Whale Watchers Spot Multiple Great White Sharks Off Massachusetts
Whale watchers near Cape Ann, 10 miles north of Gloucester, spotted two great white sharks, a rare and remarkable sighting according to naturalist Amanda Johnston.
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Welsh Rugby Star Louis Rees-Zammit Makes Bold Move to NFL
Wales international rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit is leaving the sport to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL through the international player pathway program. The 22-year-old winger, known for his exciting play, expressed gratitude for his rugby career but sees this as the right time to pursue a new professional goal. Rees-Zammit will be joining the NFL's program in Florida, leaving behind his club Gloucester and a recent omission from Wales' Six Nations squad.
"Edward Hopper's Artistic Journey: Massachusetts' Influence"
A new exhibition at the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, Massachusetts, explores how artist Edward Hopper, known for his depictions of urban isolation, honed his craft by spending summers by the sea. The exhibition showcases Hopper's paintings of houses, landscapes, and fishing scenes, revealing the impact of Cape Ann on his artistic process. Hopper's career began to flourish after his time in Gloucester, and his unique motifs and themes can be traced through the rest of his work.
Cheese-obsessed daredevils risk it all in chaotic UK race.
Dozens of participants took part in the annual cheese-rolling race at Cooper's Hill in Gloucester, UK, chasing a 7-pound wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a near-vertical hill. The first person to cross the finish line gets to keep the cheese. The event, which has been held since at least 1826, is a popular tradition in the UK and attracts hundreds of spectators. Safety concerns are often raised due to the rough and tumble nature of the race, and this year several competitors had to be helped off the course.
Gloucester Cheese Roll Champion Overcomes Knockout to Win
Delaney Irving, a 19-year-old Canadian, won the women's race at Gloucester's annual cheese rolling competition despite being knocked unconscious during the event. The race involves contestants scrambling down a steep hill in pursuit of a Double Gloucester cheese. This year's races proceeded despite safety concerns, with hundreds participating and thousands watching. The event attracts daredevils from far and wide, with one participant flying in from Philadelphia.