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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bass Pro's 10th Annual Gone Fishing event
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Johnny Morris and Bass Pro are donating more than 40,000 fishing rods and reels to not-for-profit partners helping connect kids to the outdoors. The 10th annual Gone Fishing event will include gear donations, non-profit partnerships, and free in-store fishing and casting activities at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's locations June 6-8 and June 13-15. Kids can experience in-store catch-and-release ponds and get a free digital photo download to celebrate their achievement. There will also be free knot-tying kits available while supplies last. The event runs 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on June 6 and June 13; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on June 7-8 and June 14-15. 'Some of my most happy experiences in life have been spent fishing and enjoying the great outdoors with family, friends and loved ones,' said Johnny Morris. 'Gone Fishing is a perfect opportunity to share those experiences and help future generations discover the joys of fishing, while inspiring families to get out and enjoy all that nature has to offer.' Nearly 500,000 rods and reels have been donated across North America since the inception of the program. Gone Fishing kicks off Thursday, June 5, with special donation presentations across the U.S. Bass Pro Shops is also offering up an opportunity to show off your child's best catches with the Kids' Braggin' Board. You can submit photos of your child with their catch for a chance to be featured on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Teen couple accused of trapping Maryland man inside his own car, lighting it on fire
The Brief A teen couple has been charged with murder after 67-year-old Edward Koza was found bound and killed in a burning truck outside his Davidsonville garden store. A Bass Pro Shops hat left at the scene and surveillance footage from a gas station and store helped police identify 18-year-olds Jonah Poole and Kylee Dakes. Investigators believe the suspects attacked Koza, drove around in his truck to buy gas, then returned to set the vehicle on fire. ANNE ARUNDEL, Md. - After police found a person dead in a burning car in front of a small business, investigators say a Bass Pro Shops baseball cap left at the scene led them to two suspects – a teen couple. What we know On Saturday, May 24, Anne Arundel County authorities responded to the Tropic Bay Water Gardens in Davidsonville, Maryland, in response to a pickup truck on fire in the parking lot. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found the remains of a person in the back seat of the vehicle. Officials believe the victim to be 67-year-old Edward Stephen Koza, owner of the Tropic Bay Water Gardens – and the car he was killed in. Investigators found that Koza's hands and arms were bound with tape and his mouth taped over. Koza also suffered blunt force trauma to his head, according to the autopsy. His death has been ruled a homicide. Officials say there was a smell of gasoline from the burning car and the victim, and the melted spout for a plastic fuel container was found in the backseat. They also found a Bass Pro Shop baseball hat on the ground near Koza's car – which investigators say appeared to be new. Inside the shop, which sells supplies for gardens and garden ponds, investigators found signs of a struggle, with things knocked over and broken. Jonah Michael Poole and Kylee Alyssa Dakes — both 18 years old — are charged with first-degree murder, assault, and arson. Detectives say they are boyfriend and girlfriend. Timeline Investigators say that Koza would operate in the store from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., but would remain at the store after closing. They believe that on the evening of May 24, Koza was alone in the store by himself from 5:00 p.m. until he was attacked in the store. Police say this surveillance video from a Davidsonville gas station not far from the murder scene helped them track down the alleged killers. Surveillance video from a BP Gas Station on West Central Avenue in Davidson captured Koza's vehicle around 9 p.m. The car was seen pulling into the lot, and a woman exited from the passenger seat and walked into the store. The driver appeared to be a man wearing a flannel shirt and a "Bass Pro" baseball hat, per officials. Detectives were able to identify the man and woman in the video as Kylee Alyssa Dakes and her boyfriend, Jonah Michael Poole. Investigators believe that Dakes and Poole attacked Koza around 5:30 p.m. before putting him into the backseat of his truck and drove around, likely to the BP Station to purchase gasoline which may have been used to start the fire. The couple then returned to the Tropic Bay parking lot, set the vehicle on fire with Koza in the rear passenger seat and then fled the scene in their red Lincoln. The red Lincoln was captured on surveillance video earlier in the day on May 24 near Arundel Mills Mall. Video from the mall surveillance captured the red Lincoln pulling up and parking in the Bass Pro parking lot. Poole and Dakes exited the car and walked into the Bass Pro Shop until around 2:30 p.m. Video from inside the store shows Poole selecting several flannel shirts and a Bass Pro Shop baseball cap and purchase the clothing. Jonah Poole, 18, and Kylee Dakes, 18, are seniors at Southern High School in Anne Arundel County. They have been charged with First and Second Degree Murder, First and Second Degree Assault, Conspiracy to Commit First and Second Degree Murder, and Arson. Poole is also charged in the burglary of the popular Pirates Cove restaurant in Anne Arundel County — a week before the break-in and murder at Tropic Bay Water Gardens. What we don't know The cause of death and motive in Koza's death remain under investigation. "We just don't know the motive right now, so we're still looking into that. We're trying to ascertain exactly what led up to this — why they were there in the area, there at this business. We know there was evidence of a struggle inside of the business and ultimately surveillance footage shows suspects in the area. Based on the totality of the circumstances of our investigation, we feel very strongly that they are responsible for the murder of the victim, Mr. Koza, in this case," said Justin Mulcahy of the Anne Arundel County Police Department. The Source Information in this story comes from court documents from Anne Arundel County..
