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First Asian Giant 'Murder' Hornet Nest Reportedly Found in the United States
A nest of Asian giant “murder” hornets was found by Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) entomologists in Blaine, Washington on October 22, reportedly the first found in the United States.Footage of the nest shows the hornets, often referred to as “murder hornets,” flying in and out of a tree cavity.“Asian giant hornets, an invasive pest not native to the U.S., are the world’s largest hornet and a predator of honey bees and other insects,” wrote the WSDA in a press release. “A small group of Asian giant hornets can kill an entire honey bee hive in a matter of hours.”The WSDA reported they had plans to eradicate the nest on Saturday, October 24. Credit: Washington State Department of Agriculture via Storyful
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Satellite Imagery Captures East Troublesome Fire in Colorado
The Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires burning in Colorado are now the two largest blazes in the state’s history, according to local reports.The Cameron Peak fire, which began on August 13, has scorched more than 206,000 acres. The East Troublesome fire, which is burning to the southwest of the Cameron Peak fire, has engulfed more than 170,000 acres. While the Cameron Peak fire is 57 percent contained, the East Troublesome fire remains only 5 percent contained.The combined area of the two fires is about 590 square miles.This satellite imagery, released by NOAA, uses visualization tools to show where the East Troublesome fire is burning. Smoke blowing eastward is also visible. Credit: NOAA via Storyful
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'I Didn't Freak You Out, Did I?' Oklahoma Police Pull Drivers Over to Give Out Cinnamon Rolls
Police gave drivers a sweet surprise in Moore, Oklahoma, on October 21, pulling them over to hand out cinnamon rolls and warnings for minor traffic infractions instead of tickets.Bodycam footage shows an officer pulling over a driver and asking for her license and insurance, before informing her she was driving 43 mph in a 40 mph zone. After taking her information and heading back to his vehicle, he returns with a paper bag.“This is a warning for your speed,” he says, handing her a piece of paper. “And the real reason we’re pulling people over is because we’re handing out Cinnabons.”“I didn’t freak you out, did I?” the officer asks. The driver responds, “Yes!”After consoling the emotional driver, her tears turn to laughter and she accepts the paper bag.Speaking to local news station KOCO 5, Sgt Jeremy Lewis shared the rationale behind the cinnamon roll pull-over stunt, which was to “try to enforce traffic laws but also not ruin people’s day.”“We stopped people for minor traffic violations, issue a warning, and then give them a cinnamon roll,” Sgt Lewis said. “Try to brighten their day a little bit, and it seemed to really help. I didn’t see anyone pass up the cinnamon rolls.” Credit: Moore Police Department via Storyful
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Lightning Spiders Over Broken Hill Ahead of Stormy Weekend
The eastern states of Australia will face severe storms, damaging winds, hail, and flash flooding this weekend, according to local weather reports.The Bureau of Meteorology of Australia forecasted a “multi-state thunderstorm outbreak” on October 21 on its Twitter account, stating that the storm will be peaking on Friday and Saturday with a focus on Queensland, New South Wales, and northeast Victoria.In this video filmed by Aaron Carroll, lighting bolts spider across the Broken Hill sky on Thursday evening. Credit: Aaron Carroll via Storyful
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Estes Park Choked by Smoke From Two Massive Colorado Wildfires
The Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires burning in Colorado are now the two largest blazes in the state’s history, according to local reports.The Cameron Peak fire, which began on August 13, has scorched more than 206,000 acres. The East Troublesome fire, which is burning to the southwest of the Cameron Peak fire, has engulfed more than 170,000 acres. While the Cameron Peak fire is 57 percent contained, the East Troublesome fire remains only 5 percent contained.The combined area of the two fires is about 590 square miles.This footage was taken on October 22, in the vicinity of Estes Park, a town between the two massive blazes. According to local reports, residents in Estes Park and other areas have been forced to evacuate. Credit: Jose Hernandez via Storyful
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East Troublesome Fire Becomes Second Largest in Colorado History
Colorado’s raging East Troublesome Fire prompted mandatory evacuation orders on October 22, as the blaze grew to more than 170,163 acres, or 266 square miles.Emergency evacuations were ordered on Thursday for residents of Estes Park and areas west of Rocky Mountain National Park as the fire continued to grow.This footage shows billowing smoke seen from Hot Sulphur Springs as the fire spread on Thursday.According to reports, the East Troublesome fire was the second largest in Colorado state history. Officials warned of the possible merging of the fire with the Cameron Peak Fire, which had been described as the largest in Colorado’s history.As of Friday morning, the fire was measured to be 170,163 acres and was five percent contained. Credit: @frostbiteglass420 via Storyful
