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‘Methuselah’ the Australian lungfish shatters age records

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (WSVN) – The title of the oldest aquarium fish has been rewritten, thanks to an Australian lungfish affectionately known as “Methuselah.” Originally believed to be around 84 years old when she arrived at San Francisco’s Steinhart Aquarium in November 1938, recent DNA testing has pushed her remarkable age to a jaw-dropping 92 years, with the possibility of reaching an astonishing 101.This discovery has surpassed expectations as she has outlived over 230 other fish that have shared the aquarium waters with her.Scientists are in awe of this incredible revelation, suggesting that the world’s oldest aquarium fish is likely even older than their initial estimations.

Texas sisters’ haircut mishap goes viral, ends with stunning results

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

TEXAS (WSVN) -– In a hair-raising situation that quickly transformed into a hair emergency, three sisters embarked on an impromptu beauty escapade that left TikTok viewers astounded. What began as a mischievous moment unfolded into a nearly six-minute TikTok video, described by viewers as “literally a coming-of-age movie.”The chaos ensued when 15-year-old Valentina Zamarripa, mid-video blog, was interrupted by her sister Camelia, who asked her older sister for a pair of scissors. “For what?” asked Valentina in the video. “Something. Just something,” responded Camelia. “Be careful,” shouted the oldest sister as her young sister ran off. Shortly after Camilia ran off with the scissors, she let out a scream and ran back to Valentina. “Khaleesi cut my hair,” exclaimed Camilia. “I told you. I told you right here.” The sisters frantically tried to hide the mishap from their mother, especially with picture day looming....

GOP lawmakers clash with Attorney General Garland over Hunter Biden investigation

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday came face-to-face with his most ardent critics as House Republicans used a routine oversight hearing to interrogate him about what they claim is the “weaponization” of the Justice Department under President Joe Biden.Garland is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee for the first time in two years and at an unprecedented moment in the Justice Department’s history: He’s overseeing two cases against Donald Trump, the first former president to face criminal charges, and another against the sitting president’s son, Hunter Biden.Republicans on the committee — led by Rep. Jim Jordan, the chairman — came out of the gate with accusations that the Justice Department is protecting the Biden family, while targeting his opponent, Trump.“There’s one investigation protecting President Biden. There’s another one attacking President Trump,” Jordan, Republican of Ohio, said in his opening statement. “The Justice Department...

Man charged with murder over death of woman in Freetown

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

A Freetown man has been arrested in connection with a homicide in town early Wednesday morning, the Bristol County District Attorney’s office said. The DA office in a statement said local police first responded to a scene on Chace Road between Pocasset Lane and Marie’s Way shortly before 4:30 a.m. where they soon found a 44-year-old woman dead in her home. After “some investigation,” the DA’s office said authorities identified a suspect and found him hiding in a nearby shed around 8:40 a.m. The DA’s office identified the suspect as Matthew Lucas, 54. He is facing a charge of murder and was expected to be arraigned in Fall River District Court at some point Wednesday morning or early Wednesday afternoon.Freetown police previously addressed the situation in a statement, saying a suspect was in custody as of 9:40 a.m. and adding “there is no imminent threat to the community.” “We appreciate the support and understanding of our community,” police said. “The members o...

Norfolk DA’s office reveals preliminary autopsy results about Patriots fan who collapsed during game

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

Preliminary autopsy results for a fan who collapsed during Sunday’s Patriots game did not suggest traumatic injury but did identify a medical issue, the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office announced. The DA’s office shared its latest update Wednesday morning, several days after Dale Mooney died following an incident in the stands at Gillette Stadium late in this weekend’s game between the Patriots and Dolphins. State police previously said Mooney, 53, suffered an “apparent medical incident” in the 308/309 section of stadium. Emergency crews responded and Mooney was taken to an Attleboro hospital, where he died, according to state police. As an investigation got underway, witnesses told 7NEWS they saw a fight near Mooney before EMTs rushed to his aid. The DA’s office on Wednesday said its investigation “has included numerous law enforcement interviews and the examination of multiple angles of video capturing the scuffle prior to Mr. Dale Mooney’s collapse during the Sunday...

