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An Affinity for Animals
Spirituality, astrology and a desire to express power over nature are a few of the reasons people seek such motifs, experts say.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
K.C. Chiefs DT Derrick Nnadi on a mission to save shelter dogs
Since the 2019-20 season, Nnadi has paid adoption fees for more than 500 dogs, and will do more this season.ESPN - Sports -
Tokyo battles surge of destructive raccoons that went from pet to pest
Hotline set up in Japan’s capital to report sightings of raccoons, which became popular as pets after success of 1970s TV anime series. Having won the battle to tackle Tokyo’s population of giant, ravenous crows, the city’s authorities are now ...The Guardian - World -
UFC Fight Night 241 results: Lerone Murphy overwhelms Edson Barboza, calls for anyone in top 10
Lerone Murphy's first fight on American soil was a success, outpacing Edson Barboza to win the UFC Fight Night 241 main event.Yahoo Sports - Sports - UFC -
Microsoft offers staff to relocate from China
Offer comes as tensions rise between Washington and Beijing over sensitive technologyFinancial Times - Business - Microsoft -
Revisit The Cuphead Show's Gorgeous Animation With This Upcoming Art Book
After finding success as a stellar run-and-gun game featuring challenging and expressive bosses, Studio MDHR's Cuphead went on to earn three seasons as a Netflix animated series. The 36-episode series was well-reviewed, offering a fun new take on ...GameSpot - Tech -
Farm Animals Are Hauled All Over the Country. So Are Their Pathogens.
Tens of millions of farm animals cross state lines every year, traveling in cramped, stressful conditions that can facilitate the spread of disease.The New York Times - Business -
Berserk Golden Age Arc Anime Blu-Ray Preorders Live At Amazon
Berserk: Golden Age Arc - Memorial ...GameSpot - Tech -
Powerful animal sedative likely cause of overdose spike in Chicago
Chicago health officials said medetomidine has not previously been detected in Chicago.CBS News - Top stories -
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Conductor Xian Zhang breaks barriers
Conductor Xian Zhang made her guest debut leading the New York Metropolitan Opera earlier this year, becoming one of the first Asian American women to lead the prestigious ensemble. Nancy Chen shares her story.CBS News - Top stories -
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The pet I’ll never forget: Pi-chan the goldfinch, the baby bird we refused to let die
When my husband and I found this tiny creature, we felt we had to rescue him. The next few weeks marked us for ever. One day in 2008, my husband, Hiraki, was making a film for which he decided he needed some vintage birdcages. We headed to the ...The Guardian - World -
Target, Aldi cut prices on staples like chicken, diapers and pet food as shoppers rack up grocery debt
‘Consumers are feeling pressured,’ a Target executive said, while Walmart also lowered pricesMarketWatch - Business -
Clark scores 22 points, but Fever fall to Liberty
Caitlin Clark tallied 22 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds, but the Indiana Fever fell to the New York Liberty on Saturday 91-80, dropping to 0-3 on the season.ESPN - Sports -
In China, Deepfakes of ‘Russian’ Women Point to ‘Nationalistic Sexism’
A.I.-manipulated videos on Chinese sites use young, supposedly Russian women to promote China-Russia ties, stoke patriotism — and make money.The New York Times - World - China -
Microsoft Asks Some China Staff to Relocate Amid Sino-US Tensions
The group of mostly Chinese nationals work on cloud computing and machine learning, which are now flashpoints in the growing U.S.-China rivalry.Inc. - Business - China -
Replit cuts staff by 30 amid aggressive AI push in software development
Replit, a cloud-based software development platform, lays off 30 employees as it focuses on integrating AI into its coding tools, aiming to make programming more accessible.VentureBeat - Tech -
Congressmen introduce bipartisan police bill to reduce staff shortages
Two congressmen on opposite sides of the aisle are pushing new legislation aimed at helping law enforcement. The bill is designed to reduce law enforcement staffing shortages and strengthen the vetting of new police recruits. Democratic Rep. Salud ...CBS News - Top stories -
How top aides are addressing fears they have for safety of lawmakers, staff
Top Capitol Hill aides have met about how to handle threats of violence and the toxic atmosphere of the political moment.CBS News - Politics -
Eye on America: Protecting and preserving the environment
In California, we learn how the site of past environmental disasters could be a key to America’s clean energy future. Then in Florida, we explore restoration efforts to reverse years of devastation in the Everglades. Watch these stories and more ...CBS News - Top stories -
America Hits the Global Snooze Button
