On Ruakākā Beach in New Zealand, over 30 stranded pilot whales were successfully refloated with the help of conservation workers and residents, though four whales did not survive. The Department of Conservation praised the community’s efforts in saving the whales and conducted a Māori cultural ceremony for the deceased whales. New Zealand, a whale stranding hotspot, has recorded over 5,000 such incidents since 1840, with geography possibly playing a role in these events.
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How faulty drug tests are turning new moms’ lives upside-down
Katie was coerced into signing a safety plan for her children after a positive urine drug test during labor, despite later confirmatory tests showing no substances. The Alabama Department of Human Resources initiated an investigation, which was ultimately closed after a month, highlighting the potential for false positives from common food items like poppy seeds and certain medications. Want More Context? 🔎
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