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I'm Tori. Today is Monday, April 20th, 2026. And we begin with a Herkulean effort to save a stranded whale, April 20, 26. And we begin with a Herculian effort to save a stranded whale, nicknamed Timmy.

The 44-foot-long humpback is very sick and beached in shallow waters near a German island in the Baltic Sea.

The eyes of the world have been on his plight since late March, and last week, just when all hope of saving him seemed

to be lost, two private donors stepped up to pay for a last-ditch effort. Rescuers plan to use

inflatable air cushions to lift the weakened whale from the seabed, then place a tarp underneath

him and tow him into the deeper waters of the Atlantic. But over the weekend

conditions needed for the rescue deteriorated. They're hoping to try again today, depending on

Timmy's health and the weather. Millions are watching the emotional saga in real time on live streams.

However, there's a debate among animal rights activists on the best course of action.

Some believe nature should take its course peacefully, while others advocate for human intervention,

even if it's unsuccessful.

The U.S. may or may not have company at the bargaining table.

Another round of peace talks with Iran is supposed to

take place in Islamabad, Pakistan, either today or tomorrow. But as of this recording, Iran wouldn't

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