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  "id": 2103798,
  "title": "Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/whales-spark-joy-in-new-york-but-face-threats-from-boat-traffic",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-20T08:58:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "France 24",
    "slug": "france-24",
    "url": "https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260820-whales-spark-joy-in-new-york-but-face-threats-from-boat-traffic"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Eager cruise passengers zipping around New York's southern shores rush to the starboard bow: a humpback whale is up for air, a breathtaking sighting set against Manhattan's iconic skyline. Such scenes are no longer uncommon in the city's waterways, sparking excitement for animal lovers but also forcing new policy efforts to protect whales venturing into one of the busiest port regions in the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Phys.org",
        "title": "Whales spark joy in New York but face threats from boat traffic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/whales-spark-joy-in-new-york-but-face-threats-from-boat-traffic",
        "published": "2026-08-18T08:50:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}