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The giant salmon carp is one of the world’s most threatened fish. Found only in Asia’s Mekong River, the carp is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. No adult giant salmon carp—believed to grow as large as 66 pounds—had been officially recorded since 2004, but a 13-pound, three-foot long specimen was reported from a wet market along the Mekong this year after a fish merchant realized it was out of the ordinary and contacted Chan Sokheng, a biologist with the Cambodian Fisheries Administration....

The Barcelona superstar almost single-handedly dragged his country to next summer’s finals in Russia, with a timely hat-trick in a final qualification clash with Ecuador sealing a much-coveted spot. Argentina 17/2 to win World Cup He will be expected to lead the charge for global glory in 2018, having finished as a runner-up last time out as Germany snatched an extra-time success on Brazilian soil. Zanetti, though, says the five-time Ballon d’Or winner should not be the only one to carry the expectations of a nation, with it up to his team-mates and manager to offer vital support....

Bale: Ronaldo still the best Messi’s contract expires in 2018 and his future at Camp Nou remains far from certain amid reported interest from the Premier League and French champions Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona have continually voiced their confidence the 29-year-old will renew his contract, and Braida reiterated that stance. “Barcelona is the perfect place for him. It’s a perfect combination, a perfect marriage,” Braida told Radio Anch’io Sport. “He serves at Barca and vice versa....

After receiving a hug from his daughter when the win was announced on Sunday, Chung offered his thanks and discussed the film’s significance. In his speech, the director appeared to reference some of the controversy surrounding the categorization. “Minari is about a family. It’s a family trying to learn how to speak a language of its own. It goes deeper than any American language and any foreign language. It’s a language of the heart....

Alex Boyd, from Montreal, shared a screenshot of a text message sent from her landlord offering herself and her roommate a reduction on their rent payment, so they had money to celebrate Canada Day this weekend, on social media. He said that due to rising inflation, which reached a near 40-year high in May, he would decrease their usual payment by $100 each, so they had extra money in their pocket to mark the public holiday amid soaring living costs....

Sullenberger, whose landing of the plane in the New York river has been dubbed the “Miracle on the Hudson,” in part because everyone aboard survived, referred to remarks made on Thursday by Lara Trump, wife of Eric Trump, the president’s son. As The Hill reported, she seemed to mock Biden’s stutter at an event in Washington, D.C. that was held to promote her father-in-law’s reelection campaign. “I feel kind of sad for Biden,” she said....

With Faris being such an integral part of the CBS comedy for over 150 episodes, fans are hoping that Christy will make an appearance to mark the show ending, similar to the return recently made by America Ferrera for the end of Superstore. Will Anna Faris appear in the final episode of Mom? All signs point to no, Anna Faris will not return. The actor did not appear in the teaser for the season finale, and Christy was also missing from the synopsis for the episode, titled “My Kinda People and the Big To-Do....

The shark and orcas were filmed Donavan Smith, who was leading a boat tour off Knysna, about 250 miles from Cape Town. “This is amazing. This is special stuff,” Smith can be heard saying. “There’s a big great white here in the water. They come and they hunt great whites.” He describes the shark as a “big, monster great white,” adding it is “half the size of the boat.”...

Monster Hunter fans were treated to about 20 minutes of information in anticipation of the game’s March release, but hunters will want to know when exactly the demo will be released on the Nintendo eShop. WHAT TIME IS THE MONSTER HUNTER RISE DEMO AVAILABLE The timing of this demo is unclear, but the Monster Hunter Digital Event confirmed that it will release on Thursday, January 7. Nintendo UK’s official Twitter account confirmed that U....

NetherRealm Studios will give an in-depth look at Nightwolf, the second DLC character in the game’s season pass. Fans already got to see a brief look at Nightwolf in his gameplay trailer where players got to see some of his specials, combo chains, Fatal Blow and one of his fatalities - not to mention that sweet outro. If you’re looking to watch the Nightwolf Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Kast, here’s all the information you’ll need including start time and what to expect....

