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Appeals Court Protects Endangered Whales Amid Crypto Plunge

2/4/2025

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A federal appeals court has restored vital protections for the endangered North Atlantic right whale, countering a previous ruling that eased lobster fishing restrictions in New England. With fewer than 380 whales left, they face peril from fishing gear and ship strikes. In a separate development, cryptocurrency values plummeted by over 10% following President Trump's tariff announcements.

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A federal appeals court has restored vital protections for the endangered North Atlantic right whale, countering a previous ruling that eased lobster fishing restrictions in New England. With fewer than 380 whales left, they face peril from fishing gear and ship strikes. In a separate development, cryptocurrency values plummeted by over 10% following President Trump's tariff announcements.