear Bomb Facility A wasp nest found at the Savannah River Site—a former U.S. nuclear bomb production facility in South Carolina—has tested positive for elevated radiation levels, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of Energy. Officials stress that there is no threat to public safety. […]
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Butterflies are Disappearing at a ‘Catastrophic’ Rate
Butterflies are rapidly fluttering out of existence from coast to coast, according to a new assessment published Thursday, at a rate that scientists worry could upend ecosystems and undercut pollination that sustains America’s crops. The total number of butterflies in the contiguous United States has declined 22 percent over a 20-year period, according to a […]
Continue ReadingGene Hackman and Wife’s Causes of Death Revealed
Tragic Loss of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa: Unraveling the Mystery Behind Their Deaths The heartbreaking deaths of legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, have left fans and the public in shock. The couple was found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on February 26, sparking an intense […]
Continue ReadingWe Watch The Flower
“We Watch the Flower”: The Fascinating Wait for a Stinky Bloom In an unexpected corner of the internet, thousands of viewers are tuning in for an unusual live event: the rare and much-anticipated bloom of the “corpse flower” in Australia. Known for its overpowering stench, this endangered plant is captivating audiences across the globe as […]
Continue ReadingHalloween Dog Parade
Thousands of people packed onto the East Village’s main drag on Saturday to ogle, ooh, and aah at a bevvy of costumed pets at the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade. Dogs and their humans spilled onto Manhattan’s Avenue A as attendees soaked up the city’s eclectic dog culture and laughed at hilarious costumes that […]
Continue ReadingGoose The Golden Retriever
America’s front line against fentanyl is a Golden Retriever named Goose. One of America’s most valuable defenders against fentanyl trafficking at the Mexico border uses his nose to root out illicit drugs, an old-school technique that authorities say is a key to reducing the flow of deadly synthetic opioids. Goose, an enthusiastic Golden Retriever, weaves […]
Continue ReadingBenji Gregory, ‘Alf’ Child Star Of The ’80s
Benji Gregory, a child star who played Brian Tanner in the 1980s sitcom “Alf,” has died. He was 46. According to online records from the Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s office in Arizona reviewed by USA TODAY Wednesday, Gregory – whose full name was Benjamin Gregory Hertzberg – died June 13. A cause of death is […]
Continue ReadingPet Owners Face Dilemma After Nationwide Drops 100,000 Insurance Policies
Christie Keith has been paying $600 a month in pet insurance premiums to insure her dogs for years and bumped that up to more than $700 recently to add coverage for her 4-year-old Silkan Windhound, Pip. But a few weeks ago, the protection plan for her pets came unraveled when Nationwide Insurance announced it would […]
Continue ReadingApex Predator River Monster
Apex predator river monster that’s strangled US waterways is spreading The flathead catfish can grow to 120lbs and is now in Canada after going north Scientists blame climate change for its spread and fear it is devastating rivers A river monster that can reach 120lbs and eat anything nearby is tightening its chokehold on America’s […]
Continue ReadingZombie Deer Disease is Spreading
Zombie deer disease is spreading and scientists are concerned that it could jump to humans In the tranquil expanses of North America’s woodlands and grasslands, a silent but concerning phenomenon is unfolding: chronic wasting disease (CWD). The condition, often dubbed “zombie deer disease”, is stealthily spreading among deer populations, sparking concerns among scientists, conservationists and […]
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