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How the SUP went from novelty beach toy to adventurers’ best friend

Taking part in a Scottish paddleboard marathon, Simon Usborne reflects on the sport’s unlikely evolution

World - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Novelty Acts

We’re so accustomed to researching, planning and curating every millisecond of our lives that we rarely stop to consider the mental cost.

World - The New York Times - October 19

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.

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.

Butchered remains of dolphin with organs removed found on beach

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

Butchered remains of dolphin discovered on New Jersey beach

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration investigates discovery of remains of common dolphin. The butchered remains of a dolphin were found on a New Jersey beach, and federal authorities are ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Sydney identifies 'disgusting' balls that shut beaches

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

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."

After a 2,000-Mile Trip, a Penguin Finds Itself on an Australian Beach

“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia

An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...

Mysterious White Blobs Are Washing Up on Canadian Beaches

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

A Top University Bet on D.E.I. What Went Wrong?

We cover the impact of college diversity programs.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Deportivo went to brink - now they believe in new beginning

From champions of Spain to the brink of oblivion, now Deportivo La Coruna are planning a new beginning.

Chelsea: Martinez went for Palmer's legs, clear red

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca said Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez should have been sent off for going "for the legs" of Cole Palmer with a reckless challenge which resulted in a yellow ...

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Michael Jordan Went to Court. Here’s What Happened.

23XI Racing, which is co-owned by Jordan, is one of two teams suing NASCAR and its chairman Jim France for antitrust violations.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Evening Report — Democrats debate what went wrong

Plus: Trump prepares his return, Dems plot resistance {beacon} Evening Report © Greg Nash Democrats in the wilderness search for answers Democrats are searching for answers after a nationwide ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

John Krasinski Is People’s ‘Sexiest Man’ With Help From His Stylist

John Krasinski may not have the raw energy of Glen Powell, but a collaboration with the stylist Ilaria Urbinati has paid huge dividends.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

Australia PM faces backlash over new A$4.3m beach pad

The purchase comes months out from an election in which the cost of living and housing are key issues.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Florida surfer survives second shark attack at the same beach

A surfer in Florida was attacked by a shark at Bathtub Beach near Miami—the same spot where he survived another attack 11 years ago.

Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans wins reelection in Virginia Beach district

Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) on Tuesday won reelection to Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects, defeating a challenge from Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal. Kiggans, a former ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Maga and Mar-a-Lago: how Trump’s victory unfolded in Palm Beach

Trump world celebrates president-elect’s return in the Florida town that is home to his Mar-a-Lago resort

World - Financial Times - November 6

Emperor penguin turns up on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home

World - Yahoo News - November 6

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