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17-year-old attacked by shark after sharks were spotted near the shore days before
17-year-old Addison Bethea was hunting for scallops on the Keaton Beach shore in Florida when a shark grabbed onto her leg and thrashed her around. Her firefighter brother tourniquet her leg which aided in saving her life. A shark had been spotted four days prior in the same spot. This incident comes after an attack in the Florida Keys on Wednesday and another in California eight days ago. Though statistically, shark attacks are less probable than being killed by a firework, concerns arise as climate change warms waters bringing sharks closer to shores.


More confusion on state abortion laws spreading following Roe v. Wade reversal
Confusion is spreading across states regarding abortion laws, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In Oklahoma, Planned Parenthood, among other providers, filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s abortion ban. In New Jersey, the governor signed two bills to protect providers and out of state residents seeking an abortion. Meanwhile, President Biden met with nine Democratic governors to discuss how their states will keep abortion accessible.


Teen attacked by shark in Florida suffers serious injuries
The teen was scalloping in 5-foot deep water at Keaton Beach on the west coast of the state when the shark attacked, authorities said.