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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.

More men are using Botox treatments than they have in years past, and we spoke with a plastic surgeon to learn more about the "Brotox" trend.

A Texas man has died after eating raw oysters, and his cause of death is reportedly vibriosis. What is the infection, and how did this happen?

When two activists staged a climate protest during a symphony performance at the Lucerne Festival, the conductor let them speak to the audience.

Sewage contamination in Imperial Beach, Calif., is prompting officials there to ask for a state of emergency. Here's what to know about the crisis.

Vans responded to our request for comment about the viral video.

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.

Did you buy bad gas? Florida officials warned residents along the Gulf Coast that some gasoline may be contaminated with diesel.

One unfortunate effect of global warming is that it can render pregnancy tests and birth control ineffective. Here's why that happens.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.