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China: Woman “Walks” Butterflies Like Pets in Hunan Park

A woman in Hunan province was filmed on June 7 in a park using a stick to gently guide a group of butterflies fluttering nearby, creating the illusion of walking them like pets.

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US: Green Algae Returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Days After $14.2 Million Renovation

Green algae has reappeared in Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, just days after the completion of a $14.2 million renovation project. National Park Service crews were deployed to remove the algae, with officials attributing the bloom to supply lines coming back online following eight weeks of restoration work. The pool's floor was painted "American flag blue" as part of the renovation.

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China: Chimpanzee Trims Its Own Nails at Chongqing Wildlife Park

A chimpanzee at Chongqing Wildlife Park was filmed carefully trimming its own nails with a nail clipper on March 6, holding the tool in its right hand and focusing on its left little finger. The chimpanzee’s movements and facial expression looked very similar to those of a human. It appeared calm and focused while handling the nail clipper.

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US: Max Fire Erupts in Stevenson Ranch, California, Prompting Evacuations 2

The Max Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in Stevenson Ranch, Los Angeles County, California. Evacuation orders were issued for some residents.

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US: Max Fire Erupts in Stevenson Ranch, California, Prompting Evacuations

The Max Fire broke out Monday afternoon, June 15, in Stevenson Ranch, Los Angeles County, California. Evacuation orders were issued for some residents.

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US: Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts for 49th Time, Lava Fountains Reach 700 Feet

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted for the 49th time on Sunday, June 14, with lava fountains bursting from Halemaʻumaʻu crater at 9:36 a.m. local time. Fountains reached up to 700 feet high, while the volcanic plume climbed to 18,000 feet above sea level. Authorities warned residents of volcanic gas. Episode 49 ended after roughly seven and a half hours. All lava flows remained confined within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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Wind bells at flower park in western Japan

Wind bells at flower park in western Japan

Visitors take a stroll along an allay decorated by wind bells at Tottori Hanakairo flower park in Nambu in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on June 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) low-fives teammate Andy Pages after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani (C) of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of the ball after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 11, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani walks back to the dugout after throwing in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani appears to be concerned about his finger during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani turns to watch the flight of a liner by the Pittsburgh Pirates Bryan Reynolds (back) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani reacts after pitching against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (on the mound) watches shortstop Mookie Betts (50) catch a liner by the Pittsburgh Pirates Bryan Reynolds (back) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani starts in a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Miguel Rojas after scoring on his two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on his two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on his two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani looks on in the dugout after being pulled from the mound following a two-run double by the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) leaves the mound after allowing a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe as teammates gather for a meeting in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) walks to the dugout after being pulled from the mound following a two-run double by the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) leaves the mound after allowing a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe as teammates gather for a meeting in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (R, foreground) after the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe hit a two-run double in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) speaks with catcher Dalton Rushing before being pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (30) as teammates gather around after the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe hit a two-run double in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) speaks with catcher Dalton Rushing before being pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (30) after the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe hit a two-run double in the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) waits on the mound to hand the ball to manager Dave Roberts after giving up a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) waits on the mound to hand the ball to manager Dave Roberts after giving up a two-run double to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) watches a two-run double by the Pittsburgh Pirates' Brandon Lowe (back) during the seventh inning of a baseball game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 10, 2026.

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