Two old adversaries from their time on opposing sides of the Clasico divide at Barcelona and Real Madrid were thrust back into direct competition over the summer of 2016. Mourinho inherited the reins at Old Trafford, while Guardiola took charge at the Etihad Stadium. Both men were charged with rebuilding duties, with City’s boss considered to have surged ahead in that process to leave United and a manager stuck in his ways trailing some way behind....

Children can rest assured the real Santa and Mrs. Claus have not tested positive for the virus and remain unaffected by the latest incident. The pair of workers from the Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department, who are a married couple in real life, attended the Polar Express Pajama Party event on December 11 and the Holiday Cookies and Crafts event the following Saturday morning, a spokesperson for the department told Arizona’s ABC 15....

When is ‘Mr. Corman’ out on Apple TV+? The wait for Joseph Gordon Levitt’s return to the small screen is almost over. The first two episodes of Mr. Corman will premiere on August 6 on Apple TV+. There are 10 episodes in the series, with the remaining eight airing every Friday on Apple TV+. To watch Mr. Corman, you can sign up to Apple TV+ for $4.99 per month after a seven-day free trial....

The nest was eradicated on Wednesday, the WSDA said in a statement. More than 1,500 hornets in various stages of development were found inside. Asian giant hornets, better known as “murder hornets” for their menacing size, captured the internet’s curiosity when they were first sighted in the U.S. in 2020. It’s the largest species of hornet in the world and perhaps feared most by apiarists for their potential to wipe out honeybee hives....

“My child thinks he’s not allowed to go out and see his friends because he thinks he’s being punished,” trauma doctor Amit Patel tells us. Dr. Patel is just one of the thousands of parents across the country who are concerned, after a nationwide lockdown came into effect on March 23, as the U.K. battled to contain the spread of the virus in a country where the death toll is the second largest in the world....

Lindor told umpires to go to Lola on East 4th Street. He directed A’s third baseman Matt Chapman and Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres in two languages. He dished with Joe Buck on how the Indians are back in the AL Central race with the Twins heading into the second half of the season. Viewers heard all that, but Cleveland fans heard one line above everything else. “Enjoy my city.” MORE: Watch ‘ChangeUp,’ a new MLB live whiparound show on DAZN...

According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, the NBA is planning a players-only “NBA 2K20” tournament, pitting the league’s best video gamers against each other. The report said the tournament would be broadcasted on ESPN. The league hopes to launch the event Friday and have some big-name players to draw attention from fans. The idea seems like a win-win for everyone. Players can compete from the safety of their homes and fans get to see their favorite stars in their element....

NBA 2K21 Ratings Update 1 - List of adjusted ratings Movers Sorted by OVR Kevin Durant: 96 OVR (+1)Anthony Davis: 95 OVR (-1)Damian Lillard: 94 OVR (-1)Luka Doncic: 93 OVR (-1)Nikola Jokić: 93 OVR (+2)Kyrie Irving: 92 OVR (+2)Joel Embiid: 92 OVR (+1)Jimmy Butler: 92 OVR (-1)Jayson Tatum: 91 OVR (+1)Trae Young: 89 OVR (+1)Paul George: 89 OVR (+1)Bam Adebayo: 88 OVR (+1)Jaylen Brown: 88 OVR (+2)Khris Middleton: 87 OVR (+1)Brandon Ingram: 87 OVR (+1)Nikola Vucevic: 87 OVR (+1)Devin Booker: 87 OVR (-1)Chris Paul: 87 OVR (-1)C....

Arsenal 13/10 to beat Cologne The Gunners head into Thursday’s clash already guaranteed of a place in the last-32 of the competition. The hosts, meanwhile, still have work to do if their involvement in continental competition is to stretch into 2018. A positive result against Arsene Wenger’s side will carry them a long way towards hitting that target, and Cologne have endeavoured to ramp up the interest in the tie by reminding some sceptical supporters that the Europa League is “a wonderful and prestigious competition”....

The searchable collection includes pieces from the company’s first 100 years of history (1903-2003) and includes some sage advice that’s as worthwhile to drivers today as it was in the mid-20th Century. “We’re opening up in a way we’ve never done before,” said Ted Ryan, Ford archive and heritage brand manager. “Our archives were established 70 years ago, and for the first time we’re opening the vault for the public to see....