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A Welsh teenager has won £10,000 in court after another girl stole her identity for four years, building fake profiles with over 100,000 followers. The landmark case shows victims of catfishing can fight back and win.
Five South American countries just launched the first international conservation plan to protect two iconic Amazon catfish that swim up to 7,500 miles in their lifetimes. The gilded catfish and Laulao catfish have lost 90% of their populations since the 1970s, but new protections offer real hope.
A Dutch fisherman just set a national record by landing an 8-foot catfish, narrowly beating his best friend's previous record by just two centimeters. The gentle giant was safely returned to the water to keep growing.
Scientists studying rivers in southern China just discovered a massive predator that had been hiding in plain sight for decades. The newly identified catfish can weigh over 220 pounds and represents one of the most primitive members of its family tree.
Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela are joining forces on a groundbreaking plan to protect two massive catfish species that feed millions and keep the Amazon's rivers healthy. It's the first time South American nations have coordinated this way to save fish that swim thousands of miles across borders.
A Little Rock tattoo artist who spent 18 years rebuilding his life after prison now helps men in recovery replace gang and drug-related tattoos with symbols of hope. James "Catfish" Brassfield turns painful reminders into new beginnings, one cover-up at a time.
After years of ghosting, catfishing, and endless swiping, dozens of Australians found lasting love by trying something radical: being honest, taking risks, and sometimes ditching the apps entirely. Their stories prove that connection is still possible in our swipe-obsessed world.
Match Group's video selfie verification is finally stopping catfishers and AI scammers in their tracks. Meanwhile, a new sustainable palm oil is helping restaurants cook greener without the environmental guilt.
Columbus, Mississippi is bringing residents together this weekend for free food, live music, and meaningful conversations with city leaders. Mayor Stephen Jones hopes the relaxed Riverwalk gathering will strengthen community bonds across the city.
The United Nations is taking action to save migrating freshwater fish after populations dropped 81% in 50 years. Thirty iconic species, including some found in UK rivers, will receive global protection under a treaty that's already brought other animals back from extinction.
Seattle's Central District is hosting its annual Re:Union on Union block party featuring R&B legends Surface, local soul food vendors, and a city-wide celebration of Black culture. The event honors the neighborhood's rich history while bringing together generations of families for a massive community gathering.
A Kentucky family gathered at cemeteries and a reunion to share stories with a niece who'd never known her roots. The weekend of flowers, laughter, and pig tail beans reminded everyone that connection matters most.
Columbus, Mississippi, brought its community together with a free celebration featuring live music, BBQ, and face-to-face time with local leaders. Mayor Stephen Jones organized Unity Day to honor the city's recent growth and strengthen connections between residents and public servants.
After two years of early mornings and heat exhaustion, Jakob Mackey-Frazier proved doubters wrong by catching a world record grass carp at a park everyone said wasn't worth fishing. His 71-pound catch shattered the previous record and put Sioux City's Bacon Creek Park on the map.
A Ghanaian charity marked its anniversary by delivering $5,000 worth of essential supplies to 131 female inmates, including mothers and pregnant women. The donation addresses critical shortages in medical care and basic necessities at Nsawam Female Prison.
A fish hiding in plain sight for decades has been identified as a brand new species in Kerala's Periyar Tiger Reserve. Scientists discovered the barb fish was mistakenly identified as a different species for years.
The Juneteenth Foundation is hosting a month-long celebration of freedom in San Marcos, Texas, marking 32 years of honoring the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. From fish fries to unity walks, the nonprofit is bringing the community together throughout June to remember the promise of freedom.
Fishing communities in Sierra Leone are rejecting poorly farmed fish, but their feedback is driving efforts to improve quality and nutrition standards. Their expertise could transform aquaculture into a trusted food source that complements wild catch.
In Utrecht, Netherlands, anyone with an internet connection can ring a virtual doorbell to help fish reach their spawning grounds. Last year, over 2.3 million people pressed it 200,000 times, opening lock gates for thousands of migrating fish.
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After years of mysterious decline, juvenile blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay surged by 121% this winter, reaching their highest numbers since 2019. Scientists are cautiously optimistic while continuing to investigate what's been affecting these young crustaceans.
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