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Mysterious black debris in Sydney was not tar balls but 'much more disgusting' waste
Weeks after sticky black balls washed up on the famed beaches of Sydney, Australia, scientists say they have partly solved the mystery behind the “disgusting” blobs.Top stories - NBC News - 22 hours ago -
Second Sydney beach closed as mystery deepens after hundreds of black balls wash ashore in Coogee
Coogee and Gordons Bay beachgoers warned not to touch the material, which could be ‘tar balls’ formed from oil spills or seepage at sea. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Sydney beaches shut over mysterious tar balls washing ashore
Sydney’s Bondi Beach and other beaches around the Australian city were shut on Thursday as officials investigated mysterious tar balls that have washed ashore.Top stories - NBC News - October 17 -
Sydney reopens beaches after thousands of mysterious tar balls washed ashore
They were closed earlier this week after thousands of mysterious black tar-like balls washed ashore.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Analysis reveals composition of mysterious black balls on beaches
An environmental agency says black balls that washed up on Sydney beaches aren't tar, but a "complex composition" of "mixed waste."Top stories - CBS News - 20 hours ago -
Sydney identifies 'disgusting' balls that shut beaches
The so-called tar balls were a combination of oil, human faeces and other substances, scientists say.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Mysterious tar balls washing ashore force closure of seven beaches in Sydney including Bondi
Randwick council started closing its beaches, including Coogee, on Tuesday and neighbouring Waverley council followed suit on Thursday ‘out of precaution’. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Sydney beaches reopen after tar balls wash ashore but mystery remains over source
NSW Maritime executive director says balls appear to be made up of fatty acids, chemicals found in cleaning and cosmetic products, and fuel oil. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Mysterious gooey blobs washed up on Canada beaches baffle experts
Residents and marine scientists unable to identify pale masses, as myriad theories are blown out of the water. They are slimy on the outside, firm and spongy on the inside and surprisingly ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Mysterious white blobs washing up on Canadian beaches stump experts
White blobs of "a mystery substance" dotting beaches across Canada's far northeast Newfoundland and Labrador province spark an investigation.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
"Mysterious black balls" close 2 popular beaches in Australia
A local mayor says the balls littering two beaches in the Sydney area could be "tar balls," which form when spilled oil clumps together with debris in the water.Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Massive great white shark washes up dead on Cape Cod beach
Officials had to use a tow truck to carry the 3.6 meter shark off the beach.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
White Blobs Wash Up on Canada’s Beaches, Stumping Everyone
Over a month after the substance began appearing on the southern shores of Newfoundland, a federal agency is still investigating.World - The New York Times - October 23 -
How Did This Penguin End Up on a Beach in Australia?
“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.World - The New York Times - 18 hours ago -
‘The first thing I did was poke it’: Canada beach blobs mystery solved by chemists
Newfoundland Memorial Univeristy team find white masses are likely material used to clean pipes in oil industry. When the chemist Chris Kozak finally got his hands on a sample of the mysterious ...World - The Guardian - 13 hours ago -
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Awkward silences and backseat romances: what a week of riding Uber Pool reveals about Sydney
Elias Visontay rides aimlessly to see how friendly or antisocial Sydneysiders really are. Along the way he discovers why many drivers can’t stand Uber Pool. Follow our Australia news live blog ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Mystery Overseas Bettors Up Trump Stake on Polymarket Site
Newly legalized betting on elections spawns a potential $43 million payout for a GOP victory, raises the online odds of a Trump win, as well as concerns about possible foreign interference.Business - Inc. - October 22 -
Black leaders voice confidence Black men will show up for Harris
Vice President Harris and her allies are making a final appeal to Black male voters in key swing states, hoping to shore up the support of a voting bloc that has shown some signs of skepticism ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Obama's comments reveal what the Democratic Party thinks about the Black electorate
Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have criticized Black men for not being excited about the Democratic Party, citing a perceived lack of support for women in politics.Politics - The Hill - October 20 -
Project reveals UK sites where black Americans fought to end slavery
Missing Pieces Project maps buildings in 189 locations where African American abolitionists spoke against slavery. Historic England is commemorating the American abolitionist Frederick Douglass ’s ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
For Black Women, ‘America Has Revealed to Us Her True Self’
Kamala Harris’s resounding defeat affirmed the worst of what many Black women believed about their country, even as some looked to the future with a wary determination.Top stories - The New York Times - 13 hours ago -
Harris steps up efforts to reach Black men
Vice President Harris is stepping up her outreach efforts to Black men amid concerns that her support with the voting bloc is softening. Harris is sitting down with Charlamagne tha God in Detroit ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Rob Gronkowski reveals he is college friends with Yankees fan who interfered with Mookie Betts on foul ball
Gronk noted that he's not surprised to see his fellow Arizona State grad pulling that kind of moveSports - CBS Sports - October 30 -
Harris campaigns in Michigan, works to shore up support with Black men
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday was campaigning in the battleground state of Michigan, where she was looking to boost support among Black men. Ed O'Keefe has more.Politics - CBS News - October 15 -
The Switch Up Election Series — Harris, Trump battle for Black male voters
With less than a week until Election Day, Vice President Harris and former President Trump are stepping up their outreach to Black male voters. The crucial voting bloc could be a deciding factor in ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues
The online auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 millionSports - ABC News - October 18 -
Moon-ball magic: How Wilson's passing edge over Fields opened up Pittsburgh's offense
Russell Wilson's moon ball has been in the league for over a decade, but it's new to this year's Steelers offense.Sports - ESPN - October 28 -
Does Black Ops 6 Have Cross-Play And Cross-Progression? All Details Revealed
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, and if you're wondering if the shooter offers cross-play and cross-progression support, you're in luck: Black Ops 6 supports cross-play and ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
CoD: Black Ops 6 Teaser Reveals New MP Maps For Season 1
Call of Duty: Black Op 6 is getting its first seasonal update next month, and Activision has released a teaser trailer to showcase three of the new multiplayer maps coming to the game with Season ...Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago -
Jacaranda season in Sydney – in pictures
Sydney’s jacaranda trees are in full bloom, blanketing the city in purple and attracting crowds of people trying to capture that perfect frame. Australia’s best photos of the month – October ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Harris ramps up her attempt to court Black male voters with Obama and a fresh media blitz
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign this week is launching its clearest effort yet to target Black men, announcing a new set of policy proposals.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Trump rips 'The Apprentice' movie as 'disgusting hatchet job'
Former President Trump is slamming "The Apprentice," calling the film about his early rise in New York "fake and classless." "It’s a cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job, put ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Tips to Reduce Halloween Waste
We’ve got tips to make the holiday more sustainable, and maybe more fun, too.World - The New York Times - October 22
