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Florida charter boat captain sentenced for shooting and poisoning dolphins

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www.abcactionnews.com – CNN – 2025-05-27 04:57:00

SUMMARY: Zackery Brandon Barfield, a Florida charter boat captain, was sentenced to 30 days in prison and fined $51,000 for poisoning and shooting dolphins. From 2022 to 2023, Barfield poisoned bottlenose dolphins with methomyl-laced baitfish and shot them with a 12-gauge shotgun because he was frustrated with dolphins eating red snapper from his clients’ fishing lines. His actions violated the Marine Mammal Protection Act and federal pesticide laws. Barfield’s poisoning likely affected 24–70 dolphins. He pleaded guilty to three counts and will serve one year of supervised release after prison. NOAA notes intentional marine mammal shootings are underreported.

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Israel again intercepts Gaza-bound ship carrying activists and humanitarian aid

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www.clickorlando.com – Associated Press – 2025-07-27 03:11:00

SUMMARY: The Israeli military intercepted the Gaza-bound aid ship Handala, detaining 21 international activists and journalists and seizing all cargo, including baby formula, food, and medicine. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition said the interception occurred about 40 nautical miles from Gaza in international waters, with communications cut just before midnight Saturday. The coalition emphasized the cargo was civilian and intended to help a population facing starvation under Israel’s blockade. Activists from 10 countries, including seven U.S. citizens, were aboard. The raid drew criticism from human rights groups, which called it a violation of international law. Israel provided no immediate comment.

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Trump goes to Scotland for “working visit” as DOJ wraps up Ghislaine Maxwell questioning

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-07-26 19:18:24

SUMMARY: President Trump arrived in Scotland for a five-day “working visit,” including trade talks with the EU chief and a meeting with the British Prime Minister. However, he is expected to spend much of the trip at his golf resorts. Protesters in Scotland greeted Trump with hostility, linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, the Justice Department concluded a second day of questioning Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s co-conspirator, who cooperated fully according to her lawyer. Trump dismissed questions about pardoning Maxwell, emphasizing it was premature. The Justice Department has not yet disclosed any details from Maxwell’s interviews.

CBS News’ Weijia Jiang reports from Scotland, where protesters greeted the president with signs.

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Chuck E. Cheese employee arrested in iconic mouse mask for stolen credit card

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www.abcactionnews.com – Associated Press – 2025-07-26 14:30:00

SUMMARY: A Chuck E. Cheese employee in Tallahassee, Florida, was arrested for using a stolen credit card while wearing the Chuck E. Cheese mascot costume. The investigation began after a woman reported unauthorized charges on her child support Visa debit card at various locations, including a smoke shop and Whataburger. She identified the suspect from surveillance footage at a grocery store and recognized him as an employee at the restaurant. Police confirmed the suspect was at Chuck E. Cheese, initially unmasked, then later wearing the mouse suit. Officers arrested him after confirming his identity with a coworker.

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