Border Protection warns travelers face fines for smuggling eggs to US from Mexico as prices soar
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has reported an increase in attempts by travelers to bring eggs into the U.S. from Mexico as prices soar because of an outbreak of avian influenza.
Cheese recall underway after several people are sickened by listeria
Brie and camembert cheeses made by Old Europe Cheese, Inc., were recalled on Friday due to their potential link to a listeria outbreak in the United States.
Pfizer seeks approval for omicron booster in kids over 5 years old
Pfizer is seeking approval from the FDA for its updated COVID-19 booster shot targeting the omicron variant in kids between the ages of 5 and 11.
Wendy’s E. coli outbreak spreads to more states, including New York and Kentucky, CDC says
The E. Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce from Wendy's fast food restaurants has spread to at least six states, now including New York and Kentucky.
Biden admin provides $11M for monkeypox, smallpox vaccine production
The Department of Health and Human Services is giving around $11 million to support the first U.S.-based fill and finish manufacturing of the Jynneos vaccine.
Maine lobster fishing union drops part of lawsuit against federal government over whale restrictions
The Maine Lobstering Union has dropped part of its lawsuit against the federal government regarding new restrictions that protect whales.
Turkey prices expected to surge this Thanksgiving, experts warn
Commodity analysts warn sky-high turkey prices will only get worse as Thanksgiving approaches after millions of birds were destroyed due to avian flu.
Kodiak Cakes donates proceeds from limited-edition products to grizzly bear, wildlife conservation
Power breakfast brand Kodiak Cakes is teaming up with Vital Ground Foundation to donate funds to conserving grizzly bear habitats in the Rocky Mountain West.
FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine was granted emergency use authorization by the FDA on Wednesday, setting it up to be a fourth vaccine option for Americans.
Jane Goodall Barbie doll debuts ahead of World Chimpanzee Day
Barbie models a doll after English conservationist Jane Goodall, who was instrumental in chimpanzee research in the 1960s. Here's what you need to know about the sustainable campaign.
Monkeypox testing expands with launch of first commercial lab
Labcorp, a clinic laboratory network, announced that it would start processing tests for monkeypox on Wednesday, a virus that has infected about 600 in the U.S.
After business traveler says he found bugs in his salad, airline responds
A business-class passenger said he found bugs in his plastic-wrapped salad while on a flight from Germany to Dallas-Fort Worth — says staff laughed it off.
Wind energy company kills 150 bald eagles in US, pleads guilty
A subsidiary of one of the largest U.S. providers of renewable energy pleaded guilty to criminal charges and was ordered to pay over $8 million in fines and restitution after at least 150 eagles were killed at its wind farms in eight states, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
High gas prices hurt fishing, boating industries
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the price of diesel has nearly doubled over the past two years, from averaging $2.40 per gallon in 2020, to more than $4.00 dollars per gallon this year.
Florida fishing accident kills Venezuelan billionaire's banker son who leapt overboard to save fiancée
A Florida banker, the son of a Venezuelan billionaire, jumped off a 60-foot fishing boat Saturday to try and save his fiancée, who had fallen overboard.
State officials: Bird flu found at 4th Indiana turkey farm
Another commercial poultry flock is presumed positive for bird flu.
Bird flu detected in Kentucky, Virginia, Indiana as outbreak widens
Avian flu has now been detected in flocks of birds in Virginia and Kentucky, just days after Indiana officials had to euthanize 29,000 turkeys due to the spread of the virus, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.
Researchers create new equation to calculate your dog's real age in 'dog years'
Researchers create a more accurate way to determine your pet's age
Reports: Sharks attack 2 surfers minutes apart at Florida beach
Sharks bite surfers just minutes apart at Florida beach
Graphic video: Red tide algae decimates sea life along Fla. coast
A prolonged case of red tide algae along the Florida coast is killing off animal as small as tiny fish to possible even whale sharks.