What we know about the hanging deaths of two men in Mississippi
Investigations into both deaths are ongoing. Rumors and speculation about the incidents have spread on social media, likely fueled by Mississippi’s painful history of racist violence in the Jim Crow era, The Associated Press reports.
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Thirsty and starving, Gazans face ‘inhumane’ evacuation
Ms. Ingram spoke of the dilemma desperate Gazans face: “stay in danger or flee to a place that they also know is dangerous.” She recalled that Al-Mawasi came under attack some two weeks ago, when eight children were killed while lining up for water; the youngest victim was three years old.
Conservationists Step Up Fight to Save Nigeria’s Endangered Sea Turtles
Conservation groups in Nigeria are intensifying efforts to protect sea turtles threatened by pollution, poaching, and habitat loss along the country’s coastline. Environmental advocates told The Guardian Nigeria that illegal hunting and the destruction of nesting grounds have left several turtle species at risk of extinction.
Flying Foxes Include The World’s Biggest Bat And The Largest Mammal Capable Of True Flight
The giant golden-crowned flying fox (Acerodon jubatus) is widely cited as the largest of all bats on Earth, with an average wingspan of over 1.5 meters (5 feet) and weighing around 1.3 kilograms (3 pounds). This species was once classified under the genus Pteropus. Although it has since been put into another genus of megabat, Acerodon, it shares many physical traits with Pteropus.
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