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Afternoon Sky Turned Dark Orange by Colorado's East Troublesome Fire
Colorado’s raging East Troublesome Fire prompted mandatory evacuation orders on October 22, as the blaze grew to more than 170,163 acres, or 266 square miles.The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation order for the western part of Rocky Mountain National Park and western parts of Estes Park on Thursday. Residents were instructed to evacuate as quickly as possible.Town officials said all routes into Estes Park had been closed. Rocky Mountain National Park was also closed, and park officials warned that air quality was “hazardous.”Brandon Burkett shared this footage of the dark sky taken around 2 pm on Thursday afternoon. Roads out of Estes Park were reportedly clogged with traffic amid the evacuations.As of Friday morning, the fire was 170,163 acres and was five percent contained. Credit: Brandon Burkett via Storyful
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Colorado Sky Turns Crimson as Wildfires Rage
Skies turned crimson in the early afternoon as the East Troublesome fire and the Cameron Peak fire neared Estes Park on October 22. Diana Van Der Ploeg recorded this footage and originally posted it to Facebook.Ploeg told Storyful the footage was taken around 2.20 in the afternoon as the town of Estes Park was being evacuated. She said there was a “spot fire that started near the town and in Rocky Mountain National Park due to the East Troublesome fire.”Colorado’s raging East Troublesome fire became the second largest wildfire in the state’s history, growing to more than 170,163 acres, or 266 square miles, by Friday, October 23. Officials warned of the possible merging of the fire with the Cameron Peak fire, which had been described as the largest in Colorado’s history.The Larimer County Sheriff’s office ordered mandatory evacuations on October 22 for much of Estes Park.The advisory stated, “Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents and business occupants in the area due to immediate and imminent danger. Evacuate the area immediately and as quickly as possible.”An advisory on October 23 encouraged those in Estes Park with voluntary evacuation orders to leave. “With limited ingress/egress to Estes, we need to ensure emergency personnel can quickly respond to evolving conditions,” the advisory said. Credit: Diana Van Der Ploeg via Storyful
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Animals Munch on Halloween Pumpkin Treats at Brookfield Zoo in Illinois
While treat-or-treating isn’t in the cards for the animals at the Brookfield Zoo in Brookfield, Illinois, many still enjoyed seasonal Halloween pumpkin enrichment treats.Footage from the zoo shows assorted animals enjoying their gourd snacks. According to the zoo, the animals included Hani and Kartik, the zoo’s two sloth bears; 4-year-old African lions Brutus and Titus; Ahava, a 5-month-old snow leopard cub; as well as a binturong (bearcat) and a tamandua (anteater).The zoo reported some of the pumpkins were “carved and filled with other food items such as fruit, bones, bugs, spices, or meat,” depending on the species being given the fruit.“As part of the Chicago Zoological Society’s Center for the Science of Animal Care and Welfare, staff are always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animals,” wrote the zoo in a press release. “One way is by providing them with enrichment items they normally do not receive on a regular basis, including pumpkins.” Credit: Brookfield Zoo via Storyful
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Spanish Police Say Gun Seized in Raid May Be Linked to 1996 Murder of Irish Journalist
Spanish authorities on October 23 announced the arrest of Irish criminal John Gilligan during a raid in Alicante, and said a gun seized in the search was the “same make and model” as that used in the 1996 murder of an Irish journalist.Gilligan, 68, is a well-known crime figure in Ireland, having been tried and acquitted in the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin, who had reported on his drug empire. Guerin had previously been threatened and shot in response to her reporting on criminals, and was awarded a Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) International Press Freedom Award for her reporting in 1995, a year before she was killed.A court in 2002 acquitted Gilligan in the killing of Guerin, but noted there remained “grave suspicions against him regarding the murder,” RTE News reported. Gilligan was convicted, however, of importing cannabis resin, a crime for which he was handed a 28-year prison sentence. He was released in 2013, after serving 17 years behind bars.According to Spain’s National Police, who carried out the October 23 raid on Gilligan, the Irishman had been leading a group “dedicated to the postal shipment” of illegal drugs to the United Kingdom and Ireland. He was among six people arrested during raids in Alicante, police said.Footage of the raid shows armed officers entering a residence and handcuffing Gilligan, and the discovery of a Colt Python revolver buried in a garden. Spanish authorities said it was the same model of gun used to kill Guerin, and that they were working with Irish police to investigate possible links to the murder.A biographical film about Guerin, directed by Joel Schumacher, was released in 2003. Cate Blanchett played the role of Guerin, a performance that earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture. Credit: Policía Nacional via Storyful
