California This article is more than 2 months old841+1: beloved mischievous otter who swiped surfboards gives birth to pupThis article is more than 2 months oldCalifornia otter known for harassing Santa Cruz surfers and eluding capture seen floating with her baby lying on her belly A sea otter who captured hearts and surfboards this past summer has become a mother, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Catch her if you can: viral surfboard-swiping otter is on the loose, and fans love itRead moreThe sea otter, known as 841, rose to national prominence this past summer after reports and photos of an aquatic mammal harassing surfers and swimmers became national news.

The Or family, from left: Noam, 15; her brother, 17, who was in the army when the attack took place; Dror, 50; Yonat, 50; and Alma, 13.The Or family, from left: Noam, 15; her brother, 17, who was in the army when the attack took place; Dror, 50; Yonat, 50; and Alma, 13.Israel-Gaza war This article is more than 2 months oldBritish lawyer holds out hope for rest of family after sister murdered on kibbutz This article is more than 2 months oldAhal Besorai says he has had no word of sister’s husband and two children taken hostage by Hamas

Pass notesCatsOver the last few years, the internet has thrilled to pictures of chubby pets. But now experts are calling for a new era of cat shaming and determined dieting Name: Fat cats. Age: Probably no older than 10, given their propensity to die young. Appearance: Fat. Surely you mean delightfully cuddly. Oh, who’s a pretty boy then? Roll over and let me tickle your tummy. Don’t be so ridiculous. That’s just the sort of attitude that is KILLING CATS.

Movies This article is more than 18 years oldGibson is Hollywood's most powerful celebrityThis article is more than 18 years oldMel Gibson has been dethroned from his perch as Forbes magazine's most powerful celebrity in the world, slipping two places to third in the latest list behind Oprah Winfrey and Tiger Woods. The Australian actor and film-maker remains the most influential star in Hollywood and one of the richest, following last year's hugely successful The Passion of the Christ.

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