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Animals are becoming nocturnal — just to avoid human interaction.

3M has reached an agreement to pay $6.01 billion to U.S. military service members and veterans over earplug lawsuits claiming hearing damage.

New Jersey officials are trying to catch an alligator last seen in Creighton Lake. The Middlesex alligator is still loose — here's what to know.

A Pennsylvania park manager rescued a bear cub trapped in a plastic container. Here's what to do if you encounter wildlife in distress.

When climate activists blocked traffic to Burning Man, Nevada Rangers rammed through the demonstration, threatened protesters with a gun, and made several arrests.

The FDA issued a recall on two lots of the oral contraceptive. Here's what you need to know about the Tydemy birth control recall issued by the FDA.

Meat packing plants often use toxic ammonia in their refrigeration systems, and an ammonia leak at a meat packing plant in Louisiana caused major trouble.

Can a giraffe really be born without spots? Though the gangling animal is known for its chunky brown spots, a Tennessee-born baby giraffe has shocked the world.

August 2023 must be lucky, because the full moon is coming twice! Here's what to expect from the Blue Moon.

On July 24, 2023, the Manatee Bay, Florida Keys water temperature reached over 100 degrees. Scientists warn of continued mass coral bleaching.

The so-called "flesh-eating" bacteria Vibrio vulnificus caused five deaths in Florida in 2023. Here's how to minimize your risk of this infection.

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.

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

The GE dehumidifier recall list includes 42 models of products deemed dangerous due to risk of fire. Learn all about the recall and what to do.

In a wildfire, you may think you'll be safe jumping into a swimming pool to escape the flames. Can you survive a wildfire in a pool?

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.

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

In August 2023, wildfires have devastated the island of Maui. Here's how you can help animal shelters protect creatures in need.

The NASA streaming service is set to launch in 2023. Here's what we know about what will be offered on the NASA streaming platform.

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.

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.

Research estimates that Cape Cod's waters have a superpopulation size of 800 white sharks.

Taylor Swift's fans caused the ground to shake, shake, shake, shake, shake.

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.

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

Just when solar panels couldn't be more beneficial to the environment, farmers have learned they make excellent shade for beer hops.

Although we're used to just seeing our one and only moon, our planet may have a second one.