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TheBoutiqueAdventurer

For most of us, visiting the zoo as a child brings up happy memories of adventures, melting ice cream, and childhood friends. Luckily, zoos aren’t just for kids; as a grown-up, you can go whenever you want — no need to wait for a school trip.

10 Best Zoos in the United States

A-Z-Animals

Dogs are known for becoming very attached to their owners. Some breeds are very outgoing, friendly, and loving to family, strangers, and other dogs. These happy, sweet pups occur in every breed. Others, however, are those you don’t want to mess with, especially if they haven’t had proper socialization and training. Here are the top […]

Top 10 Meanest Dogs

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

The study finds that the effects will vary depending on the level of control over global warming. A new study suggests that the uplifting terrain beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet could significantly impact sea level rise in the future. Despite feeling like a stationary mass, most solid ground is undergoing...

New Research Shows Antarctic Uplift Could Reduce Sea Level Rise by 40%

While North America might have the largest population of pet cats, it’s home to only six native species of wild cats. Unfortunately, deforestation and human interference have caused a decline in North America’s wild cats. We’re here to show off these gorgeous felines that make their homes all across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.  North […]

Discover the 6 Wild Cat Species in North America

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Apple Valley, MN

A routine flight training session at the Minnesota Zoo turned tragic when a Eurasian eagle owl escaped its handler and landed in a tiger enclosure, where it was killed by one of the tigers, according to a U.S. Agriculture Department inspection report and zoo officials. The incident occurred on April 29 during a bird show training session at the zoo in Apple Valley, a suburb of the Twin Cities. The owl, which was in the early stages of its training, failed to return to its handler and instead flew into an outdoor enclosure housing tigers. The tiger in the enclosure preyed upon the owl before zoo staff could intervene, the inspection report stated.

Minnesota Zoo: Owl escapes handler, killed, and eaten by zoo’s tiger

Ohio State

A recent study reveals a startling prevalence of head injuries among law enforcement officers in Ohio, with 74% reporting such injuries and a significant association with mental health issues like PTSD and depression. The research underscores a critical need for better awareness and protocols akin to those in sports and...

Head Injuries and Heartache: The Police Story You Haven’t Heard

Can cats and dogs really get along? Many people think it’s impossible, but I have a different theory. There are certain breeds that are a delight to have along with cats in your home. There are other dogs you’d never want to see around your feline friends. Some dog...

22 Worst Possible Dog Breeds For Every Cat Parent

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Charles

When it comes to selecting a dog with a sweet temperament, several breeds stand out for their gentle and affectionate nature. These breeds are known for their calm demeanor, friendly disposition, and the ability to form strong bonds with their human families. Here are six dog breeds renowned for their sweet temperament:

Meet the Most Gentle and Affectionate Dog Breeds

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

New Jersey State

New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Current climate policies imply a high risk for tipping of critical Earth system elements, even if temperatures return to below 1.5°C of global warming after a period of overshoot. A new study indicates that these risks can be minimized if warming is swiftly reversed. Anthropogenic climate change poses a...

Decoding the Domino Effect: Climate Tipping Risks at 1.5°C Overshoot

TIME

Parliament has approved a controversial new law aimed at removing millions of stray dogs from its streets.

Turkey Passes 'Massacre Law' on Stray Dogs

NewsBreak

Captive Beasts, Stolen Bones: Exposing the Cruel Trade of Captive Lions

Concerning findings from a Nature Conservation study highlight rampant illegal and unethical practices within South Africa’s captive lion industry, prompting calls for strict governmental regulation and...

Captive Beasts, Stolen Bones: Exposing the Cruel Trade of Captive Lions

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