Brad Marchand named as new Bruins captain

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

Brad Marchand will be the Bruins’ next captain following the retirement of Patrice Bergeron earlier this year, the Bruins announced Wednesday. Marchand will be the 27th captain in Bruins history, following Bergeron and his predecessor, Zdeno Chara. “I am extremely proud of Brad and the hockey player he has become,” said Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs in a statement. “Brad has been a Bruin for over 15 years and had the opportunity to learn from great leaders in Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron.” Jacobs said Marchand “is ready for this opportunity,” adding “our whole team will learn from his competitive nature and tenacity.” “I am confident he will represent our organization with heart and grit,” Jacobs said. Bergeron announced his retirement on July 25. Marchand, now entering his 15th NHL season, has spent his entire career to date with the Bruins, playing in 947 total games and scoring 372 goals through the 2022-2023 season.Marchand was originally dr...

UN chief warns of ‘gates of hell’ in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

By SETH BORENSTEIN (AP Science Writer)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the United Nations warned Wednesday that the “gates of hell” are at hand as climate change intensifies, and top international officials said the world’s leaders still aren’t doing nearly enough to curb pollution of heat-trapping gases. They pleaded with major emitting nations to do more.Those nations remained silent. They weren’t allowed to speak because, organizers said, they had no new actions to take. The only countries that touted their efforts — “first movers and doers,” the United Nations called them — were responsible for just one-ninth of the world’s annual carbon pollution.“Humanity has opened the gates to hell,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday, opening a special climate ambition summit with yet another plea for action. “ Horrendous heat is having horrendous effects. Distraught farmers watching cro...

Brad Marchand named Bruins’ captain

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

The Bruins have their captain for the club’s new era, and the torch has been passed to the most logical candidate.With players reporting to Warrior Ice Arena for physicals and testing, the B’s named Brad Marchand as the 27th captain as they embark on their 100th season in the National Hockey League.“I am extremely proud of Brad and the hockey player he has become,” said Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs in a statement. “Brad has been a Bruin for over 15 years and had the opportunity to learn from great leaders in Zdeno Chara and Patrice Bergeron. He is ready for this opportunity and our whole team will learn from his competitive nature and tenacity. I am confident he will represent our organization with heart and grit.”There was a day when it seemed unlikely that Marchand would ever wear the “C” with the multiple suspensions he’s incurred over his career for crossing the line in various ways. But if his predecessors Chara and Bergeron were the heart of the Bruins, M...

Cross-country rallies against ‘gender ideology’ in schools met with counter-protests

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

Thousands of people gathered in cities across Canada on Wednesday for competing protests, screaming and chanting at each other about school policies on gender identity.Separated by lines of police officers, the protests and counter-protests are linked to school policies, including in New Brunswick and Saskatchewan, that require young people to get parental consent before teachers can use their preferred first names and pronouns.Posters created by a group called “1MillionMarch4Children” say rally participants are standing together against what they call “gender ideology” in the nation’s schools. They say that schools are exposing their children to inappropriate content about sexuality and gender identity, and they support the policies requiring parental consent.But the rallies are being met with counter-protesters who say those policies are a violation of children’s rights and that transgender youth should not be outed to their parents by teachers....

UK leader Rishi Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:57:19 GMT

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says he’s delaying by five years a ban on new gas and diesel cars that had been due to take force in 2030.The move is among measures that water down green pledges the U.K. has made.Sunak says Britain remains committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, but in a way that won’t “impose unacceptable costs on hard-pressed British families.”The announcement has angered green groups, opposition politicians and large chunks of U.K. industry, but has been welcomed by some in the governing Conservative Party who chafe at the expense of switching to renewable energy.The Associated Press