LIFESTYLE 1 day ago American hunters warned as eagle population faces serious threat A U.S. Geological Survey report shows eagles have high rates of lead poisonings, which impacts the bird's population. An expert is now issuing a warning tied to hunters and ammunition.
California 2 days ago Camping World's massive US flag praised by former boxer on California board that greenlit display Camping World has large flags at many of its 250 locations around the US - sometimes inviting standoffs with local officials while drumming up customer loyalty.
Kamala Harris 2 days ago Viral Harris-Walz camo hat raises $1 million, draws NRA scorn A camouflage hat worn by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz shortly after being tapped as Vice President Harris' running mate has gone viral and raised nearly $1 million.
LIFESTYLE 2 days ago Smokey Bear turns 80, is still spreading fire safety messages today Smokey Bear, the beloved symbol of the U.S. Forest Service, turns 80 years old on August 9, 2024. He's been warning about forest fires and wildfires in the great outdoors for eight decades.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago On this day in history, August 9, 1854, influential 'Walden' by Henry David Thoreau is published On this day in history, August 9, 1954, the influential "Walden, or a Life in the Woods," by Henry David Thoreau was published, about the virtues of simple living in a modern world.
LIFESTYLE 3 days ago Farmers carve ‘Peanuts’ comic characters in corn mazes nationwide to celebrate 75-year anniversary Farmers across the United States and Canada have dedicated their corn mazes to the "Peanuts" creator to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the comic strip.
WILD NATURE 3 days ago San Diego Zoo debuts two giant pandas from China in key conservation partnership The San Diego Zoo in California is debuting two giant pandas on August 8 in its new habitat as part of a 30-year long conservation partnership with China.
LIFESTYLE 4 days ago Fishing record set by West Virginia angler who used 3-year-old daughter's $10 pink rod A Wayne County, West Virginia, man set a new record for the channel catfish by reeling in the catch with a $9.99 hot pink fishing rod he purchased for his daughter.
Camping-Hiking 4 days ago Massachusetts man dies after rescue from New Hampshire hike by Black Hawk helicopter The New Hampshire National Guard was deployed after a 52-year-old man from Massachusetts experienced a medical emergency while hiking with his family.
US 4 days ago Surviving family of Titanic submersible explorer files wrongful death suit for $50 million The late Paul-Henri Nargeolet's family is suing the Titan submersible company OceanGate for $50 million dollars alleging wrongful death in the June 2023 implosion.