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Orca Lolita dies after 52 years in captivity at Miami Seaquarium
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Orca Lolita dies after 52 years in captivity at Miami Seaquarium

Lolita, an orca held captive for greater than half a century on the Miami Seaquarium, has died on the estimated age of 57 from suspected kidney illness.Also often known as Tokitae or Toki, she was believed to have been the world's second-oldest killer whale. Her dying on Friday got here as her caregivers had been making preparations for her to return to the ocean within the close to future.The Seaquarium posted a press release saying the whale had "started exhibiting serious signs of discomfort" over the past two days, for which they mentioned she had been handled "immediately and aggressively".They went on: "Despite receiving the best possible medical care, she passed away Friday afternoon from what is believed to be a renal condition." Staff went on to name her "an inspirat...
Michael Jackson lawsuits alleging sexual abuse in opposition to boys revived by appeals courtroom
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Michael Jackson lawsuits alleging sexual abuse in opposition to boys revived by appeals courtroom

Two males who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them once they had been boys shouldn't have had their circumstances dismissed, judges at a US courtroom have mentioned.Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who declare Jackson abused them for years, will now be allowed to pursue lawsuits in opposition to corporations owned by the late singer.It's the second time the lawsuits - which had been introduced by Robson in 2013 and Safechuck in 2014 - have been introduced again after dismissal.Both males detailed their claims of abuse within the 2019 HBO documentary Leaving Neverland. Image: James Safechuck is pictured aged 10 with Jackson Robson, now a 40-year-old choreographer, met Jackson when he was 5 years previous...
Donald Trump chooses Tucker Carlson interview over Republican major debate
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Donald Trump chooses Tucker Carlson interview over Republican major debate

Donald Trump will skip the primary Republican major debate subsequent week in favour of an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, in keeping with studies.The former president has hinted for months that he would sidestep the Milwaukee-based occasion, arguing it did not make sense to offer different candidates the prospect to assault him given his sizeable lead amongst Republicans in nationwide polls. According to 2 sources aware of the matter, he's as an alternative looking for a sit-down interview with Carlson, NBC studies.A supply near Carlson stated he was at the moment on his method to Europe, the place he has interviews and occasions lined up all subsequent week.The supply added the speak present host is "always in discussions" with all of the candidates, and...