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Sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, have been found with cocaine in their systems, as revealed by a study published in the Science of The Total Environment. Researchers from the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation discovered cocaine in the muscle and liver tissues of 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks. This contamination is largely due to inadequate sewage treatment facilities and clandestine refining operations.

Disney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants

Orlando-area realtor and TikTok creator Freddie Smith on Florida's pricey market and best advice for achieving homeownership.

one Gaganyaatri from ISRO will undertake space travel to ISS", Singh said in the written reply. " This is a collaborative effort of ISRO, NASA, and NASA-identified private entity, i.e. Axiom Space.

Southwest Airlines is under increased scrutiny by federal safety officials

US President Joe Biden keep on telling lies regarding his health? Was he suffering from mild cognitive impairment (MCI), when he took over as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces in 2021? Did the president mislead the country for a long time and not reveal the real condition of his cognitive health?

The Telegraph report, citing Dr Rachel Ann Hauser-Davis, a British scientist and member of the research team said the results showed “chronic exposure due to human use of cocaine in Rio de Janeiro and the discharge of human urine and faeces by sewage outfalls, as well as from illegal labs."She also told The Telegraph that there usually aren't many bales of coke dumped or lost at sea in Rio de Janeiro, unlike in Mexico and Florida.Dr Rachel said the cocaine was probably harmful to the health of the animals, however, it is not known if it affected their behaviour, rendering them more aggressive and unpredictable or making feeding frenzies more likely.“This may be the case, as cocaine targets the brain, and hyperactive and erratic behaviour has been noted in other animals. It’s a possibility and further studies are required," said Dr Enrico Mendes Saggioro, an ecotoxicologist from the Oswaldo Cruz Institute.One of the ways cocaine may damage the health of sharks, according to the experts, is by affecting their eyesight, affecting their capacity to hunt.“You might start to see lower fecundity and growth rates," Dr Tracy Fanara, an expert in ecotoxicology and environmental engineering from the University of Florida, told The Telegraph.

Federal officials are investigating an incident in which a Southwest Airlines jet flew as low as 150 feet over water while it was still about 5 miles from its intended landing spot in Tampa, Florida

Kamala Harris's campaign aims to wrap up her presidential nomination by Wednesday night by securing a majority of the nearly 4,000 Democratic convention delegates needed to win, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said.

ocean mammals, are believed to number fewer than 350 as of 2023. The creatures could face extinction within 20 years.“This is an exceptionally rare record for the eastern Atlantic, where this species has been largely absent for decades, if not longer. We can make a convincing argument that the last positive identification of this species in Ireland dates back to 1910," the IWDG said.A post shared by Irish Whale & Dolphin Group (@irishwhaleanddolphingroup)North Atlantic right whales are large and dense creatures known for their curiosity and acrobatics.

Donald Trump said Friday he had spoken by telephone with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelensky, and pledged to end the European country's war with Russia. «I appreciate President Zelensky for reaching out because I, as your next President of the United States, will bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost so many lives and devastated countless innocent families,» Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. «Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence and paves a path forward to prosperity.»

Barron Trump, the youngest son of former US President Donald Trump has not attended any of the other political gatherings. His absence during the party’s national convention has raised questions pertaining to his presence in his father’s election campaign. Donald Trump’s speech at the national convention on Thursday was attended by all his family members which included his wife Melania Trump, four children and their partner. His fifth child Barron Trump was not to be seen in Milwaukee. Earlier, his first public appearance during the Florida rally was welcomed by the Republicans and he received a loud round of applause from Trump’s supporters.

The Treasury Department is warning that state laws that restrict banks from considering environmental, social and governance factors could harm efforts to address money laundering and terrorism financing

Joe Biden's son Hunter asked federal judges on Thursday to toss out gun and tax cases filed against him, citing a legal argument made by Donald Trump. Hunter Biden, 54, was convicted in Delaware in June on federal gun charges in a historic first criminal prosecution of the child of a sitting US president. He also faces tax evasion charges in California and is scheduled to go on trial in September.

COVID-19 is set to return this summer in a big way and it's now ready to wreak havoc once again. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the wastewater viral activity levels for Coronavirus are «very high» in California, Oregon, Nevada, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, and Maryland, reports MSN. It is a matter of grave concern that the CDC in its last report of July 9 too highlighted the condition of these seven states along with 45 states where COVID-19 infections are «growing or likely growing.» The agency also said that there is no state with «declining or likely declining» cases of COVID.

A key city council vote could pave the way to give the Tampa Bay Rays a new 30,000-seat ballpark as part of a $6.5 billion redevelopment project in St. Petersburg, Florida

III Points Festival with a special headlining show, as per the reports of the New York Post.

The parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains says it's buying the Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s as it seeks to expand its dining options

Chelsea has begun disciplinary action after midfielder Enzo Fernandez was involved in a video where members of Argentina's Copa America-winning squad made racist chants about French players with African heritage. FIFA also said it was also looking into the incident after the French soccer federation pledged to file a complaint with the sport's world governing body over «racist and discriminatory remarks.» Fernandez said he was «truly sorry» and Chelsea said discriminatory behaviour was «completely unacceptable.»

The Mirage is about to vanish from the Las Vegas Strip

In a typical presidential campaign, Donald Trump's selection of JD Vance as his running mate on the Republican ticket would have dominated media discussions for a week or two