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[arielilane]

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A bear-y hungry animal was caught on camera stealing bird food and snatching the birdfeeder from a home in Maine.

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https://www.wfla.com/news/animals/watch-bear-snatches-birdfeeder-from-home/

Updated: Jul 25, 2024 / 11:24 AM EDT

 

[arielilane]

@LasVegasLocally

A LVMPD helicopter had to make an emergency landing on Pebble Road today. Nobody was injured and everybody drove exactly the speed limit for a few minutes.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1819138813794660776

 

[Luwin]

Hammersmith: Dolphin spotted in River Thames in west London

A marine life charity says to see dolphins in the London stretch of the Thames is "something else".

www.bbc.co.uk

A dolphin has been spotted swimming in the River Thames in west London, a marine life charity has said.

The mammal, believed to be a common dolphin, has been nicknamed Jo Jo and was spotted swimming between the Hammersmith and Putney bridges on Thursday evening.

 

[arielilane]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1819736764560429550

 

[arielilane]

A bus driver was praised for her quick-thinking when she stopped to help an unconscious cyclist in the middle of a roadway in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1820157755120046335

 

[Luwin]

Hammersmith: Dolphin spotted in River Thames in west London

A marine life charity says to see dolphins in the London stretch of the Thames is "something else".

www.bbc.co.uk

A dolphin has been spotted swimming in the River Thames in west London, a marine life charity has said.

The mammal, believed to be a common dolphin, has been nicknamed Jo Jo and was spotted swimming between the Hammersmith and Putney bridges on Thursday evening.

Sad update - Battersea: Dolphin found dead on bank of River Thames

 

[arielilane]

SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio ISD student was surprised to see that his father, who is currently serving in the U.S. Navy, flew many hours to catch his graduation last week.
David Castillo flew 17 hours from his Navy post in the South China Sea to see his son, David Randy Castillo, graduate from Brackenridge High School.

Full article and heartfelt video at link...

Father flew 17 hours from Navy post to surprise son at Texas high school graduation

David Castillo flew 17 hours from his Navy post to see his son graduate from Brackenridge High School.

www.khou.com

Updated: 4:42 AM CDT June 13, 2024

 

[arielilane]

Petkash Photog KKTV reposted
@Matt_Kroschel
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[arielilane]

Totally awesome: Dogs hit the waves in surfing championships

Pacifica, California, hosted the World Dog Surfing Championships, and rather than winning medals, these contestants were in it for the fun.

www.kktv.com

Aug. 5, 2024 at 2:01 PM EDT|Updated: 21 hours ago

The annual World Dog Surfing Championship was held Saturday in Pacifica, California. (Source: KPIX/CNN)

 

[Lilibet]

12 year old boy calmly traps wandering leopard.

 

[arielilane]

A Cheetah and her Cheetos

https://twitter.com/x/status/1821972267707851198

 

[arielilane]

ROCKPORT - Stargazers in New England were treated to not just one, but two incredible sights in the night sky: The Perseid meteor shower and the northern lights.

Perseid meteor shower, northern lights combine for unforgettable show above Massachusetts

The Perseid meteor shower and the northern lights could be seen at the same time in Massachusetts.

www.cbsnews.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1823011864931860943

 

[arielilane]

In this latest monthly update from @USGSVolcanoes, geologists are finding evidence for what caused the July 23 hydrothermal explosion in Biscuit Basin. August also marks the 65th anniversary of the magnitude 7.3 Hebgen Lake earthquake.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1820815086388436997

 

[arielilane]

Alligator knocks out the trapper after being taunted

https://twitter.com/x/status/1823263479874101263

 

[arielilane]

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A truly remarkable woman from Allentown is getting her flowers.

Grace Carr, Sr. celebrated her 97th birthday on the 4th of July.

She's been affiliated with St. Luke's, as a nurse or a volunteer, for eight decades!

97-year-old woman reflects on her 8 decades with St. Luke's

Grace Carr, Sr. celebrated her 97th birthday on the 4th of July.

www.wfmz.com

• Jul 17, 2024

 

[arielilane]

This combination image, created from two photos provided by NASA, shows Jupiter in 2017 (left) and Mars in 2003. From Earth, the two planets will appear to be almost touching later this week.
NASA/via AP


Look up at the sky this week and you'll see Mars and Jupiter in a tight lineup not seen for years.

Full article at link...

https://www.npr.org/2024/08/12/nx-s1-5072031/mars-jupiter-planet-conjunction-close

AUGUST 13, 2024

 

[arielilane]

Stabilised camera to show how Earth rotates

https://twitter.com/x/status/1823144997719265368

 

[arielilane]

(CNN) – Archaeologists at the buried city of Pompeii in Italy have unearthed the skeletal remains of a man and woman, along with a cache of coins and precious jewelry.

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Pompeii archaeologists find bodies of man and woman – and their treasure

Archaeologists at the buried city of Pompeii in Italy have unearthed the skeletal remains of a man and woman, along with a cache of coins and precious jewelry.

www.wcjb.com

Aug. 13, 2024 at 11:23 AM EDT|Updated: 3 hours ago

 

[sds71]

Real groundhog found among stuffed animals inside claw machine in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Game Commission posted photos of last week's animal rescue.

Sorry kids, this one can't be claimed and taken home.

A game warden came in to fish the little guy out and take him back into the wild.

Meadows Original Frozen Custard of Hollidaysburg, where the groundhog turned up, took suggestions for a name on its Facebook page.

The winner? Colonel Custard!

Real groundhog found among stuffed animals inside claw machine in Pennsylvania

A real groundhog was found surrounded by stuffed animals inside a claw machine near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

6abc.com

 

[arielilane]

@YellowstoneNPS

If you've visited Yellowstone during spring and summer, you've probably heard the all-male chorus of the boreal chorus frog: but actually seeing them is another matter. Ranger Rita Garcia reminisces about discovering these tiny amphibians for the first time.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1823351300110655892