Costco egg recall for salmonella receives FDA's most severe designation The FDA has classified its recall of eggs sold under Costco's Kirkland brand as a Class I recall, a designation reserved for instances of the highest potential health risk — including death. Bill Chappell
Global stories from 2024 that we loved ... but that you may have missed These stories didn't get huge numbers of views, but readers who found them stayed with them for what qualifies as an eternity on the online clock. Here are our underappreciated favorites. Marc Silver
Top global TikToks in 2024: Mr. Bean disciple, lip-synch for their life, baby hippo! Scenes from some of the most popular TikToks from the Global South in 2024: a dancing teen from the Philippines; an homage to Mr. Bean, that cute baby pygmy hippo. Ari Daniel
Bird flu has killed 20 big cats including cougars at a U.S. wildlife sanctuary The sanctuary in Washington state said it was working with officials to determine the cause of the outbreak, which has killed over half of its cats in recent weeks. Rebecca Rosman
Whooping cough cases in Washington state might hit 2,000 by end of 2024 So far this year, close to 2,000 cases have been reported in Washington state, compared to just 78 at the same time last year. This year’s total is the highest since 2012. KUOW Staff
Giving a kidney to a stranger? Researchers call it 'extraordinary altruism' Only about 300 to 400 people a year give a kidney to someone they never met. It's an act of generosity so unusual, a neuroscientist studies the people who do this. Stephanie O'Neill
Photos: Fishermen, known as 'Sea Nomads,' dive to protect ocean life in Madagascar They make their living off the sea, but their catch is dwindling. So these traditional fisherfolk are taking steps to preserve both sea life — and their livelihood. Julie Bourdin
Feeling stuffed after a big holiday meal? Try taking a walk During the holidays, you may want to roll from the table to the TV. Research shows even a short walk after a meal can be a big boost for health. Maria Godoy
When kindness becomes a habit, it improves our health Whether it's volunteering at a local school or taking soup to a sick neighbor, research shows that when we help others, we can also improve our own physical and mental health. Asma Khalid