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Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they're very rare

Recent shark attacks are worrying beach-goers, yet experts say they're very rare

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Recent shark bites in Florida and Hawaii and a suspected case in New Jersey have piqued interest in an age-old summer question for beachgoers — is it safe to go in the water? Scientists and researchers who study sharks said the
Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for anti-LGBTQ+ laws

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S.
Caustic feedback, serious injuries and the quiet mental health suffering of horse racing jockeys

Caustic feedback, serious injuries and the quiet mental health suffering of horse racing jockeys

BALTIMORE (AP) — Eurico Rosa da Silva was in a dark place. On the track, the jockey in his early 30s was winning races and making money. At home, he was fighting suicidal thoughts every day.
Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside US subscribers' households

Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside US subscribers' households

Netflix on Tuesday outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S., its latest bid to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service as its growth slows.
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne weigh in on 'When Harry Met Sally' debate of 'Platonic' friendships

Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne weigh in on 'When Harry Met Sally' debate of 'Platonic' friendships

Can men and women be friends? 1989's “ When Harry Met Sally ” said no, but Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen disagree.
Social media star and influencer Tinx really wants you to take her advice and live your best life

Social media star and influencer Tinx really wants you to take her advice and live your best life

“I need you to not wait three weeks for that loser to text you back when he's not going to,” said Christina Najjar, best-known to her social media followers and podcast listeners as Tinx, in an interview over Zoom. This is classic Tinx.
Tips for growing herbs (you don't even need a garden)

Tips for growing herbs (you don't even need a garden)

Culinary herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow. They only need sunlight, water, and well-draining soil with a neutral pH . You don’t even need a garden.
Pedro Almodóvar rides into the Western in a Cannes short about gay cowboys

Pedro Almodóvar rides into the Western in a Cannes short about gay cowboys

CANNES, France (AP) — “Pedro! Pedro!” shouted the Cannes crowd before Pedro Almodóvar unveiled his latest film, “Strange Way of Life,” a 31-minute Western starring Pedro Pascal and Ethan Hawke as cowboys and former lovers.
Ohio farmer behind viral 'it's honest work' meme dies in Illinois crash

Ohio farmer behind viral 'it's honest work' meme dies in Illinois crash

URBANA, Ill. (AP) — A prominent Ohio farmer whose image was used in a popular social media meme touting the value of “hard work” has died after he was injured in a vehicle crash in Illinois.
Walter Royal, North Carolina chef who won on 'Iron Chef America' cooking with ostrich, dies at 67

Walter Royal, North Carolina chef who won on 'Iron Chef America' cooking with ostrich, dies at 67

Walter Royal, the chef of a destination steakhouse in North Carolina who triumphed as a challenger on “Iron Chef America” by cooking mostly Southern dishes with ostrich meat, has died.
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