Teen reels in major catch on family fishing trip — but it’s not a fish
A Minnesota teen spent the last of his summer break on a fishing trip with his family, where he reeled in a major prize but it wasn’t a fish. The 14-year-old angler, Connor Halsa, said he felt somet… [read more]
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Discover the Magic of Moomins: Celebrating Tove Jansson’s 109th Birthday
August 9 is Moomin’s Day, a day to celebrate artist Tove Jansson and the wonderful world of Moomins that she created. Today, the Moomin Official Instagram posted a lovely photo of Jansson along with … [read more]
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Millions of kids are missing weeks of school as attendance tanks across the US
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) When in-person school resumed after pandemic closures, Rousmery Negrón and her 11-year-old son both noticed a change: School seemed less welcoming. Parents were no longer all… [read more]
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Pulled out to sea by current swimmer is rescued after treading water for 5 hours
NEW YORK (AP) A swimmer who got swept out to sea by a powerful current was rescued off New York’s Long Island after treading water for five hours, police said. Dan Ho, 63, went swimming at a beach i… [read more]
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Watch this adorable puggle swim and frolic at Taronga Wildlife Hospital
Take a gander at this adorable baby platypusalso known as a “puggle”who is being rehabilitated at the Taronga Wildlife Hospital at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. In the video that was posted on th… [read more]
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Mayor finds 70 pounds of cocaine while on fishing trip in the Florida Keys
A Florida mayor had quite the unexpected catch while on a recent fishing trip. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor helped reel in 70 pounds of cocaine while fishing last month in the Florida Keys, her office co… [read more]
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Researchers horrified after discovering mysterious plastic rocks on a remote island — here’s what they mean
In a horrifying discovery, geologists have found rocks made from plastic debris on Brazils remote Trindade Island. The island, which serves as an important refuge for green turtles, is more than 700 … [read more]
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Anglers carp at new self-triggering hook device
It is an innocuous piece of plastic, designed to imitate a small bit of wood and yet it has wrought havoc in the world of angling. Meet the Magic Twig, a device its supporters say will revolutionise… [read more]
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Half-eaten fish reeled in by Connecticut anglers shows ‘real problem’ fishermen face nationwide
Anglers in Connecticut are reeling in what appears to be half-eaten fish, and it seems to be due to an ocean predator. The Connecticut Fish and Wildlife put out a call for photos of half-eaten fish … [read more]
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‘Craziest catch of my life’: An amazing Cape Cod fish story
Ever since I saw my dad lose a ferocious battle with a northern pike, I have been pretty leery of fishing. Sure, I would love to join the courageous ranks of Cape Codders who brave the elements to ca… [read more]
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