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Colorado's East Troublesome Fire Grows to More Than 170,000 Acres
Colorado’s raging East Troublesome Fire became the second largest wildfire in the state’s history, growing to more than 170,163 acres, or 266 square miles, by Friday, October 23.The growing fire prompted mandatory evacuation orders on Thursday. Roads out of Estes Park were reportedly clogged with traffic amid the evacuations.Officials warned of the possible merging of the fire with the Cameron Peak Fire, which had been described as the largest in Colorado’s history.The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation order for the western part of Rocky Mountain National Park and western parts of Estes Park. Residents were instructed to evacuate as quickly as possible.Jason Randolph captured this timelapse footage of the East Troublesome Fire on Wednesday, October 21, from Woodland Park, northwest of Colorado Springs. Credit: Jason Randolph via Storyful
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Flock of Sheep Heralds Historic Opening of UK's First Stainless-Steel Bridge
A new stainless-steel bridge was officially opened to vehicle traffic and pedestrians October 23, five years after Storm Desmond destroyed an 18th-century stone bridge connecting the Ullswater Valley over the River Eamont.The new Pooley Bridge officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning. Local farmers tested the new bridge by herding sheep over the structure, made entirely of stainless steel and the first of its kind in the UK.Penrith resident Mark Finnie shared this footage, telling Storyful that his car was the first over the bridge Friday morning.The previous 250-year-old stone structure had washed away during Storm Desmond in December 2015. The bridge was repaired, along with more than 450 others, as part of the Cumbria City Council’s Infrastructure Recovery Program, reports said.“It’s been a long five years and local businesses have suffered, but we’re really thrilled now,” said Miles MacInnes, chairman of Barton and Pooley Bridge Parish Council. “It looks wonderful, and we are sure this spectacular modern structure will prove a popular tourist attraction in its own right.” Credit: Mark Finnie via Storyful
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Eastern Brown Snake Caught Near Playground in Australian Capital
A highly venomous snake spotted near a playground in Canberra, Australia, was nabbed by a local snake catcher, video posted on Sunday, October 18, shows.Footage shared by Gavin Smith of ACT Snake Removals shows him capturing the eastern brown snake near a playground area in Weston Park as he’s cheered by onlookers.The second clip shows him releasing the snake back into the wild.The eastern brown snake is one of the most deadly venomous snakes in the world.Writing on Twitter, Smith, who describes himself as an “aspiring herpetologist,” said catching the snake was “not a walk in the park, but rather a slither.”“My policy with eastern browns is tail and then bag as quick as I can … these guys have exceptional agility & defense … Of course, now and again, you get a gentle and calm snake and there is a good education opportunity!” he added. Credit: Gavin Smith (ACT Snake Removals) via Storyful
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Protesters Arrested in Memphis Over Incident Involving Attorney General Barr's Motorcade
Two protesters were arrested and charged with misdemeanors after allegedly blocking Attorney General William P. Barr’s motorcade in Memphis, Tennessee, on Wednesday, October 21.AG Barr was in Memphis to deliver remarks on Operation Legend at the Memphis Police Department Ridgeway Station.Reports said that protesters were intentionally blocking Barr’s motorcade as he left the Memphis police station. Local Memphis activist Hunter Demster shared this footage of his arrest.Demster and one other protester were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, inciting a riot, blocking a passageway, and failure to obey traffic orders – all misdemeanors in Tennessee reports said.In the footage, Demster is heard asking the officers, “What are you arresting me for? What did I do?” Credit: Hunter Demster via Storyful
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Bulo - In The Know Singapore
Bulo is a breath analysis device that helps to train your lungs, with a removable mouthpiece that can be washed and an app to help you track your training.
