36 h. ago Grizzly with checkered past swims miles to Canadian island – and prompts a row

Residents on British Columbia island fiercely divided over whether to relocate, euthanize or ignore ‘Tex’ the bearMost visitors to Texada Island, a 30-mile sliver of land off the west coast of British Columbia, choose one of two main methods of arrival: a provincial ferry service with 10 daily sailings or a 3,000 foot air strip which welcomes the occasional chartered plane.But a four-year-old grizzly bear recently took a far more challenging route, braving strong currents and frigid water to swim nearly three miles across the Malaspina Strait. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago Grizzly with checkered past swims miles to Canadian island – and into hot water

Residents on British Columbia island fiercely divided over whether to relocate, euthanize or ignore ‘Tex’ the bearMost visitors to Texada Island, a 30-mile sliver of land off the west coast of British Columbia, choose one of two main methods of arrival: a provincial ferry service with 10 daily sailings or a 3,000 foot air strip which welcomes the occasional chartered plane.But a four-year-old grizzly bear recently took a far more challenging route, braving strong currents and frigid water to swim nearly three miles across the Malaspina Strait. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago California officials say seventh person found dead after Lake Tahoe boat capsizes

Fast-moving weekend thunderstorm caused high winds and swells as authorities say one person still missingThe El Dorado county sheriff’s office confirmed Monday that it had found a seventh person dead after a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe during a fast-moving weekend thunderstorm that caused high winds and swells of up to 8ft. One person is still missing.A 27ft-long gold Chris-Craft vessel with 10 people aboard overturned Saturday afternoon after apparently being hit by a large swell near DL Bliss state park on the lake’s south-west edge, according to the US Coast Guard. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘My mission is to make him so angry:’ E Jean Carroll reveals plans for her $83m judgement against the president

E. Jean Carroll has pledged to use her multimillion-dollar windfall to support causes opposed by Donald Trump

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2 w. ago ‘In 14 years, never anything like this’: Ballymena’s foreigners describe fear after rioting

Some residents put up union jacks in an attempt to be spared from attacks while others say their windows were smashedWhen the mob comes hunting down Clonavon Road, the foreigners who remain entrust their fate to stickers on front doors and flags on windows that signal they are the good foreigners, the foreigners who cause no trouble, and deserve to be spared.“Filipino lives here,” declare posters with the Filipino flag, pasted as talismans against destruction. Other families have erected union jacks and loyalist bunting in hope of deflecting the crowd’s wrath and avoiding selection. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 8 of the best Norwegian fjords cruise holidays for adventure, dazzling scenery and the northern lights

The majestic Norwegian fjords are best viewed from the water, and many cruise lines offer itineraries exploring this Norway and its scenic waterways – here are eight of the best to choose from

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3 w. ago Norwegian Cruise passenger falls into sea and ship detached from pier after being battered by strong winds

A passenger trying to disembark was knocked into the water as strong winds pushed the ship away from the pier.

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3 w. ago Horror as Norwegian Cruise Line guest falls into water while ship breaks away from pier

A Norwegian Cruise ship descended into chaos as the boat became untethered from the pier and a guest slipped into the water.

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3 w. ago Norwegian cruise passenger blown into water by strong winds that caused a ship to detach from pier

A passenger trying to disembark was knocked into the water as strong winds pushed the ship away from the pier.

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3 w. ago High winds causing chaos on the roads as Severn Bridge closes

The M48 Severn Bridge has closed in both directions

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