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Rare Shelby GT350 and Low-Mileage Viper Models Head to Auction
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Rare and modified American performance vehicles are drawing collector and enthusiast interest at auction, including a low-mileage 1968 Shelby GT350 convertible, a one-off 1992 Ford F-150 Nite Edition show truck, and a 29,000-mile 1998 Dodge Viper GT2. Two more listings span eras and tastes: a low-mileage 2015 Viper SRT GTC and a heavily twin-turbo-modified Shelby Super Snake Sport, whose changes may limit its appeal to stock-focused collectors.
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Snake Encounters Across Regions Highlight Safety Risks
Environment
— Sep 29, 2026
Snakes may enter human spaces seeking shelter, shade or refuge from weather, making encounters more common around homes and during rainy seasons. Experts and rescuers advise checking hiding spots carefully, keeping a safe distance and calling trained professionals rather than trying to handle or kill the animal.
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U.S. Dam Removals Aim to Restore Salmon
Environment
— Sep 15, 2026
Across 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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Three Hikers Die in Separate Mountain Incidents
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Three hikers died in separate incidents: a 64-year-old Massachusetts man on New Hampshire’s West Rattlesnake Mountain, 20-year-old Callum Cook after a fall of more than 200 feet on Montana’s Blackmore Mountain, and 52-year-old Kalem Kazarian on California’s Mount Whitney. Authorities said the causes and circumstances remain unclear in some cases and urged hikers to prepare carefully for wilderness conditions.
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Bloodsucking Disease-Carrying Winged Pests Swarm Los Angeles
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 1h
Boa Constrictor Wins Met Opera Snake Auditions
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— Sep 5, 2026
Snakes auditioned at the Metropolitan Opera for Così fan tutte; a boa constrictor named Princess won the role with understudy Nala, chosen by performer Zoe Ziegfeld who handles the snake on stage. The production is staged as a 1950s Coney Island carnival with animal talent expert Nancy Novograd supplying the snakes for the auditions.
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Zoe Ziegfeld has got one of the more unusual job descriptions on Broadway, handling a boa constrictor for a Coney Island carnival scene.
AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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RFK Jr Adds Snake Wrangler to Resume
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— May 26, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wears more than one hat as Health and Human Services secretary. He is also a snake wrangler. Kennedy posted a video Tuesday morning of him grabbing hold of a pair of mating snakes with his bare…
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Maumelle High Helmet Hidden Venomous Cottonmouth
Health
— Aug 8, 2026
Maumelle High School football players faced an unusual safety scare when a venomous snake was found hiding inside a helmet during practice, with officials later identifying the snake as a cottonmouth and relocating it off campus. The incident prompted coaches to remind players to inspect equipment before use and highlighted the need for caution around venomous snakes in Arkansas.
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Russia Surrenders Ukraine’s Snake Island After Shelling, Intense Combat Throughout War
Reporting
— Jun 30, 2022
The Russian military abandoned Snake Island on Thursday, relinquishing the island known for a dramatic confrontation between a Ukrainian border guard and a Russian warship at the start of the war. Officials of the…
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Man Accidentally Burns Down His Million-Dollar Home Fighting Snake Infestation
Reporting
— Dec 10, 2021
When people mention spotting a spider, a snake or another creepy crawly in their home, one (mostly) joking reaction is that the place should be burned down. But for one man in Dickerson, Maryland, that was a very real —…
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The Conservative Desk
Trump’s energy ceasefire meets Russian silence and fresh strikes
Trump declared an immediate energy truce on Truth Social. Kyiv held its fire; Moscow struck again and would not confirm. American diesel prices and the taxpayer sit at the center.
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Video of How Snakes Climb Trees Goes Viral – This Will Make Any Fear of Serpents Much, Much Worse
Reporting
— May 11, 2024
Captivating — yet creepy — videos that recently resurfaced have gone viral, spotlighting arboreal snakes’ acrobatic capabilities while simultaneously reminding audiences everywhere about their ability to navigate trees…
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Ex-Top Pence Aide Says Trump Was Surrounded by ‘Snake-Oil Salesmen’
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— Feb 7, 2022
Former chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence Mark Short says former President Donald Trump was surrounded by “snake-oil salesmen.” During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” host Chuck Todd asked Short…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From 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.
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Snakes on a Plane viral buzz proves box-office flop, fails to recoup $33M budget
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— Aug 16, 2026
Across multiple pieces, high-profile films struggle to translate star power into box-office success, from Snakes on a Plane’s viral hype that didn’t recoup its budget to The Invasion’s costly reshoots and weak performance, and The Fan’s underwhelming domestic run despite an all-star cast. Collectively, the articles also highlight Robert De Niro’s enduring legacy through iconic roles even as some projects fail commercially.
