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USA Today
7 days ago
- General
- USA Today
Photos show massive snakes captured in Florida Python Challenge
These hunters couldn't just slither their way out of this one! In order to win a cash prize, they had to face a snake head-on. Hailing from the U.S. and Canada, more than 900 people participated in this year's Florida Python Challenge. The annual 10-day hunt, which ran from July 11 to July 20, encouraged participants to remove invasive Burmese pythons from several locations in South Florida, according to The Palm Beach Post and Naples Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Network. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission organizes the competition targeting the invasive Burmese pythons, which pose a threat to other animals in the Florida Everglades. "The Florida Python Challenge is an exciting conservation effort which helps protect the rare Everglades habitat and the animals that live there from these invasive, nonnative snakes," according to the challenge website. The winners will receive a cash prize in the professional, novice and military categories, according to the reports. This year's winners haven't been announced yet. National Parks: Yellowstone officials shut down rumors of animals leaving due to possible volcanic eruption Take a look at the Florida Python Challenge 2025 More photos from the 2025 Florida Python Challenge Contributing: The Palm Beach Post, Naples Daily News, USA TODAY Network. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Small plane crashes at Olympic National Park, leaving 1 dead, 2 wounded
One person died and two others were wounded following a small plane crash at Olympic National Park in Washington state on July 15, officials said. Just before 7 p.m. local time, park rangers were informed about the crash, which occurred in a forested area near the Irely Lake Trailhead, and responded with a search and rescue mission, according to a park news release. Authorities discovered three people who were on board the Murphy SR3500 Mosse plane. News: Video shows police detain alleged hijacker of small plane at Vancouver airport Officials launched an investigation into the crash The three victims were taken to a local trauma center for medical treatment, the news release stated. One was pronounced dead. KOMO News reported that the surviving victims were in "satisfactory condition," citing a Harborview Medical Center spokesperson. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. Olympic National Park is located in Port Angeles, 108 miles from Tacoma. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Olympic National Park plane crash: 1 dead, 2 injured
USA Today
17-07-2025
- General
- USA Today
Small plane crashes at Olympic National Park, leaving 1 dead, 2 wounded
One person died and two others were wounded following a small plane crash at Olympic National Park in Washington state on July 15, officials said. Just before 7 p.m. local time, park rangers were informed about the crash, which occurred in a forested area near the Irely Lake Trailhead, and responded with a search and rescue mission, according to a park news release. Authorities discovered three people who were on board the Murphy SR3500 Mosse plane. News: Video shows police detain alleged hijacker of small plane at Vancouver airport Officials launched an investigation into the crash The three victims were taken to a local trauma center for medical treatment, the news release stated. One was pronounced dead. KOMO News reported that the surviving victims were in "satisfactory condition," citing a Harborview Medical Center spokesperson. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. Olympic National Park is located in Port Angeles, 108 miles from Tacoma. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
USA Today
16-07-2025
- USA Today
Animal 'wanted' for stealing Grand Teton National Park campers' shoes
"What does the fox do with the shoes? We still don't know," Grand Teton National Park officials said in an Instagram post on July 10. This mischievous animal has an impressive shoe collection. On July 10, officials from Grand Teton National Park shared on Instagram that campers' footwear had gone missing. The prime suspect? A fox. The social media post says that the animal has stashed at least 32 shoes. "What does the fox do with the shoes? We still don't know," the post reads. "Maybe it's a toy. Maybe it's a nesting material collection. Maybe it's fashion." The post continued: "Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: the more time this fox spends around humans, the more dangerous things get for the fox." Park issues guidelines for campers Officials are warning campers to store their shoes in their tents or vehicles. They posted lighthearted "Wanted for Grand Theft Footwear" posters with a sketch of a fox around the park; however, the park shared reminders for campers interacting with wildlife: "Even unintentional behavior like leaving shoes out 'just in case he visits' teaches wildlife that people = opportunity. And that can lead to relocation… or worse," the park's post continued. Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
When do new episodes of 'Big Brother' come out? Full Season 27 schedule
Season 27 of the hit reality competition series "Big Brother" returned last week with the official theme of "Big Brother: A Summer of Mystery." The series follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with 94 HD cameras and 113 microphones, recording their every move 24 hours a day, according to CBS. Every week, someone is voted out of the house, with the last remaining houseguest receiving a grand prize of $750,000. This year, houseguests will spend the summer inside the Hotel Mystère, an enigmatic yet luxurious version of the "Big Brother" house defined by hidden passageways, a wineless wine cellar, a vintage aesthetic, a poison bar and a suspense-filled atmosphere. "This new group of houseguests is stepping into a summer where nothing is as it seems, where every twist rewrites the rules, and every turn conceals a hidden agenda," CBS said about the upcoming season. Here's what to know about Season 27 of "Big Brother" and how to watch it. 'Big Brother' Season 27 cast: Meet the new houseguests 'Big Brother' Season 27 episode schedule Season 27 premiered on Thursday, July 10, with a 90-minute premiere, and another 90-minute episode aired on Sunday, July 13. Following the first two episodes, "Big Brother" will drop 90-minute episodes on Wednesdays, followed by hourlong episodes on Thursdays and Sundays, through the season finale, according to the network. The Thursday episodes will feature houseguest evictions. Watch 'Big Brother': Subscribe to Paramount+ Here's the weekly schedule of "Big Brother" episodes beginning Wednesday, July 16: How to watch 'Big Brother' Season 27 "Big Brother" will air on CBS. Paramount+ Premium subscribers and Pluto TV viewers can watch the episodes on the platforms' "Big Brother" live feeds. 'Big Brother' Season 27 cast CBS announced the 16 cast members for Season 27 of "Big Brother" on July 8. "This season's cast includes a professional bull rider, event curator, marketing manager, AI consultant, aura painter, attorney and a dungeon master, among others," the network said. Here is a list of the new houseguests: Contributing: Saman Shafiq, Taylor Ardrey & Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
