Recreational shark fishing from beaches has been banned or tightly restricted across most of the U.S. A small group of states still allows some version of it, with rules that vary widely by coast.

A couple who bought 40 acres discovered a massive cave system on the property about a year later. The find turned a private land purchase into a closely watched local story.

A viral claim about a Black family secretly ruling the world is not supported by verified public records or credible reporting. What is confirmed is the spread of the phrase online, not the underlying allegation.

Feeding wildlife may look harmless, but federal and state agencies say it can trigger attacks, disease spread, and dangerous behavior. Here are six animals US officials repeatedly warn people not to feed.

More than 1 million retired workers now receive at least $50,000 a year from Social Security, according to Social Security Administration data. The milestone shows how higher lifetime earnings are pushing up benefits even as the trust fund faces a projected shortfall next decade.

Federal agencies and security researchers say hospitals and water systems are being hit by a growing wave of cyber threats tied to internet-connected devices and operational technology. The warning is especially urgent for smaller utilities and rural health providers that often run older equipment.