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CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Punxsutawney Phil's family is getting another home
Punxsutawney Phil's family is getting some new digs. Phil and his "wife" Phyllis live at his burrow in the Punxsutawney Memorial Library, but now with two kids, Sunny and Shadow, it's getting a little crowded. Visitors to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, will still get to visit the groundhogs in the library. But in about a month, people will also get to see them at a new zoo at Gobbler's Knob, CBS affiliate WTAJ reported. The TV station said a designer from Pittsburgh was brought in to help with the project, adding details to the new home like the proclamation scroll and the elixir of life, which legend says helps Phil, who is allegedly over 100 years old, stay immortal. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club plans to move Sunny and Shadow first, but all the groundhogs will have the opportunity to travel back and forth. And club president Tom Dunkel says the family won't be separated. "We have a tunnel that's like an infinity tunnel that lets Phil and Phyllis and Sunny and Shadow move back and forth between this zoo and the downtown zoo," Dunkel told WTAJ. Since 1986, men clad in tuxedos and top hats have been hoisting a groundhog into the air in an attempt to predict whether spring will come early. If Phil sees his shadow, he takes it as an omen of six more weeks of bad weather. If he doesn't see his shadow, it means there will be an early spring. Phil became a first-time father at 138 years old last spring. However, Sunny and Shadow won't be taking up the family business. The Groundhog Club maintains that there is one Punxsutawney Phil, just like there's one Santa Claus and Easter Bunny.
Independent Singapore
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
'I'm so sad about it'— Lewis Hamilton reacts after hitting groundhog during Canadian GP
At the Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton accidentally hit a groundhog, which damaged the underside of his Ferrari and caused distractions to his overall performance during the race. The accident occurred around Lap 9 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where groundhogs usually appear. The damage caused by the collision slowed his car by about half a second per lap, and it resulted in him being in sixth place. ' I was feeling pretty decent until then. I got a good start, held position. I was holding onto the group… I was managing the tyres well. I was feeling optimistic. I didn't see it happen, but I heard I hit a groundhog,' Hamilton told Sky Sports. The athlete, known to be an animal lover, was very upset by this incident. 'That's devastating because I love animals, and I'm so sad about it. That's horrible. It's never happened to me before,' he admitted. He also shared the damages of the accident, stating, 'The right side of the floor has a hole on it and all the veins are done. Given that, then we had a brake issue halfway through [the race] as well, then we stayed out too long in the first stop, came out behind traffic and it went from one thing to another, so I'm grateful I could just finish, particularly with the brake issue I had and bag those points.' Ferrari to upgrade After the Montreal race, Hamilton was still more than half a second slower than George Russell, who won the pole position. Hamilton's car was not fast enough to compete with the top drivers in the qualifying at the moment, even though the track was supposed to be good for Ferrari. Before the Montreal race, Hamilton shared on social media that returning to the track where he won his first Formula 1 race still felt surreal. He expressed how much the city meant to him and thanked fans for their continued support over the years. Hamilton then stated that Ferrari will have significant upgrades to their cars as preparations for the next F1 race happening in Austria from June 27-29. He said, 'We are really in need of an upgrade, and there are lots of things that need to change for us to compete at the front. We have something hopefully coming next week. I don't know if it's much, how much it is. I don't think it's a lot. I just think it's one of those years.' In other news, Hamilton also shared that he is part of the production of the upcoming F1 movie, which will premiere on June 27. In a social media post, Hamilton shared the caption: 'NY premiere of the @f1movie !! I'm so proud to be a part of this as my first production with Dawn Apollo Films. Something of this scale, with so many talented people working together to create the most authentic F1 film, remains an incredible experience. Thank you to the cast, crew, Apple, Warner Bros., Jerry and Joe for trusting me as a first-time producer. This is only the beginning.' Netizens flooded the post with praise and excitement, with one writing, 'I can't wait to watch it, see everyone's hard work 🥰.' Another added, 'We are so proud of you @lewishamilton — the beginning of many more accomplishments to come!' Others called him the 'king of everything,' saying he's 'truly bigger than F1' and always 'taking the sport to new heights and representing greatness.'
