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Young gorilla found in airplane cargo hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

The 5-month-old gorilla was discovered in a box on a Turkish Airlines flight from Nigeria to Thailand last month.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

A young gorilla rescued from a plane’s cargo hold is recovering at an Istanbul zoo while wildlife officers consider returning him to his natural habitat

ABC News - Jan. 12

A young gorilla rescued from aircraft hold recovers at Istanbul zoo

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

Plymouth stun Brentford in FA Cup giant-killing

Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle produced an FA Cup giant-killing on Saturday as they stunned Premier League side Brentford in the third round.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Giants players, coaches detail the mess of the 2024 season

Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen are staying, despite the Giants' struggles and instability last season.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Tennis looks ‘cooked’ as Australian Open starts under giant doping cloud

“I haven’t done anything wrong.” So read the back-page headline on Saturday’s Melbourne Age, above a plaintive-looking photograph of world No1 Jannik Sinner.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Zebra killed in ‘incident’ with rhino at Colchester zoo

Animals were in mixed-species African habitat when ‘extremely rare’ confrontation took place on Friday. A zebra has died during an “extremely rare” incident with a rhino at a zoo in Essex.. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Zebra dies after 'incident' with rhino at zoo

A spokesperson from Colchester Zoo says they are devastated by what has happened.

BBC News - Jan. 10

2025 NFL Mock Draft Top 10: Who will Jets and Giants pick?

With the Giants and Jets picking in the top 10 in the 2025 NFL Draft, who will each team pick?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Vikings coy on Jones' role; ex-Giant could be QB2

The Vikings are considering elevating Daniel Jones to their backup QB behind Sam Darnold for the playoffs.

ESPN - Jan. 9

'The sky is the limit' on Damac investment in the U.S., Dubai property giant's chief says

"We can use initially our own financial resources, but then [in the] second phase we can use [a] third party's money," Sajwani said of the planned investment.

CNBC - Jan. 9

Sources: Verlander, Giants agree to 1-year deal

Justin Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Pity the middle-sized nations of the world

Small countries have the best outcomes, while the few giants shape the globe

Financial Times - Jan. 8

How Verlander joining Giants causes jersey-number conundrum

Justin Verlander wears the same jersey number as former Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford, which poses a potential problem for San Francisco.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Why reported Verlander agreement makes sense for Giants, Posey

The San Francisco Giants' reported Justin Verlander addition is splashy, but it makes sense for Buster Posey at this point in the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

Where Giants can turn in free agency after missing out on Burnes

Who can the San Francisco Giants turn to next after missing out on signing free-agent pitcher Corbin Burnes? Alex Pavlovic weighs their options.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

An Indefensible Decision Has Left the Giants Adrift

Owner John Mara was lost in a sea of contradictions as he tried to explain keeping Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook

The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

Why China’s industrial giants won’t be damaged by latest US blacklisting

Being placed on the Chinese military blacklist does not carry specific penalties or immediate bans

Financial Times - Jan. 7

WATCH: Adorable giant pandas enjoy snow day at their new home, the Smithsonian National Zoo

Bao Li and Qing Bao are loving the snow in Washington, D.C., ahead of their public debut. Visitors are invited to meet the bears at the zoo on Jan. 24.

ABC News - Jan. 6

Giant bluefin tuna the size of a motorcycle sells for $1.3 million

It is the second highest price paid at the opening auction of the year in Tokyo's main fish market since comparable data started being collected in 1999.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Firm completes 'really interesting' zoo project

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Face the Nation: Pelosi, Homan

Missed the second half of the show? The latest on...As Congress readies for the joint session to count the Electoral College votes four years after President-elect Donald Trump's supporters stormed ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

China's economy is causing a hangover for spirits giants

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

The Giants need a QB, and the NFL world knows it -- drafting one won't be simple

The Giants lost Sunday's season finale against the Philadelphia Eagles, but their 2025 NFL Draft situation remains complicated.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Malik Nabers sets Giants team record for most receptions in a single season

Nabers became the Giants' single-season leader in catches despite uncertainty and upheaval at quarterback throughout the year.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Grading the Giants' 2024 season: Players, coaches, and the front office

Here are the grades for the New York Giants' 2024 NFL season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts

Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Is It Time for the Giants to Move On From Their General Manager?

Joe Schoen and the head coach, Brian Daboll, came to New York from Buffalo as a “package deal.” That may no longer be the case.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Zoo recycles old Christmas trees - and the animals love it

Noah's Ark Zoo Farm in north Somerset has recycled thousands of trees in the past five years.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Eagles vs. Giants predictions for Week 18 of the NFL season

The Eagles will host the Giants in the 2024 regular season finale on Sunday. Here are our predictions.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Where Giants reportedly stand with three prominent free agents

The San Francisco Giants reportedly still are in contention for three remaining star MLB free agents.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

QB-needy Giants should pursue J.J. McCarthy trade with Vikings

The Giants need a quarterback next season, and there’s no reason for them not to pursue an offseason trade with the Minnesota Vikings for first-round pick J.J. McCarthy.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

It's Christmas for the elephants as unsold trees are fed to the animals at Berlin Zoo

For the elephants and others at the Berlin Zoo, it’s finally time to unwrap their Christmas presents

ABC News - Jan. 3

Report: Giants wouldn't include Eldridge in trades for stars

The San Francisco Giants reportedly were unwilling to include top prospect Bryce Eldridge in potential trades for star MLB players.