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Fragile, fierce and fleeting: AP’s best animal and nature photos of 2025

Fragile, fierce and fleeting: AP’s best animal and nature photos of 2025

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS

From a tiny turtle hatchling to a breaching whale, AP’s best nature photos of 2025 capture life in all its forms.

Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course'

Trump teaming up with Jack Nicklaus to revamp 'president's golf course'

  • WILL WEISSERT Associated Press

Joint Base Andrews houses Air Force One. Gerald R. Ford was the first president to golf there in 1974 and it was a favorite of Barack Obama.

A bull moose is blocking a New York mountain trail. Wildlife researchers don't know why

A bull moose is blocking a New York mountain trail. Wildlife researchers don't know why

  • MICHAEL HILL Associated Press

Attempts to coax the moose from the trail have failed.

He's fast, feisty and could play Quidditch. Meet the bat that won a beauty contest

He's fast, feisty and could play Quidditch. Meet the bat that won a beauty contest

  • Associated Press

A hoary bat with a feisty personality named "Hoary Potter" defeated "Lestat" and "Sir Flaps-A-Lot" to win the Bureau of Land Management's contest.

Photos: Insect and animal life around the globe

Photos: Insect and animal life around the globe

  • Associated Press

Photographers from around the world capture the daily rituals of life.

Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

  • FERNANDA FIGUEROA Associated Press

Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanics. 

Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?

Do you really have to wait to go swimming after eating?

  • TOM MURPHY Associated Press

People often don't realize they can still get dehydrated, so it's important to quench your thirst beforehand — especially on sunny days. 

As climate change alters lakes, tribes and conservationists fight for the future of spearfishing

As climate change alters lakes, tribes and conservationists fight for the future of spearfishing

    Members of the Ojibwe and other tribes in the northern Great Lakes region have spearfished walleye for centuries, even in the face of sometimes violent opposition. Now another threat looms.

    What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer

    What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer

      Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

      Caught on video: Giraffe plucks toddler out of truck at Texas drive-thru safari

      Caught on video: Giraffe plucks toddler out of truck at Texas drive-thru safari

        The family had stopped to feed a giraffe when it grabbed 2-year-old Paisley and hoisted her high into the air. Said her dad: “My heart stopped, my stomach dropped.”

        Keyless vehicle thefts are on the rise. Here’s how to protect your car from the growing risk

        Keyless vehicle thefts are on the rise. Here’s how to protect your car from the growing risk

          Wireless key fobs and push-button starters make it more convenient to get into your vehicle. It also makes things easier for thieves. These tips can help.

          What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? The wild and wacky skijoring

          What do you get when you cross rodeo with skiing? The wild and wacky skijoring

            Welcome to skijoring: An extreme — and quirky — winter sport that celebrates the unlikely melding of rodeo and ski culture in the U.S. Mountain West.

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            Movies & Television

            From 'Send Help' to 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' 10 movies to stream now

            From 'Send Help' to 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' 10 movies to stream now

            Review: Tension ramps up as clock ticks down in ‘Neglected’

            Review: Tension ramps up as clock ticks down in ‘Neglected’

            Army veteran wins largest single pricing game ever on 'Price Is Right'

            Army veteran wins largest single pricing game ever on 'Price Is Right'

            Leaning in: Josh Duhamel finds plenty to relate to in ‘Neglected’

            Leaning in: Josh Duhamel finds plenty to relate to in ‘Neglected’

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            Foods to help boost your immune system

            Foods to help boost your immune system

            Sponsored by Princeton Amish Country Store

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            Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

            Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

            Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

            Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

            Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

            Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

            Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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            Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

            Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

            Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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            Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

            Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

            Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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            Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

            Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

            Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

            12 Best Keto Gummies

            12 Best Keto Gummies

            Affiliate content. Check out these 12 best keto gummies that offer a flavorful, low-carb way to support your keto journey.

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            5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

            5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

            Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

            Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

            Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

            Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

            Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

            Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

            Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

            Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

            Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

            Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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