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Zookeepers will be challenged to find creative ways of taking measurements at London Zoo, which houses 14,000 animals, as part of its annual weigh-in.The zoo staff will need to gently tempt every mammal, bird, reptile, fish and invertebrate, from Humboldt penguins to camels and lion cubs, by strategically placing food next to the scales to check their health and wellbeing.The annual measurements are taken to ensure the zoo’s data is accurate and up to date, and the are added to the Zoological Information Management System (Zims), which is a database shared with keepers across the globe to help compare information...

Keepers find creative ways to measure animals at zoo housing 14,000 creatures

Four-year-old Rusty is begging for a kind and loving human to call his own. Sadly, the Campbell MO Animal Control is a small rural shelter and does not attract many adopters. For months, rescuers have been sharing Rusty’s plight on social media, but not one person or rescue organization has answered the call for help.

Friendliest pup with kids and other dogs begging volunteer to take him home

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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I was reminded recently of a story I read years ago about a male pitbull who refused to leave a female pit who had been hit by a car. The female had died in the collision with the car, but the male continued to lick at her face for hours.

A Tale of Devotion: Understanding the True Nature of Pitbulls

The Independent

The male Somali wild ass was born on August 10 at Knowsley Safari in Merseyside

Rare Somali wild ass born in UK safari park

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Ernesto has regained hurricane status and picked up strength as it heads farther out into the Atlantic Ocean

Ernesto gains strength over open Atlantic. Unrelated downpours in Connecticut lead to rescues

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Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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Thiel compared California liberalism to Saudi Arabian Wahabbism — but it was sort of a compliment

Peter Thiel, eccentric billionaire patron of JD Vance, says he is thinking about leaving the US

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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

Several more defendants appeared in courts across the UK on Monday, among the hundreds of people charged with various offences over the unrest.

Mum with pram and shy balaclava man among latest to appear in court over riots

Meet Brutus; this sweet but naive pup thought he could eat a porcupine, but the porcupine had other ideas. Brutus was found by the Edmonton, Canada rescue organization Paws Up Program (PUP) on August 7 with more than 1,500 quills in his face, eyes, nose and mouth. The two-year-old Staffordshire...

Abandoned pup fought the porcupine and the porcupine won leaving dog with 1500 quills in face

Senior political figures have paid tribute to the outgoing UUP leader.

Tributes paid as ‘fair, tough and reasonable’ Doug Beattie quits as UUP leader

The Government has decided not to offer financial support to the troubled Belfast shipbuilder over concerns of losing public money.

PM says financial support for Harland & Wolff ‘under review’

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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

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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

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died.

The decorated military veteran cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ with senior party colleagues.

Doug Beattie quits as Ulster Unionist Party leader

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

 CCTV footage posted on Facebook shows the storm that blew through parts of Sicily overnight on Sunday and Monday, before a yacht carrying British tourists capsized off Palermo.One person died and seven are missing after the British-flagged vessel - named by the coast guard as the Bayesian - capsized and sank at about 5am on Monday 19 August.The Independent understands that British tech tycoon Mike Lynch is among six people missing after the 56-metre (184-foot) yacht sank.Footage shows the storm in the village of Santa Nicolicchia.

CCTV shows intensity of storm which capsized superyacht off Italy coast

Owning a pet is a lifelong commitment, or at least, it should be. It’s disheartening to think that some families might abandon their faithful companions in their old age, or worse, leave them to fend for themselves on the streets. I mean, who has the heart to do such...

Cat’s World Shatters As Her Family Leaves Her At Shelter After 22 Years Of Loyalty

Staff at London Zoo need to tempt every mammal, bird, reptile, fish and invertebrate by placing food next to the scales to check their health.

Keepers find creative ways to measure animals at zoo housing 14,000 creatures

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