Maine State

Elsewhere, there are reminders that seabirds in the Gulf of Maine remain highly vulnerable. From a bird blind on Seal Island, I watched as puffins zoomed in from the sea with a rainbow of fish drooping from their beaks. They carried copper and golden juvenile haddock, redfish and white hake....

Seal Island sees record number of breeding puffins

Rare footage captured by a camera strapped to the back of an endangered shark shows the moment it was struck by a boat, prompting the animal to dash into deep waters.

Boat hits massive 23-foot shark in rare video footage

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Beachgoers have been warned to take care after an increase in incidents involving weever fish on the Lincolnshire coast. National Coastwatch Mablethorpe said five people had been stung in recent days. Spokesperson Malcolm Drewery said: “If you stand on one, it’s very, very painful.”. The charity recommended wearing...

Weever fish warning after people stung in resort

Georgia State

Even if you’re prepped knowing a man is about to pull an alligator snapping turtle from a river in Georgia, you’ll still need to see it to believe it. The thing is massive. It’s also really prehistoric looking, and to see its gaping mouth up close is something else.

WATCH: You’re Not Prepared for What This Guy Pulls From the River

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Orcas relentlessly battered a yacht in a “terrifying” two-hour attack Wednesday that didn’t end until the $128,680 vessel sunk to the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea.

Robert Powell, 59, and his crew were just 22 hours into their 10-day trip from Vilamoura, Portugal, to Greece when the pod set its sights on the £100,000 — or $128,680 — sailing boat.

“To me, they were not playing at all, they knew exactly what they were doing. They knew the weak points of the boat, and they knew how to sink it,” Powell, who was meant to be celebrating his birthday aboard the boat,...

Killer whales sink $128K yacht in ‘terrifying’ 2-hour Mediterranean Sea attack: ‘Like watching wolves hunt’

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And they may reveal the genetic secrets behind rare lobster colorations.

Peaches The 1-In-30 Million Lobster Just Hatched Some Rare Babies

A-Z-Animals

Mountain lions are beautiful, graceful predators who hunt by night. How many of them live in the United States? We’ve done the research and gathered the facts. Meet the Mountain Lion The mountain lion (Puma concolor) is also known as the cougar, panther, or puma. The cougar is one of the big cat species native […]

Mountain Lion (Cougar) Population by State in 2024

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

A camera attached to a basking shark has captured the first-ever recorded instance of the species being hit by a boat. The 23-foot (seven-meter) female basking shark was struck off the coast of Ireland on April 24. Researchers from Oregon State University attached the tag that only stays on for 12 hours so they were either lucky to capture the footage or incidents are more common than previously thought.

Shark Being Struck by Boat Caught on Camera for First Time

Virginia State

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

A worker at a remote radar station on Brevoort Island, Nunavut, Canada, was fatally attacked last week by two polar bears. The victim, an employee of Nasittuq Corporation, was stationed at the North Warning System site when the attack took place on Thursday. Nasittuq Corporation, which manages the radar facilities in northern Canada, confirmed the death in a news release on Friday.

Arctic Worker Mauled to Death by 2 Polar Bears

Jacksonville, FL

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Florida State

Alligators are common in Florida lakes and on some golf courses. American crocodiles, on the other hand, are quite rare. There is an estimated 1.3-1.5 million alligators in Florida, but there are only 1,550-2,000 American crocodiles left. They are considered a Threatened Species by the IUCN. Crocodiles have a reputation for being more aggressive than […]

The Next Invasive Threat to Florida Lakes: Nile Crocodiles!

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Kassondra O'Hara

Ozero Baykal, the deepest freshwater lake on Earth. This week, we take our Where in the World series to the largest country in the world. Here, we will explore the depths of our planet’s largest freshwater lake, which is larger than all of the five Great Lakes of the United States combined.

Where in the World is the Pearl of Siberia?

Plymouth, MA

Dianna Carney

The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

The survey monitors the river's health as well as fish stock levels for anglers.

More than 600 fish found during river survey

Alaska State

An updated preliminary estimate of Alaska’s 2024 statewide commercial salmon harvest rose from 59.7 million to 75.5 million fish as of Aug. 12, but still lags behind the Alaska Department of Fish and Game forecast of 135.7 million fish by season’s end. ADF&G’s forecast for commercial harvesters had...

Statewide Commercial Harvest of Alaska Salmon Reaches 75.5M Fish

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Puffins in Maine have a noteworthy 'normal' year

Puffins in Maine have had a normal, successful year. Don Lyons, the director of conservation science at Audubon's Seabird Institute, says that's noteworthy given the challenges...

Puffins in Maine have a noteworthy 'normal' year

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