In an increasingly alarming world, the West can’t afford to rest for much longer.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Movie Review: 'The Garfield Movie' is a bizarre animated tale that's not pur-fect in any way
If you catch the latest Garfield movie, you might not expect to find the famous orange feline at one point running from bad guys on the top of a speeding trainABC News - Entertainment - Entertainment -
The 1,000-Page X-Men Animated Series Comics Omnibus Is Nearly 50% Off At Amazon
The excellent X-Men '97 on Disney+ has revitalized interest in the beloved X-Men: The Animated Series, which served as many fans' introduction to Marvel's superhero team some 30 years ago. While the waiting game for more X-Men '97 has begun now ...GameSpot - Tech -
Gorsuch, Alito break from conservatives on CFPB ruling
Two of the Supreme Court’s most conservative justices broke away from other right-leaning members of the nation’s high court in a decision to preserve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) — but a third led the majority opinion that ...The Hill - Politics -
Brunson, nursing broken hand, laments end of run
Jalen Brunson, who wasn't able to finish Game 7 because of a fractured left hand, said he does not view the Knicks' season as a success because it didn't end with a championship.ESPN - Sports -
Morning Report — Vulnerable Senate Democrats break with Biden
Six months out from Election Day, some vulnerable Democrats are looking at President Biden’s poll numbers with concern. Some Senate Democrats are distancing themselves from Biden’s ailing brand after polls show him trailing former President Trump ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Breaking Newscast: Iran’s President killed in helicopter crash
Adam and Lyse Doucet discuss what happens nextBBC News - Top stories - Iran -
What does the Dow's 40,000-point milestone say about the economy?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 points for the first time Thursday. Well-known brands like Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and United Health fueled the latest milestone. CBS News contributor J.D. Durkin joins "The Daily Report" to discuss ...CBS News - Top stories -
Dogged Timberwolves force Game 7 with 45-point destruction of Nuggets
Anthony Edwards scores 27 as Wolves beat Nuggets 115-70Teams will meet in winner-take-all Game 7 on SundayAnthony Edwards scored 27 points to pull the Minnesota Timberwolves out of their mid-series slump and deliver a flawless 115-70 victory over ...The Guardian - World - NBA -
Grant's Take: Retail Sales Don't Point to Rate Cut Just Yet
Walmart earnings give a different signal than what the latest Commerce Department data delivered.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Two points in it: the fine margins that could haunt Arsenal in title battle
As the Premier League’s final day looms with Manchester City top we look at the key results and controversy that may cost Gunners. Arsenal played three games between 23 and 31 December and did not win any. At the time a 1-1 draw against Liverpool ...The Guardian - World -
Leading index for U.S. economy sinks again and points to slower growth
The leading indicators for the U.S. economy fell in April for the second month in a row and pointed to ”serious headwinds to growth.”MarketWatch - Business -
Mavs magic! Dončić leads 17-point comeback to finish off Thunder
The Dallas Mavericks, who trailed for most of the game, took things down to the wire before dispatching top-seeded OKC.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
What the Dow Jones Hitting 40,000 Points Tells Us
The stock market isn’t the economy — but its record high refutes conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Top stories -
AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean
May 10-16, 2024 As young Haitians are increasingly exposed to violence, the country is undergoing a wider push to dispel a long-standing taboo on mental health services teaching parents how to put a smile on their children’s faces. Family and ...ABC News - World -
Romney says he laughs at term 'America first'
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said that he laughs at the term “America first,” an increasingly common phrase heard in the Republican Party regarding U.S. foreign policy that he finds “disorienting.” Romney said during an interview with MSNBC’s “The ...The Hill - Politics -
America’s class of 2024 graduates into an uncertain job market
US employers say they will cut their hiring of freshly-minted graduates by 5.8% this yearFinancial Times - Business -
Korda takes Mizuho Americas for 6th win in 2024
Nelly Korda won a back-nine showdown with Hannah Green of Australia with a par on the 18th hole to capture the Mizuho Americas Open by a stroke Sunday for her sixth win in seven starts on the LPGA Tour this year.ESPN - Sports -
After almost a decade of Trump, America is tired. And scared.
Even though Trump left office, he didn't leave the spotlight.The Hill - Politics