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Heavy rains associated with Hurricane Beryl and the earlier Tropical Storm Alberto have led at least 200 crocodiles to enter urban areas in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, across from Texas, state and federal authorities said this week.So far, authorities say they have captured and relocated around 200 of the big reptiles since Alberto pelted the region with rain in June. Beryl brushed the same area before making landfall in south Texas earlier this week.Authorities said the heavy rains raised water levels in coastal lagoons, leading the animals to crawl into cities like Tampico and the nearby cities of...

Heavy rains leave 200 crocodiles lurking in cities in northern Mexico

A very large earth crack appeared in Congregación El Carmen in the municipality of Tula, Mexico’s state of Tamaulipas, during heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm “Alberto” from June 19 to 21, 2024. The fissure is still growing and is estimated to be from 1 to...

Massive earth crack appears in Tamaulipas, Mexico

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MEXICO CITY – Heavy rains linked to Hurricane Beryl and Tropical Storm Alberto have caused a surge of crocodiles into urban areas in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, state and federal authorities reported this week.

200 crocodiles run into cities as storms hit near Texas

HOLAUSA

The 23-year-old former First Daughter was seen in black biker shorts and a matching crop top

Sasha Obama shows her impressive physical transformation in a recent workout session

The daughter of Cameroon's president has said she hopes that her coming out as a lesbian can help change the law banning same-sex relations in her country. Brenda Biya told the Le Parisien newspaper that there were many people in her situation and she hoped to inspire them. The 27-year-old...

President's daughter hopes coming out will change anti-gay laws

The US Sun

A ONE-year-old girl with a fast swelling head passed away just days after doctors discovered a foetus that was once her twin sister growing in her skull. The toddler was admitted to hospital due to her growing skull and inability to sit up or stand. She also had delays in motor skills and speech development, […]

Toddler dies days after doctors discover her ‘twin sister’s foetus’ growing in her SKULL

Mississippi State

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Gulfport, MS

Mississippi News Group

On June 14, 2024, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 15-year-old Lexi Jade Brown, charging her with attempted murder and first-degree arson. The arrest followed a violent incident in the early morning hours according to a press release from teh Gulfport PD.

15 year old charged with attempted murder and arson after victim wakes up being stabbed

Iowa State

Des Moines, IA

DES MOINES, IA – In the realm of cryptozoology, few creatures are as enigmatic as the Van Meter Visitor. This mysterious entity, which allegedly terrorized the small Iowa town of Van Meter in 1903, continues to captivate monster enthusiasts, researchers, and curious tourists alike. Van Meter is just a...

Iowa’s 9-Foot Winged Terror With Laser Horn: Locals Say ‘The Van Meter Visitor’ Is Bulletproof!

Earth’s history is filled with marvelous creatures, some of which still leave experts baffled today, such as pseudosuchians. An example of one such creature is the new predatory reptile species discovered recently, located in the heart of Brazil, making a noteworthy addition to the tales of the Triassic period.

Ancient crocodile-like reptile discovered in Brazil

Mediaite

NBC News reported on Thursday that sources inside President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign are saying the president’s reelection efforts are doomed. The bombshell report said that Biden’s “closest allies, including three people who are directly involved in efforts to re-elect him, told NBC News they now see his chances of winning as zero — and the likelihood of him taking down fellow Democratic candidates growing.”

‘He Will Never Recover’: Biden Campaign Official Tells NBC His Chances of Winning Are Now ‘Zero’ and He Should Drop Out

CNN Political Commentator Bakari Sellers looks at whether the tone of political rhetoric in America will change. 

Bakari Sellers: ‘the attempted assassination shook the core of our country’

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It’s always hard to navigate the relationship of a child and their new stepmother, and it’s even harder when that stepmother was at one point the father’s mistress. Prince Harry has made it clear on numerous occasions that he’...

Queen Camilla Is Reportedly 'Imploring' King Charles To 'Keep His Distance' From Prince Harry After Being 'Outraged' By His Comments

Business Insider

Reports suggest Barack Obama isn't getting in the way of calls to replace Joe Biden, as others in the former president's circle publicly voice their doubts.

Team Biden suspects that Obama is behind the revolt to push him out: report

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

'What's occurring?' the girl's group chat asks this fine morning, to which I share the breaking news... no, I'm not pregnant, I do not have a new hinge date lined up and I did not see Harry Styles on the TFL central line this morning... However, what has occurred is that Demi Moore has ditched her signature XL raven tresses for a dramatically short haircut – a triumph for the beauty fanatics among us.

Demi Moore Looks Unrecognisable With Her New Chest-Length Haircut

Don’t get any ideas, thrill seekers. If you haven’t already heard of Ilha de Queimada Grande, a deceptively beautiful island off the coast of Brazil, you’ll be surprised to hear that is possibly the deadliest place on Earth. Why? Well, in English, it’s called Snake Island, and perhaps that’s all you need to know.

We Found It—the Deadliest Place on Earth.

Oklahoma State

A-Z-Animals

The alligator gar are fearsome fish in terms of size and appearance. Their scientific name is Atractosteus spatula and they are among the largest freshwater fish on the planet. They are the largest of all the gar species of fish. These awesome creatures have been on Earth since the late Jurassic period – that’s at […]

The Largest Alligator Gar Ever Caught in Oklahoma

In Queensland's northern reaches lie the Wet Tropics, spanning about 450 kilometers between Townsville and Cooktown. These mountainous rainforests are a relic of the ancient continent of Gondwana, dating back million of years when Australia and parts of Antarctica were covered in rainforest. While much of the rest of Australia...

Idiotfruit and tree kangaroos: Why the ancient rainforests of Queensland's Wet Tropics are so distinctive

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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At least 200 crocodiles crawl into cities as heavy rains hit northern Mexico near Texas

Officials are warning that as floods in areas like streets and drainage canals recede, crocodiles are likely to turn up and sightings will...

At least 200 crocodiles crawl into cities as heavy rains hit northern Mexico near Texas

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