Day: August 29, 2026
At Minnesota State Fair, Tetris Players Can Help University of Minnesota Researchers Track Brain Planning With Eye Movements and EEG Caps
Fairgoers can play a game and take part in neuroscience research at the same time.
Black Bear Incidents in Utah Have Doubled This Year as 168 Reports Send Wildlife Crews Into Neighborhoods and Foothills Statewide
Warm weather, freezes, heat and drought have pushed bears toward lower elevations, prompting new safety reminders for Utah residents and campers.
Georgia Lottery Scratch-Off Sold in Sandersville Turns One Player Into a $2.5 Million Winner With a Ticket Bought at Busy Bee
A Millionaire Jumbo Bucks ticket sold in Washington County brought a huge prize, while Georgia Lottery says scratch-off players collected millions statewide last week.
Utah Bear Incidents Have Doubled in 2026 as Black Bears Head Into Neighborhoods From Food Stressed Hillsides Across the State
Wildlife officials say weather swings and drought have pushed black bears lower, leading to more encounters near homes.
Large Alligator Near a New Orleans Walking Trail in City Park Sparks Warnings After Video Shows People May Be Feeding It
A local resident says the gator has drawn close to the path, raising concerns for walkers, pets, and the animal itself.
Black Bear Sightings in Santa Fe New Mexico Surge as 11 Cubs Reach Rehab and Rain May Finally Push Animals Back Into the Wild
Wildlife officials say drought is driving bears into neighborhoods, while recent and forecast rain could ease the encounters.
Al’s French Fries Exits the NC State Fair After Nearly 70 Years as a New 15% Vendor Cut Reshapes Raleigh Tradition
A longtime fair favorite is stepping away as organizers switch from flat fees to a percentage-based model.