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Invasive carp make up 90% of Mississippi River fish die-off

Hundreds of dead fish have washed up along the Mississippi River in Missouri and Illinois, but wildlife officials say the die-off may benefit the ecosystem. About 90% of the fish found at one Missouri site were invasive silver and bighead carp. Warm temperatures, low water levels and reduced oxygen appear to have caused the deaths.

Invasive carp make up 90% of Mississippi River fish die-off

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Obama-Appointed Judge Lets Trump Strip TPS From Somalis—‘Life Altering’

The case is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to roll back TPS for migrants from multiple countries.

  • Obama-appointed Judge Allison D. Burroughs rules in favor of ending TPS for Somalis.
  • Approximately 1,100 Somali immigrants benefit from Temporary Protected Status.
  • Ruling raises concerns over life-altering consequences for affected community.

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