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Yellowstone Hiker Mauled in Grizzly Bear Attack

A dramatic survival story emerges from Yellowstone as a hiker fights off a protective female grizzly bear in a terrifying attack, highlighting the critical importance of bear safety protocols in the wild.

Yellowstone Reopens After Wildfire Closure

Yellowstone National Park has reopened its doors after a temporary shutdown caused by a rapidly spreading wildfire. Park officials confirm the blaze is now under control, with emergency services remaining on high alert.

Mount Rainier National Park Faces Major Water Crisis

A major pipeline rupture has left Mount Rainier National Park without running water, forcing closures and sparking a major conservation alert. Officials scramble for solutions as the peak tourist season approaches.

Worlds of Fun evacuated after gunfire in car park

Panic ensued at Kansas City's popular Worlds of Fun amusement park as police evacuated thousands of guests following reports of gunfire in the car park. The shocking incident unfolded on Saturday evening, sending families fleeing for safety.

Iowa Woman Vanishes After Solo Hike in Wyoming

A desperate search is underway in Wyoming for Mary, an Iowa woman who vanished after a solo hike. Authorities and volunteers scour rugged terrain as her family pleads for information.

Mount Rainier Eruption Threat: Towns Face Obliteration

New USGS data reveals a terrifying lahar threat from Mount Rainier. Communities like Orting and Puyallup are in the direct path of a 100ft wall of mud and debris, with evacuation plans critically underfunded.

Wildfire Threatens California's Ancient Sequoia Trees

A rapidly expanding wildfire, fuelled by powerful winds, is menacing California's iconic Giant Sequoia groves. Firefighters are in a critical battle to protect these ancient natural wonders, some over 3,000 years old, from catastrophic damage.

Puy du Fou announces £600m UK theme park

The acclaimed French historical theme park, Puy du Fou, is set to build a spectacular £600 million attraction in the UK, bringing its unique brand of live-action history shows to British shores and creating thousands of jobs.

Monument Valley's X-Files: UFOs & Paranormal Mysteries

The iconic landscape of Monument Valley, a staple of Western films, is shrouded in a dark history of UFO sightings, paranormal activity, and unexplained mysteries that continue to baffle experts and terrify visitors.

Fat Bear Week 2024: Alaska's Brown Bears Compete for Crown

Explore Katmai National Park's annual Fat Bear Week, where colossal brown bears compete for the title of fattest bear after a summer of feasting on salmon. Discover how live webcams and public voting create a global phenomenon celebrating wildlife success

NSW Locks In Great Koala National Park, Bans Logging

In a historic conservation victory, the New South Wales government has officially established the Great Koala National Park and enacted an immediate ban on logging within its boundaries, safeguarding a critical koala habitat.

California Ranchers Fight Environmentalists in Point Reyes Clash

A fierce battle is raging in California's Point Reyes National Seashore, pitting multi-generational dairy and cattle ranchers against powerful environmental groups. The conflict centres on a contentious plan to extend agricultural leases for 20 years, rai

Fat Bear Week 2025: Alaska's Hefty Heroes Return

Katmai National Park's beloved Fat Bear Week is back for 2025, celebrating the brown bears' incredible pre-hibernation transformation in a public vote for the champion of corpulence.

Scotland's World Cup Dream Ended by Denmark Defeat

Scotland's hopes for automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup were extinguished after a crushing 2-0 defeat to a dominant Denmark side at a rain-swept Hampden Park. Read the full match report and analysis.

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