The population of North Atlantic right whales has slightly increased, with an estimated 372 individuals in 2023 after a decline in the past decade due to threats like ship collisions and fishing gear entanglement. However, conservationists stress the need for more efforts from the government and industries to protect the critically endangered species, as evidenced by the record number of deaths this year, showing evidence of chronic entanglement and vessel strikes. Despite the hopeful population increase, the urgency to stop killing these whales is emphasized, with ongoing challenges in implementing new rules to mitigate threats.
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College football referee interrupts penalty call to salute military veterans during Celebration Bowl
Jackson State's Travis Terrell Jr. returned an 81-yard punt for a touchdown in the Celebration Bowl, but it was nullified by a penalty announced by referee Rory Bernard, who saluted military veterans before making the call. The game between Jackson State and South Carolina State marked their seventh meeting, with Jackson State looking for its first win in the Celebration Bowl. The game also set the stage for the historic 125th Army-Navy matchup, with President-elect...
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