‘Most Responsible Kitten In The World’ Found Watching Over Orphaned Litter
It’s a tough job, but some kitten had to do it. An animal rescue group in Kansas City, Missouri, pronounced a 6-week-old black cat the “most responsible kitten in the…
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Rodeo Bull Jumps Arena Fence And Charges Through VIP Section
REDDING, Calif. — Several people were injured when a bull jumped a fence and escaped an arena during a popular Northern California rodeo, authorities said. (Watch the video below.) The…
The U.S. Is Addicted To Gas Heating. A New Bill May Make Going Electric The Easy Choice.
When it’s cold outside, most American homes burn gas or fuel for warmth ― a big part of why buildings are the country’s fourth-largest source of climate-changing emissions. When it’s…
News Leak: Dolphins Recognize Each Other By Tasting One Another’s Urine
It’s a whiz of a discovery: Dolphins recognize one another by the taste of their urine. New research suggests that the ocean mammals have a unique sense of taste that…
The Lithium War Next Door
This story was published in collaboration with The Assembly, a digital magazine about the people, institutions and ideas that shape North Carolina. GASTON COUNTY, North Carolina — Brian Harper opened…
Pugs Can’t Be Considered ‘A Typical Dog’ Due To Serious Health Issues, Study Says
A lot of people find pugs adorable, but there’s nothing cute about the serious health issues the dogs face. The small, flat-faced dogs are significantly more likely than non-pugs to…
Family Hears Noise, Finds 550-Pound Alligator ‘Taking A Dip’ In Their Pool
Bring a pool float, and make it snappy! A Florida family went out to investigate some “loud noises” at their Deep Creek home and discovered a nearly 11-foot alligator “taking…
New York’s Highest Court Weighs Question Of Whether Elephant Is A Person
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — She has four limbs, expressive eyes and likes to stroll through greenery in New York City. Happy, by species, is an Asian elephant. But can she…
Rare Northern Michigan Tornado Kills 1, Injures More Than 40
Theresa Haske goes through her damaged belongings in the debris left behind by a tornado that killed one and wiped through a city in Northern Michigan. via Associated Press GAYLORD,…
The U.S., Struggling To Curb Emissions, Just Lost Another Nuclear Power Plant
The United States has lost yet another nuclear power plant despite the Biden administration’s efforts to prevent the country’s largest source of zero-carbon electricity from shrinking any further. On Friday,…