Sunfish that got sick recovers — thanks to human cutouts

A popular sunfish in Japan lost its appetite and banged on the side of its tank after the aquarium it lived in closed for renovations.

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A young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

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AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources

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The Big Question: How much sick pay should companies offer?

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Canada on Trump's Proposed Union: Thanks, but Let's Just Be Friends

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Civil servant long-term sickness hits post-pandemic high in UK

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Israeli army recovers body of Gaza hostage, son feared dead too

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Oil tanker's anchor recovered by Sweden after Baltic cable damage

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