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Declared functionally extinct in China just three years ago, the dugong — a marine mammal famously associated with mermaid legends — has been sighted again in the nearshore waters of the South China ...

Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited return to Angel Stadium Monday night with the Los Angeles Dodgers, taking on the Los Angeles Angels in the first of their three-game series. It’s been almost a year ...

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Tom Cruise recently set the internet ablaze not for his epic stunt skills but because of his affinity for popcorn. Cruise got the internet’s attention when he noticed a fan in the front row for a ...

President Trump has a long history of cashing in on his personal brand, but to many in the crypto world, his meme coin venture might be his most naked and predatory money grab yet. Photo Illustration: ...