Camera trap on the Bronx River reveals first beaver in years- Courtesy RJ Hawkins Beavers had not been seen in New York City for 200 years, after their coveted fur pelts became valuable and habitat was impacted by human activity. But, finally, in 2007 one was spotted in the Bronx River. Then, a second beaver…
South Africa were voted the men’s team of the year at the World Rugby awards last year. Having picked up back-to-back Rugby Championships, the world’s number one-ranked team could be picking up the prize again. But what makes the achievement more remarkable is the amount of players head coach Rassie Erasmus has used. “I think…
Rico with Co-founder and instructor for The Canine School of Trailing Rachel Rodgers – SWNS A stray dog that was saved from being euthanized has become an expert pet detective, displaying an uncanny knack for sniffing out lost animals. Rico was just days away from being put down when kind-hearted Rachel Rodgers, who runs a…
Simon KingLead Weather Presenter and Suzanne Leigh Getty Images Storm Amy is continuing to bring heavy rain and strong winds to large parts of the UK. An amber wind warning is still in place for parts of northern Scotland, and almost 50,000 thousand homes are without power across Scotland and Northern Ireland. A lower level…
Hero gumbo cook Donnell Stallworth at the Shrimp Basket – courtesy photo Something had to be wrong. For over a decade, his routine was as reliable as the sunrise: every day around 11 a.m, the door to the Shrimp Basket in Pensacola, Florida would swing open and one loyal customer would walk in. Donnell Stallworth,…
BBC A woman is pictured shouting and pointing over a barrier fence at a vigil for the victims of the Manchester synagogue attack as The Daily Telegraph writes that “mourners vent their anger at Lammy”. The paper’s main headline is “Chinese spy trial sabotaged by Labour” after it says ministers withdrew a “star witness who…
Emila D’Albero – via Instagram In France, where cheese has a museum, and there’s a hospital ward for foreigners who get sick eating French cheese, is it really a surprise that they have a cheesemonger olympics? A cheesemonger is the person who sources and sells cheese to the community—a respectable profession says Emilia D’Albero, the…
Maia Davies and Jessica Rawnsley Watch: Armed police at the scene of Manchester synagogue attack Two Jewish people were killed and three left in a serious condition after a car ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday. The victims have been named as Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66. One…
Matt Popovich – Unsplash For what was one of the most dangerous cities in America, a summer without a homicide is a major achievement. Major—doubtless; but unexpected? Perhaps not. Camden, New Jersey hasn’t experienced a summer without a homicide in 5 decades, but thanks to a new approach to policing and a new police department…
Lucy ManningSpecial correspondent BBC Eli Sharabi has fears for the new proposed peace deal – but is hopeful for the future A former Israeli hostage whose British-Israeli wife and children were killed by Hamas in the 7 October attacks, says he is “very worried” the latest peace plan to end fighting between Israel and Hamas,…