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Cane Corso With Strict Swim Routine Wins Pet of the Week
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. From the heartwarming moment a blind dachshund sensed his owner was home to a dog's adorable daycare photos, pet stories have been bringing delight this week. But we also like to showcase our readers' pets in our weekly Newsweek Pet of the Week. For your pet to be featured next week, follow the instructions at the end of this story to get involved. Winner Lucia the dog, enjoying her much-loved pool time. Lucia the dog, enjoying her much-loved pool time. Keith Bauer This week's Pet of the Week is Lucia, a spirited puppy with a serious love of the water. Born in January 2025, the Cane Corso quickly developed a serious swimming pool routine. "We spend an hour or two in the pool everyday and playing with our bubblers and retrieving in our pool are her favorite things to do," Lucia's owner Keith Bauer told Newsweek. When she's not perfecting her pool skills, Lucia enjoys socializing at Bass Pro in Fort Myers, Florida. The busy store provides endless opportunities to meet new people—from curious children to friendly retirees—and Lucia thrives on the attention and affection. Finalists Retired greyhound Scooby Doo living his best life. Retired greyhound Scooby Doo living his best life. Sarah Jo Robinson Our first finalist this week is Scooby Doo, a 6-year-old retired racing greyhound with a heart as big as his personality. Blind since the age of 2, Scooby hasn't let it slow him down one bit. Adopted by owner Sarah Jo Robinson from Hounds of GRACE, a nonprofit that helps retired greyhounds find homes in Michigan and Ohio, Scooby quickly became a beloved member of the family. "He loves his walks, runs races in his enclosed yard, and plays with the cat between naps," Robinson told Newsweek. "He's fearless, considers everyone he meets as a new friend, and is very affectionate." Pebbles the dog, curled up under blankets. Pebbles the dog, curled up under blankets. Deborah Jackson Next up this week is Pebbles, a lovable 7-year-old Yorkie-Maltese mix who brings joy and laughter to her family every day. She shares her home with brother BamBam, and while they're siblings, each have very different personalities. "I am sharing a funny and sweet picture of Pebbles as soon as I finish making our bed," owner Deborah Jackson told Newsweek. Barn cat Jalapeño, also affectionately known as Spicy. Barn cat Jalapeño, also affectionately known as Spicy. Eva H. Last but not least is Jalapeño—affectionately known as Spicy—a striking barn cat with a heartwarming origin story. Owner Eva H. and her family discovered him nestled in a lilac bush near their home when he was just 4 to 5 weeks old. At the time, they had been hoping for a sign that it was the right moment to adopt a barn cat—and there he was. "He was so tiny, we kept him in a live trap with an old can of cat food that we managed to scrounge up," Eva told Newsweek. "From there, he matured and grew into a beautiful young male that loves having little photoshoots." Today, Spicy rules his five-acre kingdom, chasing rodents, exploring high places and striking poses for the camera. His favorite place though? Being snuggled up with this humans for cuddles. "He's my gorgeous boy," Eva said. If you think your pet could be next week's Newsweek "Pet of the Week," send us your funny and heartwarming videos and pictures of your pet, along with a bit about them to life@ and they could appear in our "Pet of the Week" lineup.