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Kerala Snake Boat Race Plans Amid Floods
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— Aug 19, 2026
Kerala’s famed Vallam Kali Nehru Trophy race is set to proceed with about 20 30–100 meter wooden snake boats paddled by around 100 rowers each on a 1.4 km course at Punnamada Lake, as communities persevere through devastating floods and tight finances to keep the tradition alive. Despite displacement, infrastructure damage, and limited government support, local clubs like the United Boat Club continue rigorous twice-daily practice to defend their legacy and unite diverse religious communities through this centuries-old cultural spectacle.
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Hiker Thinks He's Brushing Yellow Jackets off Feet, Looks Down to See 'Very Large Copperhead'
Reporting
— Sep 4, 2021
The adage “look before you leap” has never been as relevant as when you’re on a summer hike in snake country, wherever that may be. One visiting hiker recently had an encounter with an Austin native that left him with a…
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Trump NATO Envoy Tells Nations To Take Responsibility For Expanding East
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 1h
Raining Snakes and Mice: Teacher Says He's 'Living the Dream' as Vermin Drop from Classroom Ceiling
Reporting
— Sep 26, 2022
The current state of education is a topic on the minds of many parents, teachers and students — but one school in Lexington, Kentucky, is dealing with another very clear and present danger in the form of wildlife. The…
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Watch: Ukrainian Drone Takes Out Helicopter as Enemy Troops Unload
Reporting
— May 8, 2022
A Ukrainian drone destroyed a helicopter attempting to unload troops on Snake Island in footage released over the weekend. Wall Street Journal foreign affairs correspondent Yaroslav Trofimov shared the done footage on…
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Police Warn Residents of Texas Town: Watch Out for Venomous Snake on the Loose
Reporting
— Aug 7, 2021
Most pet owners prefer fluffy, cute animals — it’s only a handful of people who are devoted to the venomous ones. After a mishap in Grand Prarie, Texas, one of those venomous pets is on the loose. Tre Mat was properly…
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Rand Paul Blasts Mullin At Fiery DHS Confirmation Hearing Over ‘Snake’ Remark
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— Mar 18, 2026
Tensions exploded almost immediately as a high-profile confirmation hearing got underway, with two Republican senators turning the proceedings into a personal and political showdown. According to the New York Post , at…
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Family Discovers Python During Blackberry-Picking Stroll In Birmingham Park
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— Aug 24, 2024
The royal python hiding in blackberry bushes. The snake surprised the Gallant family, causing their three-year-old toddler to scream. TOM GALLANT VIA SWNS. “> BIRMINGHAM, England — A family was shocked after…
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Books
Stock prices wander so boring index funds usually win
Malkiel shows neither charts nor expert stock-picking reliably beat a low-cost market index once fees and behavior are counted.
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Robo-Bunnies Unleashed In Florida Everglades To Hunt Burmese Pythons
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— Jul 28, 2025
In the wild, wild world of Florida wildlife management, it’s come to this: robot rabbits versus invasive super-snakes. Yes, really. In a headline-grabbing twist to the ongoing ecological nightmare in the Everglades…
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Dad Uses Deadly Cobra to Kill Wife and Daughter, 2, as They Slept, Police Allege
Reporting
— Nov 26, 2023
Police in India arrested a man on Thursday, accusing him of murdering his wife and young daughter by releasing a snake into the bedroom while they slept. Investigators believe K Ganesh Patra, 25, committed the murders…
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Five Men Jump on Massive Snake in US Swamp, Come to Big Realization When It Starts to Move
Opinion
— Nov 11, 2023
There’s a serpent in the garden. The serpent is an invasive species of python and the garden is Florida Everglades. Last weekend, Mike Elfenbein, his son Cole and three other men were in Big Cypress National Preserve…
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Man Found Dead in House Full of Caged Snakes: Official Cause of Death Finally Determined
Reporting
— Apr 15, 2022
Early this year when a man in Pomfret, Maryland, realized he hadn’t seen his neighbor the day before, he went over just to make sure things were OK. When he looked through a window, he saw the man had collapsed. First…
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Pup That Stepped on Cactus Spine Survives by Having Leg Amputated: 'He Was Going to Be Euthanized'
Reporting
— May 1, 2021
Earlier this year, a young wheaten terrier was living his life in Arizona with his family. One of the well-known dangers of the area (besides snakes and heat) is cacti. Somehow, the pup managed to get a cactus needle…
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EXCLUSIVE: China Used Military-Linked Kindergarten To Cultivate Ties With Mitch McConnell’s Wife And In-Laws
Philip Lenczycki · 9 min · 3h
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