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Aspen Lamfers' family claims she nearly died after eating at an Ottawa County Michigan Wendy's, prompting the family to sue for $20 million.

The climate service Copernicus says that 2024 will be hottest year on record unless post-August temperatures dramatically drop.

Tulare Lake was once the largest body of fresh water west of the Mississippi. Here's what its return over 100 years later means for California.

Snow squalls are pop up snow storms that can occur quickly, dumping a lot of snow and creating dangerous driving conditions.

A whistleblower leaked a video of Charlotte Dujardin beating her horse ahead of the Paris Olympics. Now, she has been banned from the sport for a year.

Although cats are one of the greatest pets, they love wreaking holiday havoc — here's how to keep your cats away from your Christmas tree this year.

Storm De Beul recorded a message promising to return home to his family right before he was killed in a snowstorm.

Keto the Orca, who became infamous after causing the death of a trainer in 2009, has died after a lifetime in captivity. Here's what to know about his death.

Looking for an Instagram caption for your vegan or zero-waste Thanksgiving meal? We've rounded up some funny, thought-provoking, and clever ideas!

The turkeys who the president pardons each Thanksgiving are treated to a fate better than the slaughterhouse — but it's still not ideal for the animals.

Scientist believe that black frogs were protected by radiation thanks to the melanin in their skin, giving hope that the area may be viable once more.

The makers of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets have issued a voluntary recall over mislabeled product packaging.

A bomb cyclone causes storm systems to rapidly worsen in a short period of time and a tropical cyclone is an intense storm system, similar to a hurricane.

Dr. John Ellis' mother testified that her son died by suicide after becoming distraught due to wealthy clients euthanizing pets to sleep to save money.

The Yemassee police have altered residents in Lowcountry, South Carolina to be on the lookout after 40 monkeys escaped from a research lab.

In 2024, carrots from Grimmway Farms are being recalled across 18 states due to possible E. coli contamination.

NASA worries that a leak aboard the International Space Station could lead to a catastrophic failure if not fixed in time — but not everyone agrees.

The Pentagon released a report detailing hundreds of new reports of unidentified flying objects, but fails to find any evidence of UFOs.

Farm Forward Executive Director Andrew deCoriolis shares insight into how bird flu reaches humans and companion animals.

If you come across a raccoon in the wild, is it axiomatic to believe the animal has rabies? We explore whether all raccoons have rabies, and more.

A video of a rescue horse goes viral after he's caught running free on a Moroccan beach just four months after being rescued by a travel agency.

Dallas Cowboys player CeeDee Lamb blamed the sun for a loss against Philadelphia, angering team owner and general manager Jerry Jones.

Over fishing and a lack of wild spaces has put the axolotl on the critically endangered species list, raising concerns about their future. So, how many are left?

The 1993 film was a hit, but not many knew of the whereabouts of the star orca of the movie, Keiko, until now. So, what happened to the killer whale?

Record summer heat in Japan is believed to be behind the reason why Mt. Fuji's peak remained snowless for approximately a month longer than normal.

Travelers captured a video of a rogue raccoon who came crashing down through the ceiling at New York's LaGuardia Airport.

Aldi issues a recall across several states over listeria concerns with their brie and camembert cheeses.

Razavi Law Group sponsored the Orange County Women's Trial Lawyers Association event, with a mission to uplift women in the legal profession.

Orcas return to the site of the brutal 1970 incident where an estimated 80 orcas were rounded up and captured or killed in Penn Cove, Washington.

Adam Cohen has officially launched his startup STIC, which enables drivers to earn money by turning their cars into mobile billboards.

Starbucks will no longer upcharge customers who order alternative or non-dairy milk beginning Nov. 7, 2024.

A student found a lost Maya city the size of Washington, D.C. buried under the thick jungles of Campeche, Mexico.

Dynacare baby powder is being recalled in 35 states after routine sampling uncovered the presence of asbestos.

A woman came under fire after spending $10,000 on a rare type of "Velvet Frenchie," which vets say have all kinds of health problems.

Adam Cohen is the entrepreneur behind the startup Stic, which allows drivers to earn income by transforming vehicles into mobile billboards.

Coca-Cola product "Simply tropical juice drink" was accused of containing PFAS, or forever chemicals, in an April 2023 lawsuit.

Independent testing shows the presence of PFAS or forever chemicals in the grape flavor PRIME Hydration drink, prompting a class action lawsuit.

The Romanian Parliament voted to ban mink and chinchilla fur farming, putting an end to the country's last two fur farming products.

Giulia Manfrini has been killed in after being impaled by a swordfish off the coast of Siberut Island.

A lot of traditional cookware leeches cancer-causing "forever chemicals" into your food, but these brands make PFAS-free pans you can trust.