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Lolita the orca, who had been kept in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium for over five decades, has died while on the path to freedom.

Broadway and 'Succession' actress Crystal Finn was attacked and bitten by river otters in California. Here's what Finn said about the attack.

A carriage driver was injured in Mackinac horse carriage wreck accident in June 2023. Is it finally time for a horse carriage ban?

After a carriage horse in New York City died from colic, it renewed protests against the carriage horse industry. Will NYC ever ban the practice?

Are otters aggressive? Three women were injured in a rare otter attack on the Jefferson River in Montana. Here's what to know.

A luxury neighborhood could destroy over 300 acres of California mountains. This is what No Canyon Hills is doing to stop it, and how you can help.

Scientists found more evidence that ancient reptiles known as plesiosaurs could live in freshwater. Could it be the real Loch Ness Monster?

If you have used or bought a Batiste dry shampoo, you may be able to receive compensation. Here are the details of the Batiste lawsuit.

We spoke with 'Held v. Montana' teen plaintiff Taleah Hernández and attorney Nate Bellinger to learn more about the case.

Some heat waves are being named after fossil fuel companies by meteorologist Guy Walton.

How did vegans Chloe and Halle accidentally eat meat? The famous duo unfortunately broke a years-long streak without meat due to a hotel mix-up.

Sustainable palm oil failed, but macauba and pongamia tree oil may offer viable, high-yield alternatives that can recover degraded land.

On Aug. 9, 2023, deadly wildfires began to blaze in Maui, Hawaii. How did the wildfires start? Here's everything you need to know.

Load Shedding in South Africa is an enormous energy crisis — here's what to know about the situation.

Bill Gates' support of genetically-modified mosquito research has made its way to the headlines after several malaria cases were reported in the U.S. However, despite what some say, the two are not connected.

Vegan influencer Zhanna D'Art has died, reportedly of starvation. She was exclusively on a diet of exotic fruits — here's what to know.

A U.S.-wide ban on incandescent light bulbs takes effect in August 2023.

Thanks to a video starring actress Daryl Hannah, false reports circulated that Mattel and Barbie were ditching plastic.

A secret Chinese lab in California housed bioengineered mice and samples of at least 20 infectious diseases. The facility was unlicensed and unregulated.

A study by the Ocean Legacy Foundation discovered microfiber plastic pollution in remote regions of Antarctic. Here's what it means for climate change.

In July 2023, "wildfire season" kicks off in the state of Montana with two unexpected blazes. Here's what to know about the fires in Montana.

After 100 years, Paris announced that swimming will eventually be allowed in the Seine. But is the river polluted? Here's what you need to know.

A viral video of orca whales in Key Largo has many people wondering why the animals were in warm waters. It's unusual, but not unheard of.

Purple, a mattress company, sued Ryan Monahan for posting false reviews about mattress safety. Here's how the lawsuit played out.

On July 25, 2023, a pod of nearly 100 long-finned pilot whales became stranded on an Australian beach. Here's what happened to them.

We spoke with a Starbucks spokesperson and dumpster diver Anna Sacks, after she discovered endless waste outside a shuttered Starbucks store.

The Tomohon Extreme Market in Indonesia has banned the sale of meat from dogs and cats.

A scientific study estimates when the Gulf Stream may collapse. This event could lead to further devastating effects on the climate.

Aritzia, a Canadian fashion brand, is in the news due to multiple employees' claims that Brian Hill used fear, intimidation, and psychological abuse.

Hammerhead worms found in Virginia are toxic, but you can protect yourself by taking these steps. Here's what to do if you see one.

Icky, sticky tar balls are washing up on Texas beaches. Where do they come from and are they harmful? Here's details on the tar balls on Texas beaches.

The egg supply in the U.S. and other countries isn't as strong as it used to be, thanks to the avian flu outbreak.

Seven out of eight kale samples bought from U.S. grocery stores were found to contain potentially unsafe levels of toxic compounds.

Is there life on other planets? One Harvard scientist believes he found evidence of alien technology where a meteor crashed in the ocean off Papua New Guinea.

A rare pink dolphin sighting took place in Louisiana. What species of dolphin could it have been, and how did it get to that body of water?

If you only poop once every three days, it might lead to cognitive decline. Here's how constipation is linked in a new study.

After 400 days in foster care, the sweet dog Darlene has found a forever home with Max Greenfield and his wife, Tess Sanchez.

It's unlikely that this lawsuit will take down Shein — but you really shouldn't be supporting the fast fashion retailer, anyway.

Most research about the hazards of PFAS, aka "forever chemicals," goes unpublicized.

Researchers have found PFAS in many popular contact lenses. Are there any contact lenses without PFAS? Let's look at the alternative options.