‘The Masked Singer’ reveals Walrus and Milkshake | CNN

‘The Masked Singer’ reveals Walrus and Milkshake | CNN

CNN  —  “The Masked Singer” unveiled Walrus and Milkshake on the latest episode of the singing competition. Sunday’s episode was also the show’s 100th episode. Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy and Nicole Scherzinger all dressed for the theme, which was the ’90s. Walrus performed “Two Princes” by Spin Doctors and his clues included the … Read more

Is it time to accept North Korea is a nuclear power? | CNN

Is it time to accept North Korea is a nuclear power? | CNN

Seoul, South Korea CNN  —  As a statement of intent, it was about as blunt as they get. North Korea has developed nuclear weapons and will never give them up, its leader, Kim Jong Un, told the world last month. The move was “irreversible,” he said; the weapons represent the “dignity, body, and absolute power … Read more

‘The pain is the prize’: Swimmer dubbed the ‘Ice Mermaid’ takes on challenge to swim the Seven Seas | CNN

‘The pain is the prize’: Swimmer dubbed the ‘Ice Mermaid’ takes on challenge to swim the Seven Seas | CNN

CNN  —  When Barbara Hernandez was swimming for more than 35 kilometers across the North Channel, the strait between Northern Ireland and Scotland, the freezing waters and powerful currents were the least of her concerns. That stretch of water is populated by lion’s mane jellyfish, which are among the largest known species of jellyfish in … Read more

200 whales dead, 35 remain alive after mass stranding in Australia | CNN

200 whales dead, 35 remain alive after mass stranding in Australia | CNN

CNN  —  Around 200 whales have died and just 35 remain alive following a mass stranding in Australia this week, rescue teams say. The pilot whales were found Wednesday stranded on an exposed beach along the coast of Tasmania. Rescue efforts are ongoing to save the remaining whales. “We are primarily focused this morning on … Read more

UK politics: Blair calls for push for peace deal but says Nato should not rule out intervening in war – live

UK politics: Blair calls for push for peace deal but says Nato should not rule out intervening in war – live

Latest updates: the former PM says the west should not give up on the possibility of negotiating a peace deal with Vladimir Putin Russia-Ukraine war: latest updates More than 100,000 Britons offer to take in Ukrainian refugees UK to impose sanctions on 370 more Russians Only five of 138 MPs in fracking target areas voice … Read more

COVID Spread Among Deer Causes Concern Over New Variants

COVID Spread Among Deer Causes Concern Over New Variants

Nov. 17, 2021 — Growing reports that white-tailed deer have been infected with the coronavuris along with continuing infections and illness in zoo animals and pets, is giving rise to concern that animals may become reservoirs for the development of new variants or even direct animal-to-human transmission. So far, it has mostly been humans who … Read more

Bird of the year 2021: superb fairy-wren crowned winner of Australia’s favourite #BirdOfTheYear poll – live

Bird of the year 2021: superb fairy-wren crowned winner of Australia’s favourite #BirdOfTheYear poll – live

2.39am BST02:39 My colleagues from the data team wanted to test the hypothesis that more commonly-seen birds would get a greater share of the vote. However, comparing bird counts from the 2020 Aussie Backyard Bird Count with vote counts from Bird of the Year suggests there’s no correlation between the two. 2.37am BST02:37 For those … Read more

Imported Dog Develops Rabies, Investigation Launched

Imported Dog Develops Rabies, Investigation Launched

June 21, 2021 — A public health investigation is under way in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey and New York after an imported rescue dog was found to have rabies. At least 12 people were exposed to the dog, which was among 33 dogs and one cat that arrived from Azerbaijan at O’Hare International … Read more

Coronavirus Likely Originated in Animals: WHO Report

Coronavirus Likely Originated in Animals: WHO Report

March 29, 2021 — The new coronavirus was most likely transmitted from bats to humans through another mammal species, while a lab leak of the virus is “extremely unlikely,” according to a draft copy of a joint World Health Organization-China report on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic that was obtained by the Associated Press. … Read more