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Wayne County, MO

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A fisherman in Missouri caught what he thought was an odd fish that refused to die, even when left on the pavement for several hours. The angler was fishing below Wappapello Lake Spillway in Wayne County on May 25 when he reeled in what turned out to be a northern snakehead, the fourth ever recorded in the state, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Anglers catching this peculiar fish are urged to ‘kill it on sight’

Colorado State

Whiskey Riff

Nature is amazing... you just never know what you are going to see out there, and most of the time when you see something wild, it's all about animals getting a meal. And for some, that process is way more violent than others.

Northern pike are apex predators native to the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada, but have since spread out into places like Montana, Colorado and the Northeast. It's also a popular sportfish in many parts of Europe. These beasts can grow over 4 feet long and weigh over 50 pounds. They are huge and people...

Northern Pike Snags A Baby Goose Right In Front Of The Boat

New York Post

If you sea something, say something.

Fishermen are being instructed to kill an invasive, predatory fish with the potential to devastate local ecosystems.

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is warning folks to be on the lookout for the northern snakehead, a marine animal indigenous to Asia that has been spotted in US waters.

As its name suggests, the snakehead, which grows up to 3 feet in length, can slither onto land and survive for days by breathing in air. It also features a python-like color pattern, differentiating it from the similar-looking native bowfin. 

“They’re aggressive predators, preying on native species, and competing...

Fishermen warned to kill ‘invasive’ sea creatures that can survive on land: ‘They’re aggressive predators’

South Carolina State

A-Z-Animals

If you’re a hunter who loves the sport as-is, a reward for your efforts is not a bad deal. Although bounties were certainly more popular in the past, some invasive animals have become so destructive that the government is incentivizing hunters to join in efforts to control those populations. Let’s discover the seven invasive animals […]

7 Invasive Animals Governments Will Pay You to Hunt in 2024

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Milwaukee, WI

Ash Jurberg

Wisconsin Grapples with Growing List of Mass Layoffs and Job Cuts. In a troubling trend, two additional businesses have announced mass layoffs in Wisconsin, marking the third job cut announcement this week.

Mass Layoffs in Wisconsin Continue as Three Companies Announce Job Cuts This Week

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King Arthur’s magical sword in the stone may be the stuff of legend (and many a film and TV adaptation), but France has had its own real-life Excalibur for centuries.The Durandal sword has earned its own mythological credentials having been embedded high up in a rock in the south-central village of Rocamadour for some 1,300 years.And yet, on Saturday, 22 June, the sword suddenly vanished from its rocky bed, and no one can work out how the thief took it.Durandal was the legendary sword of Roland, a renowned warrior and the protagonist of the 11th century epic poem La Chanson...

‘Excalibur’ sword suddenly vanishes after 1,300 years wedged in stone

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Chesterfield Township, NJ

Morristown Minute

Modern, trauma-informed facility to replace Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. Chesterfield Township, N.J. – On June 13, 2024, the New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) announced a significant milestone in the development of a new women's correctional facility with the release of an open solicitation for design consultation. This step is crucial for providing the necessary architectural and engineering services for the project, which aims to create a modern, trauma-informed environment with centralized services and ample program space.

New Women's Correctional Facility in Chesterfield Township

Georgia State

Perry, GA

Vanishing Georgia

Peggy Bramblette recently reached out to let us know that the historic New Perry Hotel, perhaps the best-known symbol of this Middle Georgia town, was facing possible demolition. A week passed and I was not surprised to learn that the demolition is imminent. I’ve witnessed a long history of developers convincing local politicians to agree […]

Historic New Perry Hotel Facing Demolition

A felled poplar tree is a tell-tale sign of beavers living on the River Stour, conservationists say.

Evidence of beavers found along river

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorable puppy named Koi who they describe as a “sweet and happy little puppy who found himself dumped at a high kill shelter for unknown reasons.” Despite the harsh start to his life, Koi remains an adorable and energetic puppy. Now, thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. giving him a second chance and rescuing him from the high-kill shelter, Koi is ready for adoption and looking for his forever home.

Meet Koi: The Sweet & Happy Little Puppy Dumped At A High-Kill Shelter

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Traveling to bodies of water for relaxation and to take in the sights is a common recreational goal. Most of these bodies of water play host to entire ecosystems full of plants and animals. Have you discovered that some of the tranquil-looking lakes of the world are infested with sharks? Most sharks can’t survive in […]

Sharks in Lakes: Discover the Only Shark Infested Lakes on Earth

What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Alligators and crocodiles are easy to confuse with one another since they belong to the same phylogenetic order. They’re both large reptiles with lizard-like bodies, tough skin, long tails, stubby legs, elongated snouts, and large teeth. However, both reptiles have distinct features that can help you […]

Alligator vs. Crocodile: 6 Key Differences and Who Wins in a Fight

The Suwannee alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys suwanniensis), often considered the dinosaur of the turtle world, is on the decline. That’s why the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is listing it as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a 4(d) rule that tailors protections to support its conservation needs. The Service decided not to designate critical habitat for the turtle because it could increase poaching.

Alligator Snapper Subspecies Listed As Threatened

Emily Standley Allard

We often run across people in our lives who either have a natural healing and calming energy to them and those who seem bent on ruining everything you set out to do whether they mean to or not. Astrology offers a complex and nuanced understanding of personality traits associated with each zodiac sign, attributing both positive and negative aspects to individuals' characters. Among these characteristics, some signs are often hailed for their healing abilities, bringing comfort, peace, and rejuvenation to those around them. Conversely, other signs may possess more destructive tendencies, challenging relationships and personal growth. This article explores the zodiac signs that are traditionally considered the most healing and the most destructive, offering insights into the dual nature of certain astrological influences.

The 6 Zodiac Signs That Can Either Heal or Destroy You

Field & Stream

A 6-foot-long endangered sturgeon weighing 220 pounds was hauled out of the Hudson River by biologists with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s (NYDEC) Hudson River Estuary Program in June. Captured as part of an annual survey started in 2006 to track trends in the sturgeon population, the fish was netted near Hyde Park, the former home of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, about 80 miles north of New York City.

Biologists Capture and Tag 220 Pound Endangered Sturgeon in Hudson River

Broward County, FL

Cooper City, FL

Edmond Thorne

Ashley Ruth Morin, a 28-year-old attorney from Cooper City, Florida, is currently facing three felony charges after authorities accused her of using her position to assist in a property fraud case.

Broward County Attorney Faces Felony Charges in Property Fraud

Lebanon, MO

CJ Coombs

If you like catfish, it might be worth a trip to Dowd's Catfish & BBQ. Dowd's is located at 1760 West Elm Street in Lebanon, Missouri. Whether you're traveling to or from Branson or Springfield, if you feel like going out of your way, it's a 3-hour drive from Kansas City or a 2-hour, 20-minute drive from St. Louis.

Hearty Meals await at Dowd's Catfish and BBQ

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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US Army Combats Invasive Fish In $1.1B Project

The $1.6 billion barrier project hopes to stem the tide of invasive aquatic...

US Army Combats Invasive Fish In $1.1B Project

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