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Montana girl's rare freshwater jellyfish find raises ecological questions
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A 10-year-old girl and her father reported dozens of Craspedacusta sowerbii, the common freshwater jellyfish, near Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana, prompting sample collection by the state’s invasive species team and continued monitoring. While harmless to humans, ecologists caution about potential ecological impacts of this eastern Asian invader, which Montana has only rarely seen since its first 2009 sighting.
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Filipiñana Wins Sundance Award, Examines Philippine Inequality
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Filipiñana, Rafael Manuel’s satirical feature about a 17-year-old tee girl at an exclusive Manila country club, uses extreme heat and a lush golf-course setting to critique colonialism, inequality, and the slow pace of social change, earning Sundance’s Special Jury Award for Creative Vision. The film foregrounds climate stress and a climate-poverty trap while drawing connections between land privatization, elite privilege, and deeper Filipino societal issues, with festival exposure and distribution plans expanding its international reach.
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Two-part Grammy Museum exhibit spotlights Rodrigo
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Olivia Rodrigo opened The Cure Unraveled exhibit at the Grammy Museum with an intimate Sep 1 event featuring a Q&A and acoustic set, previewing a two-part installation centered on her The Cure video and its handmade sets; the exhibit runs through Feb 22, 2027, with an expanded fall edition adding unseen artifacts from her broader career. She discussed her songwriting process, the pressures of fame, and how making You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love brought renewed joy and freedom to her music.
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MISTRIAL: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 28 | Accused Killer Mom Trial
COURT TV · 3.4M views · Sep 4, 2026
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Pawleys Island Girl Found Dead; Tracking Device Not Worn, Sheriff Says
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Georgetown County and Virginia authorities say 5-year-old Saylor Hayes, who had been enrolled in the Project Lifesaver program, was not wearing her transmitter when she went missing near Pawleys Island and the device was later found at a Virginia residence; officials say the system could have aided an earlier search. Hayes's body was recovered in the water near her last known location as investigators continue to review how the transmitter ended up separate from her.
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As Fentanyl Sweeps Nation Is This Herbal Product Fueling The US’ Next Big Addiction Crisis?
Ireland Owens · 5 min · 1h
Sentencing Set for Polygamous Leader Bateman in Arizona
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— Aug 25, 2026
Samuel Bateman, a polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal sentence for sex involving children, is set to be sentenced on separate state convictions for hauling three girls in an unventilated Flagstaff trailer; each count carries a four-to-eight-year term with the judge deciding whether to run them consecutively or concurrently. The case notes the girls, aged 11 to 14, were found with a makeshift setup in the trailer and Bateman has claimed to have more than 20 spiritual wives, linking him to the Warren Jeffs-founded group.
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Daisy Chain Fields Raises $20M With Gates Match
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— Aug 28, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo announced that Daisy Chain Fields raised and will donate $10 million to 10 nonprofit partners supporting women and girls, with 100% of the festival's net proceeds going to charity. The inaugural Irvine, California event featured an all-women lineup, with notable guests such as Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan and Karen O and all artists performing for free.
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Senegal School Empowers Girls, Signals Shift in Education
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— Aug 18, 2026
The Mariama Ba School of Excellence on Goree Island is empowering Senegalese girls by boosting confidence and leadership, as seen in student council president Ndeye Awa Diop’s rise, while serving as a symbol of broader gender-progress reforms in the country. Yet despite progress in primary education and legal steps toward equality, many girls still drop out before secondary school due to economic and social barriers that hinder completion and job-market transition.
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Caitlyn Jenner Opposes Transgender Girls Competing in Girls’ Sports: ‘Isn’t Fair’
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— May 3, 2021
Caitlyn Jenner is coming out in opposition of allowing transgender girls to participate in girls’ school sports. “This is a question of fairness. That’s why I oppose biological boys who are trans competing in girls’…
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Six Colbert County students experience seizure-like episodes
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— Aug 28, 2026
Six 14-year-old girls at Colbert County High School experienced seizure-like episodes on Monday, with one student hospitalized, as officials reiterate there is no public health outbreak or exposure and continue to investigate non-communicable explanations. Health authorities and the district stress student safety while reviewing prior incidents that began in the 2025-2026 school year, keeping families informed as they monitor the situation.
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Arsenal Posts “This Time Tomorrow” Training Photos Ahead of Premier League Clash with Chelsea
The official @Arsenal account shared training-ground photos teasing the London derby against Chelsea. Reactions are overwhelmingly positive from Arsenal fans excited about the match, with only minor rival banter and no genuine polarization.
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Louisiana 15-Year-Old Sentenced Juvenile Life Newborn Murder
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— Aug 28, 2026
A 15-year-old girl in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, was sentenced to juvenile life, meaning she will remain in custody until she turns 21, for the 2025 murder of her full-term newborn whose body was found in a tote in her bedroom. Prosecutors had sought to try her as an adult for first-degree murder, but the court denied that transfer due to her age, and the judge formally adjudicated the case in the juvenile system.
