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The melanistic longnose gar was found by the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute while biologists were on a routine long-term monitoring trip. Photographs posted by the institute show the bizarre creature being held up to the camera. It appears to have black eyes and a long row of black teeth. “What’s black as tar, has armored scales and a mouth full of teeth? A melanistic longnose gar!” the institute said on Facebook....

Premarital counseling can also be education and guidance focused on preparing for marriage and future conflicts that may arise in marriage. Learn more about what premarital counseling is, what to expect, reasons for going to premarital counseling, and more. What Is Premarital Counseling? Premarital counseling is support provided by a licensed mental health professional to romantic partners who are planning to be married. This type of counseling is intended to support couples through any challenges they may be facing through education, guidance, and conflict prevention strategies....

The tweet was made early on Monday morning, but has since been removed. It read: “We are all banging our heads in shame. Ghani Baba @ashrafghani fled with his crooks. He screwed and f***ed everything up. “We apologize to everyone for serving the fugitive. May Allah punish the traitor. His legacy will be a stain on our history. @MEAIndia @suhailshaheen1 @ARG_AFG.” The embassy was responding to reports on Sunday indicating that Ghani had fled the country as the Taliban closed in on the capital city Kabul and seized control....

“It is undisputed that the job of [a Men’s National Team] player requires materially more strength and speed than the job of [a Women’s National Team] player,” read the documents in part. U.S. Soccer has asked the court to dismiss the lawsuit, in which the women’s team is seeking $67 million. Cordeiro apologized for the language used by U.S. Soccer Wednesday, saying the statements “did not reflect the values of our Federation or our tremendous admiration of our Women’s National Team....

The latest victim is former Justice Minister Noureddine Bhiri, who faces no formal charges and was detained without an arrest warrant. Bhiri is on hunger strike in jail. A 57-year-old protestor recently died as a result of police violence during a demonstration against Saied. After Tunisia enjoyed 10 years of democracy since its 2011 uprising, how was Saied able to drag the country down this dark path? Who is helping him destroy Tunisia’s democratic experience?...

Overview Blood clots—otherwise known in medical lingo as “venous thrombosis,” are indeed a significant concern in people with cancer. We’ve known for some time that people with cancer in general, not just those receiving chemotherapy, have an increased risk of blood clots. On their own, blood clots in the legs can be painful, but the greatest concern is that these clots will break off and travel to the lungs. When this occurs, something referred to as a pulmonary embolism, it is a medical emergency....

As a Right-leaning gay Black man, I will be the first to admit that the major changes for LGBT Americans over the past decade have been crucial—and transformational. We’ve seen the end of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell ban against military service by openly gay soldiers that I advocated for at the White House in 2010, as well as marriage equality for same sex couples and the addition of LGBT Americans to the Civil Rights Act that now legally protects us from employment discrimination....

Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, who has served in the position since May 2017, violated a recent health ministry order making the use of masks mandatory while indoors. Borissov made an official visit to Rila Monastery, the country’s largest Eastern Orthodox monastery, on Tuesday. It is located in the Rila Mountains approximately 70 miles south of Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital. In addition to the prime minister, anyone else who had accompanied Borissov at the event and was not wearing a mask would be fined....

The New York Times reported that Blackfords, a law firm representing the Duke of York, held discussions with lobbyist Robert Stryk about the possibility of hiring him to represent the duke. The newspaper cited a source claiming talks took place in recent weeks, but said Stryk “expressed discomfort” and ultimately negotiations “fizzled” out. Washington-based lobbyist Stryk is well connected within Donald Trump’s foreign policy circles, the Times reported. The paper also detailed international clients Stryk has previously agreed to represent, including Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and former president of the Congo, Joseph Kabila, both of whom stand accused of numerous human rights violations....

Queen Elizabeth II’s heir has been reported to police alongside Michael Fawcett, the chief executive of The Prince’s Foundation. Investigations by two U.K. Sunday newspapers led to allegations that offers were made to secure a knighthood and citizenship for a Saudi billionaire in return for donations to the charity. However, the accusations extend beyond that one single donor and it emerged Prince Charles wrote to Russian financier Dmitry Leus to thank him for a donation and to offer an in-person meeting last year....

The Prince of Wales wrote to children’s TV presenter Jimmy Savile around the time of the Lockerbie bombing, which killed 270 people, including 190 Americans, in December 1988. Prince Andrew had at the time been criticized for his response to the tragedy and Charles asked Savile for PR. Charles wrote to the now-disgraced children’s entertainer before the truth surfaced that Savile had abused 450 victims and engaged in necrophilia....

The Prince of Wales spoke warmly of the Duke of Sussex in an essay for Newsweek in which he compared the climate emergency to the Cuban Missile Crisis. It comes after Queen Elizabeth II twice failed to mention Harry’s contribution to the debate on climate change while praising Charles, Prince William and Prince Philip. In an exclusive essay for Newsweek, Charles wrote: “As a father, I am proud that my sons have recognized this threat....

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex say there will be “zero engagement” with the U.K. newspaper brands because they do not want to offer themselves up for “clickbait.” The Daily Mail, The Sun, the Daily Mirror, the Daily Express and sister titles of those outlets were sent letters Sunday to say the former royals “will not be engaging with your outlet.” The letter reads: “It is gravely concerning that an influential slice of the media, over many years, has sought to insulate themselves from taking accountability for what they say or print—even when they know it to be distorted, false, or invasive beyond reason....

The show, which is billed as an “unprecedented and in-depth” series focusing on Harry and Meghan’s love story, will be released in two installments through streaming giant Netflix. Part one will see episodes 1 to 3 released on December 8, and part two with episodes 4 to 6 will follow on December 15. During the trailer, clips of news coverage praising the couple following their 2018 wedding are played, after which Harry is seen saying: “Everything changed....

The Duke of Sussex clearly has strong feelings about some of the people who write about him, with his book Spare detailing how he viewed Rupert Murdoch executive Rebekah Brooks as an “infected pustule on the a*** of humanity.” Harry gave an interview to mark his 21st birthday from his father’s home at Highgrove in Gloucestershire, U.K. in September 2005 and said he wanted to have a newspaper column so he could correct media lies....

The Duke of Sussex is already suing the British government for stripping him of his Metropolitan Police bodyguards. Without them, Harry argues that he, Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor cannot safely return to Britain. However, during the case, it emerged Harry is getting ready to file a second “judicial review” relating to a decision that private citizens should not be able to pay to receive Metropolitan Police protection....

Staff members accompanying the prince on royal tours found him “very creative” and “hands on,” but also prone to fits of anger, author Valentine Low details in his new book, Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown. Low, a prominent British royal correspondent, is notable for having first broken the story of bullying allegations lodged against Meghan by former members of palace staff, which was published in the days before the broadcast of her interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021....

In a High Court hearing on Thursday to determine whether the prince could move forward with his lawsuit against the Home Office over security, it was revealed by his lawyer Shaheed Fatima that “There were significant tensions between the claimant [Prince Harry] and certain people” who were on the committee that made the decision over his protection. Harry also said he should have been told that members of the queen’s staff were included in the decision which he claims has left it unsafe for himself and his wife, Meghan Markle, to spend time in the U....

The Duke of Sussex’s lawyers said in a new libel lawsuit that the Mail on Sunday was responsible for “distortion and misrepresentation of the facts”. The case relates to whether Prince Harry lied about having always been willing to pay for his police protection—a suggestion he says is defamatory, a court filing shows. The California-based royal is suing through the High Court, in London, over the newspaper’s coverage of a lawsuit he filed against the U....