The researchers found that instead of hopping with just their feet breaking the surface, as older studies had described anecdotally, the frogs were actually doing a series of belly flops—sinking for a fraction of a second and then kicking themselves upward with each jump.
Buster the yellow Lab is a thicc fella who can stop, but will not stop, gleefully belly flopping into his swimming pool despite the increasingly helpless and desperately profane protestations of his mother.
That helped offset a 5.5% drop for Conagra Brands, which lowered its forecasts for upcoming profit and other financial measures.
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Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Some states have experienced drops at the pumps, while in others, the cost of gas has increased.
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Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Feb. 2025
Beachgoers from Palm Beach to Broward counties had their Saturday beach day interrupted when tar balls started washing up along the shoreline, possibly due to an oil spill from a freighter or cruise ship, officials say.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
The silicone base is reinforced with a metal frame, which helps prevent spills and provide a smooth transition from the counter to the freezer, while a plastic lid ensures your food stays fresh.
Sneakers optional, but encouraged. High-Low Perfection: Throw it over a satin slip dress to balance the grit with some softness.
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Glamour,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2025
In the performance department, the GV80 has an electronic limited slip differential in the rear axle assembly for a more advanced all wheel drive traction control system.
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