Bees aren't out to get you, but some pack a painful punch if pushed too far. There are over 20,000 bee species worldwide, but here we narrowed it down to the 15 that stand out for their sting strength ...

Africanized honey bees, aka "killer bees" live in several states across the southern U.S. and are expected to move north.

The Oak Ridge Fire near Window Rock, Arizona, has burned over 1,800 acres and was 0% contained, as of June 29, 2025.