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Contender the great white shark weighs nearly 1,700 pounds off North Carolina coast
science Feb 10, 2026, 12:46 PM
Contender the great white shark weighs nearly 1,700 pounds off North Carolina coast
  • OCEARCH reported that Contender, a large male great white shark, was pinged about 45 miles southeast of Cape Fear on February 8, 2026.
  • Weighing nearly 1,700 pounds, Contender is the largest male great white shark ever tagged in the Western North Atlantic.
  • The ongoing tracking of Contender aids in white shark research and conservation efforts.
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Trump reopens protected marine area to commercial fishing
politics Feb 6, 2026, 11:16 PM
Trump reopens protected marine area to commercial fishing
  • In January 2026, President Donald Trump announced the reopening of a protected marine area to commercial fishing.
  • Conservation groups voiced strong opposition, arguing the move threatens vulnerable species in the region.
  • The decision reflects ongoing tensions between economic interests and environmental protection.
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Great white shark Contender returns to Florida after epic migration
science Jan 21, 2026, 7:00 AM
Great white shark Contender returns to Florida after epic migration
  • In January 2025, a great white shark named Contender was tagged off the Florida-Georgia border.
  • The shark traveled extensively, reaching as far as the Gulf of St. Lawrence before returning to Florida.
  • Researchers aim to study the relationship between Contender's return and potential mating activities among great white sharks.
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military conflicts Dec 12, 2025, 4:30 PM
Hurricane Melissa wreaks havoc in Haiti, claiming lives and displacing thousands
  • At least 43 people have died in Haiti due to Hurricane Melissa, which struck in late October.
  • Approximately 5.3 million people are facing food insecurity in Haiti as a result of the storm's devastation.
  • The humanitarian crisis underscores the urgent need for international aid and recovery efforts in the region.
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FDA admits COVID vaccines caused deaths of children
science Dec 11, 2025, 6:10 PM
FDA admits COVID vaccines caused deaths of children
  • An FDA memo has indicated a link between COVID vaccinations and the deaths of at least 10 children.
  • The memo has been met with severe criticism from public health officials who argue it undermines vaccine credibility.
  • This revelation has led to heightened scrutiny of COVID vaccine policies regarding children, sparking a renewed debate over their necessity.
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