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Thousands of homes and businesses in the US were left without power and severely damaged infrastructure as extreme weather ripped through several states.
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NewsWireMillions to shiver through icy blast
Australians may need to pull out their umbrellas and beanies as an icy blast is set to hit multiple states.
- Yahoo News Australia
Eerie dashcam footage captures ‘rare’ sight on Aussie highway
It's barely noticeable at first glance, but it could cost you your life – or at least a hefty repair bill – if you collide with it.
- Yahoo News Australia
Popular Aussie delicacy disappearing from cities likely won't return
From high-class menus to fish and chip shops, they're a favourite part of a meal. But the beloved species is struggling to survive in our oceans. Find out why.
- Storyful
Brave Pigs Fight Off Bear Invading Connecticut Farm
A hungry bear faced an unexpected counterattack and fled the scene after invading the pen of two large pigs on a farm in western Connecticut, security footage shows.Video from Rebecca Shaw, captured on her farm near New Milford in March 2022, shows the bear perched on the fence around the pen and eyeing one of Shaw’s pigs, named Mary.Mary appears either unaware or unbothered by the bear’s presence. However, as soon as the bear drops down into the pen, Mary charges and headbutts the bear several times. The second pig, Hamlet, then emerges from a shed and charges, grunting and growling, prompting the now-frightened bear to leap back out over the fence.Shaw told local media that she had been “blown away” by her pigs, especially Hamlet — nicknamed Hammy — whom she said was usually “afraid of his own shadow.”
- BBC
Ancient three-eyed reptiles get new home at Chester Zoo
Tuataras are one of the world’s oldest surviving species and lived on Earth before the dinosaurs.
- Evening Standard
Watch: the terrifying moment a shark is spotted in the River Thames in London
TikTok users fear the recently released Netflix horror film Under Paris is coming to life
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Rare Aussie creature rediscovered in 'lost world' at edge of cliff
Fungus and fire were thought to have smashed populations of the little amphibian. But one determined woman refused to give up hope.
- BBC
How decline of Indian vultures led to 500,000 human deaths
A new study links the vulture decline in India to deadly bacteria spread, causing about 500,000 deaths.
- NewsWire
Eye-watering cost of EV transition
The transition to electric vehicles that can be charged at home for a million Australians is mind-blowing, experts have warned.
- CNN
Floods inundate Philippine capital, oil tanker sinks as deadly typhoon prompts calls for climate action
Much of the Philippine capital remained underwater Thursday after deadly Typhoon Gaemi worsened torrential monsoon rains that lashed the country, trapping thousands of people in rising flood waters and causing widespread damage.
- BBC
Famous Rockies resort of Jasper on fire as thousands flee
There has been "significant loss" in the national park's township because of the blaze.
- Yahoo News Australia
Concern as rare birds retreat to mountains where giant moa became extinct: 'History repeating'
Flightless birds are living in areas where the moa was wiped out hundreds of years ago. Find out more.
- Storyful
Elephants Celebrate 'Sweet 16' Birthday at Pittsburgh Zoo
Two beloved elephants recently celebrated their 16th birthdays at the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, with a special birthday cake and decorations.Video released by the zoo shows Angeline and Zuri, both females, checking out the birthday decorations set up in their enclosure.Both elephants were born in July 2008, the zoo said. Credit: Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium via Storyful
- The Independent
World first footage shows endangered shark struck by boat just hours after being tagged
The shark never resumed feeding or other normal behavior after the collision, researchers say
- The Independent
Bright blue water flows from taps in Delhi homes – residents are mystified
Some 50 homes in west Delhi began receiving bright blue-coloured water over the weekend, sparking an outcry. Namita Singh reports from Peeragarhi
- Yahoo News Australia
Uproar after US reality TV show contestant flies across world and eats protected bird
The Race to Survive: New Zealand contestant was sent home. Find out more.
- BBC
Zoo announces death of 58-year-old chimpanzee
Boris had been at the zoo since 1969, having been rescued from a pet shop window in New York.
- BBC
'Firenado' rips through California in year's biggest blaze
A vortex of ash and flames formed in the "Park fire", which police say was started on purpose.
- Yahoo News Australia
$480k warning to tourists considering illegal act on holiday island
See what prompted authorities to remind visitors not to take bones from K'gari in Queensland.
- BBC
Labour to use royal land to boost wind energy
GB Energy to partner with the Crown Estate to push forward offshore windfarm projects