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France-Switzerland Lake Dries Amid Record Heat — 2dRecord heat, below-average rainfall and underground fissures have left the France-Switzerland border lake Lac des Brenets almost dry, stopping its waterfall and damaging tourism. Locals fear the lake’s recurring droughts may worsen, while the remaining water is crowded with fish.

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Rachel Meyers The fish packed into that shrinking water must be under real stress with no flow left.

South Carolina, Mississippi harvest seasons set Oct. 1Environment — Sep 25, 2026Several fishing seasons are opening around Oct. 1: South Carolina’s striped bass season resumes, and recreational oyster and clam harvesting begins in South Carolina, while Mississippi’s oyster season also opens under specified limits. New Zealand’s 2026–27 sport-fishing season starts Thursday, with anglers reminded to obtain licenses and observe local closures and rules.

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Reports: Kuzmenko’s Father Killed in Siberia Bear Attack — Sep 24, 2026Alexander Kuzmenko, 62, father of Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko, died after a bear bit him on the head on a Siberia fishing trip on Sept. 23, 2026.

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U.S. Dam Removals Aim to Restore SalmonEnvironment — Sep 15, 2026Across the West and Northeast, dam removals and fish-passage projects are reshaping ecosystems and restoring fish populations, driven by Indigenous groups, conservationists, and government agencies. Examples include the Elwha and Klamath dam removals, Narraguagus River restoration in Maine for Atlantic salmon, the Issaquah Creek hatchery in Washington, and the Snake River juvenile fish transport program to safeguard endangered species.

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Newsom Won’t Run in 2028 if Harris Does — Sep 14, 2026Gavin Newsom told CNN's Jake Tapper while fly fishing in Montana he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris enters the race.

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Chris Dalton This just kicks the can down the road and leaves Democrats with the same narrow options in four years.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Newsom says he would not run if Harris enters 2028 race — Sep 15, 2026Fly-fishing in Montana, the California governor rules out a primary fight with Harris over overlapping bases while federal subpoenas reach deeper into his travel foundation and aides.

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Derek Foss Newsom avoiding a primary with Harris is smart since their bases overlap so much in California. Those subpoenas on his foundation though look like real trouble for his team.

Nutrition Research Examines Weight Loss, Healthy AgingHealth — Sep 25, 2026Research and dietitians suggest healthy aging does not depend on one prescribed diet: overall diet quality matters, and practical choices such as berries with Greek yogurt or a pattern rich in greens, whole grains, beans and fish can support health. A small trial also found cognitive benefits among older adults with mild impairment following the MIND diet, especially when paired with brain-training exercises, though more research is needed and it does not establish dementia prevention.

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Surprise Mother Fights Off Coyote Attacking DaughterLifestyle — Sep 8, 2026In Surprise, Arizona, Brittany Cardinal shielded her 4-year-old daughter from a coyote during a daytime attack, sustaining facial injuries while her child remained unharmed. Arizona Game and Fish officials said it’s the first recorded coyote attack on a person in the Phoenix area since December 2023, and experts stress fighting back and making noise to deter such wildlife.

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Teen Rescued After Days on Capsized Alaska Boat; Two DieWorld — Sep 11, 2026A 15-year-old Alaska boy, Derek Parker Aghnaanga, survived more than two days clinging to an overturned boat in the frigid Bering Sea after a fishing trip with his brother and cousin ended in tragedy, with his brother and cousin later found dead. Rescue crews and the Northwest Explorer described a harrowing ordeal marked by hypothermia and perseverance as the survivor was pulled to safety while authorities recovered the two others.

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Boater searches unfold across Canada, U.S.World — Sep 8, 2026Authorities are coordinating searches for missing boaters in two regions: in Łutsel K’e, Northwest Territories, where a man and a woman who left Yellowknife on Sept. 4 have not contacted anyone amid bad weather, with RCMP and a Hercules aircraft aiding the search and multiple water routes being considered; and near St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, where three people aboard an 18-foot fishing vessel are overdue, one survivor with hypothermia rescued and two others found dead as Coast Guard and local partners mount a multi-agency response.

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Florida State Reportedly Eyes Jimbo Fisher Return — Sep 18, 2026Florida State is reportedly exploring a reunion with former coach Jimbo Fisher to potentially replace Mike Norvell, with multiple outlets noting that FSU brass are looking into bringing him back and Fisher himself signaling a desire to return. Analysts also highlight substantial buyout costs and the strategic challenges of adapting Fisher’s tenure to modern college football.

