A closeup of a Copperhead snake's head
A closeup of a Copperhead snake's head

14-Year-Old Bitten by Copperhead in His Garage

Here's where the venomous reptile was hiding.

United States Postal Service delivery truck distributing mail in office complex in Northbrook - suburban town north of Chicago.
United States Postal Service delivery truck distributing mail in office complex in Northbrook - suburban town north of Chicago.

USPS Is Suspending Services in These Places

The closures are "due to safety concerns."

A USPS (United States Parcel Service) mail truck leaves for a delivery.
A USPS (United States Parcel Service) mail truck leaves for a delivery.

USPS Issues New Alert to Customers

Be careful what you put in the mail.

A man wearing a mask while standing in wildfire smoke
A man wearing a mask while standing in wildfire smoke

"Life-Threatening" Heat, "Unhealthy" Air Hit U.S.

Here's when the dangerous conditions will clear.

thermometer showing extreme heat
thermometer showing extreme heat

Teen and Stepdad Die Hiking in Extreme Heat

Here's how to know if you're in danger.

mobile phone powering down
mobile phone powering down

How to Protect Your Phone From Hackers

With one easy trick!

A close up of a mosquito sucking blood from someone's skin
A close up of a mosquito sucking blood from someone's skin

Malaria Returns to the U.S. After 20 Years

Here's how to stay safe from the dangerous disease.

USPS Is Suspending Services in These Places
USPS Is Suspending Services in These Places

USPS Is Suspending Services in These Places

The suspensions are "due to safety concerns."

USPS Says "Keep Carriers Safe"
USPS Says "Keep Carriers Safe"

USPS Says "Keep Carriers Safe"

At least, if you want to keep getting your mail.

A closeup of a diamondback rattlesnake
A closeup of a diamondback rattlesnake

Venomous Animal Encounters on the Rise

Here are the scariest offenders to know about.

Dollar General exterior store sign and logo. Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores.
Dollar General exterior store sign and logo. Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores.

Dollar General Worker Speaks Out on Understaffing

Conditions are "dangerous," he says.

A milk snake coiled on moss
A milk snake coiled on moss

Expert Shares What Not to Do When You See a Snake

He was bitten 50 times during one encounter.

A shopper walking through the frozen food aisle at a Walmart
A shopper walking through the frozen food aisle at a Walmart

Great Value Frozen Fruit Sold at Walmart Recalled

The FDA warns of possible hepatitis A contamination.

A close up of a copperhead snake opening its mouth
A close up of a copperhead snake opening its mouth

"Really Nasty Snake Year" Brings Spike in Sightings

Here's how you can most easily avoid them.

A copperhead snake coiled on the ground
A copperhead snake coiled on the ground

5-Year-Old Child Gets Bitten by Copperhead

"Snakes can be in your shoes," one person warns.

Postmaster General, Officers Battle Over Mail Theft
Postmaster General, Officers Battle Over Mail Theft

Postmaster General, Officers Battle Over Mail Theft

He says he's doing all he can to stop it—they disagree.

Dollar,General,Delivery,Truck,Offloads,New,Merchandise,At,Shopping,Center
Dollar,General,Delivery,Truck,Offloads,New,Merchandise,At,Shopping,Center

Dollar General "Jeopardizes Safety," Official Warns.

They say it affects "everyone in their stores."

A close up of a copperhead snake on a log with its tongue out
A close up of a copperhead snake on a log with its tongue out

A Copperhead Snake Bit a 4-Year-Old Boy

Here's where it was hiding when it happened.

Grey clouds of smoke in the sky.
Grey clouds of smoke in the sky.

Wildfire Smoke Has Blanketed the U.S.

Here's when the air will finally clear.

USPS mail. mail and parcel delivery
USPS mail. mail and parcel delivery

USPS Warns "Mail Service Could Be Halted"

Even if you yourself are following the rules.