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California Artist's Animatronic Annabelle Doll 'Conjures' Up a Scare
Californian artist Mark Anthony spends his days crafting replicas of some of the creepiest horror characters to haunt our screens, like this animatronic Annabelle doll inspired by The Conjuring franchise.This video captures the doll in all its terrifying glory, showcasing the ability for Anthony to move the doll’s head and eyes in a way that feels as if its tracking the camera.Anthony regularly posts his creations to his Instagram account. Credit: The Scary Closet via Storyful
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Diabolical Ironclad Beetle Survives Being Run Over by Car
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and other institutions, revealed the secret to the diabolical ironclad beetle’s near indestructible nature in a scientific paper published in Nature on October 21.The beetle’s “crush-resistant” exoskeleton, specifically its elytra, allow it to withstand up to 39,000 times its body weight, the University said. Elytra are casings that protect a beetle’s wings.Principal investigator on the project, Professor David Kisailus said, the ironclad was “built more like a little tank.” He added, "That’s its adaptation: It can’t fly away, so it just stays put and lets its specially designed armor take the abuse until the predator gives up.”This footage was shared by the Kisailus Biomimetics and Nanostructured Materials Laboratory, University of California, Irvine. It shows a test being conducted wherein a diabolical ironclad beetle is run over by a car and survives. Credit: Kisailus Biomimetics and Nanostructured Materials Laboratory, University of California, Irvine via Storyful
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October Snow Blankets Victoria, Minnesota
Snow blanketed Victoria, Minnesota, on October 22, following record-breaking snowfall in the state, local media reported.Minnesota State Patrol warned that ice and snow were, “creating treacherous driving conditions across portions of west central Minnesota”.The National Weather Service also issued a winter storm watch for central to northern Minnesota.This footage was shared by Bill Borghoff, a senior meteorologist at the NWS, and shows a thick blanket of snow in Victoria, Minnesota. Credit: Bill Borghoff via Storyful
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Perth Zoo Rhino Celebrates 33rd Birthday with Visitors
Perth Zoo held a birthday celebration for a southern white rhino which turned 33 on October 23.Visitors and keepers can be seen in this video singing happy birthday to Memphis.In a 2017 statement, the zoo said Memphis had fathered two calves since arriving in Perth Zoo in 1989. Credit: Perth Zoo via Storyful
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Dubai Celebrates Breaking Guinness Records for Largest Fountain
The Palm Fountain in Dubai has been named the largest in the world by Guinness World Records.Footage shared by Ashleigh Stewart, a journalist based in Dubai, shows celebrations in Dubai after the announcement.Located at The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah, the record-breaking fountain spreads over 14,000 ft² of seawater and is equipped with shooters capable of blasting water 105 meters into the air, Guinness World Records said in a statement. Credit: Ashleigh Stewart via Storyful
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Anti-Lockdown Protesters Clash With Police in Melbourne
Hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters gathered in Melboure on October 23, local media reported.Several arrests were made as clashes erupted between demonstrators and police, according to local reports. Many of the protesters were unmasked, the report said.This footage shows protesters seen marching and gathered outside Melbourne’s Shrine of Rememberance. Police and a helicopter can also be seen. Protesters can be seen holding signs including, “End Lockdown Now,” and “Dan Lied. People Died,” in reference to Premier of Victoria Dan Andrews.In a press conference on Friday, the premier, “Protests are not safe. Protests are selfish.” The Metropolitan Melbourne area is under Second Step restrictions, which bar travel outside a 25 kilometer radius of one’s home and indoor social gatherings. Credit: @MADinMelbourne via Storyful
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Thick Smoke Billows From East Troublesome Fire as Residents Evacuate
Colorado’s raging East Troublesome Fire prompted mandatory evacuation orders on October 22, as the blaze grew to more than 170,163 acres.The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation order for the western part of Rocky Mountain National Park and western parts of Estes Park. Residents were instructed to evacuate as quickly as possible.Town officials said all routes into Estes Park had been closed. Rocky Mountain National Park was also closed, and park officials warned that air quality was “hazardous.” Credit: Brian Alexander via Storyful
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Long Lines of Traffic Amid Anti-Lockdown Protest in Melbourne
At least 16 people were arrested, three police officers were injured, and a number of police horses were hit in the face by flagpoles, according to local reports, amid clashes during anti-lockdown protests in Melbourne, Australia, on October 23.Large lines of traffic were seen on the city’s Kingsway as people crossed the road.Police and protesters attending the “Freedom Day” event clashed, according to 7 News. Credit: Melissa Wong via Storyful
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Tortoises Get in Spooky Spirit With Pumpkin Party
A pair of radiated tortoises got in the spooky spirit at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium as they were treated to a pumpkin party on Reptile Awareness Day, October 21.Video shared by the zoo shows two radiated tortoises, a critically endangered species which are native to Madagascar, enjoying some festive treats ahead of Halloween. Credit: Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium via Storyful
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Red Crabs Seen Climbing Over Road Bridge on Christmas Island
Large numbers of red crabs were seen climbing towards, and over, a road bridge on Christmas Island on October 23.The red crab migration session, when the crustaceans on the island make their way to coast to breed, is usually in October or November, according to Parks Australia.Instagram user winterishere2015 shared footage of the scene on Murray Road, where the bridge protects the crabs as they cross the road. Credit: winterishere2015 via Storyful