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Marcus Bell I doubt Fisher can adjust to today's portal and NIL demands after being out of the game this long.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Fishermen Rescue Elephant Calf, Reunite With Mother — Sep 24, 2026Fishermen in India’s West Bengal rescued a newborn elephant swept downstream in the Teesta River, pulling it into their boat and alerting forest officials. Officials found the calf’s mother upstream and safely reunited them.

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Roseanne Barr Blasts Former Co-Star as a 'Brainwashed Bigot' — Sep 25, 2026Roseanne Barr is taking aim at her former “Roseanne” co-star Michael Fishman after he said the sitcom’s 2018 revival was “rightfully canceled.” According to Fox News, during an app… — by Andrew Powell

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Jared Kim Roseanne is right to push back since the network pulled the plug so fast after one bad tweet from her.

Morocco Extends, France Plans Fuel Aid Amid Conflict — Sep 16, 2026France is extending targeted fuel subsidies for sectors hit by rising prices linked to the Middle East conflict, with extensions lasting through year-end and adjustments for fishermen, farmers, and construction to preserve economic activity. Morocco meanwhile is rolling out a new 30-day direct transport aid tranche for road professionals as domestic fuel costs remain high and volatility persists.

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Philippines and China Trade Blame Over South China Sea Vessel Collision — Sep 18, 2026China Coast Guard vessel CCG-21585 struck BFAR ship BRP Datu Magat Salamat at 11:13 a.m. during a fuel run for fishermen about 54 nautical miles off Palawan.

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Nicole Hardy The Philippines needs stronger allies to push back against repeated harassment in those waters.

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Iran-Gulf Hormuz Talks Postponed Amid Regional Tensions — Sep 11, 2026Iranian officials say talks with Oman in Muscat will advance stability in the Persian Gulf and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with plans for a joint route to be submitted to the IMO. Tehran also asserts that US maritime pressure will not compel concessions, signaling a forthcoming Hormuz deal in Muscat and a significant port development project in Mahout to bolster the fisheries economy.

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Angler Reels in ‘Prehistoric’ Fish – Look What He Chose to Do with 9-Foot MonstrosityReporting — Jun 13, 2023The sport of fishing has always existed within a bit of a paradox. You’re simply not going to be interested in fishing without some sense of appreciation for nature and animals. But if that appreciation gets to be too…

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Fish Literally Rain from Sky in Freak Weather Event – And There Are Photos of the FishReporting — Feb 25, 2023It was just another day in the outback for the Australian town of Lajamanu when it began raining fish on Sunday. Some locals thought it was ordinary rainfall before realizing it was something else entirely, according to…

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Father-Daughter Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan Results in Major Historical DiscoveryReporting — Dec 30, 2023A man and his daughter were fishing on Lake Michigan over the summer when they discovered a shipwreck believed to be more than 150 years old. Tim Wollak and his 6-year-old daughter, Henley, were fishing on Lake Michigan…

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Watch: Tons of Dead Fish Mysteriously Blanket Japanese Beach, Puzzling Scientists Searching for ReasonReporting — Dec 9, 2023Dead fish covered a Japanese beach for nearly a mile three months after authorities began the release of radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant. The fish were mostly sardines, but some mackerel were…

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Govt Investigating 1 Million Dead Fish Floating in River Near Small TownReporting — Mar 18, 2023A devastating disaster has struck the fish population of an Australian river for the second time in four years. Current estimates of the fish kill in the Darling River, near the 500-person town of Menindee in New South…

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Woman looking to adopt a dog falls for a betta fish instead — Aug 31, 2026Carolina Diz wanted a dog but lacked space, so she adopted betta fish starting with April in 2019, trained them in tricks, and formed deep bonds including with Olympics winner Katara.

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Sam Okafor Honestly a betta needs way less work than a dog, cheaper too. Smart move if her living situation wasn't great for a dog anyway.

Photo: ‘Bizarre’-Looking Translucent ‘Jell-O’ Fish Discovered in Depths of the Sea Near AlaskaReporting — Jul 8, 2022Researchers are baffled by a weird-looking fish they discovered in the depths of the sea near Alaska. According to WDC TV News , a “bizarre-looking translucent, gelatinous fish with an uncommon suction cup on its…

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The Rescue of Danish Jews by Fishing BoatsGood News — FROM 1943Danish citizens ferry 7,200 Jews to safety in Sweden

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