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VERDICT WATCH: MA v. Lindsay Clancy - Day 27 | Accused Killer Mom Trial
COURT TV · 2.8M views · Sep 3, 2026
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Retro Hits From 1960s–1980s Endure as Global Cultural Mainstays
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— Aug 29, 2026
Across five decades, the featured tracks—from the Angels' 'My Boyfriend's Back' and Cheap Trick's 'Surrender' to The Outlaws' 'Green Grass and High Tides,' Berlin's 'Take My Breath Away' and Moon Martin's 'Bad Case of Loving You'—show how songs evolve into enduring cultural touchstones through catchy craft, storytelling, and cover reinterpretation. Each piece highlights an origin story, from early girl-group pop dynamics and teen perspectives to movie-era anthems and influential covers that reshaped careers.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Video: School Tries to Shift Blame on Teammate After Male Player Knocks Out Teeth of Girl
Opinion
— Nov 4, 2023
The push to let boys who identify as girls play on girls’ teams is not only unfair to young girls, causing them to lose competitions and spots on teams that rightly belong to them, but it can also be very dangerous for…
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EXCLUSIVE: Pediatric Medical Org Refused To Endorse Girls Sports Initiative That ‘Makes No Mention Of Trans Girls’
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— Dec 6, 2024
America’s largest organization of pediatricians refused to support a statement encouraging girls participation in youth sports because it wasn’t inclusive of “trans girls,” according to emails exclusively obtained…
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Nepal-Tibet Border Floods: Toll Rises, Aid Mobilizes
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— Aug 28, 2026
Aid has begun reaching survivors after the catastrophic flash floods along Nepal’s border with China, with thousands displaced and many communities relying on makeshift relief centers. UN agencies say about 17,000 children need urgent humanitarian assistance, dozens of schools were destroyed or damaged, hundreds of thousands are affected, and lawmakers and aid groups are coordinating search-and-rescue, health, water and protection services while UN Women warns that women and girls face heightened risks of violence and trafficking in the disaster’s aftermath.
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Dems Ready to Thwart Effects of ‘Trump-a-palooza’
It is being called “Trump-a-palooza” — a first-of-its-kind midterm convention by the Republican National Committee. And the Democrats are ready for it. “I don’t know who we have to pay to thank the Republicans for doing this at this time, but I’m happy they’re coming. I hope it gets as much airtime as possible,” said Matt Angle, founder of the Lone Star Project, a Texas-based Democratic PAC. “It g
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Wynonna Judd releases moving ballad about late father
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— Aug 25, 2026
Wynonna Judd releases the deeply personal single 'Girl Who Could Sing' from her forthcoming The Hard Truth album, pairing a raw letter to her late biological father with a video that features preserved press clippings. She reveals she learned at 30 that the man she believed to be her dad was not her biological father, a realization that fuels questions of identity and what she can never know, which she channels into the song and album’s exploration of family and self.
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Your friends plan a heist. Who does what?
Name the crew and the AI assigns every role — mastermind to distraction — plus who gets caught first. Private until you share it.
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EMT Accused of Despicable Act While Alone with Girl in Back of Ambulance
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— Mar 12, 2023
A North Carolina paramedic has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl who was in his care. The 17-year-old girl was being transported to Atrium Health on Jan. 17 when the paramedic , employed by Fort Mill…
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Father Writes Heartbreaking Post After Girl, 11, Dies After Being Hit by SUV: ‘Dancing In Heaven Tonight’
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— Feb 25, 2023
The circumstances of the accident that killed an 11-year-old girl in Louisville, Mississippi, remain uncertain, but the impact on those who loved her is clear as they recall a girl who “would light up any room you…
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Mystery Ghost Ball in Wrigley's Ivy...🤔💀
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Teen Girl Dead After Jumping in River, Attracting Attention of Unknown Creature
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— Feb 5, 2023
A 16-year-old girl was killed in what officials believe to be a rare shark attack in the city of Perth, Australia, on Saturday. The girl, identified as Stella Berry, had been on a jet ski when she jumped into the Swan…
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Taliban Restrictions Have Deprived 1.4 Million Afghan Girls Of Schooling, UN Agency Says
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— Aug 15, 2024
The Taliban’s ban on women receiving above a secondary has deprived 1.4 million Afghan girls of education since 2021, according to research from the United Nations. The Afghan government first banned girls from…
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House GOP Leaders Don’t Crack The Whip To Advance Agenda Like Dems Do
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EXCLUSIVE: Red State Schools Hit With Complaint Over Plot To Violate Ban On Boys In Girls’ Bathrooms
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— Sep 22, 2025
Two Ohio schools have been hit with complaints after undercover videos exposed administrators at the schools for conspiring to continue allowing boys to use girls’ spaces and compete in girls’ sports despite federal and…
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Supreme Court Frees States to Ban Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
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— Jun 30, 2026
Supreme Court rules States can ban transgender female athletes from competing in girls’ sports.
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Hateful Comments Target Trump and Little Girl After Touching Moment, Then Her Mom Steps Forward with the Truth
Opinion
— Jul 30, 2023
Hateful comments poured in after former President Donald Trump was seen signing a young girl’s hand in Louisiana, a trend that was quickly checked as the little one’s mother stepped in with the truth. The girl appeared…
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‘Clear Violation of the Agreement’: Uncle of Teenage Girl Freed By Hamas Says Niece Was Separated From Mother
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— Nov 27, 2023
The uncle of a teenage girl who was freed by Hamas says the terrorist group violated an agreement regarding children not being separated from their mothers. Yair Rotem, the uncle of Hila Rotem, a 13-year-old girl who…
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Teen Girl Injured by Trans Athlete Blasts Biden, KJP and ‘That Whole Administration’ with Brutal Allegation
Opinion
— Jun 18, 2023
Karine Jean-Pierre could find out from Payton McNabb just how dangerous it is for girls going up against boys in girls’ sports. The White House press secretary last week made headlines when she tried to spin a…
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Ariana Grande’s Team Shares Emotional “Eternal Sunshine Tour” Recap Video
The official fan/team account posted a short video montage marking the end of Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine Tour. Fans responded with overwhelming nostalgia, affection, and calls for a live album or documentary.
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LISA - SaWaDiKa (Official Music Video)
LISAOfficialVEVO · 84M views · Sep 4, 2026
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