Watch: Suspected tar balls on Sydney beaches actually poop filled 'fatbergs'

Watch: Suspected tar balls on Sydney beaches actually poop-filled 'fatbergs'

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

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.

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.

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

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 identifies 'disgusting' balls that shut beaches

The so-called tar balls were a combination of oil, human faeces and other substances, scientists say.

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.

Mysterious Black Balls Washing Up on Sydney Beaches Revealed to Be 'Disgusting' Human Waste

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

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."

WATCH: Alligator captured on Florida beach

Trappers and sheriff's deputies said "See ya later" to an alligator spotted hanging out on a beach in Bonita Springs, Florida.

"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.

Watch as Hornets' LaMelo Ball gets hilariously scared by clown on Halloween

It's safe to say Ball was caught off guard by the clown

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

WATCH: This hilarious pup shows us how often we should actually feed our dog in viral video

Some might say these feeding numbers are slightly skewed.

S. Dak. State Jackrabbits vs. LBSU Beach: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch South Dakota State vs. Long Beach State basketball game

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How to watch LBSU Beach vs. University of La Verne Leopards: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Monday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Long Beach State vs. La Verne basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

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

LaMelo Ball is back, watch him drop 34 points, 11 assists sparking Hornets comeback win

LaMelo's walk-off interview game is in mid-season form, too.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Malachi Corley botched touchdown: Jets HC frustrated at young WR for bone-headed play, says 'you owe us one'

New York's rookie receiver celebrated too early

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Ball State vs. Buffalo live stream, how to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds

CBS Sports Network is home to seven games in the Week 12 slate

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Is a $910 Fleece Actually Worth It?

Camping’s favorite material gets a luxury overhaul.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 15

What if A.I. Is Actually Good for Hollywood?

It’s already powering remarkable visual innovations, like in the new movie “Here.” But boosters think that’s just the beginning.

Tech - The New York Times - 6 days ago

New poop statue displayed near US Capitol to ‘honor’ January 6 rioters

Artwork satirically commemorates people who broke in to the Capitol and defecated on the House speaker’s desk. US politics – live updates A new temporary bronze installation depicting a pile ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

I’m obsessed with whale poop: ‘It can be neon green, bright red – or even sparkle’

It may be colourful but if it gets on your clothes you have to throw them away, says biologist Dr Joe Roman, who can’t get enough of the stuff, which is vital to support ocean biodiversity. I first ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

King and Queen greeted by light show on Australia tour

The visit to Australia is the biggest international trip by the King since his cancer diagnosis.

Aboriginal protester arrested as crowds greet King and Queen on Sydney tour

The man was arrested for yelling slogans echoing those an Australian senator aimed at the King on Monday.

Sydney to Become Seventh World Major Marathon in 2025

The Sydney Marathon has joined the ranks of New York, Boston, Chicago, London, Berlin and Tokyo, receiving a designation reserved for the most elite races in the world.

World - The New York Times - November 5

Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Sydney

A Qantas plane bound for Brisbane made an emergency landing in Sydney shortly after takeoff. The airline said there were potential issues with an engine. Passengers reported hearing a loud bang, ...

Do collagen supplements actually help your skin?

Got a beauty conundrum? Our expert is here to offer advice. This week, Susan is wondering whether an oral anti-ageing regime is worth the money. Collagen is now being added into everything from ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

The 'Black Insurrectionist' was actually white. The deception did not stop there

“Black Insurrectionist,” the anonymous social media persona behind some of the most widely circulated conspiracy theories about Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, can be ...

Tech - ABC News - October 25

What Trump has actually done for Black Americans

Trump’s botched response to the pandemic fell disproportionately on Black Americans.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Is Trump actually a fascist – and why does the answer matter?

Given the comparisons to Hitler and Mussolini, experts say it’s important to remember that fascism is a process. While Democratic strategists debate whether or not their attack ads labeling ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

What does ‘Hot Mom International’ actually do?

FTAV stepping into the void left by small-caps research

World - Financial Times - November 5

Butchered remains of dolphin with organs removed found on beach

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Law Enforcement is investigating.

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