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A man in France discovered approximately 700,000 euros worth of gold bars and coins while digging his swimming pool, and was allowed to keep the treasure as it was not deemed archaeological. The origin of the hoard remains unknown, and it was found in plastic bags in his garden near Lyon.
A heartwarming video shows a Golden Retriever and a tiny deer enjoying a playful and affectionate summer pool day together, sharing a raft and demonstrating a deep bond, while their canine sibling tries to join in the fun.
A parent discovers her 7-year-old son has been urinating in the pool and seeks advice on how to address it. Experts suggest using empathy and the golden rule to teach him about the inappropriateness of the behavior, and humor or myths like the 'red dye' story to discourage it. The article emphasizes teaching children about hygiene and respect in a way that resonates with their understanding.
An 8-year-old girl died after going missing while swimming at a Houston hotel's pool and was found dead inside a large pipe in the pool about six hours later. The preliminary cause of death is drowning and mechanical asphyxia, and the incident appears to be accidental. The pool has been shut down due to violations, and an investigation is ongoing.
Beverly Johnson, the first Black model on the cover of Vogue, revealed that a hotel drained the pool after she swam in it back in the '80s, a racist incident she only found out about years later. She also discussed other instances of racism in the modeling world and shared how fellow model Lauren Hutton supported her. Johnson is promoting her new one-woman show titled "Beverly Johnson In Vogue."
A female pool player in Wales reportedly forfeited a final match after being drawn to compete against a transgender woman. The player, Lynne Pinches, received applause from spectators for her decision. Harriet Haynes, the transgender woman, was declared the winner. Haynes has had a successful year in pool competitions.
A bear in Sierra Madre, California, broke into a homeowner's kitchen and raided the fridge, consuming mangoes, guava jam, and avocado. The bear was later caught on camera swimming laps in a neighbor's pool. Animal welfare experts are interested in tagging the bear to track its movements. Bear sightings in the area have increased, and residents are encouraged to educate themselves on how to safely interact with bears.
The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District is investigating cases of E. coli infection potentially linked to exposure at the Playdium Pool in West, Texas. As of now, 25 individuals have reported symptoms of gastrointestinal illness after visiting the pool between July 29 and August 4. Lab tests have confirmed at least four cases of E. coli infection. The pool has passed safety inspections in the past, but the investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the outbreak.
A bear in Burbank, California, found a way to beat the scorching heat by taking a dip in a pool in a hillside neighborhood, as temperatures reached a high of 92 degrees. The bear was captured on video enjoying the water and the relief from the above-average temperatures.
A 2-year-old girl drowned in a backyard pool in Jacksonville's Westside, despite paramedics' efforts to save her. The police are investigating the incident and have advised parents to closely monitor their children when they are playing in or near water. This tragedy marks the 10th child drowning in the area this year, with five of them occurring in pools.
A Baltimore radio station, WBAL NewsRadio, faced backlash on social media for its biased reporting on Black children swimming in a closed pool. The station shared footage of the children breaking into the pool, framing them as criminals rather than kids seeking relief from the extreme heat. Twitter users criticized the station for its portrayal and questioned why money was spent on a helicopter to film the children. After receiving backlash, the station backpedaled and expressed concern about the children having to go to such lengths to swim. However, Twitter users remained skeptical of the station's genuine sentiment.
A bear in Pioneer, California, sought relief from the heat by taking a swim in a pool, as captured in a video where it can be seen practicing its dog paddle before shaking off the water to dry.
A bear in Pioneer, California, sought relief from the heat by taking a swim in a pool, as captured in a video where it can be seen practicing its dog paddle before shaking off the water to dry.
A bear in Pioneer, California, sought relief from the heat by taking a swim in a pool, as captured in a video where it can be seen practicing its dog paddle before shaking off the water to dry.
GSS arquitectos has completed the rehabilitation of an old house in Cacela Velha, Portugal. The upper floor of the house resulted in an unbalanced and bizarre volumetry, so the architects created a pergola with a light shading cover in pine poles to return some volumetric coherence to the construction. They also created two vertical spans to counteract the negative visual impact of the blind façade to the north. The patio concept was reinvented with a lounge area and a small swimming pool with the character of a pond, while the entire outdoor space is walled to ensure privacy for the interior of the patio.