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Erin Patterson was charged with three counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder in the death cap mushroom poisoning case.

Standing at 7 feet 2 inches on his hind legs and weighing 252 pounds, Abu, a Turkish Malakli, is the U.K.'s biggest dog.

Lawrence Faucette has died, six weeks after receiving a pig heart transplant.

In October 2023, AstraZeneca announced that the FDA is reviewing an option for consumers to get a nasal flu vaccine at home.

Musician Billie Eilish, who is also vegan, is using her influence to promote Gucci's new plant-based handbag, made from a new material.

Bobi held the record for the world's oldest living dog — as well as the oldest dog to have ever lived — until his death in 2023.

A study revealed that metal space junk from inactive satellites, rockets, and other debris can be changing the Earth's atmosphere as it vaporizes upon reentry.

More cases of the tropical parasitic disease leishmaniasis are showing up in the U.S. Here are some pictures of leishmaniasis and signs to look for.

A new study shows that walking before surgery can help reduce post-operation complications. Here's what you should know.

People on the internet are giving themselves dimples with little contraptions called dimple makers. However, doctors warn that this could come with risks.

A California bill prohibits four ingredients found in many treats, but Skittles are not impacted. Here's what the state is banning and when.

An Australian man got the surprise of his life when a massive kangaroo put his dog in a headlock. He fought the kangaroo to save his dog.

The quality and taste of beer is changing due to global warming's impact on the growing season for hops, the key ingredient to beer's taste.

Formerly known as Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day is a federally-recognized holiday that honors Native Americans and shines a light on the unjust colonization of the U.S.

President Biden says he cannot stop construction on a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico, as funds have already been allocated.

The American Red Cross holds regular drives to collect blood donations, and many are starting to discover that the Red Cross actually often sells the blood it collects to hospitals.

On Oct. 4, 2023, a pipeline ruptured in Jessieville, Arkansas causing a fire and the evacuation of a 1-mile radius of the explosion.

Over 100 dolphins have been found dead in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest after extremely high temperatures. Thousands of fish have died as well.

We're delving into the history of the miraculous annual Fat Bear Week.

Bears and humans don't mix, for good reason: here's everything you need to know about the bear attacks of 2023.

Connecticut Fish and Wildlife officials caught a 400-pound stingray in the Long Island Sound in September 2023. Here's what to know about the rare sighting.

Bill Gates owns plenty of rich farmland, and that includes acres of potato farms — some of which supply McDonald's.

A Florida man was innocently feeding the ducks and birds behind his home when he was attacked by an otter — who turned out to have rabies.

Claims are circulating that Microsoft founder Bill Gates supports chopping down 70 million acres of trees, but the truth is more complicated.

SoBe drinks, owned by PepsiCo, appear to have been discontinued, despite having a solid customer fanbase.

A viral video of two men attempting to "rescue" a python that is hanging from a window in Thane, India, may not be a rescue at all.

Lego, which promised to begin selling recycled plastic bricks by 2023, has dropped that plan. Here's an update on Lego's sustainability initiatives.

Controversial vegan activist Tash Peterson uses her social media channels to get her message out. But after her Instagram was shut down, people are wondering if it has to do with her feud with chef John Mountain.

A man claiming to be a former PetSmart employee is exposing alleged cruelty at the pet superstore.

What foods contain aspartame? The artificial sweetener was the subject of a World Health Organization study and a medical study in 2023.

Have you spun your pet in a circle to the tune of Taylor Swift's "August"? Sadly, the seemingly innocent video trend may be hurting fur babies everywhere.

In September 2023, scientists have successfully extracted RNA from a Tasmanian tiger, an extinct creature. What happens next?

President Joe Biden announced the launch of the American Climate Corps — here's everything you need to know.

Kraft Heinz has made a voluntary Kraft singles recall of over 83,000 cases of its processed cheese slices. Here's what customers should know.

Have you ever seen a fish get a CT scan? The internet is in love with a photo of an angelfish atop a wet sponge in the midst of a scan.

Over 6,000 mink were illicitly freed from a fur farm in Sunbury, Penn., on Sept. 19, 2023. Here's what to know about the furry situation.

Parts of Disney World in Orlando were shut down on Sept. 18 due to a surprising visitor: a black bear! Here's what happened to the fuzzy park attendee.

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's 'The Greatest Show on Earth' is returning without animals.

Officials in Washington State want to know why cougars are killing wolves. There has been a spike in the number of deaths over the last few years.

Have you ever seen a pig escapee traverse a busy highway? After falling off a transport truck, a scared piglet became the subject of a "highway hog rescue" mission.