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10 Images From Bird Photographer of the Year Awards
Photographers from around the world showcased their stunning bird images in the annual Bird Photographer of the Year competition, celebrating avian beauty and raising awareness about conservation issues. This year's winner, Patricia Homonylo, captured a powerful image highlighting bird collisions with windows in Toronto. Other winners included young photographer Andrés Luis Domínguez Blanco and American photographer Jack Zhi, who captured playful moments of birds in flight. See the images by clicking on Read More below.
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This is Canada's Biggest Pumpkin of 2024
A Vancouver family grew a massive 1,161-pound pumpkin in their front yard, winning B.C.'s heaviest giant pumpkin contest. The Polay family's 'Orangina' edged out the competition by just two pounds at Krause Berry Farms in Langley. After months of care and preparation, the giant pumpkin is now enjoying retirement at a local grocery store. The annual event also featured categories like prettiest pumpkin and largest watermelon - making it a fun and unique celebration in Western Canada.
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Lemonade stand raises thousands for bucket list trip.
A nine-year-old boy with terminal cancer saw his dream of running a lemonade stand come true as the community rallied around him in Bournemouth. Thomas' mother, Louise, was overwhelmed by the support after posting about his wish on Facebook. Despite facing challenges from his illness, Thomas found joy in chatting with customers and even had Spider-Man help manage traffic at the stand. The experience showcased great community spirit and led to funds being raised for other dreams like a Disney holiday for Thomas.
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Stunning Lobster Nebula View Captured by Dark Energy Camera
The Dark Energy Camera at NOIRLab’s Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile recently captured a stunning view of the Lobster Nebula, a star-forming region located 8000 light-years away. The images, processed by talented individuals from various institutions, showcase the beauty and wonder of our universe. Thanks to this incredible technology, we are able to witness the mesmerizing dance of creation happening millions of miles away. Let's take a moment to appreciate the magic and mystery that surrounds us in space!
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Barbie Lights Up Diwali with First-Ever Festival Doll!
Barbie introduces the first "Diwali doll" in celebration of the upcoming Hindu festival of lights. The doll, featuring traditional elements and created with fashion designer Anita Dongre, is available for $40 at major retailers. Mattel aims to showcase India's cultural heritage globally while celebrating diversity through this new addition to their lineup. This follows previous inclusive dolls like a blind Barbie and a Black Barbie with Down syndrome, as well as Role Models collection honoring real-life women worldwide on International Women's Day.
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This tiny micro-Preemie Beat the Odds, is now thriving
In a heartwarming story, Paizlee Rose Adams, a micro preemie born weighing just one pound in 2018, has defied the odds and is now thriving at six years old. Despite facing challenges and complications growing up, Paizlee's parents are filled with pride over her progress. Overcoming surgeries and medical struggles in her early years, Paizlee is now enjoying activities like running and gymnastics with unstoppable determination. The community rallied around this little fighter, showing unwavering support throughout her remarkable journey to Grade 1.
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Climbers Rescued After Himalayan Stranding for 3 Days
Two stranded mountaineers, Fay Manners and Michelle Dvorak, were rescued from the Himalayas after issuing an SOS message while climbing Chaukhamba mountain. The British and American climbers had lost their tent and equipment in a rockfall but were found safe at 6,000m altitude by Indian rescue teams. After an 80-hour operation involving the air force and army, they were airlifted to safety with the help of French mountaineers. Despite exhaustion, both women are now recovering thanks to the collaborative efforts that led to their successful rescue.
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NASA Unveils Stunning Ocean World Image
Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure as NASA gears up to launch its largest spacecraft, the Europa Clipper probe, to Jupiter's moon Europa. Scientists believe this icy world may hide a massive ocean beneath its surface - a potential hotspot for alien life! Equipped with high-tech instruments, the spacecraft will embark on a 1.8-billion-mile journey and arrive at Europa in 2030. Get excited as researchers aim to unlock the mysteries of this distant realm and discover if it could be home to extraterrestrial organisms.
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Conservationists Hop to It: New Toad Species Unveiled
A team of herpetologists from ZSL have identified a new amphibian species in Vietnam's Hoàng Liên mountain range, known for its threatened species. Led by Luan Thanh Nguyen, the group stumbled upon the Mount Po Ma Lung toothed toad during an expedition to find another species. The unique toad has distinct features like tiny teeth on its mouth roof and eye-catching color markings. This exciting discovery highlights the importance of conserving biodiversity in the region.
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Deaf Film Fans Get Early Access to Movies in UK Initiative
Paramount Pictures UK launches a groundbreaking initiative prioritizing deaf audiences at UK cinemas, starting with captioned film showings the day before general release. The first film to feature subtitles will be Transformers One on 10 October, followed by upcoming releases like Gladiator II and Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Chief executive of the British Deaf Association praises the move as an exciting moment for the community, noting that subtitles are increasingly popular among younger generations.
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Uber Driver Saved After Plunging Into Ravine During Wild Ride
Firefighters saved an Uber driver whose car plunged into a ravine in Spokane Valley, Washington this week. The woman's family reported her missing after she failed to check in while working overnight. Thanks to a location-sharing app on her phone, deputies found her trapped at the bottom of the ravine and called for help. Firefighters removed her from the wreckage and carried her up to safety, with the woman sustaining non-life-threatening injuries but alive and conscious after being stuck for at least 12 hours.