geology The ocean's salt could blanket the Earth's land surface in a whopping 500-foot layer Mark Frauenfelder

music Actual human indicted for making millions off of AI music Thom Dunn

crawfish Crawfish crisis leads to disaster declaration by Louisiana governor David Pescovitz

cutlassfish These ribbonfish look like liquid mercury Jennifer Sandlin

animal attacks Snorkeler pries open the jaws of a crocodile "to get my head out" Carla Sinclair

whales Giant whale sinks 44-foot boat, sailors rescued David Pescovitz

adorable creatures Neuty the nutria has had a wild ride this week! Jennifer Sandlin

mistakes 265,000-gallon aquarium in Berlin hotel bursts, flooding lobby and killing 1500 fish Rob Beschizza

COVID-19 Red Cross anti-vax nurse who gave 8,600 elderly patients saline instead of Covid vaccine spared prison Mark Frauenfelder

scams Pearl parties: The multi-level marketing scam that just won't die Jennifer Sandlin

Science The lioconcha heiroglyphica is a species of clam that looks like it's covered in symbols Popkin

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privacy Floating abortion clinic in Gulf proposed to serve patients in south Rob Beschizza

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animals Crocodile dragged vacationing teen into ocean. Fortunately, she escaped its clutches. David Pescovitz

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