Consequences of viral cuteness as internet raves about pygmy hippo at Thailand zoo
While we might think it's cute when an animal goes viral online, but there are some real-world implications to an animal becoming too popular.
Health & Safety
Two Watauga County residents confirmed dead after Helene, officials say
Watauga County officials say two residents were killed by landslides after Helene swept through mountain communities. Numerous other injuries have been attributed to the storm or clean-up efforts.
Breast cancer rates are rising dramatically among Asian Americans, new study shows
A study shows that breast cancer rates are rising dramatically among Asian Americans. Researchers are not sure why, but this group is catching up with rates among white women.
Asheville residents describe aftermath of Hurricane Helene as city prepares for long road to recovery
Days after Helene swept through western North Carolina leaving a path of destruction in its wake, many are still without power.
Marburg outbreak: Fear of motorbike helmets, vaccine trial, U.S. travelers alert
Marburg is one scary disease. The fatality rate can be as high as 88%. There's no approved vaccine — yet. With one of the world's largest outbreaks, Rwanda is now testing a promising new vaccine.
Fat Bear Week delayed after a large bear kills a rival bear
The scene was relayed by a live webcam of bears on Alaska's Brooks River. “This is very difficult to watch and comprehend,” said Naomi Boak of the nonprofit Katmai Conservancy.
This new MacArthur “genius” says she defied caste prejudice thanks to Dad and Mom
Shailaja Paik faced prejudice because of her family's Dalit caste and her gender. As a historian she's written ground-breaking books on India's Dalits and is now a MacArthur 'genius grant' awardee.
Biden plans survey of devastation in North Carolina as Helene's death toll tops 130
President Joe Biden was set to survey the devastation in the mountains of Western North Carolina on Wednesday, where exhausted emergency workers continued to work around-the-clock to clear roads, r
The pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, experts say
Street fentanyl has long been viewed as unstoppable. Now many experts say the supply of the deadly synthetic opioid is suddenly drying up in many parts of the U.S. and fatal overdoses are dropping.