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A close-up of a sea turtle with a hook in its mouth, being held by a gloved person

After a fisherman accidentally hooked one of the world's most endangered sea turtles, these rescuers stepped in to save it

On May 20, a fisherman hooked a sea turtle from a fishing pier in North Carolina. That’s when the Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol leapt into action.

A smiling man and woman, both elderly, in a field

Good news: Men and women both live longer lives in countries with greater gender equality

Researchers at the PLOS Global Public Health journal found direct correlations between gender and life expectancy.

A rendering of Chicago's National Public Housing Museum

A nondescript brick building used to be public housing in Chicago. Now, it's a first-of-its-kind museum

Despite most public housing residences closing in the 1960s and 70s, this one has been preserved for the future.

A fluffy black-and-white cow is surrounded by microphones and cameras.

Florida locals had one week to save a cow from slaughter: 'He managed to cross paths with all the right humans'

Charley was hand-raised in a 4-H program to compete in local shows. When he was too skinny at a weigh-in, his fate shifted.

A man in a black leather jacket plays with a tan dog

NYC magician uses tricks (and treats) to help shelter dogs get adopted

John Stessel knows the love of a dog is the realest source of magic the world has to offer.

A baby sea turtle hatchling crawls across the sand. More sea turtles can be seen in the background

Experts celebrate record-breaking start for sea turtle nesting season

A devastating hurricane season in 2024 meant low nest counts for sea turtles across Florida. So far, 2026 is proving to be a banner year for the endangered species.

Meet Splash, the country's first 'search and recovery' otter, who can find missing people underwater

The otter can hold his breath underwater for five minutes and has brilliant odor-tracking skills.

A crowd protests climate change issues with colorful signs. One says: Fight Climate Change or Die Frying. Another says: Don't Be a Fossil Fool, Act Now!

Trump called climate change a 'con job,' but lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are still trying to protect the planet

Trump’s stance on climate change has led to some of the largest deregulatory actions in the nation’s history. But there’s a long line of people still standing up for what they believe in.

Billie Eilish squats down in a post for a promotional image for her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour. There is a faded blue backdrop behind her

Billie Eilish is getting backlash from meat-eaters, even after her tour funded 7.7M vegan meals for the homeless

The “Happier Than Ever” singer is under fire after recent comments about the importance of eating vegan, but Eilish has been walking the walk since she was 12.

A man paints on a small easel on the streets of a city

This is what happened when artists received $1K a month, no strings attached

In New York, 2,400 creatives recently participated in the largest basic income program for artists in U.S. history.

Jaguars were pushed to the brink of extinction in Argentina 70 years ago. Now conservationists are celebrating their return

A wild jaguar sighting sparked excitement during a recent visit in Argentina’s Iberá Park.

A Catalina Island fox stands in tall grasses, looking off into the distance

This tiny fox species almost disappeared forever. Now, its recovery is among the fastest of any endangered species

Catalina Island foxes were nearly wiped out by a major distemper outbreak. Conservationists have brought them back from the brink — and quickly.