Sea otters are known for their clever use of tools, and they often carry around rocks for several practical reasons. One of the main uses is for breaking open hard-shelled prey like clams, mussels, and sea urchins. They'll use the rock as a tool while floating on their backs, smashing the shells against it to access the soft meat inside. Additionally, sea otters have a loose patch of skin under their forearms that serves as a sort of pocket. In these pockets, they can store their favorite rocks as well as food collected during foraging dives. This adaptation allows them to crack open their prey at the surface, making them one of the few mammal species known to use tools. #seaotters #animals #cute #rocks
At around 7 a.m. on March 1st in Fangchenggang, Guangxi, a driver failed to check for oncoming traffic and abruptly switched lanes to the right. This sudden lane change caused a collision with another vehicle, which spun out of control, flipped over, and crashed through a construction site barrier. Construction workers quickly moved to avoid the incoming vehicle, but one worker trapped in a round pit had no escape route. The car narrowly missed him as he pressed against the pit wall. The driver who caused the accident, the other driver, and the trapped worker all sustained minor injuries. Both vehicles and the construction site were significantly damaged. Authorities determined that the driver who changed lanes was fully responsible for the incident and required him to pay for the damages and medical expenses involved. #accident #carcrash #lucky
Bianca Censori turned heads at the 67th Grammy Awards by wearing nothing but a black, fluffy coat, which she then removed to reveal her body on the red carpet, lightly covered by see-through mesh. Accompanied by her husband, Kanye West, who is nominated for two awards and dressed in all-black, Bianca's bold fashion choice captured significant attention at the event. #kanye #grammys #kanyewest #biancacensori Credits: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron have a history of awkward handshakes... #trump #france #donaldtrump #macron #presidents #handshake #frenchnews
In a recent video from @squirrel_boxes, Emma the squirrel captured the internet's attention with her dramatic reaction to a thunderclap. Viewers were charmed by what appeared to be Emma clutching her heart in fright. However, experts and other social media users suggest that this behavior might actually be a reflexive nervous response typical in rodents. When startled, excited, or disturbed, a squirrel's front paws can involuntarily tighten due to the constriction of nerves connected to the brainstem. This involuntary reaction was evident as Emma sharply lifted her head, pulling her left arm tightly against her chest. #squirrel #adorable #thunder #animals #cute
When Donald Trump asks for the translation of Emmanuel Macron’s answers. Video captured at the White House by @remybuisine for Brut. #DonaldTrump #EmmanuelMacron #beautifullanguage
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would take over the Gaza Strip after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere. Here are some global reactions to the announcement. Credits: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images, Andressa Anholete/Getty Images, Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images, Joe Raedle/Getty Images, Contributor/Getty Images, @AnthonyAlbanese, Amnesty International Staff
“Not my Presidents Day” protests were held across the U.S. on Feb. 17, denouncing President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, the leader of the new Department of Government Efficiency. The 50501 Movement organized demonstrations in all 50 states. The group said the protests were against “the anti-democratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies.” #trump #musk #doge #presidentsday #notmypresidentsday #50501 #protest #dc
At least 18 people sustained injuries following a plane crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Canada. The Delta Air Lines flight, carrying 80 passengers from Minneapolis, ended up inverted on the runway. One passenger recounted how they were left hanging “like bats” inside the aircraft following the crash. #toronto #deltaplane #planecrash #airport #delta
Roberta Flack passed away Monday morning, according to a statement from her rep: “She died peacefully surrounded by her family. Roberta broke boundaries and records. She was also a proud educator.” Roberta Flack was an acclaimed American singer and songwriter renowned for her distinct blend of soul, jazz, and folk influences. Her career was highlighted by timeless hits such as “Killing Me Softly With His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face.” Flack’s contributions to music earned her multiple Grammy Awards and a prominent place in the narrative of 20th-century popular music. Her passing marks the end of an era for fans and musicians influenced by her heartfelt performances and musical versatility. 📸: Paul Natkin / Getty Images #breakingnews #robertaflack #killingmesoftly
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show featured four guest appearances: Samuel L. Jackson, Mustard, Serena Williams, and SZA. What did you think of the Halftime Show? #superbowllix #kendricklamar #samuelljackson #halftimeshow #mustard #serenawilliams #sza
Here are the funniest tweets reacting to Trump's Defense Secretary accidentally sending war plans to a group chat that included a journalist. #politics #tweets #petehegseth #trump #yemen #groupchat
Volodymyr Zelensky defended his choice to not wear a suit in the Oval Office, which a White House reporter called "disrespectful." Here's a look back at other times when a suit was not worn in the White House. #whitehouse #suit #ukraine #zelensky #trump
North Korea has closed its borders again, halting foreign tourism just weeks after allowing Western visitors for the first time in five years. 📸: Eric LAFFORGUE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images, Carl Court/Getty Images, Photo by Eric Lafforgue/Art In All Of Us/Corbis via Getty Images #northkorea #tourism #northkoreanews #worldnews
Remember the woman who went viral for her smiling mugshot? She’s been arrested again. #LilyStewart #Mugshot #UGA #ViralNews CREDIT: Morgan County Sheriff's Office; Lily Stewart/@lily.f.stewart
Here's how leaders and politicians reacted to Trump officials texting war plans to group chat that included a journalist. #politics #trump #petehegseth #defense Credits: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images, Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to French politician Raphaël Glucksmann’s request for the return of the Statue of Liberty to France. The Statue of Liberty, originally gifted by France, symbolizes the lasting friendship between the two nations and immigration to the US. Glucksmann’s remarks highlight his frustration with the US’s current political climate. #StatueOfLiberty #RaphaelGlucksmann #FranceUSRelations #Immigration #PoliticalStatements #KarolineLeavitt
Warning: This video contains distressing themes related to abuse and sensitive body imagery. A couple in Australia was sentenced to prison for neglect after starving their daughter and stunting her growth. The 17-year-old ballerina was hospitalized from malnutrition, and she weighed only 60 lbs, the weight of an average nine-year-old. It was then revealed that her parents treated her like a child, and restricted her social interaction while forging her birth certificate to mask her real age. The girl, now age 20, is still fully dependent on her parents, who are both eligible for parole. #Ballerina #Neglect #Australia #Growth
Second Lady Usha Vance’s upcoming visit to Greenland is causing a backlash from Greenlanders. Here’s what they’re saying. #greenland #ushavance #donaldtrumpjr Credit: Al Drago / Joe Raedle / Allison Joyce / Martin Sylvest / Drew Hallowell / Getty Images / @jens_frederik / @donaldjtrumpjr