New York Times
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
It's Still April Fools' Day on Social Media
April 1 always seems to begin with social media users reminding everyone that it's April Fools' Day. At this point, do we really need a reminder? Brands and celebrities give it a go every year, often with extremely elaborate posts that fool almost no one. From truly outlandish ideas, like the French embassy claiming the Louvre Museum would be turned into a Bass Pro, to ones that seem reasonable, like 'The Great British Bake Off' adding air-conditioning to its tents, Tuesday has been a day of briefly raised eyebrows followed by a slight nod as you return to scrolling. Here's some of the posts that have stood out from the pack, for better or worse. Mayonnaise Made of Breast Milk? Few food items have inspired as much social media discourse as the $19 strawberry — yes, a single strawberry — that Erewhon, a grocery chain in Southern California, imports from Japan. Welch's, known for its tiny packs of fruit snacks, showed some internet fluency by lampooning that concept with their '$19 Welch's Fruit Snacks Single Strawberry.' The post, which has been up for a few days, encourages people to 'indulge in the ultimate, single-bite experience — because some moments are too precious to share.' Molly Baz, who had a 'provocative' — and earnest — Times Square billboard for a lactation cookie recipe briefly removed last year, took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to post about how she produces so much breast milk that she is rolling out a line of breast milk mayonnaise made with her excess supply. She added that 'for obvious reasons this is a limited run — we've got about 500 bottles so first come first serve till they're gone.' Another sign it was fake: Most mayo does not contain milk. In at least one case, a company created a fake product that people actually wanted. Cadbury, which is known for Easter treats, posted about Creme Egg on the Goo, which is a to-go packet of Creme Egg filling. The post began with the message 'Move over boring condiments,' and included a video in which the sugary substance is squeezed onto French fries. The comments section had numerous people saying they would love this product — but not on fries. Understand Your Dogs The gaming brand Razer tackled Gen Alpha slang with a YouTube video for the Razer Skibidi, which it said was 'the world's first A.I.-powered brainrot translator headset.' The headset can translate what others are saying and will also convert anything you say into something more brainrot appropriate. Very sigma. ElevenLabs, a software company that developed various text-to-speech and speech-to-text models, said it was taking 'one small step for man, and one giant leap for man's best friend' with Text to Bark AI, the world's first text-to-speech software — for dogs. Nothing, a tech gear company, posted a video on X of Ear (3.5mm), a pair of headphones that has a 50-meter cord. The company called the product 'beautifully inconvenient.' Decidedly Random If you have to immediately say you were telling a joke, it wasn't a very good one. So consider the fact that Tiger Woods waited only six minutes before revealing his post about his imminent return from injury was an April Fools joke. The quick reveal could have been influenced by the commentator Jason Whitlock congratulating Mr. Woods, declaring the news 'amazing' and 'unreal' in two different posts before admitting 'he got me.' In a collaborative effort they said could 'turn 'oops' into 'ooh la la,'' Josh Cellars wines and Joss and Main furniture showed off a couch and a chair that came with a design that looks like stains from a glass of red wine. Adding some cringe, Joss and Main then commented on the post, saying, '#justjoshing you.' It can be hard to tell what is real or fake in the world of cryptocurrency, but Kent Fuchs, the interim president of the University of Florida, tried to have some fun with a video about his school introducing its own meme coin, Foxy Gator or FXG. He had plenty of help from other university employees, and in case anyone was fooled, he reveals toward the end of the video that the point of the coin is to 'Fund Kent's Retirement.' Timing Is Everything Duolingo, the language-learning app, had a fairly solid April Fools concept that it let play out — in February. The app declared on Feb. 11 that its cartoon mascot, Duo, had died. 'Tbh, he probably died waiting for you to do your lesson, but what do we know,' it said, The prank received a lot of attention, with the pop star Dua Lipa being among those to mourn Duo, saying 'Til' death duo part.' A few weeks later, the company brought Duo back to life. As far as brand attempts to get attention go, the stunt worked well. But it left Duolingo with a fairly uninspired effort for April Fools' Day: The company posted a video on Tuesday about the Duolingo World Cruise, where you will learn to speak like a local 'everywhere you go,' as a result of the cruise's taking five years.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How to meet Pro Anglers in the Ozarks in March
SPRINGFIELD — Several professional fisherman are stopping by Bass Pro locations in Springfield and Branson this month for meet-and-greet opportunities. Bass Pro Shops 'Spring Classic Fishing Sale' runs March 6th through March 26th. During that time, the retailer is bringing in some of the biggest names in pro fishing to its locations in Springfield and Branson. Springfield March 8 & 9 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brian Snowden (Fishing Guide, 7 Bassmaster Classic appearances) March 15 & 16 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Rick Clunn (4x Bassmaster Classic Champion, 16 career wins) Jeremy Lawyer (2019 Pro Circuit winner) Branson March 15 & 16 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mike McClelland (8x Tour Level winner) March 16 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brian Snowden (Fishing Guide, 7 Bassmaster Classic appearances) Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
