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These whales are vulnerable to ship strikes and entanglement with fishing gear. The Associated Press reported that a group of scientists said in 2019 there were 366 North Atlantic right whales. The population fell to 336 in 2020. The species is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act since 1970, according to The National Marine Fisheries Service. Petitioners would like the fisheries Service to expand areas and times in which a speed limit rule applies to protect the whales....

These deals are active from now, through Cyber Monday and up until Tuesday, November 30. As such, you will have plenty of time to browse the full catalog for yourself and to see if there is anything that jumps out to you. Having said that, there are discounts on over 900 items here (including full games, bundles and add-ons), so scrolling through the entire list might prove to be a little overwhelming....

Including settlement agreements, the company announced that it will pay for “three-bureau credit monitoring for consumers whose information was impacted in the 2017 breach, actual out-of-pocket losses related to the breach, and other consumer benefits such as identity restoration services.” The $671 million resolution would resolve the multi-district consumer class action litigation, as well as investigations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the Attorneys General of 48 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, and the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS)....

Johanna, who has eleven caps with the national team, made his senior debut on July 4, 2015, against Ethiopia at the Nyayo Stadium. But the former Mathare United midfielder had to wait until June 4, 2016, for his maiden goal for Stars, when he scored the winner for Kenya in a 2-1 victory against Congo Brazzaville in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at Kasarani Stadium. The last two goals for the 23-year-old, who turns out for Swedish Third Division side Vasalunds IF, however, came against a familiar opponent, Mozambique....

“He is willing to fight, and I’ve said this time and time again, but America didn’t have a fighter for administrations — by the way, both on the Republican and Democratic side. We haven’t had somebody in there fighting,” Eric Trump said, during an appearance on Fox News’ Fox & Friends on Wednesday morning, referencing as an example the president’s efforts in trade, immigration and backing conservative values. “My father is in there, and he’s fighting every single day,” he added....

An investigation by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform said that despite claims by the Trump Organization that Secret Service agents traveling with Trump to Trump-owned properties stayed for free or at cost, the service was allegedly charged rates as high as $1,185 per room, per night, on dozens of trips. In total, agents were reportedly charged as much as five times over the average governmental rate for hotel stays while on protection details for President Trump and his family....

In an interview with DailyMail.com, Eric Trump said that because staff refused to turn off the surveillance cameras at the request of the FBI, the Mar-a-Lago cameras captured agents raiding areas that they weren’t authorized to. “There’s 30 agents there,” he recalled on Wednesday. “They told our lawyer…‘You have to leave the property right now. Turn off all security cameras.’” The former president was not on the property as he was in New York City at the time of the search....

Jennifer Navaria, who works at Seaglass Restaurant in Salisbury, served Boch Jr. on February 1, and received the tip on a bill of $157, as reported by CBS Boston. Navaria told CBS Boston: “It’s just one of those things you never think would ever happen to you I’ve read about it over the years and never in a million years. “I just went over casually to the table. I looked down and thought oh $50 that’s nice —on $157, that’s nice....

Within hours of ESPN’s Chris Mortensen breaking the news that the Denver Broncos quarterback plans to announce his retirement Monday, ESPN spokesman Josh Krulewitz told Sporting News that the network would be open to hiring Manning for TV. MORE: Peyton Manning’s 18 career milestones | What will Manning do next? “If he decides to pursue a career as a commentator, we would certainly be open to exploring that possibility with him,” said Krulewitz....

A slate of 16 men’s and women’s games begins at 5:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 16 with defending women’s champion UConn taking on Ohio State and runs through a 10 p.m. ET tip-off the following night in Chicago with Kansas facing Michigan State. MORE: 99 reasons to be excited for this season | SN’s top 25 That game at United Center is the back end of the doubleheader that serves as the centerpiece for the annual basketball extravaganza, now in its eighth season....

During this weekend’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” (10 a.m. ET), ESPN will likely air Anderson’s interview with OBJ and rapper Lil Wayne. The razor-sharp reporter garners a lot of respect from athletes. Using her extensive rolodex, Anderson’s scoop list keeps growing. MORE: Jemele Hill joins The Atlantic after ESPN departure This year alone, she broke the news of OBJ’s record $95 million deal with the Giants that made him the highest-paid wide receiver in the league....

Smith’s controversial take on Durant’s jump to Golden State from Oklahoma City didn’t sit well with ESPN’s Jay Williams, who committed the typically verboten act of criticizing a colleague. And critics noted the hypocrisy of Smith (and other media members) ripping Durant for jumping to a better team when Smith jumped from a smaller TV gig/newspaper columnist job to riches and glory at the Worldwide Leader in Sports. MORE: 10 ESPN talents most likely to land own TV shows...

In an estimated 50 percent of women, hormonal changes attributable to menopause can lead to vaginal dryness and other symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Despite the availability and efficacy of local vaginal estrogen therapy (estrogen creams), only about 60 percent of those experiencing GSM seek—or are provided—medical help and guidance. Many women wait a year or more to consult a healthcare provider but the majority will use over-the-counter lubricating gels and creams to alleviate GSM....

Not only did he win Survivor: Africa in 2001, but he also beat a rare blood cancer, first diagnosed in 2009, on two separate occasions. Zohn uses the publicity from the show to educate the public, and he used part of his monies to co-found Grassroot Soccer, an organization that helps raise money to fight HIV/AIDS. To celebrate 10 years cancer-free, Zohn also completed the Boston Marathon while raising money for AKTIV Against Cancer....

The decision was announced by European Council President Charles Michel during a visit to Warsaw, Poland. Michel told reporters that discussions on whether or not to finance “physical infrastructure at the borders” would happen in the coming days. The announcement came shortly after Poland closed a significant border checkpoint due to the influx of migrants wanting to enter the country from Belarus. According to AP, hundreds of migrants have been camping across from the Polish village of Kuznica since Monday....

Ongoing statistics reflected in a tracker by Our World in Data, which records the virus’ continued impact in all affected countries worldwide, show both the EU and U.S. have seen sharp spikes in their respective case counts since the fall season began. Tracking new COVID-19 cases per capita—or, infections diagnosed per day, per 1 million people—offers important information about how the virus is spreading in a particular region. The latest figures reported by the EU and U....

EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson proposed solutions to ease rising energy prices. Such measures include “providing targeted support to consumers,” like direct payments to those most at risk of energy poverty, cutting energy taxes and shifting charges to general taxation. “The immediate priority should be to mitigate social impacts and protect vulnerable households, ensuring that energy poverty is not aggravated,” Simson told EU lawmakers. She said businesses “can be given relief through state aid or by facilitating longer-term power purchase agreements....

It’s the topper of a bad year for Bouchard, the Canadian tennis player who made a grand entrance in major competition in 2014. This year hasn’t been nearly as good, and Bouchard’s world ranking showed her decline. MORE: Images of Open action | Seeing celebrities | Saturday’s Open matches, scores Reports said Bouchard slipped and fell. Doctors were monitoring her to see if she would be able to play on Sunday....

Over half a century since beating West Germany to win the 1966 World Cup, England reached the final of a major tournament for the second time in its history by defeating Denmark 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday. Now only the Azzurri stand between the Three Lions and a first European Championship crown, which would be the ultimate redemption story for Gareth Southgate. The current England manager missed the crucial penalty as his team lost a penalty shootout against Germany in the semifinal of Euro 96 at Wembley a quarter of a century ago, but he could now become only the second man in the history of English soccer to lift a major trophy....