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Kayaker makes stunning discovery after noticing strong smell on water: 'Owner has been notified'

A kayaker called for help after she spotted oil spilling from an overturned yacht on the water in New Zealand.
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Officials issue warning about looming threat to US coastline: 'The single biggest challenge we have facing us'

Pacifica residents are understandably worried. City councilmember Greg Wright commented, per Coastside News: "This is probably the single biggest challenge we have facing us." ...
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Authorities crush vehicle of man involved in illegal scheme: 'We will not tolerate it'

Authorities in Wolverhampton, England, are cracking down on fly-tipping, and they crushed the vehicle of a man apprehended for engaging in this illegal behavior. According to the BBC, Colin Fullard ...
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Officials take bold action to stop harmful 'selfie tourism' practice: 'Has increased in recent years'

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species imposed stricter regulations on the sloth trade to prevent harm ...
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Veterinarians make shocking discovery after examining whale that washed ashore: 'Did not die by chance'

As The Eastleigh Voice reported, Dr. Asuka Takita identified the whale's cause of death after inspecting it at Leopard Beach ...
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Experts thrilled as trail camera captures first-of-its-kind images of rare creature: 'Avoids human contact'

"The steppe cat is highly cautious, avoids human contact, leads a solitary lifestyle, and is primarily nocturnal," Kazinform ...
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Record-breaking temperatures leave hundreds in the dark as residents face ongoing power outages: 'We couldn't see anything'

In the U.S., the Northeast just experienced one of the worst weekends of this winter so far as a bitterly cold blast of Arctic air broke records and fueled heavy snow.
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Experts are split on whether the world is ready for another pandemic: 'Global threats demand a global response'

According to the World Health Organization, it's unclear whether we are better prepared for a future pandemic after COVID-19.
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Onlooker films outrageously close encounter between elk and tourists at national park: 'They were urged to ... keep a safe distance'

"A 'determined group' decided to get out of their car to follow him (the large bull elk) down the hill," wrote the original ...
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Researchers find breakthrough solution on common contaminants linked to cancer, fertility issues: 'Worked incredibly fast'

This innovative technique can filter out PFAS, or "forever chemicals," much faster than standard carbon filters on the market ...
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Small business owner stunned after learning details of $8 bag purchased at thrift store: 'I got out of there as quickly as possible'

"There's a video of me going, 'Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God,' once I figured out where the serial tag was. I got out of there as quickly as possible, paying $8 for the bag," Boelen said, adding ...