The world’s polar bear population is projected to decline by two-thirds by 2050. A new study from the University of East Anglia suggests that polar bears are undergoing rapid genetic changes, and ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Polar bears are particularly vulnerable to climate change, as they rely on sea ice to hunt seals. A new study analyzed a small subpopulation of polar ...

OF THEM ABOUT THIS TRADITION. FOR SOME, IT’S THE ONLY WAY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR. JUMPING INTO THE MONONGAHELA RIVER FOR THE POLAR PLUNGE. AND REALLY, SOME HAVE BEEN DOING IT FOR YEARS. OTHERS, IT’S ...

Hundreds of people took the polar plunge at Milwaukee's lakefront. A Milwaukee alderman joined in the annual tradition at Bradford Beach. MFD paramedics were in the water in case anyone needed help.

No matter the temperature, the challenge of a plunge into icy water for a good cause is enough to get swimmers suited up this winter. Register in advance and don't look back. Those who want to avoid ...

STRATFORD — Plungers braved the cold, wind and frigid Long Island Sound to benefit Make-A-Wish Connecticut on New Year's Day. The Surfside Hotel and Little Pub held its 6th annual New Year's Day Polar ...

Brave participants jumped into the Monongahela River along the Mon Wharf in Pittsburgh Thursday morning at the annual Pittsburgh Polar Bear Plunge. Proceeds from T-shirt and other sales at the event ...

Wildwood beach will host its 20th anniversary Polar Bear Plunge on Jan. 17, inviting participants to brave the Atlantic Ocean’s frigid winter waters while raising funds for Special Olympics New Jersey ...

It’s 11 a.m. on the first morning of 2026 in Birch Bay, Washington. There’s a sharp chill in the air. Driving down Birch Bay Drive, sporadic groups of people wrapped in towels, robes and sweatshirt ...

PORT ANGELES — Dozens of people are expected to ring in the New Year in an extremely cold fashion by taking a dip in the waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. For the 38th year, Volunteer Hospice of ...

BIRCH BAY, Wash. (WSVN) — Thousands of people jumped into the Pacific Ocean in hopes of breaking the world record for the largest polar plunge. Around 5,000 people jumped into the chilly waters near ...

If you're thinking about joining the hundreds of people who will take to the frigid waters off Coney Island on New Year’s Day for the annual Polar Bear Plunge, medical experts have some advice. The ...