News24
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- News24
Lewis Hamilton ‘devastated' after hitting, killing groundhog at Canadian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton was left distressed after unknowingly hitting and killing a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix. The incident caused damage to the right side of his Ferrari's floor, and combined with a brake issue and strategic missteps, Hamilton finished sixth in the race. Hamilton voiced frustration over Ferrari's lacklustre performance this season, emphasising the urgent need for upgrades to compete at the front. For more F1 news, visit our dedicated section. Lewis Hamilton said he felt devastated after learning that he had hit and killed a groundhog, damaging his Ferrari car, on his way to finishing sixth in the Canadian Grand Prix. Hamilton, who owns a French bulldog called Roscoe that is often seen with him at Grands Prix, said he did not see the groundhog and felt that the incident reduced the performance of his car after a bright start Sunday. READ | McLaren crashes, Russell makes late title bid: Three things learned from the Canadian GP 'It was feeling pretty decent up until then,' said the seven-time world champion. 'I got a good start, I held position, and I was holding onto the leading group. 'I was managing the tyres well, so I was feeling optimistic. 'I didn't see it happen, but I heard I hit a groundhog. That's devastating because I love animals and I'm so sad about it. It's horrible. 'That's never happened to me before here, but the floor - basically the right-side - there was a hole in it. 'Given that, and we had a brake issue halfway through as well, and then we probably stayed out too long in the first stop and came out behind traffic... it went from one thing to another.' After going 10 races without a podium this season for the first time in his Formula One career, having joined Ferrari, Hamilton was expressing mounting frustration at the team's disappointing start to the year. 'I'm grateful that I finished, particularly with the brake issue I had. We are really in need of an upgrade, but there are a lot of things that need to change in order for us to compete at the front.'
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lewis Hamilton Heartbroken After Hitting Groundhog in Canadian GP
Lewis Hamilton Heartbroken After Hitting Groundhog in Canadian GP originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lewis Hamilton was left visibly shaken and emotionally distraught after Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix not just because of his underwhelming result, but due to an unexpected and heartbreaking incident on track. Advertisement 'I heard I hit a groundhog, so that's devastating,' Hamilton told reporters after the race. 'I love animals and I'm so sad about it. That's horrible, ugh. That's never happened to me here.' The seven-time world champion had been running strongly early in the race, but his performance dropped off significantly after Lap 13. Sky Sports later confirmed that Hamilton's Ferrari had sustained damage that cost him 20 points of downforce, a significant handicap in Montreal's high-speed sections. The cause of the damage? A groundhog. Lewis Hamilton in the media pen after the 2025 Spanish Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, known for its beautiful island setting, has long dealt with groundhog sightings during race weekends. While track officials do their best to keep wildlife off the circuit, incidents like this, unfortunately, still occur. Advertisement Hamilton finished sixth, but his post-race comments made it clear that the result was the last thing on his mind. As a well-known advocate for animal welfare and a vegan lifestyle, the incident clearly hit him hard. It was a painful twist in what's already been a challenging first season with Ferrari and a reminder that even F1's fiercest competitors have soft spots. Related: Lewis Hamilton Hits Groundhog During Canadian GP, Damaging Car and Ruining Race This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
RNZ News
16-06-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Lewis Hamilton devastated after running over groundhog
A groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix. Photo: FLORENT GOODEN / AFP Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton was saddened to discover his car had run over a groundhog during Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. "I didn't see it happen, but I heard I hit a groundhog, so that's devastating," Hamilton, an animal rights activist and vegan, said to Sky Sports following his sixth-place finish. The 40-year-old Ferrari driver, who started fifth on the grid, said he began losing pace early in the race after the incident damaged the floor of his car. "I love animals, so I'm so sad about it," Hamilton said. "It's horrible. It's never happened to me before." Hamilton also experienced some problems with his brakes during the race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where groundhogs are common. "It was feeling pretty decent until [hitting the animal]," he said. "I got a good start, held position, and I was holding onto the group. I was managing the tyres well. I was feeling optimistic." Hamilton's fellow Great Britain native, Mercedes' George Russell, won the race. Four-time defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing finished second, and Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli was third. Hamilton, who won his last F1 world title in 2020, ranks sixth in the driver standings through 10 races. Up next is the Austrian Grand Prix on 29 June. -Reuters
