Norway’s beloved Freya the walrus was euthanized on Sunday due to health and safety risks, the country’s Directorate of Fisheries said.
Author: Wyatte Grantham-Philips, USA TODAY
Rainwater is now unsafe to drink worldwide because of ‘forever chemicals,’ study suggests
A family of human-made chemicals, PFAS, are now found in every corner of Earth. Their presence has made rainwater unsafe to drink, a study suggests.
Should I share my location with my partner? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no.
Some feel safer sharing their location with their partners. Others say it can feel controlling. Every choice is valid. Here’s what to consider.
Endangered flightless parrot sees highest population in 50 years after artificial insemination
New Zealand’s kākāpō population has reached 252, the highest in almost 50 years. Conversationalists also point to artificial insemination success.
Monkeypox state cases: New York, California top numbers as Biden admin declares emergency
Thousands of confirmed monkeypox cases have been reported across the United States. Here’s what the growing outbreak looks like in each state.
Mysterious, 105 foot-wide sinkhole appears at mining site in Chile, prompts investigation
A giant sinkhole, almost 105 feet in diameter, appeared near Lundin Mining Corp.’s Alcaparrosa copper mine in Chile over the weekend.
Lucky Illinois ticket wins $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot, 2nd largest in game’s history
One lucky lottery ticket sold at a Speedway store in Des Plaines, Illinois, won Mega Millions’ whopping $1.337 billion jackpot in the July 29 drawing.
Zac Efron returns to ‘High School Musical’ set just weeks after Vanessa Hudgens does
After Vanessa Hudgens shared a photo at East High from ‘High School Musical,’ Zac Efron did too, sparking speculation of possible Disney+ TV cameos.
Skittles was sued for containing titanium dioxide. Plenty of other products have it too
Titanium dioxide will soon be banned by the European Union. In the U.S., it can be found in candy, sunscreen and paint. Here’s what you need to know.
Cherokee tribe pushes to restore original name of Great Smoky Mountains’ highest peak
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council passed a resolution in support of renaming Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s highest peak.