Bat in the mouth?! Woman faces huge medical bill after bizarre vacation encounter
A Massachusetts woman is stuck with a five-figure medical bill after a wild bat flew into her mouth during a vacation.
A Massachusetts woman is stuck with a five-figure medical bill after a wild bat flew into her mouth during a vacation.
Full Sturgeon Moon, Perseid meteor shower and planetary conjunction to light up August skies
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
Here is your August 2025 guide for celestial events. The year will feature 12 full Moons, plenty of meteor showers, four eclipses and three Supermoons.
Radioactive wasp nest found at former nuclear weapons site
A wasp nest found in South Carolina had radiation levels 10 times higher than what’s allowed by federal regulators.
A wasp nest found in South Carolina had radiation levels 10 times higher than what’s allowed by federal regulators.
Potential asteroid impact on Moon in 2032 could trigger massive meteor shower on Earth
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
If Asteroid 2024 YR4 crashes into the Moon in 2032, it would be the largest impact in about 5,000 years, according to a new analysis.
World's rarest big cat welcomes cubs at Brookfield Zoo | ChicagoNOW
World's rarest big cat, the Amur Leopard, gives birth to two cubs at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo is celebrating the birth of two Amur leopard cubs, born on July 14, 2025, to 8-year-old Mina. With fewer than 100 Amur leopards left in the wild, the births mark a major milestone for one of the world's most endangered big cat species.
World's rarest big cat, the Amur Leopard, gives birth to two cubs at Brookfield Zoo. The zoo is celebrating the birth of two Amur leopard cubs, born on July 14, 2025, to 8-year-old Mina. With fewer than 100 Amur leopards left in the wild, the births mark a major milestone for one of the world's most endangered big cat species.
Check out Brookfield Zoo's butterfly habitat
Flutter over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to see their butterfly habitat while you still can!
Flutter over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to see their butterfly habitat while you still can!
Florida alligator takes woman's shoe after she provoked him: 'Serves her right'
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
A Florida alligator got some not-so-subtle revenge against a woman who threw her shoes at it – by taking one of them with him into the water. Watch the video in the player above.
See it: Dolphin calf reunited with mother after being freed from fishing net
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
The dolphin calf was first spotted entangled in the fishing net earlier this summer. And after several weeks, the young dolphin was finally freed from the line and reunited with its mother.
Free fun at Elgin Zoo: New kid-friendly experiences you don?t want to miss
Looking for free, family-friendly activities in the suburbs? The Elgin Zoo has exciting new experiences your kids will love!
Looking for free, family-friendly activities in the suburbs? The Elgin Zoo has exciting new experiences your kids will love!
Miss Illinois Teen USA gives back with passion for skin care, science
Sophia Xia is a STEM scholar, nonprofit founder, wellness advocate, researcher and was recently crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA.
Sophia Xia is a STEM scholar, nonprofit founder, wellness advocate, researcher and was recently crowned Miss Illinois Teen USA.
Watch two meteor showers at once: Best time to see the Delta Aquariids and Capricornids
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
Two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—will peak before dawn on July 30, lighting up the sky with minimal moonlight interference.
Watch: Seagull swoops down and steals woman's sandwich out of her hand
“This scared me and caused me to scream. Then I decided to chase after them," the woman said.
“This scared me and caused me to scream. Then I decided to chase after them," the woman said.
Tips for mosquito-proofing your fun this summer
George Balis is an entomologist and midwest regional manager at Clarke and he's here with tips on reducing mosquito bites while still enjoying time outside.
George Balis is an entomologist and midwest regional manager at Clarke and he's here with tips on reducing mosquito bites while still enjoying time outside.
Woman mauled by bear while hiking on popular Alaska trail
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
A woman had to be rescued from a popular hiking trail in Anchorage, Alaska after being attacked by a brown bear this week.
Chicago pushes for bird-safe buildings after thousands of bird deaths
Advocates urge the city to pass a bird-friendly building ordinance, saying simple design changes could save thousands of migratory birds each year.
Advocates urge the city to pass a bird-friendly building ordinance, saying simple design changes could save thousands of migratory birds each year.
Behind-the-scenes at Brookfield Zoo Chicago's animal hospital
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about their animal hospital and round-the-clock care.
FOX 32's Natalie Bomke heads over to Brookfield Zoo Chicago to learn more about their animal hospital and round-the-clock care.
Delta flight makes emergency landing at LAX after engine fire caught on video
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from California earlier this week.
A Delta Air Lines flight experienced an apparent engine fire shortly after departing from California earlier this week.
SkyWest flight nearly collides midair with Air Force B-52 near North Dakota airport
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
A SkyWest flight from Minneapolis narrowly missed a mid-air collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot Airport last week.
Nuclear waste being transformed into promising cancer treatment
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
The former headquarters of the Manhattan Project, where the world's first atomic bomb was created, is now turning nuclear waste into a potential cure for cancer.
New tiny world beyond Neptune discovered, giving boost to ‘Planet Nine’ theory
Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.
Researchers use the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii to find a small object on the outer edge of the Solar System. Nicknamed “Ammonite," researchers say it could provide more evidence to the hypothetical “Planet Nine" beyond Neptune.