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In July, a fishing influencer almost lost his leg after being attacked by a reef shark whilst spearfishing.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
One young girl named Alice described the eclipse as brilliant, and said: "It kind of looks like Pac-man", whilst another felt that the sun disappearing was "kind of scary".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Through the new EP, I wanted to showcase a new side of myself whilst incorporating my signature vocals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Lissie Harper previously led a successful campaign for Harper's Law, which introduced mandatory life sentences for anyone convicted of killing an emergency worker whilst committing a crime.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
My legs and hands was trembling something turrible whilst I unhitched Spangler, saddled him up, and clumb on his back.
From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis
