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San Diego Zoo Safari Park Issues Urgent Rabies Warning After Bat Found Positive

San Diego Zoo Safari Park Issues Urgent Rabies Warning After Bat Found Positive

Visitors to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park are being urged to come forward if they had contact with a wild bat that tested positive for rabies. The bat was discovered deceased outside the Oasis on the Rocks restaurant on July 11 and was confirmed to have rabies by the County Public Health Laboratory. This incident marks the 19th rabies-positive bat in San Diego County this year. County health officials are asking anyone who may have had direct contact with the bat to seek evaluation. The bat was not part of the park's animal collection, and no human contact has been reported so far. Rabies is a highly serious viral disease with a nearly 100% fatality rate if not treated early.

As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels

As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels

Lake Powell, the second largest reservoir in the United States, is shrinking

New Mexico Lawmakers Frustrated with Slow Behavioral Health System Rebuild

New Mexico Lawmakers Frustrated with Slow Behavioral Health System Rebuild

New Mexico lawmakers have expressed frustration over the slow progress in rebuilding the state's behavioral health system. The effort, initiated by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's signing of the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act in 2025, aims to address gaps in the system following a previous administration's actions that led to the withdrawal of several providers. The state has been divided into 13 regions, each tasked with developing plans to meet local needs. However, only two regions have had their plans approved, leading to confusion and calls for a more coordinated statewide approach.

Meta Avoids Jury Trial as Teen Drops Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

Meta Avoids Jury Trial as Teen Drops Social Media Addiction Lawsuit

A Florida teenager, known as R.K.C., has dropped his lawsuit against Meta, which accused the company of creating addictive social media platforms. The decision comes after settlements with TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. The lawsuit was part of a larger wave of legal actions against tech companies for allegedly fostering addiction through features like infinite scroll and notifications. Meta had prepared to defend itself in a jury trial, arguing that the plaintiff's social media usage was minimal. The case's dismissal follows Meta's previous legal defeat in New Mexico over similar claims.

Private autopsy raises questions about death of Mississippi college football player

Private autopsy raises questions about death of Mississippi college football player

By Andrew Hay July 22 (Reuters) - A private autopsy of Nolan Wells, a Black college football player whose body was found in the ocean near an island off the Mississippi coast, raised questions about the cause of his death, a family lawyer said on Wednesday.

Bear Found in Tree in Urban Area of Arapahoe County

Bear Found in Tree in Urban Area of Arapahoe County

A bear was discovered in a tree in an urban part of Arapahoe County, specifically in Centennial. The presence of the bear in such a populated area highlights the ongoing interactions between wildlife and urban environments. Local authorities were alerted to the bear's presence, and measures were likely taken to ensure both the safety of the animal and the residents. This incident underscores the challenges of wildlife management in areas where human development encroaches on natural habitats.

Los Angeles medical examiner pushes for greater transparency in high-profile deaths

Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths

Wild Pigs Cause Damage in South San Jose Business Park

Wild Pigs Cause Damage in South San Jose Business Park

A group of wild pigs has been causing significant damage to the landscaping of a business park in South San Jose. The pigs, including two older mothers and several piglets, have been seen foraging in the area, tearing up grass and searching for food. This has led to concerns among employees and property owners about the extent of the damage. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has noted an increase in wild pig sightings and damage reports, suggesting that food scarcity may be driving the animals into urban areas.

Bear Found in Urban Tree in Centennial, Colorado

Bear Found in Urban Tree in Centennial, Colorado

A bear was discovered in a tree in an urban area of Arapahoe County, Centennial, Colorado. The presence of the bear in such a populated area is unusual and has drawn attention from local residents and authorities. The bear's appearance in the tree highlights the ongoing interactions between wildlife and urban environments, as animals search for food and habitat in areas increasingly encroached upon by human development.

Popular Walmart bakery item recalled over possible glass contamination

Popular Walmart bakery item recalled over possible glass contamination

Most shoppers do not expect something as simple as a bakery roll to carry a safety risk. But food recalls can sometimes involve products consumers never see in their original packaging. This is especially true of products, which are shipped in bulk to grocery-store bakeries, restaurants, or other ...

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to be sentenced in US to life in prison

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to be sentenced in US to life in prison

NEW YORK, July 20 (Reuters) - Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada will appear in court on Monday for sentencing in the U.S. to life in prison, after a plea deal last year in which he admitted to shipping millions of kilograms of cocaine over decades as leader of the violent Sinaloa Cartel.

Mountain West/Pac-12 Softball Transfer Portal Tracker 07-20-2026

Mountain West/Pac-12 Softball Transfer Portal Tracker 07-20-2026

Let’s take a look at how the Mountain West/Pac-12 are faring after the first three days of the closed portal period.