A Maryland family recounted how a 13-year-old boy was attacked by a rabid beaver while swimming at Cunningham Falls State Park. The incident was the first of three rabid beaver attacks that led to the park's closure. The family described the attack as unprovoked and the animal as unusually large.
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A gossip column recounts a party celebrating Judge Judy's retirement from on-screen TV work, with anecdotes about guests, family, and the event's lavish details. It also digresses into complaints about European Union travel-entry procedures and seasonal socializing.
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San Francisco began removing 97 of 113 trees from Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park as part of a $40 million renovation. Residents and social media users criticized the plan, while the city says the same number of trees will be replanted and the park made more accessible.
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The news wrap reports Speaker Mike Johnson recessing the House early amid an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, fencing around the Kennedy Center after Trump's board voted to close it for repairs, and a fatal Los Angeles news helicopter crash.
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A Brownsville bus stop has been retrofitted with a first-of-its-kind green roof designed to absorb rainwater and reduce heat for transit riders. The project, funded by Resilient Cities Catalyst and partnered with the Mayor’s Office, follows a summer of heavy flooding and will be evaluated for possible expansion.
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Five Asiatic black bears rescued from a South Korean bile farm have arrived at Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park in Suffolk, the first moon bears relocated to the UK. The article describes their decades in tiny cages and their new woodland enclosure with pools and climbing space. It presents the rescue as a milestone in ending bear bile farming.
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An inspector general found that California’s high-speed rail authority violated contract rules by spending about $600,000 on disallowed expenses, including nightclub outings and international travel for consultants. The article blames California Democrats for continuing to fund a project it describes as a wasteful boondoggle.
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A Los Angeles NBC anchor announced on air that her station's helicopter had crashed while covering a traffic collision, killing two station staffers and a person on the ground. The brief video report names the victims and describes the circumstances of the crash.
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The Texas Farm Bureau endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate, citing his legal record defending farmers and landowners. The article contrasts Paxton's support with Democratic state Rep. James Talarico's past vegan comments and the backlash they generated in Texas.
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A viral Australian frozen yogurt shop opened on the Upper East Side, drawing long lines and frustrating locals. The piece details crowd disruption, neighborhood reaction, and nearby business effects, ending by noting the storefront might otherwise have become a cannabis shop.
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H&M executives agreed to meet with PETA after a viral scuffle at New York Fashion Week in which a protester was restrained and pulled off the runway. PETA is pressing claims about cruel wool-industry practices, while H&M says its wool is ethically sourced and has opened a dialogue. The CFDA chief apologized and took a voluntary leave of absence.
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Sunny Obama, the Obama family's second Portuguese water dog, died at age 14. Barack Obama announced her death on social media, recalling her energetic personality and her time at the White House.